Dunelm Medical Practice

13/07/2026

☀️ July is UV Safety Month ☀️

The sun can do wonders for our mood, but it’s important to protect our skin from harmful UV rays.

Here are a few simple ways to stay safe:
🧴 Apply SPF 30+ sunscreen and reapply every 2 hours.
🕶️ Wear sunglasses with UV protection.
👒 Cover up with a hat and lightweight clothing.
🌳 Seek shade.
💧 Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

Remember, UV rays can damage your skin even on cloudy days, so sun protection is important whenever you’re outdoors.
Looking after your skin today can help reduce your risk of sunburn, premature ageing and skin cancer in the future.

Stay safe and enjoy the sunshine! ☀️💛

10/07/2026

Watch the video to get some tips if you suffer from hayfever 😊

10/07/2026

FREE Swimming for Under 18s – World Drowning Prevention Day 🏊

This World Drowning Prevention Day (25 July), we're helping young people build confidence in the water and stay safe by offering FREE swimming for County Durham residents aged 18 and under on Saturday 25 July 2026.

✅ Included sessions:
- General Swim
- Fun Sessions (rafts, floats & inflatables)
- Splashability Sessions

📍 Available at: Chester-le-Street, Consett, Freeman's Quay, The Louisa Centre, Newton Aycliffe, Peterlee, Teesdale, Wolsingham and Woodhouse Close Leisure Centres.

All under 18s must have a thrive card to access free swimming. To save time on the day, apply online by visiting https://thriveleisure.co.uk/index.php/memberships/ and collect your card before your visit.

10/07/2026

🚶‍♀️Get Moving with We Move Together events next week!

We've got some fantastic opportunities to get active, meet new people and have fun:

🚶‍♂️ Walking Sports Festival
📅 Mon 13 July, 10.30am–1.30pm
Try walking football, cricket, netball and more.

🚶‍♀️ Big Walk & Gentle Steps
📅 Tue 14 July, Big Walk - 10.30am to 2pm & Gentle Steps - 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Plus, a special performance from She's Got Brass at 12 noon 🎺

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun Event
📅 Wed 15 July, 4.00pm–6.00pm
Sports day races, rounders, dodgeball and activities for all ages.

🚴‍♂️ FireRide Cycle Activation & Newton Aycliffe Big Brass Bash
📅 Fri 17 July, 6.00pm–9.00pm
An evening of cycling, music and community celebration.

🎟️ All Move events are free, but booking is required or recommended. Find out more and book your place: https://events.durham.gov.uk/19/Home/List

If you don't already have an account, register here: https://events.durham.gov.uk/19/User/Register

10/07/2026

‼️PLEASE READ‼️

There has potentially been a labelling error in one batch of Phenoxymethylpenicillin 250mg/5ml sugar free oral solution from Bristol Laboratories Limited.

If you have been prescribed this recently and notice the bottle does not match the outer carton please contact the pharmacy that dispensed it.
If you have already used the medicine, no need for any further action unless side effects are experienced. If you have side effects please seek medical advice.

10/07/2026

🩺 RSV Vaccination Clinics – Tuesday 21st July 2026

We have RSV vaccination clinics taking place on the afternoon of Tuesday 21st July across all three of our practice sites.

📱 If you’ve received a text message letting you know you’re eligible for the RSV vaccine, please use the booking link provided or call the surgery and speak to our reception team to book your appointment.

What is RSV?
🦠 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that usually causes coughs and colds, but it can lead to serious lung infections such as pneumonia in older adults and vulnerable people.

Why get vaccinated?
💙 The RSV vaccine helps protect against severe illness, reducing the risk of hospital admission and serious complications.

If you’ve been invited, don’t delay – book your appointment today and help protect yourself against RSV.

08/07/2026

🩷Walk in Smear Clinic🩷

Are you due for your cervical screening?

Join us at our Walk In Smear Clinic on:

📅Monday 27th July 2026
🕠17:30 - 19:30
📍Framwellgate Moor Surgery

If you're registered with Dunelm Medical Practice, you can attend - no appointment needed!

07/07/2026

📢Alcohol Awareness Week: 6th - 12th July📢

Take the drinking quiz from and check how healthy your drinking habits are. Reducing your alcohol intake helps reduce your risk of serious illness 👉 rebrand.ly/40pyubh

Am I drinking too much alcohol? This is the quiz to take to find out whether your drinking is putting your health at risk.

07/07/2026

Stay safe buying medicines online!
Taking ANY medicine should always be done with advice from a GP or pharmacist!
Buying medicines online can be risky!

Some websites sell medicines that are fake or haven’t been checked by a pharmacist.

They could cause harmful side effects, react badly with other medicines or even be fatal.

If you do buy online, make sure the pharmacy is registered with the General Pharmaceutical
Council

Stay safe, stay informed!
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07/07/2026

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow heat health alert for the North East from 9am tomorrow ( Wednesday 8 July) to 9pm Sunday 12 July.

This means temperatures are set to rise significantly. For some people, especially babies, older people and those with underlying health conditions, the summer heat can bring real health risks. Please keep an eye on people who may be at risk during hot weather.

For advice on staying cool this summer: https://www.durham.gov.uk/stayingcool