New Seaham Medical Group

10/09/2025

08/09/2025

🌟 Support for Carers in Our Community 🌟

At New Seaham Medical Group, we know how important it is to support not only our patients but also those who care for them. Caring for someone with mental health concerns or other health needs can be challenging, and carers often carry an unseen weight.

That’s why we’d like to share information about County Durham & Darlington Carers Support – a local charity dedicated to helping carers feel supported too. 💙

✅ Counselling
✅ Training opportunities
✅ Hospital discharge support
✅ Carers Emergency Card
✅ Benefits, grants & bursaries
✅ Funded carers breaks
✅ Support groups
✅ Specialist parent carer support
✅ Carers discount card

💬 “You care for them. We care for you.”

If you are a carer, please know you don’t have to carry it alone. County Durham & Darlington Carers Support are here to help.

📲 Find out more: www.dccarers.org
📞 Tel: 0300 005 1213
📱 Text: 07800 005830

01/09/2025

🌟 Free Diabetes Education Course 🌟

Have you been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes?
The X-PERT Diabetes Programme can help you take control of your health.

✅ What’s involved?
• 6 FREE weekly group sessions (2.5 hours each)
• Learn about diabetes, healthy eating, food labels, physical activity, and how to reduce risks of complications

✅ Benefits include:
• Lower blood sugar levels
• Improved fitness and energy
• Healthier eating with more dietary freedom
• Better wellbeing and quality of life
• Reduced risk of heart disease and other long-term conditions

📍 Courses available locally in: Darlington, Peterlee, Easington, Consett, Stanley, Durham, Sacriston, Barnard Castle, Bishop Auckland, Spennymoor, Willington & Sedgefield.

📞 To book your place or find out more:
Email: cddft.diabeteseducation@nhs.net
Phone: 0191 569 2844

28/08/2025

🌟 Living with Persistent Pain? 🌟

Do you or someone you know struggle with persistent pain that’s lasted longer than 3 months? You’re not alone.

Every Wednesday, 10:00 – 11:00am at Peterlee Methodist Church (4 Broadclose Court, Castle Dene, Peterlee SR8 1AJ), you can join a friendly community group for a cuppa and a chat about persistent pain. ☕💬

These weekly sessions, run by Flippin’ Pain Together, provide:
✔️ A supportive, safe place to share experiences
✔️ Practical advice on managing pain
✔️ A chance to learn more about how pain works
✔️ A relaxed space – share as much or as little as you feel comfortable

✨ What it’s not: it’s not about diagnosing, treating, or replacing medical care – it’s about community support, shared experiences, and finding what really works for you.

💙 No matter how much pain you have, or how long you’ve had it – please feel welcome to join!

For more details, pop along on Wednesdays and see how it could help you.

18/08/2025

🌟 OP COURAGE Open Day – Supporting Veterans’ Mental Health & Wellbeing 🌟

📅 Tuesday 9th September 2025
🕙 10am – 2pm
📍 Vermont House, Washington, NE37 2SQ

We’re excited to share that Op COURAGE – The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service is holding an Open Day for veterans, families, friends, carers, and professionals. This is a fantastic opportunity to:

✅ Learn more about the support and services available
✅ Connect with veteran organisations
✅ Join free group mindfulness sessions
✅ Hear from guest speakers including CNTW & TEWV NHS Trusts, Walking With The Wounded, and Combat Stress

💙 There will also be stalls, raffle prizes, food & refreshments (with donations going to the CNTW Shine Fund).

This is a brilliant event for anyone interested in veteran support, wellbeing, and community connections.

📧 For more info: OpCourageNorth@cntw.nhs.uk
🌐 Learn more: www.nhs.uk/opcourage

👉 Please share and help spread the word to support our veterans!

15/08/2025

Every Thursday it’s chicken club day at Seaham Youth & Community Centre! 🍗🍗 Why not pop in and grab a delicious meal for just £1!

