Willington Medical Group

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

Reminder that the surgery will be closed this Friday 3rd April and Monday 6th April for Easter Weekend

Pharmacies that will be open over the Easter Weekend:

Good Friday (3rd April)

🏣 Asda Pharmacy Bishop Auckland 10.00 - 4.00pm
🏣 Asda Pharmacy Spennymoor 10.00 - 4.00pm
🏣 Boots Pharmacy Bishop Auckland 10.00 - 4.00pm

Easter Sunday (5th April)

🏣 Clemitsons Crook 1.00pm - 4.00pm
🏣 Boots Chester le Street 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Easter Monday (6th April)

🏣 Asda Pharmacy Bishop Auckland 10.00 - 4.00pm
🏣 Asda Pharmacy Spennymoor 10.00 - 4.00pm
🏣 Boots Pharmacy Bishop Auckland 10.00 - 4.00pm

We hope everyone has a lovely Easter Weekend! 🐥

27/03/2026

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 🩷

If you notice symptoms of ovarian cancer more than 12 times a month, it's important to speak to a clinician

Symptoms include:

- persistent bloating
- feeling full quickly
- abdominal pain
- needing to urinate more often

Further info about the symptoms of ovarian cancer can be found at:

The sooner ovarian cancer is detected, the easier it is to treat. Find out how to recognise the symptoms.

25/03/2026

Durham County Council are offering a free one day basic life support for families course

➡️ Learn how to stay calm and act confidently in an emergency. This friendly hands-on session is perfect for parents, grandparents and carers. No previous experience needed.

You will learn how to:

- Assess an emergency safely
- Perform CPR on adults, children and infants
- Use a defibrillator (AED)
- Help someone who is choking
- Spot the signs of anaphylaxis
- Use an adrenaline auto-injector (EpiPen)

📍 Green lane, Spennymoor
🗓️ 16 April, 21 April, 1 May & 12 May
🕘 9am – 2:30pm

Want to book your place on the course? Call 03000 266 644 or email des@durham.gov.uk

More information:

We have got something for everyone in our wide range of courses - whether you want to boost your job prospects or learn a new skill, we have a course for you.

23/03/2026

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month 💛

Endometriosis is a common condition that can affect people in different ways, including changes to periods and pelvic discomfort.

You can learn more about symptoms and support on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/endometriosis/

13/03/2026

Easter Bank Holiday Closure 🐣

Please note the surgery will be closed on:

• Friday 3rd April
• Monday 6th April

We will reopen as usual on Tuesday 7th April at 8am.

💊 Please remember to order prescriptions up to 7 days in advance to allow enough time for processing.

If you need medical advice whilst we are closed, please try the following:

📞 Phone 111 or visit 111 online
🔍 Visit https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy/ to find an open pharmacy for minor ailments

‼️ For life threatening emergencies, always phone 999

Thank you and have a lovely Easter!

11/03/2026

Today is No Smoking Day 🚭

If you are experiencing withdrawal symptoms from quitting smoking, there are lots of free tools, medications and therapies that can help

📞 Contact the surgery to book with our Stop Smoking Advisor today

A smoke-free life starts with a smoke-free day

06/03/2026

Where will you hear the bell at 6pm? 🔔

At 6pm today, Greene King Brewery pubs across the UK will ring their bells early for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, to highlight that 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in the UK.

In just five years, the number of men living with prostate cancer in the UK has surged by 20%, so we’re encouraging everyone to take a moment, start the conversation, and find out more about the signs and symptoms - because catching cancer early can make all the difference.

If you or someone you care about have received a diagnosis and have questions or need support, the Macmillan Support Line is there to help and free for anyone to call.

From Macmillan's helpline and 24-hour peer-to-peer support on its Online Community, to its interpreter service and in-person Information and Support Centres across the UK, support is available for everybody living with cancer, whoever they are, wherever they live.

So, when the bell rings, how will you start the conversation with the men in your life? Let's get clued up on the symptoms and remind loved ones to get checked. 💚

06/03/2026

🚭 A smoke-free life starts with a smoke-free day, and No Smoking Day is coming up soon

✔️ Make Wednesday 11th March your quit day

05/03/2026

NHS Talking Therapies treatment gives you practical skills and techniques to overcome panic disorder and other conditions.

Search NHS Talking Therapies to find out more or to refer yourself.

05/03/2026

March is ovarian cancer awareness month 🩷🎀

Understanding the symptoms of ovarian cancer is so important for early detection. Common symptoms include:

➡️Persistent bloating
➡️Pelvic or abdominal pain
➡️Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
➡️Changes in urinary habits
➡️Fatigue
➡️Unexplained weight loss or gain

Ovarian Cancer Action have a downloadable ovarian cancer symptoms tracker, to help conversations with your GP:https://ovarian.org.uk/documents/465/OCA_Symptons_diary.pdf