Bevan Medical Group

28/11/2025

Most coughs, colds, fever and sore throats get better without antibiotics.

Not sure what to do when your child is unwell?
📱 Download the Healthier Together app!

It helps you:
✅ Check your child’s symptoms
✅ See easy-to-follow advice with pictures
✅ Use a simple traffic light system (🔴🟠🟢) to know if you need to see a doctor – or if it’s safe to care for them at home.

💡 Learn when antibiotics do and don’t help here https://seriouslyresistant.com/

28/11/2025

❄️Breathe easier this winter!

Cold weather can be tough on your lungs, especially if you have COPD, but there are some simple ways to help you breathe easier this winter:

Your COPD winter checklist
✔ Have you had your winter vaccines?
✔ Have you checked how you use your inhaler?
✔ Do you have enough inhalers and medicines at home?
✔ Do you know what to do if your symptoms get worse?
✔ Have you stopped smoking or asked for help to quit?
✔ Do you have a plan if you start to feel unwell?
✔ Have you had an annual COPD review?

Talk to your COPD nurse or GP about more ways to stay healthy this winter.

Find out more at👉https://ow.ly/VUao50XmobY

28/11/2025

It only takes 45 seconds to check your mouth — and it could save your life.

Ulcers that won’t heal, persistent lumps, or unusual patches can be early signs of mouth cancer.

Do a quick self-check and encourage someone you care about to do the same. 💙

28/11/2025

If you need urgent dental care, there are 3 ways to get help:

➡️Contact an NHS dentist
➡️Book an appointment at an urgent dental access centre
➡️Call NHS 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk

Find out more 👉 https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/nhs-dentistry

20/11/2025

Smoking is the biggest cause of COPD. This COPD Awareness Day, make the best decision for your health, quit smoking and protect your lungs. 🚭

For information on our free stop smoking services visit www.stopsmokingni.info

20/11/2025

💉Be wise, immunise!

Check if you’re eligible for a FREE flu & COVID-19 vaccine and check out any walk-in clinics near you

👉 https://ow.ly/uXl750XgJMr

20/11/2025

20/11/2025

Flu cases are higher than usual for this time of year. 🤧 Here are some things you can do to stop the spread.

Having a vaccine is still the best protection against flu. 🛡️

Read our blog post to find out if you are eligible for a free vaccination: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/09/01/your-guide-to-whos-eligible-for-the-autumn-2025-flu-vaccine/

20/11/2025

❄️ Breathe easier this winter!

Winter can be tough on your lungs, especially if you have COPD.

Make sure you use your inhalers the right way – every day, to help keep your airways open, control symptoms and prevent flare-ups!

• Use them every day, even when you feel well
• Keep a spare inhaler and don’t run out of medicine

If you’re not sure how to use your inhaler, ask your pharmacist to show you how.

Or select your inhaler from the list and find step-by-step guidance at👉https://ow.ly/4CZ650Xmo8P

14/11/2025

14/11/2025

We have CAMHS Nurse Drop in sessions coming up;

Tuesday 11 November 2025, 9.30am to 11.30am at Consett Family Hub
Wednesday 12 November 2025, 12.30pm - 2.30pm at Chester le Street Family Hub
Friday 14 November 2025, 12.30pm - 2.30pm at Seaham Family Hub

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-

14/11/2025

Be wise, immunise!🦉

Check if you’re eligible for a FREE flu & COVID-19 vaccine and book your appointment today 👉 nhs.uk/vaccinations