Deerness Park Medical Group

16/07/2025

15/07/2025

If your child is due the MMR or overdue contact the surgery to book an appointment.

14/07/2025

14/07/2025

What glorious morning, here at Betsy Jenny Counselling and Wellbeing Cafe C.I.C Happy Thursday 😊

07/07/2025

Alcohol is Toxic but reducing drinking can bring so many benefits. Cut the risks of 7 types of cancer, heart disease and stroke, lose weight and give your mental health a boost!🍺❌

Find advice, support and free tools to cut down at👉 www.reducemyrisk.tv

01/07/2025

📣Practice workload - June 2025

💻eConsults submitted - 2,643
📞Inbound calls - 6,137
☎️Outbound calls - 6,818
📞 Call backs - 211
👨‍⚕️GP/ACP appointments booked - 3,164
❌GP/ACP appointments not attended - 88
👩‍⚕️Nursing team appointments booked - 1,804
❌Nursing team appointments not attended - 177
🩺Referrals made - 566
💊 Medication issued - 10,973

Well done team DP

27/06/2025

Using the 'Skinny Jab'? 💉

🚫 Do not use weight loss injections if you are:
• Pregnant
• Trying to get pregnant
• Breastfeeding

If you become pregnant while using weight loss medication, speak to a healthcare professional immediately for advice. 👩‍⚕️

For more information on medicines in pregnancy visit: https://www.medicinesinpregnancy.org/leaflets-a-z/glp-1-receptor-agonists/

25/06/2025

If you're LGBTQ+, you may have some specific questions around prostate cancer.

🏳️‍🌈 This Pride Month, we're sharing our dedicated health information to support you in navigating the disease.

➡️ Gay and bisexual men: bit.ly/4k0WMID

➡️ Trans women: bit.ly/4lix5EA

☎️ Our Specialist Nurses are also here for you (on 0800 074 8383) Monday to Friday: 9am-5pm (Wednesday: 10am-5pm).

25/06/2025

📢 Let’s Talk About Alcohol and Cancer
This Cancer Prevention Action Week (23–29 June), we’re supporting Balance’s important campaign to raise awareness of the link between alcohol and cancer.

🥂 Did you know?
Even low levels of alcohol can increase your risk of at least 7 types of cancer, including breast, bowel, mouth, and throat cancer.

🧠 Cutting back can also help you:
✅ Feel better
✅ Improve mental health
✅ Lose weight

💡 Top tips to reduce your risk:
✔️ Stay under 14 units per week (that’s around 6 pints of beer or 6 glasses of wine)
✔️ Have at least 3 alcohol-free days each week

Want to check your drinking habits?
👉 Try the quick, confidential quiz at 'Reduce MyRisk .tv'

Let’s keep the conversation going – for ourselves, our families, and our patients. 💬💙

25/06/2025

Using the Skinny Jab? 💉

Oral contraceptives might not work as well. Consider extra protection like the implant, coil, or condoms.

Speak to a healthcare professional for advice. 👩‍⚕️
For more information on medicines in pregnancy visit: https://www.medicinesinpregnancy.org/leaflets-a-z/glp-1-receptor-agonists/

24/06/2025

Diabetes can lead to sight loss — but screening helps protect your vision.

People with diabetes are invited for regular eye checks to help spot problems early. Missed your last appointment? Contact your GP or local screening service.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/diabetic-eye-screening/

24/06/2025

The new Healthier Together website is live – and it’s designed with you in mind.

It’s now faster, clearer, and much easier to use on any device. Whether you're a parent, carer or health professional, finding trusted advice is quicker than ever.

👉 Take a look: https://nenc-healthiertogether.nhs.uk/

Healthier Together North East and North Cumbria