Willington Medical Group

12/11/2025

Did you know that if you have a chronic lung condition or use medical equipment that relies on water or electricity, you may be eligible to use the Priority Service Register (PSR)?

The Priority Services Register (PSR) is a free service offered to people who may need extra support if there's a power cut or interruption to your water or gas supply.

If you know who supplies your power and water, you can register with them directly. Or you can look up your supplier on the PSR website. https://orlo.uk/ejAGO

12/11/2025

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 🟣🎗️

This month, we encourage everyone to learn more about pancreatic cancer and share this post to raise awareness

If you want to know more about the symptoms, have pancreatic cancer or if someone you know has pancreatic cancer, please visit www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk for more support

12/11/2025

Op COURAGE is a mental health and wellbeing service developed by veterans, for veterans. It doesn’t matter how long you served for or when you left.

If you find life difficult after leaving the UK Armed Forces, face struggles with mental health, and live in England, Op COURAGE is here to help.

Find out more information, visit www.nhs.uk/opcourage

11/11/2025

💊 Order your prescriptions the easy way 📱

Did you know you can order your repeat prescriptions in the NHS App?

You can send your medication requests anywhere, anytime and can easily change your nominated pharmacy

Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

10/11/2025

We’re delighted to let you know about Durham County Carers Support upcoming events for Carers Rights Day, this year they are focusing on ensuring Carers know what financial support is available to carers and provide information on managing rising costs.

There will be:
•Energy advice and information including details of how to access Household Support Funding
•Benefit checks
•General advice and support
•Free energy items

📅📍 See the poster below for details of where and when

07/11/2025

Today is 🫁💓 Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a rare lung disease that also affects the heart, and it has a huge impact on those who live with it.

To understand a little more about it, visit the website: phauk.org/AboutPH

Remember – not all disabilities are visible

05/11/2025

🎖️ Did you know? We are an Armed Forces Veteran Friendly Accredited GP Practice

As Remembrance Day approaches, we want to take a moment to recognise and support the veterans within our community

We’re proud to work alongside a dedicated social prescriber who specialises in supporting veterans and can help you access a wide range of services tailored to your needs

If you are a veteran and would like to be referred, please let a member of our team know

04/11/2025

Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not sure where to start? The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz is here to help
- and it only takes 5 minutes. Answer questions about your lifestyle to receive an overall score as well as personalised guidance to help you live a healthier life.

Take the quiz now:
https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

03/11/2025

💊 | 3–9 November 2025

Had a problem with a medicine or medical device?
You can help make healthcare safer by reporting it to the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.

Report at mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
or use the QR code to download the App

⚠️ Every report counts

03/11/2025

𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘀: 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 🎃

📆Appointments attended - 3050
❌Appointments not attended - 168
🏡Home visits made - 83
☎️Phone calls answered - 4936
💊Medication reviews completed - 612
✅Referrals sent - 425
💉Covid vaccinations done - 563
💉Flu vaccinations done - 1220

30/10/2025

Op COURAGE is an NHS mental health specialist service designed to help serving personnel due to leave the military, reservists, armed forces veterans and their families.

Support includes:

🔹 Help with the transition to civilian life
🔹 Treatment for early or advanced mental health issues and trauma
🔹 Support for substance misuse and addiction
🔹 Access to other NHS mental health services
🔹 Links to charities and local organisations for help with housing, relationships, finances, and work
🔹 Recognising that family may also need help and care and supporting them to access this

If you or someone you know would like to access this support, please call 0300 373 33 32 - lines are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week

Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service provides specialist care and support for those due to leave the armed forces, reservists and those who’ve already left. Developed by veterans, for veterans, Op COURAGE is available across England. Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear N...

29/10/2025

📲💊 The NHS App is quick, easy and can help you manage your prescriptions. If you would like to set up an account, please let us know.

Millions of people are using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way.

Find out how you can use the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions.

➡️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription