Healthworks

10/02/2026

We're up and running again!
Three of our four treadmills that were out of order have now been fixed! Our fifth treadmill unfortunately can't be repaired🙁
But.....as a big THANK YOU for your patience while we've been organising the repairs, we are keeping our fee at £1 per session for the rest of February! 🤩

23/01/2026

The Healthworks Coffee Lounge launch was a great success! Organised by Adult Wellbeing Services Wellbeing for Life and Mental Health Matters, Healthworks Coffee Lounge is a monthly event with more supporting organisations to be announced for each month.
We're looking forward to hosting the Healthworks Coffee Lounge every third Thursday of the month!
Why not pop in and stop for a cuppa and a chat! :)

19/01/2026

Gym sessions now £1!

Due to some of our gym machines currently being out of order, we're offering our gym sessions at a reduced price of £1 as of Tuesday 20 January.

We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.

13/01/2026

**LAUNCH EVENT**
Healthworks Coffee Lounge with Adult Wellbeing Services and Mental Health Matters!
Thursday 15 January, 10am to midday.

Come and join us for a cuppa at our relaxed, informal drop-in session where you can access free, confidential advice, information and signposting around mental health and wellbeing support.

Contact Bill Oxbrough on 07890 642691 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

19/12/2025

Healthworks will be closing at 1pm on Christmas Eve (Wednesday 24th December) and will re-open at 8am on Monday 5 January 2026!
We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year!

16/09/2025

**IMPORTANT NOTICE**
The Healthworks Gym will be CLOSED all day on Thursday 18 September. This is due to staff training.
We apologise for any inconvence caused.

11/02/2025

💚 Your localMacmillan Cancer Support Information and and Support Centres in partnership with Joining the Dots will be offering courses to support you after cancer treatment.

The HOPE course can help you:
* Regain your confidence so you feel more like yourself.
* Use relaxation techniques for your mind and body.
* Cope with anger, anxiety, depression and uncertainty.
* Handle stressful situations.
* Plan for your future.
* Use your potential to make the most of your life.
Course will be running as below:

Healthworks
Tuesdays - 29 April- 3 June 10am to 12:30pm
Healthworks, Paradise Lane, Easington, Peterlee, Co. Durham SR8 3EX

Butterwick Hospice
Wednesdays - 5 March to 9 April 2025, 1pm to 3.30pm
Butterwick Hospice, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland. DL14 6JU

To book your place on a HOPE course, please contact your local Macmillan Information Centre or your health care team. Go to https://www.macmillan.org.uk/in-your-area to find the nearest centre or call 0808 808 0000

21/01/2025

The County Durham Wellbeing For Life Service team can support you to stop smoking, and are holding a drop in clinic at Healthworks every Thursday starting on 16 January - 5:30 to 7:00pm - contact Julie Hughes on 07833 548 321 for more information or simply drop in to find out more.

💙 Did you know that smoking harms the immune system and makes respiratory infections such as influenza and Covid worse, which peak in winter.

Only 48 hours after quitting all carbon monoxide is flushed out. Your lungs are clearing out mucus and your senses of taste and smell are improving.

The Wellbeing for Life team can support you to quit, and we have a drop in clinic at Healthworks every Thursday starting on 16 January - 5:30 to 7:00pm - contact Julie Hughes on 07833 548 321 for more information or simply drop in to find out more.