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26th Nov

Choose Your COVID-19 Vaccination Invitation Preference 💉

You can use this service to:
  • Choose TO receive notifications from the NHS to book a COVID-19 vaccination
  • Choose NOT to receive notifications from the NHS to book a COVID-19 vaccination
Either choice you make will not impact your care.
You can change your choice at any time.
 
You will still be able to book your COVID-19 vaccination appointment online if you change your mind.
Think Which Service 2024
20th Nov

"Think Which Service"

It's important to keep your medicine cabinet well-stocked so you can treat yourself at home to avoid becoming seriously unwell this Winter.
 
NHS Get Support with Type 2 Diabetes
20th Nov

How to live well with Type 2 Diabetes

Join the NHS Healthy Living programme today to start learning how to live well with Type 2 Diabetes.
 
Get FREE online guidance on eating well, reducing stress and feeling confident to manage your Type 2 Diabetes, wherever you are.
 
You can use the Healthy Living programme whenever suits you, and for as long as you need - there is no limit to access so you can learn at your own pace. It can also be used alongside any other diabetes programmes or education you may be taking part in.
People who have used the Healthy Living programme have said:
“It is very easy to use and informative, it gave me the space to learn at my own pace.”
“The programme contains lots of useful hints & tips.”
“With this new knowledge I feel able to make more informed decisions in managing my condition.”
Menopause Awareness Month
15th Oct

It's Menopause Awareness Month 💙

Menopause symptoms can be severe and have a significant impact on everyday activities - but there are ways to alleviate and manage them.
 
Find out more about symptoms and treatment options for you by clicking here: https://nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/
 
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust - Nature Noticeboard
10th Oct

We are a Nature & Well-Being Surgery - the first in Derbyshire!

On this World Mental Health Day, it’s essential to recognise the beneficial connection between nature and mental health.

We've teamed up with Welbeck Road Health Centre, in Bolsover, who are leading the way for Green Social Prescribing by creating a ‘Nature Noticeboard’ that informs patients about local nature-related activities, promoting outdoor engagement.

Watch the video below to learn more: https://pulse.ly/66bd3manqb

Derbyshire Wildlfe Trust: https://www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/

NEW Bolsover Social Club
26th Sep

New Social Club for older people in Bolsover

Exciting news... On the 26th September 2024, B:Friend are launching a new Social Club for older people in Bolsover!
 
Come along and join the fun - no referral or booking needed, just turn up!
 
Venue: Hillstown Village Hall
12 Nesbit Street
Hillstown
S44 6LW
Date: Every Thursday 1-3pm (starting from 26th September)
Further information: 07523 698530
Stoptober
26th Sep

October is Stoptober month

As you are probably aware, October is Stoptober month – a chance for people to start their journey to a smoke-free future. 
 
At Live Life Better Derbyshire, they offer a free stop-smoking service, including nicotine replacement treatments (NRT) and behavioural support.
Their service is open to any Derbyshire residents (excluding Derby City) who are aged 12 and over.
 
If you would like more information on the free, 12-week stop-smoking service that they offer, please click on the link here: Livelifebetterderbyshire.org.uk/stopsmoking
Stand To - Veteran Community Hub
26th Sep

New Veteran Community Hub - opening on 1st October 2024

Next week the New Veteran Community Hub opens at Vicar Lane.
 
The amazing team at Stand To Derbyshire Veteran Community Services (STDVCS) are providing a space dedicated for veterans, where they can have a cuppa, chat, and receive support.
 
The hub will provide a space dedicated for veterans, where they can have a cuppa, chat and a friendly ear. One to one support and extensive resources will be offered, with the chance to talk to a dedicated ex armed forces worker or volunteer.
 
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
26th Sep

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust

Welbeck Road Health Centre is now a Nature & Well-Being Surgery - we're proud to say we're the first in Derbyshire! 

Whatever your age, whoever you are and wherever you are nature is good for you.  Here at Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, we have wellbeing high on our agenda.  Research has proven that spending time outdoors in nature is great for our physical and mental health. We also know that connecting with nature can improve our wellbeing. Just like having the right vitamins we believe that a daily dose of Vitamin ‘N’ for Nature (Richard Louve 2016) is beneficial to us all.

We would like to help and encourage everyone in Derbyshire to access wildlife-rich places as part of their everyday lives, or as often as possible. People who connect with nature every day are more active and mentally resilient, experience reduced social isolation and loneliness and have better all-round health. 

Please find the latest 'Wilder Derbyshire' editions for you to read and download by clicking here

Visit page 16 for our feature in the magazine.
Flu and Covid-19 Clinic
23rd Aug

We are now offering appointments for eligible patients to have the COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination/s this Autumn

Your GP Practice is the safest place to have your vaccine!
The funds that we receive for administering the vaccine/s are fed back into the Practice to improve our services. 
 
* ๐—œ๐—™ ๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—จ ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—˜ ๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—š๐—œ๐—•๐—Ÿ๐—˜, ๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—จ ๐—ช๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ ๐—•๐—˜ ๐—–๐—ข๐—ก๐—ง๐—”๐—–๐—ง๐—˜๐—— ๐—•๐—ฌ ๐—จ๐—ฆ ๐—ข๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐—ก๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง ๐—™๐—˜๐—ช ๐—ช๐—˜๐—˜๐—ž๐—ฆ ๐—ง๐—ข ๐—•๐—ข๐—ข๐—ž ๐—”๐—ก ๐—”๐—ฃ๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—œ๐—ก๐—ง๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง.
๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—จ ๐—ช๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ ๐—•๐—˜ ๐—–๐—ข๐—ก๐—ง๐—”๐—–๐—ง๐—˜๐—— ๐—˜๐—œ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—•๐—ฌ; ๐—ง๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง ๐— ๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ฆ๐—”๐—š๐—˜ (๐—•๐—ข๐—ข๐—ž๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ก๐—ž) ๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐—œ๐—™ ๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—จ ๐——๐—ข๐—ก'๐—ง ๐—›๐—”๐—ฉ๐—˜ ๐—” ๐— ๐—ข๐—•๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—˜ ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐— ๐—˜๐——๐—œ๐—–๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—–๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——, ๐—ช๐—˜ ๐—ช๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ ๐—–๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ ๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—จ *
 
Who’s eligible? 
  • Appointments are available from the 5th of October 2024
  • If you are eligible and housebound, we will contact you when one of the Clinical Team can visit you
  • We are confirming clinic dates for the Glapwell Community Centre, and further invites will be sent once we have confirmation
 
For further information click here
 
Thank you as always for your co-operation and patience,
 
๐“๐ก๐ž ๐“๐ž๐š๐ฆ @ ๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐›๐ž๐œ๐ค ๐‘๐จ๐š๐ ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐‚๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ž
Vaccine Clinic
15th Aug

💉 Autumn Vaccination Campaign 2024 💉

It’s nearly that time again for your annual Flu/and or COVID-19 vaccine to keep you safe during the Winter.
The Flu vaccines that we have purchased for our eligible patients are due to arrive, with clinics authorised to start nationwide in October. 
 
Your GP Practice is the safest place to have your vaccine. The funds that we receive for administering the vaccine/s are fed back into the Practice to improve our services.
And the added bonus is your GP is on hand in the rare event of any complications.
 
If you are eligible, we'll reach out to you at some point in the next few weeks to let you know our planned clinic dates and offer you an appointment.
 
You do not need to ring us, we will reach out to you.
 
Many thanks,
The Team @ Welbeck Road Health Centre
RSV Vaccination Campaign 2024
14th Aug

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccination Campaign 2024

We will soon be offering appointments for eligible patients to have the RSV vaccine. ๐Ÿ’‰
 
If you are aged between 75y and 79y, or over 28 weeks pregnant, please wait to be contacted by us.
 
The RSV vaccine is designed to help protect you against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
 
RSV is an infectious disease of the airways and lungs. RSV infection often causes symptoms similar to a cold, including:
๐Ÿ˜ท cough
๐Ÿ˜– sore throat
๐Ÿคง sneezing
๐Ÿค’ a runny or blocked nose
 
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For more information please visit โžก
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
13th Aug

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) describes conditions that cause severe tummy pain and diarrhoea.
It’s not the same as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), even though some of the symptoms may be similar.
 
