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07/01/2026

This , we’re sharing simple tips to help you stay safe while exercising outdoors during this colder weather ❄️

06/01/2026

❗Please see below for important information regarding a product recall notice for some SMA formulas.

❗❗ Formula Recall ❗❗

You may have heard or seen on the news this morning that SMA have announced a product recall on some infant formulas.

We have been informed of a recall on SMA infant formula and follow on formula. If you have purchased or been prescribed one of the batches listed in the below link, please do not feed it to your baby and speak to your Healthcare Professional for advice on an alternative.

For more information on the batch numbers affected, please see below link 👇

▶️ https://www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/media/sma-infant-formula-follow-on-formula-recall

Please rest assured that as a trust we have taken immediate action to ensure that the products we use within our maternity settings continue to be safe for use.

06/01/2026

Booking your flu vaccine is easy.

If you’re eligible, you’ll receive a text message with a booking link. Click the link to choose a date and time to attend one of our flu clinics.

By getting the vaccine, you’ll be protecting yourself and your loved ones from becoming unwell and creating a safer winter environment for everyone.

Find out more about the flu vaccine programme on our website. Click the link in the comments below 👇

05/01/2026

It looks like the cold weather is here to stay for the rest of the week ❄️

The UK Health Security Agency AMBER cold health alert has been extended until 10am on Friday 9 January. Please wrap up, take care when you're out and about and check in on anyone who may be more vulnerable.

To keep up with the cold health alerts, please see the link in the comments below 👇

02/01/2026

The UK Health Service Agency have issued a cold health alert for the North East until 10am on 6 January ❄️

With temperatures expected to drop, there are things you can do to prepare for the cold weather to ensure yourself, and others, stay safe.

For more information, click the link in the comments 👇

01/01/2026

From everyone at our GP practice, we'd like to wish you all a Happy New Year!

Please remember that our GP practice is closed today. If you need to access care, see below:

🔵 Choose your local pharmacy for minor health concerns, such as earache, itchy eyes and sore throats. Some pharmacies are also able to prescribe prescriptions through Pharmacy First. Click the link to find a pharmacy open near you 👉https://orlo.uk/e7ZSJ
🔵 Choose 111 for urgent health concerns or when you're unsure what to do. You can call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk.
🔵 Choose 999 for medical or mental health emergencies. This is when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk.

31/12/2025

The UKHSA and Met Office have issued an amber cold health alert from 8pm on 31 December 2025 until 10am on 6 January 2026.

To stay warm:
- heat rooms to 18 degrees
- keep bedroom windows closed
- wear plenty of layers

For more information visit - https://orlo.uk/R7oQr

31/12/2025

If you have a minor injury or illness that needs medical attention – but is not life threatening - you can get help at your nearest urgent treatment centre!

Urgent treatment centres can treat many conditions including:
• sprains and strains
• cuts and grazes
• suspected broken limbs
• coughs and cold
• ear and throat infections

If you're still not sure where to go or what to do, contact NHS111 online - or by phone - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - they can help assess and direct you to the right place to go.

30/12/2025

2-3-year-olds are eligible to receive their flu vaccine as a nasal spray from their GP practice.

Help protect your little ones from becoming seriously unwell this winter by getting them vaccinated against flu.

Parents or guardians will receive a text message with instructions on how to book an appointment at one of our flu clinics.

Thank you for helping us create a safe winter environment for everyone.

26/12/2025

Some pharmacies might have different opening hours over the festive period.

Pharmacists can offer advice on various illnesses, such as coughs, colds, sore throats, ear infections and aches and pains. They can also advise about medicines. This includes how to use your medicine, your worries about side effects, or any other questions you have.

Find your local pharmacy's opening hours here 👉 https://orlo.uk/JnEmn

25/12/2025

From everyone at our practice, we'd like to wish our patients a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We are closed today and tomorrow but will reopen as usual on Monday 29 December.

If you need to access care and aren't sure where to go, you can contact NHS 111 by phone or online https://orlo.uk/180J7

For life-threatening emergencies, call 999.

25/12/2025

From everyone at our practice, we'd like to wish our patients a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We are closed today and tomorrow but will reopen as usual on Monday 29 December.

If you need to access care and aren't sure where to go, you can contact NHS 111 by phone or online https://shorturl.at/fvjE7

For life-threatening emergencies, call 999.