Dunelm Medical Practice

11/03/2026

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A batch of Ramipril from CRESCENT PHARMA is being recalled due to containing the incorrect medication.
If you are taking the amlodipine in error and currently feel unwell, please seek medical advice.

11/03/2026

🚭No Smoking Day🚭 is the perfect time to kick the habit and take a step towards a healthier, more active you! Download the free NHS Quite Smoking App

10/03/2026

🌟Appointment cancellation made easy!🌟
Don't forget you can follow the link below to cancel your unneeded appointments by filling out a quick and simple form! ✅
You are still able to cancel online using the NHS app or SystmOnline 📲
Thank you
Dunelm medical Practice🩺

Please use this Form to cancel appointments more than 24 hours in advance. If you are unable to attend an appointment please let us know in plenty of time to assign your appointment time to another patient.Please DO NOT use this form to request or send any kind of medical…

09/03/2026

Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy can have side effects that sometimes last for a long time after treatment has finished. You may find some of the information from mywellbeingspacenca.nhs.uk helpful.

06/03/2026

Many men with early prostate cancer have no symptoms at all. explain what a prostate is and what warning signs to look out for.
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youtu.be/XAKGes-M8ZQ

In this short video one of our Specialist Nurses explains more about the prostate and prostate problems. We'll also answer some of the most common questions ...

05/03/2026

If you care for a child or young person (0 to 25 years old) with emotional or mental health difficulties, you may be interested in our parent and carer support group, Waves.
Led by friendly parent peer practitioner and supported by a member of expert CAMHS team, they take place every month.

The group will listen and support you and give advice and guidance based on their own lived experiences.

There’s no need to book, just turn up. For more information, please email TEWV.waves@nhs.net

Location: Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham
Day and time: Wednesday, 10am to 12noon
Dates:
1 April
6 May
3 June
1 July
5 August
2 September
7 October
4 November
2 December

04/03/2026

It's time to talk about the elephant in the room!🐘

Yeah, we're talking safer s*x!

PROTECT YOURSELF against STIs like chlamydia and gonorrhoea.

If you've had s*x without a condom – GET TESTED❗

For free testing, condoms and confidential safe s*x advice visit the link in the comments👇

03/03/2026

🩺Practice Workload February 2026🩺

02/03/2026

Walk in smear clinic! Follow the pink bunting🩷

Monday 2nd March 2026
Time - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location- Framwellgate Moor Surgery

The clinic is available for anyone who is due their smear and are registered with Dunelm Medical Practice.

You will be greeted by Olivia and Mary. Rebecca, Clare, Hazel and Katie will be carrying out the cervical screening.

Help yourself to some goodies while you are here 🍬🧴

02/03/2026

Walk in smear clinic tonight, no appointment needed!

Walk in smear clinic - no appointment needed!

27/02/2026

From wobbly steps, to first words, to the first day at school, Best Start in Life is here to help families at every stage.

Explore resources and support at Best Start In Life: www.beststartinlife.gov.uk 🧸

26/02/2026

Measles can make kids very poorly and can be very dangerous.
💉 The MMRV is safe and protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chicken pox.
✅ Check they’ve had both doses.
If you're not sure, ask your GP – it’s never too late.