Free choice of fried chicken main then just £1 for two side and a drink. Affordable, hearty meals for anyone in the community ❤️

15/08/2025

☕ SECOND COFFEE MORNING AT NEW SEAHAM MEDICAL GROUP ☕

📅 Wednesday 27th August 2025
🕤 09:30am – 11:30am
📍 New Seaham Medical Group

We’re excited to invite you to our second Coffee Morning – this time with a special theme: H.E.A.T. ❄️🔥

The WISE Group H.E.A.T. – their programme is designed to help you stay warm, safe, and supported during the colder months. You’ll be able to:

✅ Get practical tips for keeping your home warm
✅ Learn about energy efficiency and reducing bills
✅ Find out what support is available to help you through winter
✅ Get support tailored to you

This is a great chance for patients and our local community to get prepared before winter arrives – and enjoy a cuppa, cake, and a friendly chat while you’re here.

No booking needed – just pop along!

🫖☕ We look forward to seeing you there!

04/08/2025

🌟 Support for Families Living with Autism – North East & Yorkshire 🌟

We’re pleased to share a fantastic free service from Autism Central, delivered locally by Daisy Chain.

This programme offers high-quality autism information, education and coaching for families and carers — co-delivered by autistic people, carers and peer educators with lived experience.

💻 Online & in-person learning workshops
📞 1:1 telephone support
☕ Friendly coffee mornings
🔗 Help connecting to local and national services

Whether you’re a parent, carer, or family member looking for support, Autism Central is here to help you feel informed and empowered.

📍 For more information visit:
👉 https://daisychainproject.co.uk/autism-central/
📞 Contact: 01642 378461
📧 Email: support@daisychainproject.co.uk

Let’s help spread the word across our community 💙

04/08/2025

🎒 Preloved School Uniforms – Supporting Local Families 👕

We understand that the cost of school uniforms can put extra pressure on families—especially during the back-to-school season. Luckily, there are local organisations offering help through uniform swaps, recycling, and donation schemes. 💙

🧥👚 Here’s where you can donate or pick up preloved school uniforms:

📍 Horden Salvation Army
Dene Street, Horden, SR8 4JY

🕙 Open Thursdays & Fridays: 10:00am – 12:00pm
📲 Message them via Facebook: Horden Salvation Army

📍 Heart on the Terrace
8 Woods Terrace, Murton, SR7 9AD

🕘 Open Thursdays: 9:00am – 3:30pm (for donations and collections)
📲 Message them on Facebook: Heart on the Terrace

💡 Many schools now allow unbranded uniform items or have their own swap systems – check directly with your school to see what support is available.

Let’s work together as a community to ease the burden and make sure every child is ready for school this September! 💪

30/07/2025

🌟 Today’s Story 🌟

A big thank you to everyone who came along to our very first Welcome & Wellbeing Coffee Morning today at New Seaham Medical Group! ☕💬

It was a lovely morning filled with warm drinks, friendly faces, and great conversations. We enjoyed some delicious cakes and biscuits, had a bit of fun with quizzes, and even gathered some really useful information along the way. 😊

We’re thrilled to say it was a great success — and we’re just getting started! 💛

📅 These sessions will be held on the last Wednesday of every month, so if you missed out this time, don’t worry — we’d love to see you at the next one!

Come along, have a cuppa, and connect with the team and others in your community. Let’s keep the conversation going! 🫶

28/07/2025

🌈 Mental Health Support Directory

Your go-to guide for services, apps & resources to support your wellbeing and recovery

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📞 CRISIS & IMMEDIATE SUPPORT
• TEWV Crisis Team (All ages): 0800 0516 171
• TEWV Crisis Team (65+): 01388 452 935

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🌿 MENOPAUSE SUPPORT
• British Menopause Society
• Daisy Network (Early Menopause)
• menopausesupport.co.uk
• menopausematters.co.uk
• menopausedoctor.co.uk
• Balance App – Tools & advice for menopause

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🧠 TALKING THERAPIES (16+)
NHS Durham & Darlington Talking Therapies
Treating: Anxiety, low mood, PTSD, OCD, insomnia, bereavement & more
📞 0191 333 3300 | 💻 Self-refer online

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💊 MEDICATION INFORMATION
NHS info on antidepressants and mental health medication

