Travelling abroad? Have you checked whether you require travel vaccinations?
It is important you allow as much time as possible, at least 8 weeks, to receive your travel vaccinations. Some vaccinations require being given over a period of time. Please note not all vaccinations are free and are not part of the NHS, these will need a private prescription which will incur a charge.
If your planned travel is sooner than 8 weeks you will need to seek advice via a private travel clinic as regrettably the NHS travel vaccination service is not able to provide last minute travel advice.
From 1st September 2023, please contact reception to arrange an appointment with the Practice Nurse at least 8 weeks before travel. You will be sent an online questionnaire to complete – if your travel destination(s) require further risk assessment we will book you in for a 20 minute appointment with the Practice Nurse. Please ensure that we have the correct mobile phone number or email address to send you the online questionnaire.
Don’t worry if you do not have the facilities to complete the online questionnaire, we will provide you with a hard copy of the form that you must bring to your appointment.
If the doctor or nurse arranges a blood, urine or other test including x-rays, the results of these usually reach the surgery in 7-10 working days, except cervical smears which take one month.
Unless you have an appointment for review, you should telephone the surgery between 11.30am and 3.00pm to enquire if the result needs further attention.
Blood Tests
A blood test is when a sample of blood is taken for testing in a laboratory. Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical test. For example, a blood test can be used to:
assess your general state of health
confirm the presence of a bacterial or viral infection
see how well certain organs, such as the liver and kidneys, are functioning
A blood test usually involves the blood taker (phlebotomist) taking a blood sample from a blood vessel in your arm. and the usual place for a sample is the inside of the elbow or wrist, where the veins are relatively close to the surface. Blood samples from children are most commonly taken from the back of the hand. The child’s hand will be anaesthetised (numbed) with a special cream before the sample is taken.
X-Ray
An X-ray is a widely used diagnostic test to examine the inside of the body. X-rays are a very effective way of detecting problems with bones, such as fractures. They can also often identify problems with soft tissue, such as pneumonia or breast cancer.
If you have a X-ray, you will be asked to lie on a table or stand against a surface so that the part of your body being X-rayed is between the X-ray tube and the photographic plate.
An X-ray is usually carried out by a radiographer, a healthcare professional who specialises in using imaging technology, such as X-rays and ultrasound scanners.
You can find out more about x-ray tests, how they are performed, their function and the risks by visiting the NHS Choices website .
Pharmacy First Available in Derby
Everyone can go to their pharmacist for free advice or to buy a medication for a minor ailment.
Your pharmacist can also help you decide whether you need to see a doctor or if self treatment is enough. They may suggest a treatment that you can purchase from the pharmacy or receive for free through the ‘Pharmacy First‘ scheme if you qualify*. Most pharmacies are open throughout the day and there are some that are also open until midnight and at weekends.
If you qualify for free prescriptions you could receive free treatment from your local participating community pharmacist for the following conditions without having to see your GP;
Athlete’s foot
Bacterial conjunctivitis
Constipation
Dental pain
Diarrhoea
Earache
Haemorrhoids
Hay fever
Head lice
Insect bites/stings
Sore throat
Teething
Temperature/fever
Threadworms
Thrush
*Qualification for free medication through ‘Pharmacy First’ is subject to pharmacy participation and if the patient qualifies for free NHS prescriptions. You can check eligibility for free NHS prescriptions here; prescription costs and eligibility.
Nursing Services
Female patient listening to doctor in medical office.
Clinical Practitioner
Zena Sharp, Laura Cremin, Tasha Junor, Tonya Cammack and Emily Simpson are our Clinical Practitioners who can see patients for minor illnesses (except for children under the age of one or pregnant ladies).
The practice nurses are based in the surgeries and wear dark blue uniforms. They are a multi-skilled team, who either work alone or alongside the GPs. They assess health needs in surgery, provide health education, nurse triage, and look after patients with chronic diseases eg diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure and offer a range of treatment services, eg holiday vaccinations, children’s immunisations, dressings and cervical smears.
The nurses also see people for contraceptive advice, menopausal problems/advice and general well man/well woman checks. Patients need to make an appointment to see the practice nurse but can see the nurse directly without seeing the doctor first.
The practice also employs healthcare assistants (who wear blue uniforms) and Blood Takers (who wear light blue uniforms). Healthcare assistants help the doctors and nurses with smears and other procedures. Blood Takers (Phlebotomists) take blood samples, but are also trained to take blood pressure readings and ECGs.
The district nursing team is a multi-skilled group of nurses able to carry out nursing care in the patient’s own home. They are able to assess health needs and provide care and advice. The aim of the nursing team is to try and enhance the patient’s quality of life and to help them maintain their independence within the community. The district nurses may be contacted via the surgeries or the district nursing office on Derby (01332) 258200.
Midwives
Our two attached midwives provide care to ladies contemplating pregnancy, as well as throughout pregnancy and postnatally. Their schedule is as follows:
Chaddesden Surgery Patients:
Tuesday
Booking Clinic
12:20 – 3:00pm
Wednesday
Routine Clinic
9.20am – 3.40pm
To contact a midwife between 9.00 – 10.00am any day, telephone 01332 861192.
For emergency contact only, telephone midwifery triage on 01332 785796.
Borrowash Surgery Patients:
Alternate Tuesdays
Antenatal Booking Clinic
1.00 – 4.00pm
Wednesday
Antenatal Clinic
9.00am – 12.30pm
Please contact reception for details of parentcraft sessions. To contact a midwife non-urgently 9.00 – 10.00am, telephone 0115 855 4060.
Health Visitors
Health visitors are qualified nurses who have further specialist training in health promotion and education. Within the team there is a part-time nursery nurse who has specific skills in child care and management. The aim of the service is to identify and meet the needs of the local population served. The health visitors may be contacted by telephone: Chaddesden (01332) 288774, Borrowash (01332) 888109 or Derwent (01332) 288760.
