The Erimus Practice Middlesbrough

The festive period can be tough for some people. You are not alone 🎄💚
If you or someone you know is struggling over Christmas, there is always someone to talk to:

Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7)
HOPELINE247 – Call 0800 068 4141 or text 07860 039967
Refuge – For domestic abuse support, call 0808 2000 247
NHS Mental Health – Call 111, select Mental Health Option
Childline – Call 0800 1111 (available every day)
Shout – Text 85258 (24/7 support)

💬 Reach out. There is help, and there is hope.

❤️🎄 You’re Invited to a Heart-Warming Celebration! 🎶
Carols Around the Tree at The Live Well Centre
Join us as we come together around the Christmas tree to celebrate The Live Well Centre’s 1st Anniversary in The Cleveland Centre — and share the joy of the festive season!
✨ When: Thursday 18th December from 2pm
✨ Where: The Live Well Centre, Live Well Lounge, First Floor
What’s in store:
🎵 A cheerful sing-along of your favourite Christmas carols
☕ Light refreshments and festive treats
💖 A warm, welcoming community atmosphere
Let’s make spirits bright! Bring your friends, family, and festive voices as we celebrate one wonderful year of The Live Well Centre — and the heart of our community — together.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you and spread a little joy (and good heart health!) this Christmas!

UPCOMING COVID CLINICS IN MIDDLESBROUGH FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE ELIGABLE

Wednesday 15th October 10.00 - 16.00
Outside Sports Direct, 68 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2LB

Thursday 30th October 10.00 - 16.00 - Children Only
Hemlington Family Hub, Cass House Road, Hemlington, Middlesbrough, TS8 9EQ

Wednesday 5th November 10.00 - 16.00
Asda Park End Car Park, 377 Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 0DY

Wednesday 26th November 10.00 - 16.00
Tesco Car Park, Parkway Shopping Centre, Middlesbrough, TS8 OTJ

Wednesday 3rd December 10.00 - 16.00
The Live Well Centre, Cleveland Centre, 103 Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2PA

Wednesday 18th December 10.00 - 16.00
Outside Sports Direct, 68 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2LB

We are holding our Annual Flu Clinic on
Saturday 11th October 2025
Please contact the surgery to book your appointment.

Mounjaro (weight loss injections) - update for patients
Thinking about Mounjaro (tirzepatide) injections for weight loss?
Heard you can now get them from the NHS?
The ICB (Integrated Care Board) have been tasked by NHS England with providing these in GP practices by 23rd June.
But…
Only for very specific groups of patients with a number of particular health conditions - estimated to only be a handful of patients in each practice.
And…
The details of how GPs will be able to provide these injections have still not been agreed.
So…
Please don’t make an appointment about Mounjaro yet - we are very likely to have to disappoint.
We will contact eligible patients if and when we are able to provide Mounjaro / We will provide further information on our website and other channels if and when we are able to provide Mounjaro
Also…
Even when details of how GPs can provide Mounjaro have been agreed, we will need to arrange training and set up clinics, which will take time.
We want to help as many patients as we can, but are limited by the plans of the ICB based on NHS England requirements.
Summary:
Please help us to help you - we will tell you as soon as we can help you with Mounjaro, so please don’t make appointments about this right now.

❗️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT OUR 0800 CRISIS SERVICE TELEPHONE NUMBER

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis call NHS 111 and select the mental health option.

From Tuesday 3 June, our 0800 crisis line number will be deactivated. This means there will be no voice message and calls will not be transferred.

Crisis services haven’t changed and are still provided by our Trust. It’s just a new telephone number to call which is free and easy to remember.

Available 24/7, you will speak to a mental health professional who will listen to you and help you find the right support.

Find out more about what will happen when you call NHS 111 and select the mental health option 👇

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/services/crisis-advice