Willington Medical Group

12/02/2026

🚨 We are still very short staffed today and will be for the rest of the week. We are covering as best as we can with the staff available.

We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate everyone's understanding. Please bear with us as it may take longer for phone calls to be answered

11/02/2026

Children’s Mental Health Week 🩵

If a child or young person is finding things tough, help is available and they don’t have to cope alone. An appointment can be made with the GP for support.

Other resources and contacts for Children & Young People:

Visit:
🔗 YoungMinds: www.youngminds.org.uk
🔗 Recovery College Online: www.recoverycollegeonline.co.uk

Call:
📞 PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 – 0800 068 4141
📞 Childline – 0800 1111
📞 Samaritans – 116 123

Text:
📱 SHOUT to 85258
📱 Papyrus on 88247

For urgent mental health support, call NHS 111 and choose the mental health option

11/02/2026

🚭 Thinking about quitting smoking and don't know where to start?

Answer simple questions to get a personalised 8-step quit smoking plan

It will help you prepare for your quit date, show how much money you can save, and give tips for managing smoking triggers

Visit:

Get your free Personal Quit Plan to help you quit smoking. Quitting is easier with the right support. Stop smoking for 28 days and you're 5 times more likely to quit for good.

10/02/2026

Tuesday update

⚠️ Unfortunately due to staff sickness our reception team are still very short today as we have limited staff. If your query is not urgent we would be grateful if you could call back later today

If you have received a message from us to cancel your appointment today, we will be in touch soon to rearrange this

09/02/2026

It’s never been easier to test for HIV – including from the comfort of your own home 🏠

You can order a free at-home HIV test at 👉 freetesting.hiv
or pop into the Sexual Health / GUM clinic at the University Hospital of North Durham for a free, confidential HIV test.

📍 University Hospital of North Durham
🗓 9–13 February
⏰ 8.30am–12.30pm

Testing is:
✅ Free
✅ Quick
✅ Confidential

Knowing your status is an important step in looking after your health 💙

09/02/2026

⚠️ Unfortunately due to staff sickness our reception team are very short today so we have limited staff taking phone calls. If your query is not urgent we would be grateful if you could call back later today, or tomorrow if possible

06/02/2026

Think: Pharmacy First💡

No GP appointment needed

05/02/2026

05/02/2026

Britton & Robson will also be unable to offer any Pharmacy First consultations today. Please visit: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy to find an alternative pharmacy that offers this service

04/02/2026

Heart Month🫀❤️

We're supporting Heart Month this February by helping raise awareness of heart health

Heart disease affects millions across the UK, but small lifestyle changes and regular health checks can make a big difference

🗓️ If you have an existing heart condition and it is on/around your birthday month, please contact us as you may be due for your annual review

🩺 If you're aged 40 to 74, you may be eligible for an NHS Health Check which is a free check up of the health of your heart and blood vessels

🔗 For further support and information, visit the British Heart Foundation's website: https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport

For life threatening emergencies, always call 999

For all your heart health questions, big or small. Get information and support on heart and circulatory diseases that you can trust.

03/02/2026

🏥💊 Pharmacy teams across England are available to provide you with advice on conditions such as aches, pains, coughs, colds, sore throats and ear infections

They can also give you advice on how to use your medicines and can talk to you about any worries you have about side effects or answer any other questions you may have about your medicines

This website is designed to help you find more about what services each pharmacy offers, and how you can access this

Visit:

Pharmacy teams across England are available to provide you with advice on conditions such as aches, pains, coughs, colds, sore throats and ear infections.

03/02/2026

January may be over, but we know that the blues don't just disappear with the flip of a calendar 💙

Remember to celebrate the small wins and know that it is OK not to feel OK 🤲

If you ever need any support, please reach out to us 👉
https://www.ifucareshare.co.uk/contact