The Villages Medical Group

04/01/2026

Private consultation rooms, prescriptions for minor conditions and face-to-face advice.

Your local pharmacist can support you with earache, sinusitis and other common minor conditions this winter, without needing an appointment.

04/01/2026

🌟 New for 2026 🌟

Limitless – a 10-week course for young people (10+)

Growing up today isn’t easy. Pressure, expectations, emotions — it all stacks up fast.

Limitless is a relaxed, down-to-earth course that helps young people:
• understand stress, anxiety and mood
• build self-awareness and confidence
• learn practical ways to cope when things feel overwhelming

No judgement. No awkward sharing.

Parents are invited to join the first few weeks so everyone’s on the same page.
📅 Wednesdays, 5.30–7pm
📍 Starts 21st January (break for half-term)
To book head to www.bookwhen.com/livewellne

04/01/2026

🌟 BIG FEELINGS ADVENTURE! 🌟

Helping children understand, express & manage BIG emotions.

Does your child struggle with big feelings? Our 10-week wellbeing course teaches calm-down skills, confidence and emotional tools for children in Year 1–6.

📅 Tuesdays, 5–6.30pm
🗓 20 Jan – 24 Mar 2026
📍 The Live Well Centre, Sacriston
💷 £25 per child (funding subsidised — message us if cost is a barrier)

Each week includes:
✨ Movement & mindfulness
🎨 Creative activities
🌈 Emotional regulation tools
🧘 Relaxation
🎒 Take-home resources

👨‍👩‍👧 Week 1: Parents join in
🎉 Week 10: Celebration session
📘 Free Big Feelings Adventure workbook for all families

Spaces are limited — book here www.bookwhen.com/livewellne
Give your child the tools to navigate their emotions with confidence.

Watch out for our SEND friendly block of sessions coming soon!

02/01/2026

We are happy to announce we now have our phones back at craghead. 👏🏻

02/01/2026

Apologies we have no phones at craghead at the moment, could you please contact Gardiner Crescent until this is sorted. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

11/12/2025

10/12/2025

Info for any parent/Carers

27/11/2025

Using gabbies to feel better?

It might seem like a way to cope but using them without a prescription can sometimes make things worse.
Some people experience low mood, anxiety, or even suicidal thoughts.

Get the facts, know the risks, find support.

Visit HiddenHarms.co.uk

27/11/2025

🌟 Drop-In at Stanley Advice Hub! 🌟

We’re open today and ready to help! If you need advice, support, or just someone to point you in the right direction, pop in and see us at The Venue.

No appointment needed - just drop in! 😊

We’re here to make things a little easier.

🕒 Open Tuesdays 9:30am to 1pm

Advice in County Durham

27/11/2025

Parents, check out ERIC’s guide on toilet training! It explains how helping children stop using nappies between 18–30 months supports healthy bladder and bowel development.

Download Here 👉🏻 https://tinyurl.com/mwt8hmp9