Brailsford Medical Practice

04/07/2025

Shingles can be an extremely painful condition and complications can be long-lasting, particularly for older people and those with weakened immune systems.

If eligible look out for your invite from the GP and do not miss the opportunity to help protect yourself.

Read more at pha.site/shinglesnews

22/06/2025

18/06/2025

Anyone who suspects that they’ve had an adverse reaction to their weight loss or diabetes medicine or suspects it is not a genuine product, should report it to the MHRA.

17/06/2025

Any female patients that are taking weight loss injections, please read or share this information from Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. It is very important to ensure that you are taking effective contraception for more information click on the link…

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/women-on-skinny-jabs-must-use-effective-contraception-mhra-urges-in-latest-guidance?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwKwzB9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnHD4prLApH2yLJGW-_i6zbBJuTEmNgMPUnaBhVfSGPkbbpcADg_a0YuuKTv_aem_yA20eefhe12m1RGw2KHr1w

Anyone who suspects that they’ve had an adverse reaction to their weight loss or diabetes medicine or suspects it is not a genuine product, should report it to the MHRA.

14/06/2025

Hot weather and thunderstorms can trigger symptoms in those who suffer with lung conditions such as asthma.

If you notice the weather makes your symptoms worse and you are needing to use your inhaler more frequently, please talk to your pharmacist, contact your GP or NHS 111.

09/06/2025

Most common sign of a is sudden weakness of the face, arm, or leg, often on one side of the body.

Other symptoms include dizziness, loss of balance and sudden difficulty speaking, seeing or walking.

If you or someone you know experiences these symptoms, seek medical care immediately.

05/06/2025

Henmore Health is proud to sponsor of the Ashbourne Aztecs Knights (currently U13 moving to U14 in September) football team’s new kit from 2025 to 2028. ⚽️🩷🖤🩷⚽️

This week, Henmore Health CEO Danny Smart formally presented the new kit to members of the Knights squad (Fliss, Rory and Harry) and Head Coach Ian Duckmanton. ⭐️🤩⭐️

As an organisation contracted to deliver NHS primary care services in Ashbourne and neighbouring Brailsford, Henmore Health are committed to supporting local sports as part of our five-year plan to invest in the community. Henmore Health believe that by supporting sport, that they can contribute to the overall well-being and development of the local community.

Ashbourne Aztecs Knights would like to thank Henmore Health for their generous support.
🙌👏🙌

https://www.thesurgeryashbourne.co.uk/
https://www.brailsfordandhulland.co.uk/

14/05/2025

Please remember the practice is closed today from 1pm for staff training. Please see our website for advice when we are closed. We reopen as normal tomorrow (Thursday).

17/04/2025

We remind patients that we are closed over the Easter weekend. We reopen as normal on Tuesday 22nd April.
If you require assistance while we are closed please call 111 or visit the below website for advice on local urgent treatment centres open 8am-8pm.

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/urgent-treatment-for-minor-injuries-and-illnesses/

Also remember St Oswalds hospital operate a GP led walk in clinic 8am-3.30pm weekends and Bank holidays. 🐣