Pelton and Fellrose Medical Group

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day - a day to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters.🌍💜

This year the theme is ‘overwhelm’. Many of us are feeling overwhelmed by global events and what can feel like non-stop negative news.

It’s okay to feel this way and it’s okay to ask for help, no matter what you are going through.

Take time today to start a conversation with a friend about what good mental health means to you.💜

Check out tips on how to support your mental health in difficult times: https://tinyurl.com/2h3fz4jw

World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. The theme is set by the World Federation of Mental Health.

05/10/2025

It’s World Meningitis Day.

Meningitis can be life-threatening and result in permanent damage to the brain or nerves.

Several vaccinations offer protection against it – find out more ➡️ https://nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/vaccination

25/09/2025

It's World Pharmacists Day!
We want to thank all of our practice pharmacists and pharmacy teams that we work with for your hard work caring for our community 💙

25/09/2025

24/09/2025

Taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.

Find out more ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/paracetamol-for-adults/pregnancy-breastfeeding-and-fertility-while-taking-paracetamol-for-adults/

19/09/2025

It is important that if you have Diabetes that you attend Diabetic Eye Screening appointments that are offered through the NHS at our local hospitals.

If you attend your Diabetic Eye Screening appointment it can reduce the risks of sight loss! It's free, simple and takes aprox 30 minutes. You can also choose to attend one of the nine locations across County Durham and Darlington.

Please contact: 01325 342113 if you are needing to book your appointment.

Thank you

18/09/2025

‼️Please note that the practice will be closed from 12pm today for training.
If you require medical assistance during this time please contact 111, or in a medical emergency, contact 999‼️

Both surgeries will be open as normal tomorrow, thank you.

13/09/2025

Today is World Sepsis Day

Sepsis is a life threatening emergency that is caused by the body’s response to an infection that can injure its own tissues and organs.

If not recognised early and treated promptly, sepsis can lead to shock, multiple organ failure and even death.

In cases of sepsis, every hour that treatment is delayed the chance of death increases.

Anyone with an infection who starts to feel unwell with any of the following symptoms should seek medical advice urgently by calling NHS 111 or 999 only in an emergency:

-Slurred speech
-Confusion
-Extreme shivering or muscle pain
-Passing no urine (in a day)
-Severe breathlessness
-Mottled skin/discoloured

10/09/2025

Today is , if you think someone might be suicidal, take action, interrupt their thoughts and show them you care.

To find our how, visit Samaritans.org/wspd or visit https://www.durham.gov.uk/suicideprevention for local support.

09/09/2025

🌬️ It’s Ask About Asthma Week – Let’s Help Our Children Breathe Easier! 🌬️

Did you know 1 in 11 children in the UK live with asthma? Asthma attacks can often be prevented with the right care and awareness. This week, we’re encouraging parents and carers to and take simple steps to keep children safe and active.

Here’s what you can do today:
✔ Check their inhaler technique – Make sure your child knows how to use it properly.
✔ Keep an up-to-date Asthma Action Plan – Ask your GP or nurse if you don’t have one.
✔ Know the triggers – Dust, pollen, smoke, and colds can all make asthma worse.
✔ Always carry their reliever inhaler – Especially for school, sports, and playtime.

💡 Tip: Encourage your child to talk about how they feel. Early signs like coughing at night or breathlessness during play can mean their asthma isn’t well controlled.

📲 For trusted advice and resources, visit Healthier Together - https://nenc-healthiertogether.nhs.uk/professionals/long-term-health-conditions/asthma

👍Encourage Schools and Clubs to join in too
👇https://nenc-healthiertogether.nhs.uk/professionals/long-term-health-conditions/asthma/schools-and-clubs-resources/beat-asthma-friendly-schools
👇https://nenc-healthiertogether.nhs.uk/professionals/long-term-health-conditions/asthma/schools-and-clubs-resources/beat-asthma-friendly-sports-clubs

Let’s work together to make sure every child can enjoy school, sports and play without fear of an asthma attack. 💙

09/09/2025

Please see below for information about the Sit and Chat event in Chester-le-Street, it is on beetween 10am-2pm tomorrow. If is ideal if you are wanting to discuss general wellbeing and what support that is available to you 🙂

08/09/2025

The NHS have introduced a new Pelvic Health Service which is available to pregnant ladies and those who are less than 1 year post birth for help with pelvic floor dysfunction.

Please see the below poster for more details.