East Durham Medical Group

23/04/2026

💊 Need emergency contraception?

You can now get the morning after pill free + fast from your local pharmacy.

Quick. Confidential. No GP appointment needed.

22/04/2026

20/04/2026

**Your sexual health matters**

Not all STIs show symptoms, so regular testing is important. The good news? Testing—including home kits—is quick, simple, confidential, and completely free.

Free condoms are available too.

No judgement. No pressure. Just support.

Find free, confidential advice, testing, and condoms here:
https://www.elephant-in-the-room.co.uk/

20/04/2026

Crescent Pharma Limited are recalling one batch of Ramipril 10mg Capsules as a precautionary measure due to a potential error at the manufacturing site. Some cartons of Ramipril 10mg Capsules may contain blister strips of Ramipril 5 mg Capsule.

If you find you find you have a carton of the affected batch and the capsules inside were 5mg instead of 10mg, take the medication to the pharmacy that dispensed it.

If you have the correct product inside - NO ACTION NEEDED

https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-crescent-pharma-limited-ramipril-10mg-capsules-el-26-a-slash-19?fbclid=IwdGRjcARTS1hjbGNrBFNLRWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHr7niO34DNIgqNYDJc-tZVzTlfP3bnUPEV653TvdoJM6TUGO70wZkT9hrfxK_aem_KvZz0C1aFDV4FtsjJ86VPQ

Crescent Pharma Limited is recalling one batch of Ramipril 10mg Capsules as a precautionary measure due to a potential error at the manufacturing site.

20/04/2026

If you’re struggling with a mental health condition like social anxiety, OCD or PTSD, treatment is available.

NHS Talking Therapies are effective, confidential, and free treatments delivered by trained professionals, and can take place in-person, on the phone, or as an online course.

You can refer yourself online at nhs.uk/talk

11/04/2026

Today is World Parkinson's Day.

Parkinson's disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years.

Learn more about the condition ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/parkinsons-disease/

11/04/2026

County Durham Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service have shared with us the following online training sessions for parents and carers:

Emotional Wellbeing Tuesday 5 May 2026, 9.30am - 11.30am

Understanding Behaviour Development in Children & Young People Tuesday 12 May 2026, 9.30am - 11.30am

Understanding Why Children Might Be Anxious About School Tuesday 2 June 2026, 9.30am - 11.30am

Anxiety (Over 11 Years Old) Tuesday 9 June 2026, 9.30am - 11.30am

Anxiety (Over 11 Years Old) Tuesday 7 July 2026, 9.30am - 11.30am

Anxiety (5-11 Years Old) Tuesday 16 June 2026, 9.30am - 11.30am

Anxiety (5-11 Years Old) 17/12/25 Tuesday 30 June 2026, 9.30am - 11.30am

Please click the link below to register:

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO4wM3zPFFrd5Ct_lfmpp_KnpURjEwWTNVRk5EREw5RUQ2T1NCUFJTSlVVSC4u&route=shorturl&fbclid=IwdGRjcARHGR1jbGNrBEcZDWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHlLX8orjYd5nUlcMxLmFEK2WLsiQ5G_GDUaOasuqyo53IiAbeDgA342rtLqc_aem_O76zC5TExD9qLz2LzKov6A

08/04/2026

🚶Happening this morning 9am 🚶

Join the walking group this morning, meeting at the veterans hub at 9am the group will head to the Stadium of light for the monthly breakfast club held by Sunderland AFC Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club

Today there is top notch guest speaker on and the group will then go for a leisurely stroll before returning back to the veterans hub.

Everyone is welcome to come along

08/04/2026

If you or your child is feeling unwell over the Easter holidays, help us provide care to those who need it most, by choosing the right healthcare service.

08/04/2026

💉 COVID Spring Booster Campaign 2026 💉

COVID-19 is still with us, and for those at higher risk, a “booster” dose helps top up your protection.

This years spring booster campaign starts on13th April 2026.

Eligiblity criteria:

▪️Adults aged 75 and over
▪️Residents you in care homes for older people
▪️Individuals aged 6 months and over who are
immunosuppressed

We have appointments available at our 6 sites for eligible patients starting Thursday 16th April. Eligible patients will receive a text message allowing them to self book into the clinics but you can also call the Practice to book an appointment today !

05/04/2026

Life is happier when we go outside and get active. Join us for Active April and find ways to keep moving forward 🌤️🚴‍♂️🏃🌿 https://actionforhappiness.org/active-april

05/04/2026

If you're feeling unwell over the Easter weekend please choose well and help us to help you.

NHS 111 is available 24-hours-a day for urgent medical help, and can direct you to the most appropriate local service.

Or think pharmacy first for help with seven common conditions.