East Durham Medical Group

19/02/2026

Take a moment to reflect on your wellbeing. It’s important to make time for yourself and the things that help improve your mood.

Here are a few tips you can try: http://nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips

19/02/2026

Sunbeds give off ultraviolet (UV) radiation, just like the sun does. Too much of this causes skin cancer.

Sunbeds should never be used to “get a few minutes of vitamin D” either.

Remember; there’s no such thing as safe UV tanning.

Vitamin D tablets or gummies are available from most supermarkets and pharmacies.

19/02/2026

If someone’s mental or emotional state starts to get worse quickly, it's called a mental health crisis or mental health emergency.

If this happens to you or someone you know, it's important to get help right away.

📞 You can call NHS 111 anytime, day or night, select the mental health option.

Calls will be answered by mental health advisors who will ask you some questions and listen to you. They’ll provide reassurance and make sure you’re directed to the most appropriate professional or service.

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/services/crisis-advice/

18/02/2026

💙 To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we would like to shine a spotlight on the fantastic contribution apprentices make to the NHS 💙

We’re delighted to introduce our two Admin Apprentices:

✨ Laura Jane – based at our Horden site. Laura Jane is already making a positive impact, supporting our reception and administrative teams while developing her knowledge and skills within general practice.

✨ Shannon – based across our Wheatley Hill and Wingate sites. Shannon works between both locations, helping to keep things organised and ensuring patients receive the support they need.

Both Laura Jane and Shannon have shown great enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism, and we’re very proud to support them as they grow in their careers within the NHS.

If you see them in practice, please join us in giving them a warm welcome and congratulating them during Apprenticeship Week!

18/02/2026

🌸 We were delighted to welcome children from our local nursery school back in December as part of their “Wingateer Award.”

🌱 They helped plant bulbs and bedding plants outside our Wingate site, and they did an absolutely fantastic job! We’re sure you will all agree — the plants are a beautiful addition to the Practice, and we are so grateful for their hard work and enthusiasm.

🌻Thank you to the children and staff for brightening up our space!

Read the full story here: https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/people/east-durham-nursery-children-help-brighten-up-doctors-surgery-5427719

A group of nursery children got their hands dirty as they planted flowers at a doctor's surgery 👇

17/02/2026

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For those who have been struggling with the darker evenings, remember that lighter days are coming.

Everybody is different, but spring and summer can be a welcome sight for lots of people.

cruse.org.uk

17/02/2026

Today we are marking Random Acts of Kindness Day 💗

But kindness should not be limited to a date in the calendar.

Every day is an opportunity to show care, compassion, and understanding. For others and for yourself.

Small acts add up.

17/02/2026

16/02/2026

Hi everyone 👋 just an update regarding what's on and where to find us 📍

Wingate Community Centre - SPLW Drop in 2nd and last Monday of the month (starting March 9th) for non-clinical advice. Also includes free breakfast, games, advice regarding health and nutrition from CRT Hub House, advice from Credit Union, access to a gym and free chair exercise class at 11am every Monday.

Peterlee Methodist Church Hall - coffee morning every Tuesday between 10am-12pm. SPLW's available from different practices every week, even if EDMG SPLW's are not available, you can still get advice from another SPLW who can pass any information onto us. DASH drop in (housing & finance advice) also there between 10am-12pm.

Wheatley Hill Greenhills Centre - SPLW drop in last Wednesday of the month (starting February 25th) between 10am-12pm. Non clinical advice from our SPLW's. Also Bread & Butter Thing is held on this day where you pay £8.50 and get a full weeks food shopping!

Roseby Road Community Centre, Horden - SPLW coffee morning every Thursday between 10am-12pm. Free breakfast, teas/coffees, activities, bingo, quizzes, and a good chat with each other! There is also private rooms if you require any advice from a SPLW regarding non-clinical needs.

Any questions ❓ please ask your GP reception who can put you through to one of our SPLW's to discuss further, or simply just drop in to any of these locations and we can help you 😀

13/02/2026

📱You can do more with the NHS App than you realise📱

Discover what else you can do today!

📳Tap the NHS App 📳

🚨If you need help with the NHS App please give us a call, we can book you an appointment with Charles our access to health professional. These sessions are 1:1 and he can help you download the app, get up and running and answer any questions you may have 🚨

13/02/2026

🎉We are delighted to welcome Dr Adamu, our new GP Registrar (ST2), to the East Durham family! 🎉



Dr Adamu joins us with a background in Medicine and will be with us for six months, from February to August 2026. She will be based at our Horden and Wingate sites.



Here’s a little more about her:
🍣 Favourite food: Sushi
💧 Favourite drink: Water
📺 Favourite TV series: The Big Bang Theory
👗 Special interest: Fashion design



We’re very pleased to have Dr Adamu as part of our team during her training placement. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome to East Durham Medical Group! 👋