The main types of IBD are Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
 
Both are long-term conditions, but there are treatments that can help with your symptoms.
 
The Friends and Family Test (FFT) JULY
7th Aug

The Friends and Family Test (FFT)

Thank you to our patients who shared their feedback with us through our Family & Friends test last month.
 
The Friends and Family Test (FFT) is a way for people who use NHS services to share their feedback. It helps us to know what we're doing well and what we could do better.
 
See what some of our patients said last month by viewing the image to the left.
 
You can fill in our Family & Friends test by:
1. Using the link you'll be sent following an appointment if you're set up to receive SMS from the Practice
2. Picking up one of our 'Your Feedback' forms from our Reception desk
3. Using the following link on our website: https://forms.office.com/e/04pPY1jxVE
BCVS
7th Aug

The Green Generation Project Bolsover

Young residents of Bolsover are set to benefit from a brand-new green initiative thanks to Bolsover Community and Voluntary Service (BCVS) and funding through the The National Lottery Community Fund.
 
BCVS has been awarded £290,136 to deliver the ‘Green Generation’ Project which will place young people at the heart of developing a sustainable, inclusive and healthy VCSE sector for Bolsover.
 
The project aims to involve at least 200 young people between the ages of 16 and 25, in volunteering, improving their confidence, green skills and aspirations.
 
It will also support Voluntary and Community groups to host volunteering opportunities and support 30 young people to act as ‘Green Generation Champions’ developing their confidence, connections and green leadership skills.
 
Andria Birch, BCVS CEO commented "We are absolutely thrilled to have been awarded the funding for this exciting new project which will benefit both young volunteers and voluntary and community groups across Bolsover. Green Generation will be led by young people and will create great new opportunities across Bolsover, increasing the number of volunteer opportunities for 16-25-year-olds whilst improving sustainability practice across our sector. We are looking forward to launching the project on 2nd September and would love to hear from anyone interested in working together as part of Green Generation."
 
If you would like more information, please contact bcvs@bcvs.org.uk or drop into their Bolsover Office.
 
For more information visit: https://www.bcvs.org.uk/bolsovercvs
Say You Served
3rd Jul

'Say You Served'

When individuals leave the UK Armed Forces, it’s important for them to register with an NHS GP practice and tell them they’ve served.
 
This means their GP can better understand their health, particularly any health problems relating to their time in service.
 
NHS England, together with the Office for Veterans' Affairs, is running a campaign to encourage veterans to let their GP Practice know they
have served in the UK Armed Forces; it's important to ‘say you served’.
 
To find out more, visit: www.nhs.uk/veterans
The Walk Derbyshire App
3rd Jul

The NEW Walk Derbyshire App

The brand new Walk Derbyshire App is here!

The Walk Derbyshire App is a free community led tool helping you find and explore local outdoor spaces and short walks in your neighbourhood. We know that many of the outdoor spaces and walks around your villages and towns are not included. But you can help add to it? Your input directly contributes to the content on the app and provides everyone with more accurate and useful walking routes and spaces that are used and loved by the people who live there– because we know, you know your area the best.

Download the app and add local walks, here: Walk Derbyshire App - Walk Derbyshire

Contraceptive Pill
2nd Jul

Need the contraceptive pill?

You can get it quickly from a nearby Pharmacy without seeing a doctor or nurse. It's free and easy!
 
Find a Pharmacy near you that offers this service by clicking here
Think Which Service 2024
26th Jun

Find the right NHS Service for you - Derby and Derbyshire

Please 'Think Which Service' you need!
 
- Self care
- Pharmacy
- GP
- Emergency Department (A&E) or 999
 
Find out what service to use and when by clicking here
Domestic Abuse Helpline
14th Jun

The Elm Foundation - Freedom From Domestic abuse

The Euros are coming and that means excitement for lots of us. 
But sadly, domestic violence can increase during football tournaments.
 
Break the silence this Euro 2024 and speak out for those who may be experiencing abuse.
 
Support is available from the Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Helpline.
The Helpline is open from 8am-10pm Monday to Friday.
Call: 08000 198 668
Text: 07534 617 252
 
The freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline is open 365 days a year – Call 0808 2000 247.

For those who are in immediate danger, please do not hesitate to call 999!
Family and Friends Test - May Results
7th Jun

The Friends and Family Test (FFT) - May Results

Thank you to our patients who shared their feedback with us through our Family & Friends test last month ๐Ÿ’™
 
The Friends and Family Test (FFT) is a way for people who use NHS services to share their feedback. It helps us to know what we're doing well and what we could do better.
 
See what some of our patients said โฌ‡๏ธ
 
You can fill in our Family & Friends test by:
1๏ธโƒฃ Using the link you'll be sent following an appointment if you're set up to receive SMS from the Practice
2๏ธโƒฃ Picking up one of our 'Your Feedback' forms from our reception desk
3๏ธโƒฃ Using the following link on our website: https://forms.office.com/e/04pPY1jxVE
 
Driving Diabetes
7th Jun

Diabetes and Driving

If you are Diabetic and treat your diabetes with insulin, hypoglycemia whilst driving may be one of your biggest concerns.

Having a hypo whilst driving is both frightening and dangerous so it’s important that hypoglycemia is avoided.

If you have type 2 diabetes and treat your diabetes with certain tablets, there is also the chance that you may experience a hypo whilst driving.

How to Avoid become hypo whilst driving:
  • Always test your blood sugar before driving
  • Take regular breaks to test your blood sugar
  • Do not drive with blood sugar levels under 5 mmol/L
  • If you have a bad hypo, treat the hypo, and do not drive until 45 minutes after your blood sugar has risen above 5 mmol/L
  • Avoid driving when tired or on medications that may cause drowsiness
  • Have glucose tablets or sweets to hand
  • Never drink and drive

It is recommended to take a break at least every 2 hours to test your blood sugar and to have a carbohydrate based snack if needed.

Stay educated and aware!
 
For more information, click here (you will be directed to Diabetes.co.uk's website)
Prostate Cancer UK
6th Jun

Prostate Cancer

A 'finger up the bum' isn't needed to test for Prostate Cancer. But 46% of men still think they need one.
 
Recent research by Prostate Cancer UK shows this is one of the biggest barriers stopping men from taking the potentially life-saving action to check their risk.
 
It's about time we broke it down.
The best test is a simple blood test.
 
Learn more by clicking here (the link will take you to Prostate Cancer UK's website).
Accurx SMS invitation
4th Jun

Long Term Health Condition | Self-Booking Link sent via SMS

Some of our patients with Long Term Health Condition/s who have a mobile number on their patient record may have noticed that there has been a slight increase in sometimes being unable to use the self-booking link that is sent as a text message to book your Long Term Health Condition Annual Review.
For example, the text message looks like the attached image to the left of this information.
 
The Team at Welbeck Road Health Centre apologises for any inconvenience this has caused.
 
Going forward, we are going to try sending these batch invitation text messages out using a different method, to try to alleviate the errors as we understand this is frustrating.
 
Kind regards,
Welbeck Road Health Centre
NHS Talking Therapies
31st May

NHS Talking Therapies

Did you know that NHS Talking Therapies can help people with a range of conditions such as (but not limited to): anxiety, depression, phobias, panic attacks and agoraphobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety, health anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and body dysmorphia?
 
The service is effective, confidential and free.
 
FREE Baby & Toddler Group
29th May

FREE Baby & Toddler Group (term time only)

There is just one week to go until The Freedom Project's new FREE Baby & Toddler Group opens it's doors!
 
Running on Wednesdays from 9am to 11am (term time only) at Bainbridge Hall, Carr Vale, their new group aims to bring parents of little people within our community together for friendship, support and fun.
 
If you or anyone you know would benefit from the group, please come along and join them.
The Friends and Family Test (FFT)
22nd May

The Friends and Family Test (FFT) - April Results

Thank you to our patients who shared their feedback with us through our Family & Friends test last month ๐Ÿ’™
 
The Friends and Family Test (FFT) is a way for people who use NHS services to share their feedback. It helps us to know what we're doing well and what we could do better.
 
