Tanfield View Medical Group

28/07/2026

☀️🌊 Stay safe and enjoy the summer responsibly! 💙

Remember the Water Safety Code whenever you're near the water:

🛑 Stop and think👫 Stay together📞 Call 999 in an emergency🛟 Float on your back if you get into difficulty

A few simple steps can save lives. Share this message and help keep everyone safe this summer! ☀️💦

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28/07/2026

🎓📚 Starting university or residential further education this autumn? If you're 17 or 18 years old, you could be eligible for the MenB vaccine 💉

✅ Two doses are needed for the best protection.

📅 Booking is now open – don't miss your chance to protect yourself before term starts.

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13/07/2026

🎓🛡️ Are you starting university or college this autumn? Don't forget your FREE MenB vaccine!

If you're 17–18 years old (born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008) and registered with a GP in England, you can now book your MenB vaccination.

✅ Book your 1st or 2nd dose📅 Change or cancel an existing appointment💉 The vaccine is given in 2 doses, at least 4 weeks apart.

🚶‍♀️You can get MenB vaccination at participating pharmacies if you were born on or after 21 July 2001 and are:🎓 Starting university this autumn🏫 Starting some further education colleges as a residential student

🌍 International students, and students from Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, or those travelling abroad to study, are also eligible.

📢 Help protect yourself against meningococcal disease before term starts. Book your appointment using the link https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-a-menb-vaccination-appointment/ or visit a participating walk-in pharmacy today!

Book, change or cancel a MenB vaccination appointment online.

06/07/2026

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)

💙 CAMHS Nurse Drop-In Sessions 💙

Is your child or young person struggling with their emotional wellbeing? Support is available. 🌈

CAMHS Nurse Drop-In sessions are taking place at local Best Start Family Hubs and may be helpful if your child is experiencing:

🎈 Low confidence or self-esteem
🎈 Low mood
🎈 Worries or anxious feelings

📅 Upcoming sessions:

📍 Durham – Tuesday 7 July, 9:30am–11:30am
📍 Tudhoe – Wednesday 8 July, 1pm–3pm
📍 Chester-le-Street – Wednesday 8 July, 12:30pm–2:30pm
📍 Seaham – Friday 10 July, 9:30am–11:30am
📍 Consett – Tuesday 14 July, 9:30am–11:30am
📍 Willington – Wednesday 22 July, 9:30am–11:30am

Please note: CAMHS nurses are unable to provide updates about open cases or ongoing CAMHS work during these sessions. Please contact your child’s CAMHS team directly for these enquiries. 💙

Find future dates and times here:https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/31439/Child-and-Adolescent-Mental-Health-Services-CAMHS-Nurse-Drop-

05/07/2026

💊 Feeling unwell? Think Pharmacy First 💙

Need treatment for a common illness? Your local pharmacist may be able to help — no GP appointment needed. 👩‍⚕️🏥

Pharmacists can provide advice and NHS treatment for 7 common conditions:

✅ Earache (ages 1–17)
✅ Impetigo (1 year+)
✅ Infected insect bites (1 year+)
✅ Shingles (18+)
✅ Sinusitis (12+)
✅ Sore throat (5+)
✅ Uncomplicated UTIs (women aged 16–64)

🚶‍♀️ Simply visit your local pharmacy for expert advice and support.

Help us keep GP appointments available for patients who need them most. 💙

05/07/2026

🚨 Need urgent care? Don’t wait longer than you need to 📞💙

If you need medical help that’s not life-threatening, contact NHS 111 first. They can advise you and may be able to book you an appointment at an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC). 🏥👩‍⚕️

Local UTCs are available at:

📍 University Hospital North Durham📍 Bishop Auckland Hospital📍 Shotley Bridge Hospital📍 Darlington Memorial Hospital

📱 Go online or call 111 to get the right care, in the right place.

🚑 For emergencies, always call 999.

26/06/2026

Join Our Patient Participation Group (PPG)

Help Shape the Future of Our Practice

We are looking for patients to join our Patient Participation Group (PPG).
The PPG is a group of patients who work alongside the practice to help improve services, share ideas, and provide valuable feedback on the care we provide.

As a member, you can:
• Share your views and experiences.
• Suggest ideas to improve our services.
• Support the development of a patient-centred practice.

You don't need any special experience—just an interest in helping us improve the care we provide.

Whether you're a regular visitor or only attend occasionally, we'd love to hear from you.

Your voice matters. Help us make a difference!

Please contact the practice, and ask to speak to our Business Manager Kim Beedham or email us on [email protected] to find out more information.

26/06/2026

💜 Cervical screening saves thousands of lives every year – and it usually takes around 10 minutes or less.

If you're aged 25 to 64, you'll be invited for cervical screening every 5 years. The test checks for changes in the cells of your cervix, helping to identify and treat them early before they can develop into something more serious.

Remember, you're in control throughout your appointment. You can:
✔️ Ask questions
✔️ Request a smaller speculum
✔️ Try a different position
✔️ Pause or stop the test at any time

When your invitation arrives or if you receive a booking link from our surgery make sure you book your appointment. 📆
If you missed your last screening, it's not too late – contact your GP practice to book another.

25/06/2026

💙 Did you know the HPV vaccine isn’t just for girls?

Boys are offered the HPV vaccine too, helping to protect them against HPV-related cancers and other serious health conditions later in life.

A simple vaccine today can help protect their future tomorrow.

Find out more about the HPV vaccine and why it’s important for both boys and girls.

https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/hpv-vaccine/

24/06/2026

🌞 Stay safe in the hot weather! 🌞

You can protect yourself and stay well during warmer days by:

💧 Drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated🌳 Keeping in the shade during the hottest part of the day🚶 Reducing strenuous physical activity where possible, especially in the heat

Take care of yourself and check in on family, friends, and neighbours who may be more vulnerable to hot weather. ☀️