Bevan Medical Group

05/09/2025

Protect your child from flu!

Back to school? 📚 Don’t forget to sign your child’s flu vaccine consent form.

All primary pupils get a free nasal spray this year. Children with long-term conditions may be invited by their GP.

05/09/2025

Cervical screening can determine whether you have human papillomavirus (HPV) and changes in your cells that could go on to develop into cancer if left untreated. If you are aged between 25 and 64 it's important to book and attend for screening when invited.

If at any time you feel something isn't right, don’t wait, contact your GP.

Visit www.pha.site/cervicalscreening for more info.

05/09/2025

🚨 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘀 🚨

𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘀 is an extremely contagious viral infection that can lead to serious complications — especially in young children.

By making sure your child receives their 𝗠𝗠𝗥 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella), you’re not only protecting them — you’re also helping to prevent the spread of this dangerous disease in our community. 💪

📄 Find out more in this easy-read factsheet:
👉https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/663de0a4ae748c43d37938c6/Measles_easy_read_factsheet.pdf

05/09/2025

Children aged 2 or 3 years are eligible for a nasal flu vaccine. The nasal flu vaccine helps to protect against flu.

To book an appointment please contact the surgery ☎️

For more information visit: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/

28/08/2025

28/08/2025

26/08/2025

Have a child in school or about to start? 🏫👧Illnesses like measles and whooping cough can be serious. Vaccinating your child can help protect them. To check if your child has missed any vaccines, look in their red book or contact your GP practice. 📖
🔗 Get more info: www.nhs.uk/childhoodvaccinations

26/08/2025

Even if you've had the HPV vaccine, it's very important that you attend your cervical screening when invited.
If you have received an invitation for cervical screening or missed your last appointment, don’t wait - contact your GP practice.
Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-cancer/

26/08/2025

toothPASTE is a free, online resource developed with parents and professionals to support autistic children’s oral health and also relevant to many children with additional needs. It includes small, practical steps to help with toothbrushing, reducing sugary foods and drinks, and attending dental appointments. The resources are autism-informed, non-judgemental, and easy to use.

Head to https://www.autismtoothcare.com/ to access these resources

26/08/2025

Our new Wednesday morning walk-in clinic starts tomorrow 27th August 9am-12midday at the Sexual Health/GUM clinic in the University Hospital of North Durham.
You can be seen for sexual health or contraception.
The clinic has limited capacity & may close earlier than stated.

24/07/2025

We are very pleased to let you know that the CAMHS Nurse Drop-in sessions will be running from 4 more Family Hubs.

There will be sessions at our Family Hubs in Chester-le-Street, Stanley, Seaham, Peterlee, Ferryhill and Willington

You can attend any session regardless of where you live, and there are plans to expand to cover all the Family Hub later this year.

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 on the link below

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

24/07/2025

Do you know the symptoms of testicular cancer? Although rare, you should know what feels normal for you, so you can visit the GP with any concerns.
Read more 👉bit.ly/3w39SQc