The Garth Surgery

25/07/2025

Hyperpigmentation / Melasma Awareness Month (1st - 31st July)

Melasma is a common skin condition where brown or greyish patches of pigmentation appear, usually on the face. Melasma is more common in pregnancy, but can appear in men too. It’s more prominent in the summer months and tends to be less noticeable in the winter. It’s not an infection and therefore it’s not contagious.

23/07/2025

The UK childhood immunisation schedule is changing from July 2025.

Your baby will no longer receive the Hib/MenC vaccine at their one-year appointment

The second dose of MenB will be brought forward to 12 weeks

The first dose of PCV13 will be moved to 16 weeks

Find the full schedule here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/routine-childhood-immunisation-schedule

If you’d like more information, please speak to the Practice Nurse or your Health Visitor.

Information for health professionals on childhood immunisations.

23/07/2025

Bucket hat? ✅
Tent? ✅
MMR vaccine? 🤔
2 doses give full protection against . You can always catch up with your GP surgery if you’ve missed yours. 📱👩‍⚕️

23/07/2025

🌞 SEND Summer Sessions at Senses Wellbeing Centre CIC

Senses Wellbeing Centre in Skelton have a full programme of SEND group sessions happening over the Summer Holidays.
Next week 28 July to 3 August, they've got a packed week of fun for children and families including sensory play, fitness, bouncy castles, swimming, drumming, silent discos and more!

💜 Sessions are fully funded
📧 For more information contact Karen: karen@senseswellbeingcentre.co.uk | 07794 571933

22/07/2025

☀️The six-week summer break has officially started☀️

And bookings for Bring It On sessions for young people across Redcar & Cleveland and Middlesbrough are open with loads of fun activities being added over the coming weeks.

✅ FREE for children on benefit-related Free School Meals
🎟️ Up to 16 sessions per child
💸 Paid places also available for those not eligible

👉 Find out more and book on activities here
https://ow.ly/UuLB50Wrj2q

22/07/2025

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🐾Wellbeing walks with your furry friends 🐾
On Friday the 25th July we will be hosting our new dog friendly wellbeing walks.
‍🚶‍➡️All abilities are welcome
💷 Free to attend
🌳The trail is 3.5 miles long and will start and finish at the Pinchinthorpe visitor centre in Guisborough Forest.
➡️Book your space: https://forms.office.com/e/G3zyzgfgFb

You can experience the trail for yourself first with our virtual wellbeing trail tour or if you would like more information please contact lorna.routledge@forestryengland.uk
Virtual wellbeing trail tour: https://tour.your360.co.uk/guisborough-forest-wellbeing/

17/07/2025

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Nature journaling is back at Guisborough Forest 🌳💚

On Sunday 20th July from 10-1 we have a slower paced session where we hope to support people who need less noise, more rest and a gentle walk to enjoy connecting with nature.

On Saturday 23rd August from 10-1 we have a family friendly session which aims to help families learn the basics of nature journaling and feel more connected with each other and nature.

These sessions are free and are aimed at those with long term health conditions to help improve their wellbeing.

If you would like further information about either of these sessions you can email Anna at wildcreativesuk@gmail.com

Spaces are limited so please make sure you book by completing the form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6hM9rBuy8qspVM_bPzmqxOmu0lJDLfavhBVE8LiEsW6DixA/viewform

17/07/2025

⚠️ Mixing drugs and alcohol? Here’s everything you need to know to make informed choices.
It might seem harmless in the moment, but combining substances can seriously increase the risks:
🚫 Unpredictable effects – even if you’ve done it before
🧠 Increased chance of blackouts, overdose, or risky decisions
💔 Puts extra pressure on your heart, liver, and nervous system
🚨 Mixing alcohol and co***ne produces cocaethylene - a toxic mix that can cause permanent damage to your liver and heart and increases your risk of overdose 🆘 Makes it harder for friends or medics to know what’s going on
If you're planning to use, stick to one substance, take breaks, and let someone know what you’ve taken.
💬 If you need to talk, we’re WithYou. Get in touch with us on 0300 303 3781 or chat to a trained recovery worker on our free webchat, visit wearewithyou.org.uk

17/07/2025

Update 8.00am - We are back on-line.😀🙌
We may be a little slow this morning due to the volume of work but we will get there.

Thank you for your patience - it is much appreciated

16/07/2025

Update 1.00pm

The update is…. There is no update! Still no connection for computers/telephones- we are working as hard as we can to facilitate as much as we can so please be kind. (Unlike this patient who popped this in the prescription box 😳).

We have primed the team with cakes to keep them going as the catch up will be big once we are back up and running.

We are open but limited provision.

Thank you for reading

16/07/2025

We do not have IT or internet access
This is outwith our control - we apologise for the inconvenience and will update as soon as we hear anything

15/07/2025