Herrington Medical Centre

01/06/2026

Wondering how to get the right support for your child’s speech, language or communication needs? The Sunderland Communicates Together programme makes it simple. Learn more in our images.

We can help you feel confident you’re getting the right help at the right time.

Learn more:

This guide helps parent and carers in Sunderland navigate the Speech, Language and Communication (SLC) Pathway to get the right support for your child at the right time.

01/06/2026

Practice workload for May 2026

👨‍⚕️Appointments Attended: 4280
❎ Appointments cancelled: 496
❌❌ Appointments failed to attend::❌❌136
💻E-Consults actioned: 579
💊💊Prescriptions issued: 3755
📞 Calls received: 7512
☎️ Calls made: 2390
⏰ Average queue time: 1m 47s

01/06/2026

MHRA Class 2 Medicines Recall: Crescent Pharma Limited, Ramipril 2.5 mg Capsules, EL(26)A/25

Crescent Pharma Limited is initiating a precautionary recall of one batch of Ramipril 2.5 mg Capsules following the identification of a potential packaging error at the manufacturing site.

Full information can be found in the recall published on the MHRA website at the link below.

If you have any queries, please contact your pharmacist.

https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-crescent-pharma-limited-ramipril-2-dot-5-mg-capsules-el-26-a-slash-25?fbclid=IwdGRjcASKFcVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeakafyJsQmI5jozcvaICqGHpoVIccpZXEAenVVOAMhBzr8hKik4EFyZ1ymBU_aem_8hq5XSTNjrZSwzKs_naNrQ

Crescent Pharma Limited is initiating a precautionary recall of one batch of Ramipril 2.5 mg Capsules following the identification of a potential packaging error at the manufacturing site.

31/05/2026

5 common mistakes when using sunscreen ☀️

Take care when going out in the sun and don’t forget your sunscreen.

For more information, visit https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/

30/05/2026

➡ Swipe to see how easy it is to check your risk of type 2 diabetes, with Diabetes UK.

If your risk is high or very high, you can contact your GP – there’s even a template letter to help you.

Find out your risk today: https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk

29/05/2026

⚠️ Medicines recall: Ramipril 2.5mg capsules (Crescent Pharma Limited)

One batch of Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules is being recalled as a precaution after a packaging error.

This follows a complaint which identified that, inside a sealed carton of Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules, two blister strips of Ramipril 10mg capsules were found by a healthcare professional.

If you take Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg, check the packaging of your medicine for batch number GR155023. If your pack contains blister strips that are labelled as Ramipril 10mg capsules, do not to take the medicine and contact your dispensing pharmacy.

If the carton contains blister strips that are correctly labelled as Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules, you do not need to take further action and should continue to take your medicine as usual.

If you have concerns about your medication or experience any suspected side effects, speak to your pharmacist or another healthcare professional. Patients and healthcare professionals can also report suspected side effects via our Yellow Card scheme.

Further information: https://brnw.ch/21x2U9H

28/05/2026

Each year in the UK around 40,000 people are diagnosed with blood cancer. But what exactly is it?

Watch as .charity explain more in this excellent video… the next 10 minutes could save your life 👇

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26/05/2026

Could you have high blood pressure? You may be able to get this checked for free at a pharmacy.

High blood pressure can cause serious conditions such as stroke and heart disease.

Find your nearest pharmacy who can check your blood pressure: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-that-offers-free-blood-pressure-checks/

25/05/2026

25/05/2026