Direct Access Services
Did you know that you don't always need to see a GP to be referred on to other services?
There are many services that patients can access directly, cutting down on waiting times for you - getting you seen and treated as soon as possible.
ACCIDENT / INJURY |
If you have had a fall / cut yourself / burns / think you may have broken a bone please attend A&E / Minor Injuries Unit |
Local A&E Department: or |
PHARMACY |
You don’t need to see a GP for ailments: eg: cold-sores, hayfever, thrush, conjunctivitis—these are just a few of the things that can be treated with OTC medication & advice from any trained pharmacist. |
Please contact your local pharmacy. |
MEDICATION REVIEW |
We have a pharmacist that works from the surgery to see patients needing medication reviews. |
Call the surgery and book in with the Practice Pharmacist: 01246 568065 |
AUDIOLOGY / EAR CARE |
If you are aged 50+ & require a hearing test our ‘Ear Care’ leaflet has some local providers. If you think you need your ears irrigating please book an appointment to see our Advanced Nurse Practitioner. |
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DENTAL |
GP Surgeries do not deal with dental problems. You should contact your dentist, if you are not registered with a dentist NHS 111 service can find you an emergency dentist. |
Call 111 or go to: |
PHYSIOTHERAPY |
For any musculoskeletal problems such as knee pain, back pain & neck pain —you can self-refer to the Physio service - unless you are concerned it is something more serious then see a GP. |
Self Refer by calling Physio Service 01246 565050 |
FOOT CARE |
For any foot related problems you can self refer to the Podiatry Service. |
Self Refer by calling Podiatry Service 01246 293731 |
SEXUAL HEALTH |
If you are concerned you may have an STI please call the Sexual Health Service. |
Sexual Health Service 0800 328 3383 |
PREGNANCY |
If you are pregnant, you no longer need a GP to verify it - you can contact the Midwives directly and make your first appointment for when you are between 8-10 weeks pregnant. |
Midwifery Base 01246 206161 |
PERINATAL SERVICES |
Struggling with your mental health in pregnancy or as a new Mum. The Community Perinatal Mental Health Team can offer you an assessment and tell you about the help you can access from the 12th week of pregnancy, up until your baby is two years old. |
Perinatal MHT 01246 216523 or email: dhcft.perinatalcmht@nhs.net |
HEALTH VISITORS |
For infant feeding problems and pre-school (Up to the age of 5 years) child development contact the Health Visitors directly. |
Health Visitors 01246 253025 |
SCHOOL NURSE |
Any school age child that has missed a booster immunisation or for any query about such immunisations please call Immunisation Team. If you have concerns about your child’s behaviour or mental health contact the SPA Team. |
Immunisation Team 01283 707178 SPA Team 01246 515100 |
IAPT |
If you are aged 16 years + and need some counselling, have low mood, depression or just need someone to talk to - look at our list of local IAPT providers. |
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LIFESTYLE ADVICE |
For any lifestyle advice re: Weight Loss / Getting Active / Stop Smoking - you can self-refer to the Live Life Better Derbyshire Programme. |
Live Life Better 0800 0852299 / 01629 538200 or online at: |
DISTRICT NURSES |
If you or a family member are housebound and require wound management, catheter support or end of life symptom control contact the Community Nursing Team directly. |
District Nursing Team 01332564900 |
CONTINENCE |
For an assessment re: incontinence or to obtain incontinence pads please contact the Continence Service. (Adults only) |
Continence Service 01773 546960 For More Information: |
SOCIAL CARE |
If you or a family member needs support with care needs please contact: ‘CALL DERBYSHIRE’ to see what support is available to you. |
‘CALL DERBYSHIRE’ 08456058058 or visit: |