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With the winter months here, it is important for unpaid carers to get their flu jabs – both to protect themselves and to protect those they’re caring for. We are still offering flu vaccines for patients aged under 65 years who provide care. Please contact the surgery on 0191 377 0340 if you wish to

This year, Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 21 November 2024 – and this year’s theme is recognising your rights. If you’re an unpaid carer, or if you are interested in the campaign, please see poster with details of the local Carers Rights Day event taking place in Spennymoor on 18th November. Every day, 12,000 people become unpaid

Durham East Primary Care Network are hosting an Engagement Event on Thursday 5th September, please see the poster below for more information. The event is to promote the amazing support offers that are available within the community. Please come along if you’re interested in finding out more about the fantastic services in our area.

We will shortly be commencing our RSV vaccination programme. Any eligible patients will receive an invite from the surgery asking them to book an appointment. For more information on the RSV vaccination programme for 75-79 year olds, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-vaccination-for-older-adults/your-guide-to-the-rsv-vaccine-for-older-adults For more information on the RSV vaccination programme for pregnant women, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-maternal-vaccination/a-guide-to-rsv-vaccination-for-pregnant-women

Millions of people across the UK care, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health condition or addiction cannot cope without their support. It is estimated that they save the economy £162 million a year – the equivalent of a second NHS. Yet, many carers feel their role

This spring those most vulnerable and at greatest risk from COVID-19 will need extra protection.You are eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccine if you are: Your GP may contact you to arrange a vaccination, or you can search ‘NHS COVID-19 vaccine’ for more details on how to book, or book through the NHS App. If

Healthwatch County Durham helps you and your family get the best out of health and social care services in County Durham. They are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services. Healthwatch are here to make sure that those running services, put people at the heart of care. Our sole purpose is to understand the

Smokefree County Durham offer FREE support and a range of stop smoking medication, including vapes. Ring 0800 772 0565 to make an appointment with a specialist advisor.