Orchard Court Surgery

06/02/2026

Just leaving this here if you need it 🩵 Today is , get involved and share this post to remind others that it's okay to reach out for help 💭

06/02/2026

Behind every window is a story you might not see, and a burden you might not know someone is carrying. You never know what someone is going through.

Today is , a reminder that you don’t need to be an expert to listen, sometimes being there is enough. One conversation might not solve everything, but it lets someone know they aren't facing their "behind-the-scenes" alone.

Who are you checking in on today?

04/02/2026

Today 4th February World Cancer Day
Macmillan Cancer Support estimate:
- That there are almost 3.5 million people living with cancer in the UK.
- On average someone is diagnosed with cancer at least every 90 seconds in the UK
- Each year, around 168,000 people die from cancer in the UK, an average of 460 people every day

For more information click here or visit https://www.macmillan.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/research/cancer-statistics-fact-sheet

04/02/2026

Check out our mindset course!

04/02/2026

The next Parent Carer Drop-In on Thursday 5th February from 10-12noon.

At DAD Independent Living Hub, West Lodge, West Crescent, DL3 7PS

It’s a great opportunity to come along, speak to us, and find out more. New and existing parents are very welcome.

Please feel free to share this with anyone you think might be interested.

For more information:
Email: chyps@darlingtondisability.org
Tel: 07935 890825

04/02/2026

Your Library, Your Chapter of Wellbeing

📚 Libraries aren’t just about books — they’re powerful community health spaces.

They support:
💬 Connection – Book clubs, social groups & coffee mornings for parents
🎨 Child development – Free toddler groups, rhyme time & creative play
🛋️ Teen wellbeing – Calm, safe spaces to relax and feel seen
💻 Access – Free Wi-Fi, warm spaces, trusted health info
🧠 Mental health – Quiet, welcoming environments to pause and recharge

All completely free. All open to everyone.

📍 Find your local library online or in person — it could be the most underrated health & wellbeing space in your community.

04/02/2026

💉 Do you know which vaccines your child needs — and when?

The NHS childhood immunisation schedule protects against serious illnesses like:

🦠 Meningitis
🫁 Pneumonia
🤒 Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
🤧 Whooping cough
🦠 Hib, Hepatitis B, Polio, and more

📍From 8 weeks old to 3 years and 4 months, your child is eligible for free, routine vaccines through the NHS. Staying up to date protects not just your child, but everyone around them.

⚠️ New changes apply to children born on or after 1 July 2024, so make sure you're using the right schedule.

👀 This infographic is a great way to stay on track
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✅ Ask your Health Visitor if you have questions

04/02/2026

As part of World Cancer Day, here’s an important reminder about the HPV vaccine 💙

The HPV vaccine helps protect young people from the virus that causes most cervical cancers.

If you’re a parent or carer, please look out for the HPV vaccine permission form.

The HPV vaccine protects against more than cervical cancer – it also helps safeguard all young adults, women and men, from ge***al warts and some cancers of the ge***al areas, a**s, and mouth/throat.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/hpv-vaccine/

04/02/2026

New data shows around 1 in 4 young people leave school without protection against HPV (human papillomavirus).

Left school? You can get the HPV vaccine at your GP practice until the age of 25.

Still in school? Catch-up is offered by SAIS (school-age vaccination) teams.

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

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

Did you know?🤔

Appointments are available if you have a dental problem that needs to be treated urgently.

You can:
➡️Contact an NHS dentist
➡️Book an appointment at an urgent dental access centre
➡️Contact 111 online or call 111

Find out more by visiting the link in the comments👇

04/02/2026

Our Dementia Coffee Support Group is coming up next week- Monday 9th February-10am-12pm, Bradbury House, Darlington, DL1 5SX