East Durham nursery children help brighten up doctor’s surgery
A group of children at an East Durham nursery brought colour and joy to a doctor’s surgery as part of a special community initiative.
Pupils from Wingate Community Nursery School, in Partridge Terrace, Wingate, planted flowers along the front of Carodoc Surgery, in Front Street North, Wingate, to create a more welcoming environment for patients and visitors.
The project aimed to encourage young children to take pride in their local surroundings while becoming familiar with their doctor’s surgery in a positive and friendly way.
Jade Brimlow, business manager at East Durham Medical Group, said: “We were thrilled to welcome the children of Wingate Nursery to Carodoc Surgery.
"It was about more than planting flowers – it was about planting seeds of confidence and familiarity with healthcare.
"We hope this experience helps children feel more at ease when visiting their doctors in the future.”
Pupils also enjoyed a guided tour of the surgery, met doctors and nurses and learned about the role of healthcare professionals.