The Villages Medical Group

17/02/2026

Do you know the symptoms of measles?

🔴 Rash that starts on the face and spreads over the body
🔴 Fever
🔴 Cough
🔴 Red and watery eyes
🔴 Small white spots inside the cheeks

Contact your GP practice or call 111 if you suspect you or your child has measles.

16/02/2026

Just a reminder that this is on today (Wednesday 11 February 2026)

Whether you're a dad‑to‑be, a brand‑new dad, or navigating the toddler years, Durham Dads Together is here for YOU. 💙

Join our friendly, informal weekly drop-ins and online meet‑ups where you can:
👶 Connect with other dads going through similar experiences
💬 Share stories, challenges and practical tips
🧠 Get support on bonding with your baby, managing stress, supporting your partner and understanding your child’s development
🤝 Feel included, supported and part of a community of dads
📍 Where?

Best Start Family Hub, Stanley or join online via Microsoft Teams

🕓 When?

Wednesdays, 4:45pm – 6:30pm
Running weekly until 25 March 2026

Want to know more?
👉 Visit the link: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/31132/Durham-Dads-Together
👉 Or contact the Support for Dads team for more info dads@durham.gov.uk

Come along, get involved, and be part of something that celebrates dads and male carers across County Durham. 💪💬

You’re doing great — let’s do it together!

16/02/2026

💘Need emergency contraception this Valentines weekend?

You can now get the morning after pill free + fast from your local pharmacy. Quick. Confidential. No GP appointment needed❤️

🔎Search, 'find a pharmacy offering the contraceptive pill'

16/02/2026

Need urgent dental care in County Durham?

If you need treatment quickly, there are NHS urgent dental appointments available. You can get help by:

- Contacting an NHS dentist
- Booking an appointment at an Urgent Dental Access Centre
- Calling 111 or visiting 111.nhs.uk for advice and support

Find out more about the local support available at https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/nhs-dentistry

16/02/2026

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Why should your heart age,
Matter to you? ❤️

If your heart age is older than your actual age, you could be at increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

Check your heart age here.
➡️ https://nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/calculate-your-heart-age

16/02/2026

Did you know Oral contraceptives might not work as well if you're using the Skinny Jab?

Consider extra protection like the implant, coil, or condoms.

Speak to a healthcare professional for advice.

16/02/2026

Could the person or persons responsible for leaving this outside of rear fire exit of Gardiner Crescent Surgery please come and remove it. You are obstructing a safe exit for staff in the event of a fire!!
It will be taken further if it is not removed by end of day.
Just a reminder we do have cctv covering the rear of the building.

09/02/2026

It's Children's Mental Health Week 💛

Helping your child look after their mental health is a skill you can teach from a young age.

Find tips on how to talk to them, signs to look out for, and support for your own wellbeing too: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/supporting-others/childrens-mental-health/

09/02/2026

New Weekly Drop‑In Sessions at Chester‑le‑Street Community Association,

We are pleased to announce a new weekly mental health outreach drop‑in for adults (18+) living in Chester‑le‑Street and the surrounding areas.

Our service offers free, friendly support to help you access mental health and wellbeing services, build confidence and independence, and receive advice or emotional support when you need it.

When: Every Wednesday, 1pm–3pm

Starting: 4th Fabruary 2026

Where: Chester‑le‑Street Community Association,
5 Newcastle Road, Chester‑le‑Street, DH3 3TS.

No appointment is needed; simply call in for guidance and support.

Or Contact:
Dean: 07796 329517
Dean.Whelan@homegroup.org.uk

Durham Mental Wellbeing Alliance

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

Think Pharmacy First this winter ❄️

Your local pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP for seven common conditions.

09/02/2026