Pelton and Fellrose Medical Group

24/08/2025

If you need urgent medical help this bank holiday weekend but it’s not an emergency, use 111 online first.

You’ll be directed to the right care for your needs.

24/08/2025

‼️Patient Notice‼️
Please be aware that both surgeries will be closed tomorrow for the bank holiday, thank you.

15/08/2025

‼Patient Notice‼

Fellrose Surgery (Pelton Fell) will be closed from 2:30pm this afternoon and will reopen on Tuesday 19th August at 9:00am. The Lavender Centre (Pelton) will be open as usual.

Thank you for understanding.

12/08/2025

Hello just to make everyone aware that you may have noticed that we have had a refresh of our website layout.

This is a work in progress, please feel free to contact us if you notice any errors or have any suggestions, Thank you 😊

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12/08/2025

We are pleased to let you know that Durham County Carers Support has received additional funding through the Household Support Fund to help unpaid carers in County Durham. This funding is available now and must be distributed before March 2026.

This funding is intended to help carers facing financial hardship with essentials such as:
• Food
• Fuel (gas/electricity)
• White goods
• Other essential household needs
• Transport costs
• And more

Durham County Carers Support are keen to support carers who may not have accessed financial help before, including:
• Hidden carers
• Carers who are working but on a low income
• Carers experiencing a sudden change in circumstances

If you are someone who is caring for a family member, friend, or neighbour, please do not hesitate to contact Durham County through their website https://dccarers.org/ or by calling on 0300 0051213.

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01/08/2025

Due to unforeseen circumstances Fellrose Surgery (Pelton Fell) will be closed on Monday 4th August. The lavender centre will be open as normal.

25/07/2025

Just a reminder to everyone that our Fellrose Surgery (Pelton Fell) will be closed next week from Monday 28th July and will reopen Monday 4th August.

If you have any prescription requests, these can still be posted through the letter box at Pelton Fell (Fellrose Surgery) and we will be collecting these throughout the time closed.

Please do not post any samples through the letter box as these won't be able to be processed.

Thank you

17/07/2025

‼️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‼️

The Lavender Centre will be open as normal from 8am tomorrow with Fellrose open again on Monday thank you.

10/07/2025

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07/07/2025

Durham County Carers Support are able to provide financial support and energy efficiency advice to unpaid carers across County Durham and Darlington through their current project.

Many carers are under increasing financial pressure, and they are providing tailored one-to-one support to help ease the burden. This includes:
• Welfare benefit checks
• Income maximisation advice
• Debt support and signposting
• Energy efficiency guidance, including:
o Help accessing better utility tariffs (energy, broadband, mobile)
o Practical tools and resources such as energy efficiency packs
o Advice on safe, low-cost heating and cooking options
o Awareness around carbon monoxide risks and access to free CO monitors (where eligible)

They are also delivering workshops and outreach sessions on topics like cooking on a budget, healthy low-cost meals, and how to make the most of energy-saving appliances such as slow cookers.

In addition, they now have Household Support Funding available to assist the most vulnerable households facing a financial crisis. This includes help with:
• Food and fuel costs
• Energy-efficient cooking and heating appliances
• Support with essential transport costs (e.g. getting to medical appointments or community support)
• Other forms of practical crisis relief, depending on individual needs

Please check out their website https://dccarers.org/ for more contact details or feel free to contact the surgery and we can refer to the service on your behalf.

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07/07/2025

*Patient notice*

Please be aware that due to building work our Fellrose Surgery will be closed on Friday 18th July and will also be closed from Monday 28th July and will reopen Monday 4th August.

If you have any prescription requests and letters, these can still be posted through the letter box at Pelton Fell (Fellrose Surgery) and we will be collecting these throughout the time closed.

Thank you

23/06/2025

‼ ‼ Patient Notice‼ ‼

You may have seen recent news that GP practices are now able to prescribe the weight loss injection.
However, please be aware that there are very strict eligibility criteria set nationally.
We kindly ask that you do not contact the surgery regarding this at this time.
Eligible patients will be identified and contacted directly by the practice in due course.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.