See what some of our patients said this month โฌ‡๏ธ
 
You can fill in our Family & Friends test by:
1๏ธโƒฃ Using the link you'll be sent following an appointment if you're set up to receive SMS from the Practice
2๏ธโƒฃ Picking up one of our 'Your Feedback' forms from our reception desk
3๏ธโƒฃ Using the following link on our website: https://forms.office.com/e/04pPY1jxVE
hearinghelpuk
21st May

🦻 Hearing Help UK 🦻

Hearing Help UK provide the Derbyshire Hard of Hearing Support Service on behalf of Derbyshire County Council Adult Social Care and NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB.
 
They are a Derbyshire based registered charity that was established over 30 years ago and based in Marehay, Ripley.
They are ideally located to operate efficiently throughout the county.
 
The Derbyshire Hard of Hearing Support Service is available to adults aged 18 and over, who live within the districts of Amber Valley, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, High Peak, North East Derbyshire, and South Derbyshire.
 
They offer and conduct assessments for the provision of assistive hearing equipment such as TV listeners, personal listeners, doorbells, alarm clocks, and induction hearing loops, to enable Derbyshire residents with hearing loss, to enjoy the highest quality of life possible.
 
Hearing Help UK have a wonderful team of professional, dedicated, friendly staff and volunteers who use a person-centred approach to help you with your individual queries and needs.
Their outreach staff attend markets and other events throughout the County where we are available for a friendly chat.
 
For upcoming dates and times please contact their office on ๐Ÿ“ž 01773 570976 or follow their social media pages:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Website: https://hearinghelpuk.uk/
๐Ÿ‘‰ Email: enquiries@hearinghelpuk.uk
๐Ÿ‘‰ Facebook: Hearing Help UK
๐Ÿ‘‰ Twitter: @HEARINGHELP_UK
 
They also help with all aspects of hearing impairment for individuals, their families, friends and carers by providing friendly practical advice and guidance, advocacy, peer support and social activities.
Bump in the Road Campaign
21st May

🍼 Bump in the Road Campaign - Support For New Parents 👶

A new Bump in the Road campaign has launched in Derbyshire to shed light on the challenges many people face during the early stages of parenthood, whilst also providing practical self-care advice and support to parents.
 
It is being delivered by Derbyshire Family Health Service, part of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust, with a Bump in the Road podcast series featuring candid conversations with parents, health visitors, and health psychologists, as well as online resources: Parent and carer mental health derbyshirefamilyhealthservice.nhs.uk
 
Dr Claire Scothern, a clinical psychologist at Derbyshire Family Health Service, said: “Pregnancy and parenting can be an incredible journey, but it also comes with its share of bumps and hurdles. From sleepless nights to navigating new responsibilities, many parents and carers find themselves grappling with the mental and emotional strains that come with having a baby, whether it’s their first, second or more.
 
The Bump in the Road campaign aims to raise awareness of these struggles and provide parents and carers with the tools they need to prioritise their mental wellbeing. Through a combination of self-care practices, practical advice, and support resources, Derbyshire Family Health Service is dedicated to helping parents look after their mental wellbeing on their parenting journey. The podcast episodes delve into a range of topics including managing stress and anxiety, seeking support when needed, and personal stories from other parents.
 
  • For more information about Bump In The Road and the services offered by Derbyshire Family Health Service, and to listen to the podcast, please visit: derbyshirefamilyhealthservice.nhs.uk
Move More Nature
13th May

Wildlife and Wellbeing

The Wildlife Trust has been working with Dr. Amir Khan, a GP and Ambassador for The Wildlife Trust, to produce a film that shows the Health and Wellbeing benefits of The Wildlife Trusts places and activities. ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ„๐ŸŒป
 
Watch the film here ๐Ÿ“นโžก: https://youtu.be/p9I_jExe2I4?si=ZCVAj3PJXD69clla
 
In addition, Dr. Fermer, who is very keen on wildlife and wellbeing since retiring from our Team here at Welbeck Road Health Centre, has been working on a delightful notice board in our waiting room to inform you all of local walks/activites to keep you active and healthy in the beautiful wildlife places we are so lucky to live nearby. ๐ŸŒž
 
Further information โžก๏ธ:
Hayfever NHS
13th May

Hayfever

Hay fever, also known as Allergic Rhinitis, whilst very unpleasant doesn't usually require the attention of a Doctor and can be treated with medications that are available over-the-counter.
 
Our clinicians are unable to prescribe any medications that aren't already available to you at your pharmacy who can give advice and suggest the best treatments, like antihistamine drops, tablets or nasal sprays for both adults and children.
 
Stay Well Derbyshire have put together the following guidance to help you manage symptoms:
 
  • Keep house and car windows closed, especially when the pollen count is high (early morning between 7am to 9am and evenings between 5pm and 7pm)
  • Avoid large grassy areas, woodland, cutting the grass, pollutants and car fumes
  • Wear wrap-around sunglasses
  • When you get in from outside wash your hands, face, hair, rinse your eyes and change your clothes
  • If possible stay indoors when the pollen count is high
  • Use petroleum jelly inside your nose to block inhalation of pollen
  • Keep your house clean and wear a mask and glasses when doing house work
  • Don’t dry washing outside to avoid pollen sticking to your clothes

More information: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hay-fever/

Walk Derbyshire
9th May

Walk Derbyshire

Bolsover District is awash with fantastic trails, from easy going low level walks to nature reserves and woodland that take in some breath taking scenery and countryside – all on our doorstep.
 
The trails are suitable for all ages and abilities and allow you to explore the countryside by foot, bicycle or horse, with many of them following disused railway lines.
 
 
๐Ÿ“Œ๐Ÿ–ผ We also have a display in the back corner of our waiting room with details on local free walking/wildlife groups in Bolsover and the surrounding areas ๐Ÿ“Œ๐Ÿ–ผ
job club
29th Apr

STEP INTO THE WORLD OF EMPLOYMENT WITH JOB CLUB 🚀

Whether you're entering the work scene for the first time or just itching to get back into the game, Job Club's got your back.

Freedom Project's 'Job Club' are here to empower you with; job searching support, updating or creating your perfect CV, completing those dreaded job applications, preparing for interviews and much more.

You can find them at:

Bolsover Methodist Church (upstairs)
Tuesdays
9am to 12pm
 

Don't let job applying intimidate you, they've got you covered. Take the leap with them - let's conquer the career ladder together! 


'This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund'.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK governments Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increases life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, people and skills. For more information visit - https://www.gov.uk/.../uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus

My Health Notepad
25th Apr

My Health Notepad

We would like to introduce the My Health Notepad. This is a one page notelet designed to help patients prepare for an appointment.

It helps you to prepare for any appointment and lets the healthcare team know your needs and what is important to you.

Please feel free to use it if it helps you or a family member.

You can download a copy HERE and they will be soon available in our waiting rooms.

We hope patients find this useful.

Vaccine
9th Apr

Definition of immunosuppression for a COVID vaccination booster 💉

If you are are unsure regarding eligiblity if you are immunosuppressed, below is who the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation have defined as immunosuppressed for the COVID vaccine.
 
Immunosuppression due to disease or treatment, including โฌ‡๏ธ
  • those undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy, solid organ transplant recipients, bone marrow or stem cell transplant recipients
  • genetic disorders affecting the immune system (e.g. deficiencies of IRAK-4 or NEMO, complement disorder, SCID)
  • those with haematological malignancy, including leukaemia and lymphoma
  • those receiving immunosuppressive or immunomodulating biological therapy
  • those treated with or likely to be treated with high or moderate dose corticosteroids
  • those receiving any dose of non-biological oral immune modulating drugs e.g. methotrexate, azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine or mycophenolate
  • those with auto-immune diseases who may require long term immunosuppressive treatments
Self Refer
5th Apr

Self-Referral - Joined Up Care Derbyshire

Did you know that you don’t always need to see a GP or consultant to access some referral services in Derby and Derbyshire?
 
Self-referral is an option that can make it easier and faster for you to get help, rather than seeing your doctor.
 
Monthly Autistic Women Support Group Poster
28th Mar

Monthly Support Group for Autistic Women

๐Ÿ“† Starting on Thursday the 11th of April 2024

Then meeting every 2nd Thursday of the month

โฐ From 6pm until 7:30pm

๐Ÿ“ Parish Centre Stonegravels, 91 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield S41 7JH

Sessions are FREE! 

Please view the Support Group poster to the left for more information.

