Weight Loss Injections

The ICB have provided information for patients who are interested in weight loss injections.

Please click the following link.

Weight loss drugs – information for patients | North East and North Cumbria NHS

If you would like to express your interest, you can submit a self-referral form which will take approximately 5-10minutes to complete. The ICB will get back in touch within 4-6 weeks to invite you to an engagement session and will provide further information about the next steps.

Please click the following link to complete the self referral form.

https://cdn.inhealthcare.co.uk/nencmounjaro/index.html 

Those who are pregnant and young families can get free vitamins with the NHS Healthy Start Scheme

Did you know, if you are pregnant or have a child under 4 and have a Healthy Start card you can collect free vitamins for you and your child from all of the local Family Hubs? To find out more about the benefits of Healthy Start vitamins and where to collect them, please visit https://healthystart.nhs.uk/getting-vitamins/

If you are eligible for Healthy Start you can buy vitamins at a reduced price from the health admin teams at Hill Rigg House (Peterlee), Ferryhill Family Hub and Greencroft Centre (Annfield Plain).

To find out more about the Healthy Start scheme, please visit www.durham.gov.uk/HealthyStart

Social prescriber Link Worker

Olivia is here to help and direct you to the right support services in the community.

Your doctor isn't the only person who can help you feel better. Looking after your health involves more than just medicines. Being active, engaging with others, learning something new and getting involved with the world around you are all ways to improve your mental health and wellbeing.

Olivia can help with a range of issues, including.

•     Information and advice in different areas including housing and benefits.
•     Employment, training, and volunteering.
•     Education and Learning
•     Social isolation and Loneliness
•     Accessing specialist services and support
•     Getting involved in local groups and activities.
•     Loss of confidence / purpose
•     Emotional wellbeing
•     Life changing events such as birth, retirement, and bereavement

There are many benefits that may help.

•     Increase your self confidence and self-esteem.
•     Improve in mental and physical health.
•     Learn a new skill or participate.
•     Better quality of life.
•     Meet new people and get involved in your community.

If you would like to be referred to Olivia, please ask our reception team.

RSV Vaccinations

We have started to send out invites to those eligible patients for the new RSV vaccine. Although this is a new vaccine being offered to the older population it has been given to young babies for a number of years. Please see below further information regarding the vaccine or more in-depth information can be found on the NHS website at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/respiratory-syncytical-virus-rsv/

Family and Friends Test

Some patients would have received a short questionnaire following their appointment at the surgery. We wanted to share the positive feedback we have received throughout December 2024.

Thank you to everyone for completing the questionnaire.