Byron Medical Practice

13/02/2026

If you live in Seaham and are looking to register at a Local GP Surgery, Byron Medical Practice would be happy to welcome you as a patient.

Register using the online link - https://gp-registration.nhs.uk/A83075

Or Scan the Barcode below to register online

Or Call into reception to collect a paper registration form.

Any queries contact us on 0191 5130884 or 0191 3009631

Seaham Have Your Say Seaham garden village residents

13/02/2026

12/02/2026

If you’re expecting a baby, make sure you’re protected with vaccines against RSV, whooping cough and flu to help protect your baby too.

Speak to your midwife, GP practice or pharmacist about vaccinations.

Stay Strong Get Vaccinated.

12/02/2026

12/02/2026

12/02/2026

This week is Childrens Mental Health Week Did you know that families across Durham can access free online emotional health and wellbeing learning.

These evidence‑based pathways — created by NHS clinical psychologists and practitioners — help parents, carers, grandparents, and young people build everyday emotional resilience. Topics include big feelings, how the brain works, and practical relationship tools for happier family life.

Durham County Council has partnered with Togetherness to make these resources freely available to all local families.

👉 Explore the pathways and start learning: https://togetherness.co.uk/mul/durham/

12/02/2026

💉 Do you know which vaccines your child needs — and when?

The NHS childhood immunisation schedule protects against serious illnesses like:

🦠 Meningitis
🫁 Pneumonia
🤒 Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
🤧 Whooping cough
🦠 Hib, Hepatitis B, Polio, and more

📍From 8 weeks old to 3 years and 4 months, your child is eligible for free, routine vaccines through the NHS. Staying up to date protects not just your child, but everyone around them.

⚠️ New changes apply to children born on or after 1 July 2024, so make sure you're using the right schedule.

👀 This infographic is a great way to stay on track
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14/01/2026

The NI childhood immunisation schedule is changing giving even better protection with the introduction of the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine.

From January 2026, eligible children will be offered a combined vaccine for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) - as part of the routine infant vaccination schedule.

As with other childhood immunisations, parents will be contacted by their GP surgery to arrange an appointment if their child is eligible. If you are unsure if your child is up to date with vaccinations the easiest way to check is to look at your child’s red book or speak to your health visitor or GP.

Find out more at www.nidirect.gov.uk/childhood-immunisation

14/01/2026

12/01/2026

MMRV is now part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing the MMR vaccine.

It protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.

Chickenpox is very common and can sometimes lead to serious complications, so vaccination helps reduce the risk of serious illness as children grow.

You don’t need to do anything — your GP will be in touch when your child is due.

More advice ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/