Operating Area
7th Mar

🚍 New Bookable On-Demand Bus Service for North Derbyshire! 🚍

→ This new service – funded by the government’s £47 million for Derbyshire’s Bus Service Improvement Plan – is unlike a traditional bus service, as it does not have a fixed route.
It allows passengers to travel between any 2 points across Chesterfield, Bolsover, and North East Derbyshire (to view the map please click here).
 
→ It also covers travel to and from Kings Mill Hospital and Alfreton train station. 
 
→ To use Travel Derbyshire simply call 01773 317173 or use the Travel Derbyshire on Demand app.
You specify your preferred pick up or drop off time and Travel Derbyshire will try to meet your request or offer another time.
 
→ Travel Derbyshire On Demand runs Monday to Friday between 7am and 7pm and on Saturdays between 8am and 5pm. It is not available on Sundays or public holidays.
 
→ This new service will help residents from across our area access work, leisure, shopping, medical appointments, or to see family and friends.
 
→ For more information on how to book and costs please visit: https://www.roadxs.com/travel-derbyshire-on-demand/
The Carents Room
19th Feb

Looking for support and information while caring for elderly parents?

Check out The Carents Room!
 
They offer valuable resources, connections, and self-care tips for caregivers embarking on this journey. Whether you need guidance on products, services, news, or research, The Carents Room has you covered.
 
Take a peek and discover how they can assist you on this important path.
 
Home From Hospital
30th Jan

The Derbyshire Home from Hospital Service

The Derbyshire Home from Hospital Service provides practical support for vulnerable people leaving hospital, or those living at home but at risk of being admitted.
 
The service is available for anyone who:
1๏ธโƒฃ Is vulnerable due to their age, health or disability, and;
2๏ธโƒฃ Lives in Derbyshire (outside of Derby City) or, is registered with a GP in Derbyshire, and;
3๏ธโƒฃ Has limited support from family or friends.
 
Services users can could get support such as help with shopping, staying social and exploring further support.
If you or somebody you know would benefit from this service, find out more information about this service here ๐Ÿ‘‰
Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2024
29th Jan

𝙒𝙃𝘼𝙏 𝘼𝙍𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙎𝙔𝙈𝙋𝙏𝙊𝙈𝙎 𝙊𝙁 𝘾𝙀𝙍𝙑𝙄𝘾𝘼𝙇 𝘾𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀𝙍?

Cervical cancer may not cause any symptoms or the symptoms may not be obvious. The most common symptoms of cervical cancer include:
  • Vaginal bleeding that is unusual for you: if you have regular periods, unusual vaginal bleeding happens any time outside of your regular period. It may happen between periods, during or after sex or after the menopause.
  • Changes to vaginal discharge: Changes can include it looking different – for example, becoming much thicker or changing colour, or smelling different – particularly if it smells unpleasant.
  • Pain or discomfort during sex: Sex may be painful for lots of reasons, but to reassure you and so sex can become more comfortable, it is important to contact your GP and tell them about the pain.
  • Pain in your lower back or between your hipbones: it is a good idea to tell your GP about this pain if there is no obvious reason for it, it is affecting your day-to-day life or it lasts for 2 to 3 weeks or longer.
It is important to remember that these symptoms usually happen for reasons other than cervical cancer. But it is also important to contact your GP straight away, so they can give you reassurance and support.
 
With Jo's Trust We Can End Cervical Cancer.
 
#CervicalCancerPreventionWeek2024
NHS Talk
19th Jan

NHS Talking Therapies

Here Harmeet describes the moment she knew she needed help for her mental health, written as a note to self on her phone to encourage others to seek help.
 
Harmeet suffered from postnatal depression after the birth of her daughter, and over time felt her mental health deteriorating.
Her GP referred her for counselling through NHS Talking Therapies, and later she self-referred for cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which put her on the path to getting better. When Harmeet suffered a miscarriage, she was able to use the techniques she learned through the process to cope with the loss.
 
NHS Talking Therapies can help if you’re struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions.
 
The service is effective, confidential and free.
Norovirus
18th Dec 2023

I’ve got norovirus, what should I do?

For most, norovirus is an unpleasant, short-lived illness – but for some, it can be more severe.
Help stop norovirus spreading by washing your hands with soap & warm water regularly.
 
If you have norovirus, stay at home until 48 hours after your symptoms clear.
Protect others by not going to work, school & not visiting care homes or hospitals.
 
Hobby Talk
2nd Nov 2023

🤝 Hobby-Talk 🤝

๐˜ผ ๐™ˆ๐™–๐™ก๐™š ๐™๐™ค๐™˜๐™ช๐™จ๐™š๐™™ ๐™‹๐™ค๐™จ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ซ๐™š ๐™ˆ๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ก ๐™ƒ๐™š๐™–๐™ก๐™ฉ๐™ ๐™Ž๐™ช๐™ฅ๐™ฅ๐™ค๐™ง๐™ฉ ๐™‚๐™ง๐™ค๐™ช๐™ฅ
 
Runs every other Wednesday
Chesterfield Football Proact Stadium, Sheffield Road, Chesterfield S41 8NZ @chesterfieldfc
 
Hobby-Talk welcomes any men irrespective of physical or hidden disability, aged 18 upwards.
They are are supported by Public Health England and @chesterfieldbc
Carers, support workers and or key workers also welcome with members irrespective of identity.
 
Hobby-Talk is not your regular generic talk shop, then pats on the back and applauses, we tackle stigma via hobbies and signpost our members ensuring their care and recovery is paramount.
They're not about sponsorship and seeing how big they can get or how much money they can make either.
Hobby-Talk care about mens positive Mental Health and the road to recovery, have an in house, trained mental health first aiders and cover a 15 mile radius but NEVER turn anyone away.
 
Email them on: hthobbytalk@gmail.com - for details of our next meeting and upcoming events, and/or join their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/739285996567917/?mibextid=oMANbw)
 
And it's FREE! 
Patient Alert - ADHD Medication
24th Oct 2023

ADHD Medication Shortage

We want to make patients aware that there are global problems with the availability and supply of a range of medication used to treat ADHD.

This is an issue beyond the control of Primary Care and Pharmacy services.

The supply disruption of these products is caused by a combination of manufacturing issues and an increase in demand to manage ADHD. At present we do not know when these issues are likely to resolve.

Medications affected by the supply issues are:-

       Methylphenidate:

  • Equasym XL®10, 20 and 30 mg capsules
  • Xaggitin XL®18 and 36 mg prolonged-release tablets
  • Concerta XL®54 mg prolonged-release tablets
  • Xenidate XL®27 mg prolonged-release tablets

       Lisdexamfetamine:

  • Elvanse®20, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70 mg capsules
  • Elvanse®Adult 30, 50, and 70 mg capsules

       Guanfacine:

  • Intuniv®1, 2, 3 and 4 mg prolonged-release tablets

*If you are affected by these supply issues you would need to contact the service who initiated your medications... i.e. the Community Mental Health Team, CAHMS, SAANS or other private providers*

More information can be found here - https://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/getting-help/understanding-your-medication/national-supply-shortage-adhd-medication

 
MOL
19th Oct 2023

Medicines Order Line - Update

The Medicines Order Line are constantly looking at ways to make improvements to benefit our service users. Therefore, we have recently trialled a new online ordering form which will eventually supersede the call back service we currently provide.
 
We are now pleased to announce that we are rolling out the Online Ordering form to all practices on board with the MOL.
 
Patients can use the Online Ordering form to order their prescriptions in the same way as phoning or emailing us. The benefits of the online form include:
 
· No need for the MOL to call the patient back. Prescription requests can be processed directly from the online form (unless any discrepancies)
· No requirement for the patient to create an account
· No requirement for the patient to have a log in
· Not limited to a timeframe. Ability to use 24/7
· Patients can order on behalf of family/friends
· Online ordering form requests will be processed within 48hours (as per same process as the call back emails)
 
The online ordering form is available via:-
 
National Breastfeeding Week
19th Sep 2023

National Breastfeeding Week

This National Breastfeeding Week we are highlighting sources of breastfeeding support.
Start for Life is here to answer your breastfeeding questions and we have evidence based information on their website.
You can also contact the National Breastfeeding Helpline UK, direct message The Breastfeeding Network (UK) @bfn_derbyshire on Facebook or Instagram or drop in to a local group, all free of charge.
 