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🏠 SOCIAL, HOUSING & FINANCIAL SUPPORT
• ROAD (25+ unemployed): 01207 524 833
• Citizens Advice (Healthy & Wealthier): 0300 330 9027
• Step Change (Debt Help): stepchange.org
• Homestay Housing Support: 0191 731 1470
• The Silver Line (55+, 24/7): 0800 470 8090

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❤️ RELATIONSHIPS & FAMILY
• Relate: 01325 461 500
• Age UK County Durham: 0800 678 1602
• Social Care Direct: 03000 267 979

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🎨 ACTIVITY-BASED SUPPORT
• ARCH Recovery College: 0191 384 3895 (opt 2)
• Breathing Space Durham: 📧 info@breathingspace.org.uk | 📞 0191 371 1387 / 07508 471522

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🍽️ EATING DISORDER SUPPORT
• BEAT: 0808 801 0677
• Eating Distress North East: Support & counselling

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🌐 ONLINE SUPPORT & RESOURCES
• Every Mind Matters – NHS advice on sleep, stress & low mood
• East Durham Veterans: 0191 581 5677
• MIND: 0300 123 3393 | ✉️ info@mind.org.uk
• Include ‘In’ Autism: 0191 580 5279

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📱 MENTAL HEALTH APPS
• Calm Harm – Self-harm support
• SAM – Anxiety help
• WellMind – Mood & stress tools
• Catch It – Mood tracking
• Headspace – Guided mindfulness
• Dare – Anxiety & panic support

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💬 SU***DE & LOW MOOD SUPPORT
• If U Care Share: 0191 387 5661 | Text: IUCS to 85258
• Samaritans Durham: 0330 094 5717 / 116 123
• The Mix (13–25 yrs): 0808 808 4994 | Text: THEMIX to 85258
• SHOUT (24/7): Text SHOUT to 85258
• Qwell – Anonymous online mental health support
• ManHealth – Men’s peer support
• Andy’s Man Club – National support group
• Su***de Support Line: 0800 689 562
• Supportline.org.uk

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🛡️ ABUSE & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
• The Meadows (Durham): 03333 448 283
• RSACC: Counselling, workshops
• NAPAC (Historic Abuse): 0808 801 0331
• Harbour (24/7): 03000 202 525
• LGBT+ DV Helpline: 0800 999 5428
• National DV Helpline: 0808 200 0247

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🍷 SUBSTANCE SUPPORT
• Drinkline: 0300 123 1110
• Change Grow Live – Addiction help
• Durham Substance Misuse: 0300 026 6666
• Alcohol Change UK

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🕊️ BEREAVEMENT & ILLNESS SUPPORT
• Cruse Durham: 01325 288 633
• If U Care Share (Su***de Loss): 0191 387 5661
• Grief Encounter (YP/Children): 0808 802 0111
• GriefChat: griefchat.co.uk
• Child Bereavement UK
• Joining the Dots (Macmillan): 0800 876 6887
• Willowburn Hospice – Support & counselling
• The Loss Foundation
• St Giles Bereavement Group
Fridays 10:30–12:00 | Contact Helen: 0191 374 1079

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💢 ANGER MANAGEMENT
• Staying Cool – Tom Clark
📞 07789 943 011 | ✉️ tom.clark@durham.gov.uk

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💬 Feel free to share – someone might just need this today 💛

21/07/2025

📣 Parents & Carers — Great News for the Summer Holidays! ☀️🍽️

We know keeping the kids entertained (and fed!) over the summer can be a challenge — so here’s a handy guide to places where kids can eat FREE (or for just £1) during the school holidays! 👏

From favourites like Asda, Bella Italia, Frankie & Benny’s, and IKEA to well-known names like Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, TGI Fridays, and Morrisons, there are loads of options both locally and across the UK to help make days out more affordable.

Whether it’s a quick lunch or a treat after a day out, it’s worth checking these deals to make the most of the summer break without breaking the bank! 🌞🍔🍕🥗

🖱️ You can find more details on:
👉 www.moneysavingcentral.co.uk/kids-eat-free

Let us know if you’ve tried any of these offers or if you know of any local places joining in! 👇😊