Murton Medical Group

10/09/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.

If you need urgent help for your mental health, call 111 and select the mental health option. You’ll be directed to the right support.

Find out more ➡️ https://nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/

09/09/2025

Wellbeing & Recovery Services – September 2025

Free Breakfast & Refreshments Served!

Join us for a friendly breakfast at our Wellbeing & Recovery services in the Seaham & Spennymoor area! It’s the perfect way to start your day—enjoy good food, great company, and a chance to relax and chat.

09/09/2025

Our Activity Calendar for September is now available on our website:

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/countydurham/activities-and-events/activities-calendar/

Come and have a look at our wide range of activities across County Durham.

To book and for further information, please call 0191 386 3856 or email info@ageukcountydurham.org.uk

09/09/2025

CAMHS Nurse Drop in session this week, Friday 12 September, 9.30am to 11.30am at Seaham Family Hub.

These sessions may be useful if your child is struggling with:

🎈low confidence and self esteem
🎈low mood
🎈worrying and anxious feelings

The CAMHS nurse will not be able to give any updates on open cases and ongoing CAMHS work during these sessions. Any questions like this should be directed to the CAMHS team supporting your child.

Dates and times for future sessions are on the link below (posted edited to correct date and venue)

https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/31439/Child-and-Adolescent-Mental-Health-Services-CAMHS-Nurse-Drop-i

09/09/2025

09/09/2025

This week is , a national campaign by Blood Pressure UK to raise awareness of high blood pressure, the ‘silent killer’ and leading preventable cause of death in the UK.

Why it matters:
❗️ High blood pressure can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease, often with no symptoms
❗️ Around five million UK adults may be living undiagnosed

What you can do:
✅ Get your blood pressure checked – at home, your GP Practice or at your local pharmacy
✅ Share the message with family and friends
✅ Make one small lifestyle change to protect your heart

The best way to understand your blood pressure is to check it regularly.

The NHS online blood pressure tool will help you understand what your numbers mean and give you tips on how to manage your blood pressure.

➡️ https://nhs.uk/blood-pressure-tool

This service helps you check your blood pressure by showing your reading on a chart. You'll get a result and advice on what to do next.

04/09/2025

Measles can make your child very poorly and can sometimes be dangerous. If your child has missed any of their MMR jabs (measles, mumps and rubella), speak to your GP practice to catch up as soon as you can. The MMR vaccine is safe, works well, and is the best way to keep your child protected.

Check they’ve had all their jabs. Not sure? Ask your GP

04/09/2025

On Sunday 7 September at 3pm, the government are testing the emergency alert system to activate phones and tablets with a loud alert.

If you have one hidden from an abusive partner, switch it off. It will still alert even if it's on silent or disconnected from wifi or data.

To learn more about the alerts, visit - https://orlo.uk/WmU90

04/09/2025

This charity found that nearly 3 in 4 people would be willing to take up genetic testing if they were eligible, but there is wide-spread misunderstanding of what cancers may be hereditary. Find out more on their blog:

All month long we will be raising awareness of risk factors in gynae cancer so you can understand your risk.

04/09/2025

World Su***de Awareness Day - 10th September 2025

31/08/2025

Are you aged 50 to 74?

You’ll be sent a bowel screening kit every 2 years, a simple test that could detect cancer before symptoms appear.

It’s quick, it’s free, it could save your life!

Don’t put it off—do your test.

You can find more information at the NHS website here: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/bowel-cancer-screening/