Breastfeeding Friend
19th Sep 2023

National Breastfeeding Week

The Breastfeeding Friend, a digital tool from Start for Life, offers practical information and advice on breastfeeding.
 
Get answers to questions asked by new mums, and tips on things like sore nipples and what to do if your baby cries during feeds.
 
Think of it like your health visitor but, because it's a digital tool, it's available whenever you need it – all day and all night. ๐Ÿ’™
 
The Breastfeeding Friend is available on Amazon Alexa and Facebook Messenger.
 
Op Restore
4th Sep 2023

The Veterans Trauma Network

An NHS England scheme helping veterans with long-term injuries has been relaunched.
740 referrals have been made to Op Restore so far, but many more could benefit from the multi-disciplinary service.
 
Find out more here
Women's Health Information
22nd Aug 2023

Women's Health Information

Get the most up-to-date information on Women's Health including:
  • Painful periods and Adenomyosis
  • Different methods of Contraception
  • Symptoms of Menopause
  • Breast Health
  • Cancer Screening
Gt Help With Gambling
21st Aug 2023

New Support for Gambling Problems - NHS

They offer specialist treatment and support to people struggling with problem gambling across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland. They are a clinical team made up of psychologists, therapists, mental health practitioners and psychiatrists. Within their team They also have ‘experts by experience’ – people who have recovered from a gambling addiction themselves. 

They are based in Derby but offer support to people across the East Midlands. Most of their support is provided through virtual treatment programmes but face-to-face support may be an option where it is considered more appropriate. They offer additional help with specific problems experienced by individuals, and support and advice to family members and carers. They work alongside many other agencies and services that can help with problems such as mental health, debt management and housing.

They are managed by Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and receive support from some of the Trust’s partner organisations.They work with other healthcare providers in the region through the East Midlands Alliance for Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Autism. 

Click here to self refer or find out more - https://www.eastmidlandsgambling.nhs.uk/

VPPG
7th Jul 2023

Join our Virtual Patient Participation Group!

We are actively encouraging patients to join our newly ‘re-vamped’ ๐•๐ข๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐†๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฉ (VPPG).
 
This means that we’ll be able to send you the latest Practice Information (including our upcoming quarterly newsletter) over email.
We will also invite you to our new VPPG website forum.
 
If you would like to join our Virtual Patient Participation group, please email your interest to the address below.
Or alternatively, please ask at reception to collect a form.
 
The Team will aim to contact everyone that is interested back in a timely manner.
Also, if you expressed interest in the Virtual Patient Participation Group on the registration form when you registered yourself at the practice, we will also be in touch.
 
Many thanks,
Welbeck Road Health Centre
 
(๐˜—๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ, ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ฐ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ญ ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ๐˜ฅ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜บ ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฒ๐˜ถ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ด ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ๐˜ท๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ฆ.
๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฑ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ถ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ฆ ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ญ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ถ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ธ๐˜ง๐˜ถ๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜บ ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜œ๐˜’ ๐˜Ž๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜‹๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ข ๐˜—๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜™๐˜ฆ๐˜จ๐˜ถ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ (๐˜œ๐˜’๐˜Ž๐˜‹๐˜—๐˜™) ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜‹๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ข ๐˜—๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ˆ๐˜ค๐˜ต 2018)
NHS 75th Birthday
5th Jul 2023

Happy Birthday!

๐Ÿ’™ Happy 75th Birthday to the National Health Service ๐Ÿ’™
 
The 5th of July 2023 marks 75 years of the National Health Service!
 
Treating over a million people a day in England, the NHS touches all of our lives. When it was founded in 1948, the NHS was the first universal health system to be available to all, free at the point of delivery.
 
Today, nine in 10 people agree that healthcare should be free of charge, more than four in five agree that care should be available to everyone, and that the NHS makes them most proud to be British.
 
Did you know that the NHS is one of the largest employers in the world? And with 1.3 million staff, it is the biggest employer in Europe.
 
Visit: https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhsbirthday/ for more about the NHS' 75th Birthday.
 
 
F.A.S.T
29th Jun 2023

When a Stroke strikes, act F.A.S.T!

 
Remember ๐‘ญ.๐‘จ.๐‘บ.๐‘ป for the signs of a Stroke ๐Ÿ‘‡
 
๐…๐š๐œ๐ž – has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile?
๐€๐ซ๐ฆ๐ฌ – can they raise both arms and keep them there?
๐’๐ฉ๐ž๐ž๐œ๐ก – is it slurred?
๐“๐ข๐ฆ๐ž – it’s time to call ๐Ÿ“ž 999
 
When stroke strikes remember to Act ๐‘ญ.๐‘จ.๐‘บ.๐‘ป โ—
 
For more advice and information, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stroke/
Could it be sepsis?
29th Jun 2023

Do you know the signs of Sepsis?

 
๐‘บ – Slurred speech
๐‘ฌ – Extreme shivering/muscle pain
๐‘ท – Passing no urine
๐‘บ – Severe breathlessness
๐‘ฐ – It feels like you’re going to die
๐‘บ – Skin mottled/discoloured
 
If you suspect Sepsis, please call ๐Ÿ“ž 999 โ—
 
For more information visit: https://sepsistrust.org/about/about-sepsis/
Bowel Cancer Symptoms NHS
28th Jun 2023

Bowel Cancer

It’s been one year since Dame Deborah James died, and so today we’re remembering her inspiring and fearless campaigning to help people spot the signs of Bowel Cancer early.
 
" ๐‘ญ๐’Š๐’๐’… ๐’‚ ๐’๐’Š๐’‡๐’† ๐’˜๐’๐’“๐’•๐’‰ ๐’†๐’๐’‹๐’๐’š๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ, ๐’•๐’‚๐’Œ๐’† ๐’“๐’Š๐’”๐’Œ๐’”, ๐’๐’๐’—๐’† ๐’…๐’†๐’†๐’‘๐’๐’š, ๐’‰๐’‚๐’—๐’† ๐’๐’ ๐’“๐’†๐’ˆ๐’“๐’†๐’•๐’”, ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐’‚๐’๐’˜๐’‚๐’š๐’”, ๐’‚๐’๐’˜๐’‚๐’š๐’” ๐’‰๐’‚๐’—๐’† ๐’“๐’†๐’ƒ๐’†๐’๐’๐’Š๐’๐’–๐’” ๐’‰๐’๐’‘๐’†. ๐‘จ๐’๐’… ๐’‡๐’Š๐’๐’‚๐’๐’๐’š, ๐’„๐’‰๐’†๐’„๐’Œ ๐’š๐’๐’–๐’“ ๐’‘๐’๐’ – ๐’Š๐’• ๐’„๐’๐’–๐’๐’… ๐’‹๐’–๐’”๐’• ๐’”๐’‚๐’—๐’† ๐’š๐’๐’–๐’“ ๐’๐’Š๐’‡๐’†. " - Bowelbabe
 
Please check your poo, it could save your life. 
 
Health Walk Bolsover
27th Jun 2023

Health Walk - Bolsover

Easy, free walking sessions for people who want to feel fitter...
 
Everyone welcome!
 
When: Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
Meeting point: Bolsover Library S44 6DT
Time: 11am
 
For further details or to book a free place, please call  ๐Ÿ“ž 07543 502477
Chesterfield Royal Hospital - NEW Emergency Department 2023
21st Jun 2023

New Emergency Department Opens at Chesterfield Royal Hospital

A Once in a Lifetime Trip (hopefully)…

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s new Emergency Department is opening on Wednesday (21st June 2023) but they don’t want you to visit, unless you really need to.

The new development, with its state-of-the-art approach to patient flow, highly spec’d equipment, ultra-modern technology and a real grounding in the community through the locally sourced artwork and wayfinding will be jewel in Chesterfield’s crown but it’s vital that people only visit if they truly need to.

Dr Katherine Lendrum, Clinical Lead for the UECD and ED Consultant, commented further: “The new Emergency Department is an absolutely amazing facility which will provide our local population with Emergency Care when they really need it!

We genuinely hope we don’t need to see people but if someone needs us, we will be there and do our absolute best to give high quality care in a timely manner.

Emergency departments are open 24/7 365 days a year; they are staffed by a large team of nurses and clinicians (doctors and allied health professionals) who have expertise in immediately life or limb threatening emergencies.”

