Deerness Park Medical Group

19/06/2026

Myeloma blood cancer is three times more common in Black people and often diagnosed at a younger age - so knowing the signs really matters. Symptoms can be easy to miss, like:

🔹 persistent bone pain (especially back or ribs)
🔹 feeling very tired
🔹 frequent infections
🔹 unexplained weight loss

These can be mistaken for something less serious, but you’re not wasting anyone’s time by getting checked. Trust your body and speak to your GP if something isn’t right. Find out more 👉 rebrand.ly/o1wspdl

19/06/2026

Lift Off! is a tailored programme that helps people is Sunderland to get ready to go back to work, start training, or do volunteering.

Lift Off! is run by Sunderland GP Alliance and Recovery Connections. It’s funded by the North East Mayoral Combined Authority. These groups bring together the strengths of health and community organisations to give people the help they need with both health and work.
https://www.sunderlandhealthandwellnesshub.nhs.uk/lift-off/

18/06/2026

Switch on notifications to read your messages in the NHS App.

This video explains how to receive messages from your trusted healt...

18/06/2026

If you have a cervix and are aged 25–64, you’ll be invited for cervical screening. Screening can spot changes before cancer develops. It’s really important to attend. This easy read guide explains what to expect and can help put you at ease 👉 rebrand.ly/rgrytcw

17/06/2026

There's nothing your doctor hasn't seen before. If you’re a dad, brother, son or friend, don’t let embarrassment hold you back. Talking about problems affecting the p***s, testicles, prostate or bowel can feel awkward – but it could save your life. If something doesn’t feel right for you, get it checked. 💙

16/06/2026

The Be Cancer Aware team produced a brilliant video for people with learning disabilities to make sure they understand the symptoms of lung cancer youtu.be/wsvPtQ1c0uQ

Be Cancer Aware is a co-production project supported by the North E...

15/06/2026

Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer. It can be hard to spot, but knowing the signs could help you act early. These symptoms don’t always mean cancer, but if something doesn’t feel right, get it checked.

Don’t ignore the signs 👇

12/06/2026

Anyone with testicles can be affected by testicular cancer. Get to know what feels normal for you so you can visit your GP if there's something worrying you. Find out how to do a proper check once a month 👉 rebrand.ly/zdohq2p

10/06/2026

Being very overweight and smoking can increase your risk of gallbladder cancer. It may be a rare cancer, but prevention is better than cure.

Get help and support to a healthier lifestyle 👉 nhs.uk/better-health/

08/06/2026

Symptoms of mouth cancer can include ulcers that won’t heal, a lump in your neck, mouth pain, or difficulty swallowing. These don’t always mean cancer — but it’s important to get them checked by your GP as soon as possible.

Find out more from 👉 bit.ly/4lFtj8I