Bowburn, Belmont & Sherburn Surgeries

13/05/2026

13/05/2026

Today we celebrate Medical Receptionist Day and take a moment to recognise the incredible team across Bowburn, Belmont & Sherburn surgeries.

Our receptionists are often the first point of contact for patients, and they play a vital role every single day. From answering calls and booking appointments to offering reassurance and guidance, they help keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes and at the front desk.

We are truly grateful for their professionalism, kindness, patience, and dedication. Their work helps ensure patients receive the care and support they need, when they need it most.

Thank you to our reception team for all that you do 😊💐

12/05/2026

Happy International Nurses Day to the incredible nursing team across Bowburn, Belmont & Sherburn surgeries 💚

A huge thank you to Alison, Amy, Ann, Clair, Demi, Donna, Heather, Jasmine, Becky, Emma, Richelle, Sarah and Shaun for your compassion, dedication and the outstanding care you provide to our patients every single day.

Happy International Nurses Day – today we celebrate you! 🌈

07/05/2026

Free Drop-In Support Sessions for Families

Durham SENDIASS are pleased to share details of free drop-in support sessions taking place across County Durham for families with neurodiverse children and young people.

These welcoming sessions are open to all families — no diagnosis is needed. They provide an opportunity to drop in, ask questions, and get information in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Families attending can:

• 💬 Chat informally with professionals, charities, and local support groups
• 📚 Access advice on education, health, care, and emotional wellbeing
• 🤝 Meet and connect with other families who may be sharing similar experiences

The sessions are designed to be inclusive, friendly, and accessible, offering practical support while also helping families feel less alone.
Whether you’re at the very start of your journey or already supporting a neurodiverse child, these drop-ins provide a valuable chance to gather information, build connections, and feel supported.

📍 Find your nearest drop-in session:
👉 www.durhamsendiass.info/dropinsessions

Together, we can celebrate, value, and support neurodiversity across our communities.

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Using a blue inhaler?💙

There’s a better way to manage your Asthma.

Your blue inhaler helps quickly but doesn't last long.

There are now inhalers that can help keep your Asthma under better control.

👉 Book an Asthma review with your GP practice today to find out more.

Using a blue inhaler?💙

There’s a better way to manage your Asthma.

Your blue inhaler helps quickly but doesn't last long.

There are now inhalers that can help keep your Asthma under better control.

👉 Book an Asthma review with your GP practice today to find out more.

06/05/2026

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆!

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 — 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼!
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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲.

📍 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀
💬 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁
🌿 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘆

𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆!

𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟳 𝗠𝗮𝘆, 𝟭-𝟯𝗽𝗺
Freeman's Quay Leisure Centre
Alongside Thrive Active Durham Leisure and Employability Durham

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟭 𝗠𝗮𝘆, 𝟵:𝟯𝟬-𝟭𝟬:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺
Coxhoe and Area Community Pantry and Foodbank

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮 𝗠𝗮𝘆, 𝟮-𝟯𝗽𝗺
County Durham Libraries - Bowburn Library
Mental Health Awareness Week

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱 𝗠𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟮:𝟯𝟬-𝟭:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺
Pelaw View Community Centre

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟵 𝗠𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟮-𝟭𝗽𝗺
Sherburn Village Community Centre

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