The Villages Medical Group

27/11/2025

Using gabbies to feel better?

It might seem like a way to cope but using them without a prescription can sometimes make things worse.
Some people experience low mood, anxiety, or even suicidal thoughts.

Get the facts, know the risks, find support.

Visit HiddenHarms.co.uk

27/11/2025

🌟 Drop-In at Stanley Advice Hub! 🌟

We’re open today and ready to help! If you need advice, support, or just someone to point you in the right direction, pop in and see us at The Venue.

No appointment needed - just drop in! 😊

We’re here to make things a little easier.

🕒 Open Tuesdays 9:30am to 1pm

Advice in County Durham

27/11/2025

Parents, check out ERIC’s guide on toilet training! It explains how helping children stop using nappies between 18–30 months supports healthy bladder and bowel development.

Download Here 👉🏻 https://tinyurl.com/mwt8hmp9

27/11/2025

The COLO-SPEED Research Team came together last week for our Bowel Cancer Research Platform Launch Event.

Using our platform, members of the public can take part in studies, help develop new research ideas and attend in-person events.

Sign up today:

https://portal.colospeed.co.uk/register

27/11/2025

Think you need urgent dental care? Urgent dental appointments are now available.

Find out how to get the help you need. Go to nhs.uk/urgentdentalcare

27/11/2025

We have CAMHS Nurse Drop in sessions coming up;

Wednesday 26 November 2025, Willington Family Hub, 9.30am to 11.30am
Tuesday 9 December 2025, Wheatly Hill Family Hub, 9.30am to 11.30am
Wednesday 10 December 2025, Stanley Family Hub, 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Wednesday 17 December 2025, Peterlee Family Hub, 9.30am to 11.30am
Friday 19 December 2025, Ferryhill Family Hub, 9.30am to 11.30am

These sessions may be useful if your child is struggling with:

🎈low confidence and self esteem
🎈low mood
🎈worrying and anxious feelings

The CAMHS nurse will not be able to give any updates on open cases and ongoing CAMHS work during these sessions. Any questions like this should be directed to the CAMHS team supporting your child.

Dates and times for future sessions are on the link below

https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/31439/Child-and-Adolescent-Mental-Health-Services-CAMHS-Nurse-Drop-

24/11/2025

Feeling better can start today.

Take your first step with the free NHS Healthy Choices quiz.

Whether you want to eat better, move more, drink less or sleep deeper, we’ve got a plan that can help.

18/11/2025

HerSpace is back tomorrow!

We’re so excited to be coming together again — this time in a brand new venue!

HerSpace has always been about connection, support, and great conversations, and we can’t wait to see everyone and chat about what our future sessions might look like.

Come along, share your ideas, and help us shape the next chapter of HerSpace together.

See you tomorrow!

𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚. 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙙.

🌙 🚶‍♀️ 🩷

18/11/2025

18/11/2025

Tomorrow is the start of World AMR Awareness Week (18-24 November).

Antibiotics don’t work on viruses like colds or flu. Self-care is often the best choice to treat minor illnesses.

Pharmacists are qualified to give advice about different health matters, including minor illnesses, so consider speaking to a pharmacist before going to your GP.

Also if eligible get your flu and COVID-19 vaccine.

Find out more at www.pha.site/antibiotics

💊

21/10/2025

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

21/10/2025

If you’re feeling under the weather, your local pharmacist can help with minor illnesses such as sore throats, coughs and colds.

No appointment needed, just pop in and get expert advice and treatment.