Pelton Fell Pharmacy

09/04/2026

COVID vaccination service available from 22 April at Pelton Fell Pharmacy.
Book online or call 📞 0191 387 5775

You can now book your spring COVID-19 vaccine online or via the NHS App if you are aged 75 or over, have a weakened immune system or live in a care home for older adults.

Find out more and book at https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-covid-19-vaccination/

31/03/2026

💊 Did you know your local pharmacy can help treat common conditions?

With the Pharmacy First scheme, you can visit your local pharmacy for advice and treatment without needing to see a GP.

Highly trained pharmacists can assess symptoms and provide treatment, including prescription medicines where appropriate, for several common conditions.

Pharmacists can help with:
✔️ Earache (ages 1–17)
✔️ Impetigo
✔️ Infected insect bites
✔️ Shingles
✔️ Sinusitis
✔️ Sore throat
✔️ Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (women aged 16–64)

Your pharmacist can offer quick, convenient care and advice to help you get better sooner.

Find out more or speak to your local pharmacy today.

31/03/2026

31/03/2026

A reminder we will be closed Good Friday & Easter Monday.
Below is pharmaceutical provision available in the area over the bank holiday weekend 🐣

Find your nearest open pharmacy for the Easter bank holidays below. These are opening times for bank holidays only, please visit Find a Pharmacy for other information.

06/03/2026

Looking for a pharmacy dispenser.
Three days a week plus holiday cover when necessary.
9am-6pm Monday, Thursday & Friday.
MUST HAVE PHARMACY EXPERIENCE

14/02/2026

The Mental Wellbeing Alliance are offering new weekly drop‑In Sessions at Chester‑le‑Street Community Association,

This is a new weekly mental health outreach drop‑in for adults (18+) living in Chester‑le‑Street and the surrounding areas.

Their service offers free, friendly support to help you access mental health and wellbeing services, build confidence and independence, and receive advice or emotional support when you need it.

When: Every Wednesday, 1pm–3pm

Started on 4th February 2026

Where: Chester‑le‑Street Community Association,
5 Newcastle Road, Chester‑le‑Street, DH3 3TS.

No appointment is needed; simply call in for guidance and support.

Or Contact:
Dean: 07796 329517
Dean.Whelan@homegroup.org.uk

10/02/2026

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

09/02/2026

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24/12/2025

Pharmacy phone lines are still down.
Please email
pharmacy.fcq82@nhs.net
or contact us via messenger.
In an emergency you can call 07764408761 during opening hours- please leave a voicemail if unanswered.
If your friend or relative uses our pharmacy & does not have access to this message, please pass the information on.
We are open until 6pm today & then closed for Christmas. We reopen at 9am on Monday 29 December.
Apologies once again.