Dr Hal Spencer, Chief Executive of the Trust, said: “This is a truly fantastic facility for the hospital and the communities we serve. With clinical leadership, engagement at all levels and years of planning, I’m very proud of the skills, experience and hard work that have gone into shaping our new Emergency Department. We are on time in opening the facility and have delivered on budget, with building work starting during Covid. It is testament to a great team who have worked tirelessly to deliver this work. Thank you to everybody.”

Dr Anthony Kenny, Programme Director for the Emergency Department development, said: “The new department has the ability to live monitor patients, it has a dedicated children and young people’s area and a specialist zone for neurodiverse patients or those experiencing a mental health crisis, all of which mean we are providing a truly world-class facility for the region. The area above the department is one of the proudest ‘added extra’ elements; we have a state-of-the-art simulation suite and facilities which will support ED colleagues in providing the best possible care including modern changing and break-out rooms.”

Dr Lendrum concluded: “Sometimes (in up to 70% of attendances) people choose to come to an emergency department with less urgent problems - perhaps because they don’t know where to go or because they perceive they will be seen quicker; get all the tests they need done or be treated faster. 

Problems that have lasted many days, weeks or months, that you would like a second opinion on or are already being managed by another team often do not fit into an emergency category.

If you feel well enough to have your tea before coming to an ED think again - could my problem be managed by someone else better tomorrow?! It is everyone’s responsibility to use health care services wisely. ”

Alternative sources of help for less urgent problem, particularly out of hours include NHS111, local pharmacies and urgent treatment centres. 

For those wanting to see the new department, the Trust will be launching a series of tours and photographs – including a click through view of each area and tours from colleagues at the Trust (available on the Trust website by clicking here from 21st June).

Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2023
19th Jun 2023

Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2023 💕 (19th - 24th June 2023)

This week is important.
It’s Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2023!
 
We’re supporting @joscervicalcancertrust because we want you to have all the facts about this potentially life-saving test.
Did you know... almost one in three people with a cervix don’t take up their invite?
 
We want to change that, and you can help!
 
It’s simple, share your tips, experiences and help break down some of the confusion and anxiety that exists around the test.
 
Find out more by visiting: www.jostrust.org.uk
Alternatively, phone and ask to speak to one of our Practice Nurses.
 
 
Vitamin D
13th Jun 2023

Hot Weather and Diabetes

It's set to be a scorcher across many parts of the UK this week.
 
If you have diabetes, it can be harder to manage your blood glucose (sugar) levels in the hot weather, so it's important to take extra care.
 
Hayfever NHS
13th Jun 2023

Struggling with Hay Fever?

The evenings are lighter, the blooms are brighter and the days are warmer.
 
#Hayfever, also known as Allergic Rhinitis, whilst very unpleasant doesn't usually require the attention of a Doctor and can be treated with medications that are available over-the-counter. Our clinicians are unable to prescribe any medications that aren't already available to you at your pharmacy who can give advice and suggest the best treatments, like antihistamine drops, tablets or nasal sprays for both adults and children.
 
NHS Stay Well Derbyshire have put together the following guidance to help you manage symptoms.
  • Keep house and car windows closed, especially when the pollen count is high (early morning between 7am to 9am and evenings between 5pm and 7pm)
  • Avoid large grassy areas, woodland, cutting the grass, pollutants and car fumes
  • Wear wrap-around sunglasses
  • When you get in from outside wash your hands, face, hair, rinse your eyes and change your clothes
  • If possible stay indoors when the pollen count is high
  • Use petroleum jelly inside your nose to block inhalation of pollen
  • Keep your house clean and wear a mask and glasses when doing house work
  • Don’t dry washing outside to avoid pollen sticking to your clothes
  • You could buy a pollen filter for the air vents in the car

Find out more on the NHS website by clicking here.

Derbyshire Mental Health Helpline 24/7
9th Jun 2023

Urgent Mental Health Support Helpline

If you need urgent mental health support, people of all ages can call crisis lines 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 
Click here to view the NHS urgent mental health helpline for the S44 area.
 
Find the helpline local to you at: https://nhs.uk/urgentmentalhealth
 

 

Substance Misuse Help
7th Jun 2023

NEW Project Launched To Help Families Affected By Substance Misuse

kelseyfamilycic has been successful in securing funding from Derbyshire County Council under their Recovery from Drug and Alcohol Dependence Grant Scheme to deliver their Recovering Together project which has been developed to help not only those suffering from substance misuse addiction but also the family members who are also affected.
 
Recovering Together delivers family-based recovery activity boxes, family health and well-being activities, family recovery coaching, family retreat space and breathing space for those in recovery commencing their journey out of treatment. 
 
For further information please contact Steph Kelsey on 07733335797 or via email kffcic@gmail.com
Mental Health Support Map - Derbyshire
7th Jun 2023

Mental Health Support Map - Derbyshire

The Mental Health Support Map for Derbyshire helps to highlight support groups and services, the map covers themes including crisis support, outdoor spaces, mental health information and much more. ๐Ÿ’š
 
The Derbyshire Mental Health Support map has had nearly 100,000 views since being launched in 2020.
It has grown progressively and now averages 4,700 visits per month.
 
World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day
1st Jun 2023

World Narcissistic Abuse Day

The June 1st 2023, is Narcissistic Abuse Day, one of the lesser talked about awareness days but arguably one of the most important.

According to the ONS, in 2021-2022 across Derbyshire there were 15,945 cases of domestic abuse-related crimes recorded by the police (this includes emotional and physical abuse) and sadly, these are just the crimes that are reported, many cases will go unreported for fear of repercussions.

Because of it’s nature, coercive or narcissistic abuse often goes unnoticed by victims and their families and friends. Unlike physical abuse, narcissistic abuse leaves no physical marks, it is invisible and difficult to prove. Yet, its effects are lasting and just as a damaging as physical abuse.

The Elm Foundation operates across Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire, Bolsover, and parts of Amber Valley and they provide domestic abuse support services across the community irrespective of a person’s age, sex, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or immigration status.

Signs of Narcissistic Abuse:

  1. Love-bombing
    "A love bomb is a manipulation technique used most often by narcissists, and even cult leaders, to gain power over someone... They bomb you with affection, excessive attention and gifts to ‘lure you in.’ The intention is to make their victim helpless, vulnerable and indebted to them.” -Jerimya Fox

  2. Gaslighting
    Intentionally distorting reality to make you feel like what you’re seeing or feeling isn’t real. Examples of Gaslighting may look like this:

    "You're crazy, that never happened"

    "I never said that"
    "It's All In Your Head"

  3. Ignoring Boundaries
    "The first thing to remember about narcissists is they need to be in control and they also need to be right. Boundaries get in the way of both things. They can’t control the narrative if you’ve put a roadblock in their way. When you set a boundary, they see it as you questioning what they’re doing. How dare you question them! They’re always right! And then they just bulldoze straight through the boundary like it was tissue paper." -Love with Intelligence

  4. Character Assassination
    A classic Narcissistic Abuse tactic that does exactly what it says on the tin. Deliberate exaggeration or manipulation of facts to present an untrue picture of the victim which can leave you feeling isolated, misunderstood, and unfairly judged.

  5. Accusations
    Accusations can be used by an abuser to manipulate you into doing what they want. "When you’re in a relationship with a narcissistic abuser, you may be accused of lying, stealing, cheating, or other negative behaviors. Being wrongfully accused can put you on the defensive, which can help deflect from the behaviors and actions of an abuser." -Talk Space

  6. Emotional Blackmail
    Emotional Blackmail is a manipulative tool, using your weaknesses, secrets or vulnerabilities against you to get what they want from you. Emotional Blackmail can look like this:

    "If you leave me, I'll kill myself"
    "You'll never see the kids again"
    "If you actually cared about me, you would do..."

  7. Projecting
    "Narcissists can’t accept responsibility for anything that goes wrong. So if something isn’t working, and they want control over the situation, they literally put their feelings on you. Since narcissists live in fantasy worlds, they refuse to see their own faults and failures, which means the blame that would usually be placed on them is projected onto their victims" -Reach Out Recovery

     

    Always phone 999 in a life threatening situation.

