Hetton Group Practice

25/01/2026

If you have a low income, the NHS Low Income Scheme could help you pay for:

💊 NHS Prescriptions
🦷 NHS Dental Treatment
👁️ Eyesight Tests, Glasses & Contact Lenses
🚌 Travel to NHS Appointments
👨‍🦱 Wigs & Fabric Supports

Learn more:
➡️ https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-low-income-scheme

25/01/2026

Have you forgotten when your NHS exemption certificate expires?

Check online:

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An NHS exemption certificate helps you to pay for your NHS costs, such as prescriptions or dental treatment.

18/01/2026

From October to March we can’t make enough vitamin D from sunlight, so to keep bones and muscles healthy, it’s best to take a daily 10 microgram supplement of vitamin D. You can get vitamin D from most pharmacies and retailers.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/

16/01/2026

If you’re thinking about giving up smoking, your local Family Hub is the perfect place to start — and we’ll support you every step of the way.

We’ve launched a brand‑new stop‑smoking initiative to help you quit and you could earn up to £120 in LOVE2SHOP vouchers! (T&Cs apply)

Our drop‑ins are relaxed, supportive and judgement‑free - just pop along for tips, motivation and to set a quit date:
📍 Rainbow Family Hub – Tuesdays, 1–3pm
📍 Thorney Close Family Hub – Wednesdays, 2–4pm
📍 Coalfield Family Hub – Thursdays, 9.30–11.30am
📍 Winnibell Family Hub – Fridays, 1–3pm
📍 Bunnyhill Family Hub – Fridays, 1–3pm

Whether you’re ready to quit or simply curious about your options, we’re here to help you smash your goals.

Drop in or call your local Family Hub to find out more.

Let’s make 2026 your healthiest, happiest year yet!

12/01/2026

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

05/01/2026

The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz is here to help. Take the quiz to receive your
overall score and receive personalised recommendations. Whether you want to eat better, move more, drink less or sleep deeper, the NHS has a plan that’s right for you.

Take the quiz now:
https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

05/01/2026

02/01/2026

MMRV is now part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing the MMR vaccine.

It protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.

Chickenpox is very common and can sometimes lead to serious complications, so vaccination helps reduce the risk of serious illness as children grow.

You don’t need to do anything — your GP will be in touch when your child is due.

More advice ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/

30/12/2025

24/12/2025

We would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy Christmas. 🎄🎅

Also we would like to say a big thank you to all our patients for your very kind gifts, we really appreciate it.

Our e-consult system will be back open available to access from 6am on Monday 29th December 2025.

If you require any medical advice over the days where the practice is closed please use the following link
www.nhs.uk for self-care advice
Think pharmacy first

If you need urgent help, use www.111.nhs.uk

999 and A&E is for serious life threatening emergencies only.

🎄😊🤶

23/12/2025

Winter bugs are here! STOP the spread.
Hand washing is one of the most effective ways of preventing the spread of infection.

23/12/2025

If you are alone on Christmas Day, or are struggling financially, whether as an individual, a couple or a family, some organisations in Sunderland are offering support on the day. Find out more here; https://bit.ly/4q0ZFwE