New Seaham Medical Group

20/02/2026

📅 Save the Date – Social Prescribing Day 2026!

Join us at Seaham Leisure Centre on 26th March (12–3pm) to celebrate Social Prescribing Day.

💬 Listen
🤝 Personalise
🔗 Connect

Come along to meet local organisations, get advice, and see what support is available in our community.

Everyone welcome – we’d love to see you there!

Keep an eye out over the next coming weeks for more info!

18/02/2026

Supporting Someone Living with Dementia?

A free 3-session course, Positive Approach to Care™ with Amy Smith, is available for unpaid carers supporting someone with dementia.

This training focuses on understanding the changes in the brain, why behaviours may change, and how adapting your approach can make caring easier and more positive.

📍 Eastlea Community Centre, Seaham
🕙 10:00am – 12:30pm
📅 Fri 27th Feb | Fri 6th March | Fri 13th March

⚠️ Booking is essential – carers must register using the form below:

https://forms.office.com/e/6wzXkZSCWE

Please share with anyone who may benefit.

16/02/2026

💊 - - Think Pharmacy First - - 💊

Did you know your local pharmacist can help with many common health concerns without you needing to wait for a GP appointment? 🙌

As part of the Think Pharmacy First Campaign, we’re encouraging all our patients and community members to consider their local pharmacy as the first stop for advice and treatment for a range of minor illnesses.

👩‍⚕️ Pharmacists are highly trained healthcare professionals who can offer expert advice, reassurance, and treatment for conditions such as:

✔️ Sore throats
✔️ Earache
✔️ Sinusitis
✔️ Infected insect bites
✔️ Impetigo
✔️ Shingles
✔️ Urinary tract infections (UTIs) (in women 16–64)

✨ Many pharmacies can now supply prescription-only medicines for some of these conditions without you needing to see your GP.

💡 Why Think Pharmacy First?

✅ Faster access to advice
✅ No appointment needed
✅ Convenient local support
✅ Helps keep GP appointments available for those who need them most

Your pharmacist can also advise on coughs, colds, tummy upsets, rashes, hay fever, aches and pains and much more.

Let’s work together to use the right service at the right time 💙

If you’re unsure where to go, our care navigator team is always happy to guide you.

11/02/2026

Guess what, Seaham…

We are back to show you the love, THIS SATURDAY!

14th February, 12-4pm, St John’s Church, Seaham

We’d LOVE to see you, for repairs to your household items!

❤️ Small electricals and kitchen appliances
❤️ Tools and Gardening equipment
❤️ Bikes and Toys
❤️ Sewing alterations
❤️ Clocks and Watches

And of course, who doesn’t love Wendy’s cakes and bakes?? 😍😍😍

Repairs are Free! Donations welcome but never expected.

See you Saturday - it’s a date! 💐

11/02/2026

⏱️ Help us help you get seen sooner

When you contact the practice, our care navigators may ask a few questions. This isn’t a barrier — it’s to make sure you’re booked with the most appropriate clinician for your needs.

✔️ Right person
✔️ Right care
✔️ First time

This approach improves access for everyone in our community.

09/02/2026

💛 Children’s Mental Health Week 💛

Children experience big feelings every day and that’s okay.

😄 Happy
😢 Sad
😠 Angry
😟 Worried

All of these emotions are a normal part of growing up.

What matters most is helping children feel safe to notice, name, and talk about how they feel. Listening without judgement can make a real difference.

👉 All feelings are okay. Talking helps.

Local support in Seaham & County Durham:

If you’re worried about a child or young person’s emotional wellbeing, help is available through NHS and community services, including:

• The 0–19 Healthy Child Service (health visiting & school nursing)

• Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services (CAMHS) via County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

• Support through schools, GP practices, and family hubs in Seaham

If you’re unsure where to start, your GP or school nurse can help guide you to the right support.

06/02/2026

🍕February Half Term – Kids Eat for Less! 🍕

Half term can be an expensive time, so we wanted to share some great UK-wide offers where kids can eat FREE or for £1 during the February holidays 🙌

From supermarkets and cafés to family restaurants, there are lots of places helping families save a few pennies while still enjoying a treat 🍔🍝

👉 Perfect for keeping little ones fed without stretching the budget

👉 Ideal for days out or a break from cooking

Take a look at the list below and check terms before you go, as offers can vary by location.

We hope this helps our patients and local community enjoy half term a little more 💙

Please feel free to share with friends and family 😊

05/02/2026

🌱 What is Social Prescribing? 🌱

At New Seaham Medical Group, our Social Prescribing Link Worker is here to support you, not just your symptoms.

We offer:

✨ Time to listen
✨ Personalised support plans
✨ Help with wellbeing, loneliness, finances, housing, and community activities
✨ Connections to local groups, services, and support

If something in life is affecting your health, you don’t have to face it alone. Social prescribing helps you find the right support for what matters to you.

Ask your GP, nurse, or receptionist for a referral 💬

We’re here for our patients and our community.

02/02/2026

❤️ HEART MONTH – KNOW YOUR NUMBERS ❤️

Did you know high cholesterol often has no symptoms? You may feel well, but your heart health could still be affected.

Knowing your numbers can help reduce your risk of heart disease:

✔ Cholesterol
✔ Blood pressure
✔ Body Mass Index (BMI)

These simple checks can help identify risk early and support healthier choices 💓 We can help…

Advice and support are available to help you:
✔ Understand your results
✔ Make healthy lifestyle changes
✔ Manage your heart health

📞 Speak to our in-house Social Prescriber today to find out more or ask about local services available to support you. Support available in the community…

💚 Wellbeing for Life (County Durham)
Personalised support to help with:

• Healthy eating
• Physical activity
• Weight management
• Stopping smoking
• Stress and wellbeing

📞 Freephone: 0800 876 6887
📧 cdda-tr.WBFL@nhs.net
(Self-referral available)

🚭 Stop Smoking Support

Stopping smoking is one of the most effective ways to protect your heart. Did you know we now have our own Smoking Adviser based in the surgery? Please speak to reception or admin staff for more information.

📞 County Durham Stop Smoking Service: 0800 772 0565
🔗 Smoke Free County Durham (tailored quit support)

❤️ Peer & Community Support

• Sunderland Cardiac Support Group – advice, encouragement and exercise-based support for people living with heart conditions (open to County Durham residents).

• Durham Community Action – Health & Wellbeing Network
📞 01388 742 040

💓 Looking after your heart helps you stay well for longer.

30/01/2026

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ The right care starts with the right professional

Our practice is home to a wide team of highly trained healthcare professionals, not just GPs.

Many health concerns can be safely and effectively managed by our nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, mental health nurses and or social prescribing team.

By choosing the right person, first time, you help us help you sooner.

Thank you for working with us 💙

29/01/2026