If you recognise any of these signs in a relationship that you’re in and you need help see here: https://www.theelmfoundation.org.uk/adults/

If you recognise any of these signs in a relationship that somebody you know is in see here: https://www.theelmfoundation.org.uk/adults/i-know-someone-who-needs-help/

We see you
We hear you
We believe you

NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
1st Jun 2023

NHS Digital Weight Management Programme

Hi Derbyshire ๐Ÿ‘‹

We know it can be difficult to keep healthy, but with support from the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme you can take control of your weight and significantly reduce further health risks.

Start your journey to a heathier you by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/3BHcWD7
(The link will only work on mobile/iPad/tablet devices)


Sidekick - Young Carer Support
30th May 2023

Sidekick - confidential helpline for young carers aged 13-18 in the UK

Sidekick is a confidential helpline for young carers aged 13-18 in the UK. Message them about anything that’s bothering you by clicking here.

They can help with things like...

  • Listen when things feel tough.
  • Talk about your responsibilities at home and what could help.
  • Help with making phone calls, filling out forms or speaking to professionals.
  • Support you with relationship worries with friends or family.
  • Look for extra support for you.

You can ask them anything you like – it will be confidential and there will never be any judgement from them.

Need urgent help? If you’re worried about your safety, call Childline on 0800 1111. If you need mental health support, text SHOUT on 85258. If you need urgent help from the police or a hospital, dial 999 from any phone.

Thr1ve - Social Prescribing for Young People
19th May 2023

Social Prescribing for Young People

Based at the HUB at the Technique Stadium, Thr1ve, are a small group of professional link workers who have a passion for supporting young people to achieve their full potential and thrive within their communities.

They are dedicated to providing an excellent Social Prescribing service for 11-18yr olds (19-25 with additional needs) in the Chesterfield, Bolsover and North Hardwick areas.

For more information and how to self-refer see the below links:

Info
5th May 2023

📣 Polite Reminder 📣

If you are registered at either of our Practices, please make sure your contact details stay up to date.
 
If your contact numbers change or if you move address please be sure to let us know at your earliest convenience so we can keep your medical records up to date.
You can do this by either; phoning either Practices or visiting us and speaking to our Reception Team.
 
Many thanks,
The Team at Welbeck Road Health Centre & Glapwell Surgery
Bowel Cancer Screening - Life Saving Poo
3rd Apr 2023

Bowel Cancer Screening

In a new ‘Help Us, Help You’ campaign that is the first of its kind nationally, NHS England is encouraging people who have been sent an NHS bowel cancer screening kit to complete the test.

Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK, and detecting it at the earliest stage makes you up to nine times more likely to be successfully treated. But, almost one third of people who were sent an NHS bowel cancer screening test in England last year did not go on to complete it. Just a tiny sample detects signs of cancer before you notice anything wrong. The test is simple to complete and can be done in the privacy of your own bathroom.

Anyone aged 60 to 74, who lives in England and is registered with a GP practice will be sent a test in the post automatically, every two years. NHS England is also extending this to include all 50 to 59 year-olds by 2025.

So, the NHS is asking anyone who is sent a bowel cancer screening test to remember to complete it. Put it by the loo.

Don’t put it off. Your next poo could save your life.

Visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bowel-cancer-screening/ for more information.

Priority Service Register
24th Feb 2023

Priority Services Register

The #PriorityServicesRegister is a free support service to help people in vulnerable situations.
The scheme is offered by your energy supplier.
 
If you are eligible, and find it hard to deal with your energy supply, you could get extra help from your energy company.
 
Find out more by clicking here (the link will take you to Derbyshire County Council's website)
 
Wellness and Weight Management Course
9th Feb 2023

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲

  • 6 week course held by North Hardwick & Bolsover Social Prescribers 
  • 1 hour sessions
  • Interactive small group sessions
  • FREE to join
  • FREE Wellness Course Booklet
 
Sign up now by emailing your details (full name, DOB & registered GP Surgery) to: ddicb.socialprescribingnhbpcn@nhs.net
 

What is Social Prescribing? Watch the NHS video here: Social Prescribing explained

 
Only for patients registered at:
Welbeck Road Health Centre,
Castle Street Medical Centre,
Friendly Family Surgery,
Shires Healthcare,
Creswell & Langwith Medical Centre,
Crags Healthcare (Creswell & Whitwell),
and Emmett Carr Surgery (Renishaw & Eckington)
Bolsover Memory Cafe
18th Jan 2023

🎊 GRAND OPENING 🎊

 
Bolsover Memory Café opens on Wednesday 22nd of February 2023!
 
๐Ÿ“ŒCome along to Hillstown Village Hall
๐Ÿ“†Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month
โฐ1-3pm
๐Ÿ†“Free of charge
๐ŸฅคRefreshments provided.
๐Ÿ‘ฅEveryone welcome!
 
Enjoy games, activities and company whilst remembering the good old days with like minded people.
Thr1ve - Social Prescribing for Young People
16th Jan 2023

👱‍♀️🧑 Thr1ve - Social Prescribing for Young People 👱‍♀️🧑

Based at the #HUB at the Technique Stadium, Thr1ve are a small group of professional link workers who have a passion for supporting young people to achieve their full potential and thrive within their communities.

They are dedicated to providing an excellent Social Prescribing service for 11-18yr olds (19-25 with additional needs) in the Chesterfield, Bolsover and North Hardwick areas.

What is Social Prescribing?

Social prescribing is a light touch, short-term support with the intention of connecting young people with their community. They deliver a person-led approach, connecting young people with services, groups and activities in their local area.

Thr1ve's aim as link workers is to help young people to feel better about themselves and their lives by making opportunities accessible. Through a non-judgemental, solution focused approach, we support young people to grow in confidence through changes in mindset and behaviour.

They will work closely with young people not only to discover what their concerns are, but also the things they enjoy, the things they value and the things that matter to them most, identifying interest groups, support networks and volunteering opportunities that would be suitable.

  • How to self-refer to Thr1ve

Please click the link to self-refer yourself to the Thr1ve - Social Prescribing for Young People -> https://services.thejoyapp.com/en/listings/874?ref=email

No need to speak to a health care professional!

Any queries, please email socialprescribing@spireitestrust.org.uk or for more information please click here

Greener NHS
3rd Jan 2023

Be Greener and Breathe Better 💚

Climate change poses a major threat to our health as well as our planet. The environment is changing, that change is accelerating, and this has direct and immediate consequences for our patients, the public and the NHS. The Greener NHS programme will work with our staff, hospitals and our partners. We will build on the great work being done by trusts across the country, sharing ideas on how to reduce the impact on public health and the environment, save money and reach net carbon zero.

Please click the following link below to find out more about how you can help reduce your carbon footprint and making the most out of your inhalers. 

For more information about 'A Greener NHS' visit - https://www.england.nhs.uk/greenernhs/

CoppaFeel!
21st Nov 2022

💗 Reminders for Checking Your Chest!

We are only human - so it's normal to forget to check your chest from time to time. Life is busy - we got you! 
Here are some never-fail ways of remembering. Set up your #CoppaFeel! reminders here: https://bit.ly/3D6URyA
 
Ways of remembering to check your chest:
 
 Order a free CoppaFeel! shower sticker for your bathroom
 Start doing it every time you moisturise - after a while it will become second nature!
 Set a monthly reminder in your calendar. Mark it with a bright colour so you can't miss it!
 Text BOOBS (in caps) to 82228 to receive a free text reminder at the start of every month.
SAIL Charity
17th Nov 2022

SAIL (Sexual Abuse & Incest Line) 💜

SAIL support’s any survivor 18+ Male or Female of sexual violence and abuse in all forms. SAIL are also specialists regarding incest.
 
Email: info@sailderbyshire.org.uk 
Free Helpline: 0800 028 2678 (open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 10-2pm)

Facebook: sail.derbyshire.1
Twitter: @SAILCounselling
 
For more information please see the poster or visit -> https://www.sailderbyshire.org.uk/
 
#SurvivingandThriving
Digital Skills Training
15th Nov 2022

FREE Digital Skills Training in Bolsover

FREE Digital Skills Training in Bolsover District with Digital Connect

Are you wanting help to use the internet to support your digital needs? There digital training and learning support team is specially designed to support you in all your online needs.
Improve your digital skills and your confidence with all aspects of the internet and online activities.


