Newhall Surgery - Doctors surgery opening times and what to do when we are closed

46-48 High Street
Newhall
Swadlincote
Derbyshire, DE11 0HU
Tel: 01283 217092

SMS texting service roll out. The surgery is pleased to announce an enhancement to its existing text service. As some of you may be aware the surgery has been texting a reminder to patients regarding GP appointments for over a year. This service was well received, however the messages were basic. The surgery now has access to an enhanced system which will text patients a confirmation of an appointment when it has been made, then the day before the appointment the system will send a reminder including the time and date of the appointment. You will now be reminded about appointments not only for the GPs but also Nurses and for blood tests. The system will be further enhanced when regular blood test results will be texted to you. The feedback from the new service has been very positive.

If you do not wish your mobile phone number to be used for this purpose please contact the surgery and we can update our records.

Training Days

We hold regular training sessions on a Wednesday and on the following dates we will be CLOSED in the afternoon from 1.00pm.

During these closure times:

15th February 2012

14th March 2012

If you need medical advice call NHS Direct on 0845 4647

If you need urgent medical attention call 0844 412 2239

Health Charities

01 Dec - 28 Feb
Marie Curie

Marie Curie Cancer Care is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal cancer and other illnesses. Over the financial year 2010/11, we reached a total of 31,799 patients

01 Dec - 28 Feb
YouthHealthTalk

Youthhealthtalk enables young people, their family and friends, and professionals such as doctors and teachers to understand young people's experiences of health, illness and life in general. The website feature real-life accounts of issues such as effect on work and education, social life and relationships, consulting health professionals and treatment.

03 Sep - 28 Feb
Macmillan Cancer Support

One in three of us will get cancer and it’s the toughest thing most of us will ever face. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, or a loved one has, you’ll want a team of people in your corner supporting you every step of the way. Macmillan provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care.

BBC Health

'A little too much drink' warning

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Health bodies reject NHS reforms

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Malaria toll 'is twice as high'

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Weekend hospital admission fears

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Poison arrest nurse loses appeal

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Brains may be wired for addiction

Abnormalities in the brain may make some people more likely to become drug addicts, according to scientists.

PFI hospitals 'get bailout fund'

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Record 'legal highs detected'

A record number of potentially dangerous new legal highs were found in Europe last year, say doctors.

Legionella Britons die in Spain

Three British men die and three more people remain in hospital after contracting Legionnaires' disease while on holiday in Spain, a tour company says.

Watermelon 'is salmonella source'

A salmonella outbreak linked to watermelon has affected 35 people, killing one, in the UK since December, health experts have revealed.

Health Protection Agency

Current alert level: Level 3 - Cold Weather Action in one or more regions of England

There is a 100% probability of severe cold weather between 1000 on Monday and 1000 on Friday in parts of England.

Health Protection Agency confirms new incinerator study

A new study to further extend the evidence base as to whether emissions from modern well run Municipal Waste Incinerators affect human health has been approved by the Health Protection Agency.

HPA helps solve radon problems in West Oxfordshire homes

Hundreds of homes across West Oxfordshire have been found to have high levels of radioactive gas radon. Last summer, the Health Protection Agency invited about 9,000 householders across West Oxfordshire to apply for a free test for radon, a naturally occurring gas present in all homes.

HPA helps solve radon problems in Orkney homes

Hundreds of householders across Orkney are being advised to act to protect their health, after HPA tests detected high levels of radioactive gas radon.

Cornish radon hotspot targeted

Thousands of households in a part of Cornwall with historic radon problems are being offered a free test for levels of the radioactive gas radon.

New Guidelines to Control Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Infections in UK Hospitals Launched

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) together with the group A streptococcal (GAS) Working Group* has today launched new guidelines for the investigation, control and prevention of GAS infection in acute healthcare settings, including maternity units, in the UK.

Whooping cough cases increase

Cases of whooping cough (pertussis) reported to the Health Protection Agency (HPA) in England and Wales have more than doubled from 421 cases in 2010 to 1040 in 2011. Increases in levels of whooping cough are seen every three to four years and figures in 2011 are in line with cases reported in the last peak year of 2008.

HPA publishes second migrant health report

The Health Protection Agency’s (HPA) second report on Migrant Health, and the first UK-wide report is published today.

Levels of norovirus within seasonal norms

Norovirus is highly contagious and can be transmitted by contact with an infected person; by consuming contaminated food or water or by contact with contaminated surfaces or objects. The virus spreads rapidly in closed environments such as hospitals, schools, nursing and residential homes.

HPA warns winter sun seekers to seek protection from malaria

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is reminding UK travellers visiting friends and family or taking winter sun holidays to ensure they take anti-malaria tablets when visiting countries where malaria is prevalent.

Opening Times

Training Days

When We Are Closed

Opening Times

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Our normal opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 6.30pm

Extended Hours

We also now offer additional pre-booked clinics for both GP and Practice Nurse. Please check with reception for availability.

Day	Start	End
Early morning - Every Tues	07.00	8.00
Later evening - Thurs	18.30	20.00
Saturday morning (alternate)	09.00	12.30

These are for advance pre-booked appointments only.
Patients who arrive at the surgery without an appointment expecting to be seen will be directed to the Out of Hours Service.

Training Days

We hold regular training sessions on a Wednesday and on the following dates we will be CLOSED in the afternoon from 1pm:

WEDNESDAY 15th February 2012

Wednesday 14th March 2012

During these closure times:

If you need medical advice call NHS Direct on 0845 4647

If you need urgent medical attention call 0844 412 2239

When We Are Closed

For any potential life-threatening conditions such as

chest pain
loss of consciousness
breathing difficulties
severe loss of blood

Dial 999 and ask for the ambulance service.

Urgent Medical Advice

For urgent medical advice please ring NHS Direct on 0845 4647

Urgent Medical Attention

For urgent medical attention please ring Derbyshire Health United on

0844 412 2239

This service is provided by Derbyshire Health United Monday to Friday evenings/nights 6.30 pm to 8 am and Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays: 24 hours
If you feel you cannot wait until your GP Surgery opens you should contact this service.

Emergency Treatment - Swadlincote Health Centre

An Emergency Treatment Centre at Swadlincote Health Centre is available on weekday evenings 6.30 pm – 10 pm and 9 am– 10.30 pm Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

See the Swadlincote NHS Out of Hours Walk In Centre guide

You are advised to telephone for an appointment beforehand. However you can attend without an appointment within these times but you may have to wait a while to be seen

Derbyshire Health United - out of hours provider

Further Information

Friends of Newhall Surgery PPG

For quick medical advice online or on the telephone contact NHS Direct

NHS 111 is a new service being introduced to make it easier for you to access local NHS healthcare services