Did you know you can order repeat prescriptions, and view your test results on the NHS App?

Otherwise, for any general enquiries, prescriptions enquiries and test results, please call the surgery between 10am and 6pm when our phone lines are less busy.

Community pharmacies can offer treatment and when appropriate some prescription medicine, for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care. 

Highly trained pharmacists at more than nine in ten pharmacies can now assess, treat, and when appropriate, provide some prescription medicine for the following without need for a GP appointment.

• earache (for those aged between 1 and 17)
• impetigo
• infected insect bites
• shingles
• sinusitis
• sore throat
• urinary tract infections (UTIs) for women aged 16-64

Available at the heart of local communities, community pharmacy teams have the right clinical training to give people the health advice they need, with no appointment necessary and private consultations available. Community pharmacists will signpost patients to other local services where necessary. 

By expanding the services community pharmacies offer, the NHS is aiming to help free up GP appointments and give people more choice in how and where they access care. 

Don’t wait for minor health concerns to get worse – think pharmacy first and get seen by your local pharmacy team.

For more information, visit nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

What is an Admiral nurse?

We are Registered Nurses who have specialist knowledge of dementia care.

Who provide support to family carers and people living with dementia throughout the experience of dementia, particularly during times when things are particularly intense and or more difficult

If you are caring for someone with dementia you may find it impacting on your own life and health.

Admiral nurses can sometimes help you with support and guidance in coping with these emotions, stresses and practical problems.

To be referred to the Admiral Nurse

Contact GP surgery for guidance:

• Pt/family must be registered withNorth Primary Care Network which includes Brierley Park Huthwaite and Skegby, Woodlands, King’s Medical Centre, Willowbrook surgeries

Other useful numbers and resources

• Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline on 0800 888 6678,

Mon -Fri 9-9pm/Sat Sun 9-5pm

email helpline@dementiauk.org

Contact Dementia UK info@dementiauk.org

www.dementiauk.org #

• Alzheimers society – Dementia connect helpline 0333 150 3456.

• Social Services:  0300 500 80 80
• Memories together social support group

Service user led group for families living with Dementia.

Chat, games Hot drink and biscuit

Supported by Admiral nurse and companion dog ‘Coco’ on a regular basis.

Wednesday 1-3pm. All welcome. No need to book or be referred.

Polly Bowls club, 10 Unwin Road, Sutton In Ashfield, NG17 4HN.

Free Parking available/ accessible building.

£1 per person/ plus donations welcome for coffee or tea and a biscuit, etc

Your Admiral Nurse for Ashfield North Services is Kirsty Beart

When we are closed and your problem cannot wait until we reopen – still ring your GP telephone number and you will be connected to the Out of Hours service. They will offer advice and get you the correct treatment.

111 is the NHS non-emergency number. It’s fast, easy and free. Call 111 and speak to a highly trained adviser, supported by healthcare professionals. They will ask you a series of questions to assess your symptoms and immediately direct you to the best medical care for you.

NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.

In case of a life-threatening emergency, please dial 999.