Digital Connect can support you with:
- Internet safety – being safe online
- Building your skill base to support future opportunities/needs
- How to use a computer/tablet/mobile
- Use of Email, online Banking and online Shopping
- Using social media to interact with friends and family online
- Accessing services online such as booking appointments, ordering prescriptions and virtual appointments
- Accessing information and guidance such as NHS, GOV.UK, comparison sites, local Council and local news

Get in touch:

Tel: 01332 321 959 Email: digitaltraining@citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk Website: www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk


They also offer a free tablet loaning service, so you can have access to the resources you need.

Referrals!
14th Oct 2022

Keeping Up To Date With Your Referral/s

๐Ÿจ Have you been referred to Chesterfield Royal Hospital in the last 6 months?

If you're still awaiting an appointment, treatment or surgery, why not check out My Planned Care for advice and support whilst you wait. My Planned Care is updated weekly with information about current waiting times and useful resources and it's open to anybody which means family and carers can also see this information.

Please click here - https://www.myplannedcare.nhs.uk/mids/chesterfield/

If you can't remember which service or department you've been referred to, you can find this information on the letter you'll have received when the referral was processed by us at the Practice.

Other Hospitals and Services

Enhanced Access
29th Sep 2022

Enhanced Access - Evening & Weekend Appointments

Local GP practices have teamed up to improve the way we provide weekend and evening appointment for our patients.

From the 1st of October 2022, there will be appointments available Monday-Friday 8am until 8pm and on Saturdays 9am until 5pm for our registered patients.

  • We (Welbeck Road Health Centre) will be providing the evening surgeries (until 8pm) at our Practice premises every week on Monday and Thursday only.
  • DHU will provide cover at Castle Street on a Friday evening from 6:30pm until 8pm (starting 07.10.22) AND on Saturdays 9am until 5pm (starting 01.10.22)

As a patient at WRHC & Glapwell, you might be able to use the extended access appointments available at other practices within our PCN - these Practices will be providing the other evening surgeries at their premises on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings until 6:30pm until 8pm.

 Please speak to our Reception Team to book these evening appointments or use our online appointment request HERE

For more information visit - www.england.nhs.uk 

The SilverLine Helpline For Older People
11th Aug 2022

The Silverline Helpline for Older People

The Silver Line Helpline for Older People is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Being able to have a conversation with someone about the big or small things in life is a very important part of anyone’s day. People can call the helpline just for a chat, to say Good Night or Good Morning to someone, or tell someone how their day was. You can also call for information, seek advice about something, or share a concern or worry.
 
The Helpline team can:
  •  Offer conversation and friendship
  •  Provide information and advice
  •  Link callers to local groups and services
  •  Refer people on to receive regular friendship calls
  •  Protect and support older people who are suffering abuse and neglect
 
Call them on 0800 4 70 80 90 
 
Menopause Café
10th Aug 2022

JUCD Virtual Menopause Café

Joined Up Care Derbyshire are hosting a virtual menopause cafe, to create a welcoming and safe space for anyone experiencing symptoms like the ones listed below.

The virtual cafe is open for all, regardless of age or gender. The menopause affects people in different ways. It can cause stress and anxiety, and it can lead to physical, emotional, and mental changes.

If you're experiencing symptoms like the ones listed below, why not join in the conversation to get support, advice and guidance.

For more info please contact -> UHDB.MENOPAUSE@NHS.NET

North Hardwick & Bolsover PCN
9th Aug 2022

New North Hardwick & Bolsover PCN website

๐˜ฟ๐™ž๐™™ ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช ๐™ ๐™ฃ๐™ค๐™ฌ that Welbeck Road Surgery forms part of the North Hardwick & Bolsover Primary Care Network (PCN).
This is a collaboration between 7 local GP practices who are working together to deliver additional services to our patient population. The aim of PCNs is to help join up services at a local level, focusing on the specific needs of the local populations with patients still accessing GP surgeries as they do now.
More information can be found on the PCN website here - North Hardwick & Bolsover PCN
Update
4th Aug 2022

⚠️Update⚠️

As of tomorrow morning (5th August 2022), patients will be able to call the Glapwell number 01623 812188 at 8am.
 
This phone line will now divert to Welbeck Road Health Centre from 8am until 8:30am (when Glapwell opens).
This is to try and make it fairer for patients to get an appointment before we are at full capacity for the day.
 
Kind regards, Welbeck Road Health Centre & our Branch, Glapwell Surgery.
Group of people
28th Jul 2022

Please join our re-vamped Virtual Patient Participation Group (VPPG)

Good afternoon,
 
We are actively encouraging patients to join our newly ‘re-vamped’ ๐•๐ข๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐†๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฉ (VPPG).
This means that we’ll be able to send you the latest Practice Information (including our upcoming quarterly newsletter) over email.
We will also invite you to our new VPPG website forum.
 
If you would like to join our Virtual Patient Participation group, please email your interest to the address below.
 
Or alternatively, please ask at reception to collect a form.
The Team will aim to contact everyone that is interested back in a timely manner.
 
Also, if you expressed interest in the Virtual Patient Participation Group on the registration form when you registered yourself at the practice, we will also be in touch to see if you are still interested.
 
Kind regards,
Welbeck Road Health Centre & our branch, Glapwell Surgery
 
๐˜—๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ, ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ญ ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ๐˜ฅ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜บ ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฒ๐˜ถ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ด ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ๐˜ท๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ฆ.
๐˜๐˜ต'๐˜ด ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ถ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฎ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ด ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฒ๐˜ถ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ต ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ถ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ.
๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฑ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ถ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ฆ ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ญ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ถ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ธ๐˜ง๐˜ถ๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜บ ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜œ๐˜’ ๐˜Ž๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜‹๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ข ๐˜—๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜™๐˜ฆ๐˜จ๐˜ถ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ (๐˜œ๐˜’๐˜Ž๐˜‹๐˜—๐˜™) ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜‹๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ข ๐˜—๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ˆ๐˜ค๐˜ต 2018
Armed Forces Veteran Friendly accredited GP Practice
28th Jul 2022

We are an Armed Forces Veteran Friendly Accredited GP Practice

At Welbeck Road Health Centre, we are proud and honoured to be an Armed Forces Veteran Friendly accredited GP practice.
 
More than half of veterans have long-term illness or disability, yet many will avoid seeking help if they feel they might not be understood.
Our clinicians are trained in understanding and recognising the specific healthcare needs of our veterans and have access to timely, appropriate, and effective resources which are specially tailored to this patient group.
 
If you are ex-forces, please let your us know to help ensure you are getting the best possible care.
We are now also offering a free 'Veteran Information Pack' with some helpful resources in for you and/or your family.
Please email the below secure address if you are a Veteran and interested in us sending you this handy information pack. We will aim to respond in a timely manner.
 
If you do not have access to an email address for us to send the 'Veteran Information Pack' to, please speak with Reception and we can print a hard copy of this for you.
 
 
Kind regards,
Welbeck Road Health Centre & our branch, Glapwell Surgery
 
๐˜—๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ, ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ญ ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ๐˜ฅ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜บ ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฒ๐˜ถ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ด ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ๐˜ท๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ฆ.
๐˜๐˜ต'๐˜ด ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ถ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฎ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ด ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฒ๐˜ถ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ต ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ถ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ.
๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฑ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ถ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ฆ ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ญ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ถ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ธ๐˜ง๐˜ถ๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜บ ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜œ๐˜’ ๐˜Ž๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜‹๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ข ๐˜—๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜™๐˜ฆ๐˜จ๐˜ถ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ (๐˜œ๐˜’๐˜Ž๐˜‹๐˜—๐˜™) ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜‹๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ข ๐˜—๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ˆ๐˜ค๐˜ต 2018
 
22nd Jun 2022

Patient Feedback Survey

28/07/2022 - THIS SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED, THANK YOU.

We are in the process of collating patient feedback to help us design the revised "Extended Access" service, which is contractually up for renewal in October 2022. This service will help us consider what appointments would be most worthwhile for our patients outside of core hours (either in evenings or at a weekend). It would be greatly appreciated if you could complete the following survey so that feedback can be collated. 

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/EnhancedAccessServicesSurvey

Many thanks,

The Team at Welbeck Road Health Centre