Minor Injuries at The Park Medical Practice
We are now able to see & treat, or refer patients with minor injuries. The list of recommended injuries to be included are:
Lacerations capable of closure by simple techniques
Superficial Injury of eye
Partial thickness thermal burns or scalds involving broken skin:
Not over 1 inch diameter
Not involving the hands, feet, face, neck, genital areas
Foreign bodies superficially embedded in tissues, including eyes
An injury that is not amenable to simple domestic first aid, including for example
Bruises
Bites/stings
Sprains/strains
Sunburn
Splinters
Whiplash
Minor Head injuries where there has been no loss of consciousness
Counsellors
Counsellors see people who are experiencing emotional difficulties e.g. feeling depressed or anxious, or who have had distressing life events such as relationship problems or bereavement, which they are finding hard to cope with.
The first appointment with the counsellor allows you to explore together what help you require and how this can best be achieved.
To see the counsellor please make an appointment with one of the doctors.
For more information relating to the counselling services please visit Trent Psychological Therapies Services (Trent PTS) website www.trentpts.co.uk Telephone: 01332 265659 or Emailenquiries@trentpts.co.uk
Contraception
All patients who are sexually active and who wish to avoid pregnancy should be using contraception. Women continue to need protection until at least a year after the menopause. All methods are available free of charge including free condoms. The doctors and practice nurses are always happy to discuss contraception and sexual health. Young people can be assured of absolute confidentiality and we are especially keen to give advice to this group of patients.
To make an appointment please telephone the surgery.
Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill) Emergency contraception is always available from us if you have had sex without contraception or suspect failure of your existing methods. Tablets can be started up to 72 hours after sex or, in suitable persons, a coil can be fitted up to five days later.
After a having a cholesterol blood test a clinician reviews the results and considers whether you would benefit from taking cholesterol lowering medication.
If you do not have cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, Type 1 diabetes or have had a stroke we will calculate your cardiovascular risk score.
This is an estimate of your risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years. If this is over 10% you will be sent a letter directing you to the information below and inviting you to make an appointment with a Dr or Nurse Practitioner to discuss the information further.
Information links for cardiovascular risk assessment:
More information about taking medication to reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke can be found here.
Clinics and Services
The practice currently provides the following services:
NHS Health Checks – Everyone is at risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes and kidney disease. The good news is that these conditions can often be prevented – even if you have a history of them in your family. Have your free NHS Health Check and you will be better prepared for the future and be able to take steps to maintain or improve your health. For more information, please view the attached leaflet
Family Planning – Please make an appointment to discuss with the doctor, nurse practitioner or nurse. We can offer all methods including emergency contraception, implanon and coil fitting.
Adult Health Checks
Antenatal and Postnatal Care
Asthma Clinic
Blood Pressure Clinic
Cervical Smears
Childhood Immunisations
Child Health Surveillance – All new babies are offered a health check at six to eight weeks.
Diabetic Clinic – you can bring your ‘sharps bins’ to the practice, for disposal, on Tuesdays before 12 o’clock. WE CAN NOT ACCEPT THEM AT ANY OTHER TIMES.
Heart Failure Clinic
Minor Surgery
Blood Taking
Stroke Clinic
Travel Clinic – Our nurses will give advice on keeping healthy when travelling and can give any necessary immunisations. From 1st Sept 2023, we can only provide this service for planned journeys 8 weeks in advance.
Well Person Clinic
Other Services Offered By The Practice Nurse:
Blood Pressure
Removal of Stitches
Dressings and Wound management
Contraception
Routine Immunisations
Cervical Swabs and other swabs
Weight Checks and Weight loss advice
ECGs
Ear Syringing
Contraception
All patients who are sexually active and who wish to avoid pregnancy should be using contraception. Women continue to need protection until at least a year after the menopause. All methods are available free of charge including free condoms. The doctors and practice nurses are always happy to discuss contraception and sexual health. Young people can be assured of absolute confidentiality and we are especially keen to give advice to this group of patients.
To make an appointment please telephone or call at reception and arrange to see a doctor or nurse.
Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill) Emergency contraception is always available from us if you have had sex without contraception or suspect failure of your existing methods. Tablets can be started up to 72 hours after sex or, in suitable persons, a coil can be fitted up to five days later.
Private Medical Assessments eg. HGV forms, Insurance claims etc:
Patients are required to drop in the form as soon as possible and then allow up to 3wks for the doctor to complete. Please make sure we have an up-to-date contact number as we may need to contact you to book an appointment with the doctor. There may be a charge for this service.
Blood Clinics
HEANOR
Old Fire Station, Wilmot Street, Heanor, Derby. DE75 7EF
Monday to Friday 7.30am – 2.30pm
Appointment Only
RIPLEYHOSPITAL
Sandham Lane, Ripley, Derbyshire. DE5 3HE
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8am – 1pm
Appointment Only
ILKESTON HOSPITAL
Heanor Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire. DE7 8LN
Monday to Friday 7.30am – 1.30 pm
Appointment Only
BABBINGTON HOSPITAL
Derby Road, Belper, Derby. DE56 1WH
Monday to Friday 8am – 3.30pm
COLEMAN STREET
Coleman Health Centre, Coleman Street, Derby. DE24 8NH
The practice also offer a limited amount of blood test appointments, please do not come to the surgery to book this appointment, contact us via telephone.
Checking for your test results
If we have your mobile number the clinician will send you a text message to inform you of your test result. Alternatively if you have online services you can obtain your blood results by logging on and searching under ‘Patient record’ or you can contact the surgery on 01332 667911.
Please note: It is the responsibility of the patient to follow up any test results
