The Calow and Brimington Practice

30/01/2026

A Kind Reminder to Our Patients 💙

Our staff are here to help and are always doing their very best to accommodate patients. While we understand that delays and frustrations can happen, aggressive or unkind behaviour towards staff is not acceptable.

Please be aware that if you arrive late for your appointment, you may not be seen. Our clinicians are exceptionally busy.

Although the waiting room may not always appear busy, our team is working constantly behind the scenes.
Clinicians are:
- Seeing patients face to face
- Making telephone consultations
- Reviewing test results
- Actioning hospital letters and clinical tasks
- Dealing with prescription requests
- Responding to online consultation requests
And much more

At the same time, our reception and admin team are:
- Answering a high volume of telephone calls
- Actioning clinical and administrative tasks
- Managing results and correspondence
- Supporting clinicians throughout the day

Much of this work happens out of sight, but it is vital to keeping the practice running safely and effectively.

We kindly ask all patients to treat our staff with respect and understanding. Abuse towards staff will not be tolerated. We truly appreciate the patience and kindness shown by the vast majority of our patients—it makes a real difference.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

28/01/2026

👟 Get Moving with Staveley Junior parkrun!

As an Active GP Practice, we love encouraging our families to move more, feel good, and have fun together 💙
That’s why we’re excited to shout about Staveley Junior parkrun – a brilliant, FREE weekly 2km event just for children aged 4–14 years.

📍 Where? Staveley Cricket Club, Bent Lane (free parking available)
⏰ When? Every Sunday at 9am
👧🧒 Who? All 4–14 year olds – run, jog, walk, skip… it’s all welcome!

✨ It’s not a race – it’s about fun, confidence, and healthy habits

All you need to do is register once, bring your barcode, and turn up ready to have fun.

🔗 Find out more and register here:
www.parkrun.org/staveley-juniors

Let’s help our children build a love of movement for life 💪💚

21/01/2026

From October to March we can’t make enough vitamin D from sunlight, so to keep bones and muscles healthy, it’s best to take a daily 10 microgram supplement of vitamin D. You can get vitamin D from most pharmacies and retailers.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/

08/01/2026

👀 ❄️ The Met Office has issued warnings for significant snowfall across the county from 5pm tonight, so we’ve taken the decision to close several of our highest roads from 6pm tonight until they are safe to use:

• The A57 Snake Pass, from the junction with the A6013 to Glossop
• The A54/A537 Cat and Fiddle, from the junction with Leek Road, Buxton to the county boundary
• The A6024 Holme Moss, from the junction with the A628 to the county boundary
• The A53 Axe Edge, from the junction with Grin Low Road, Buxton to the county boundary
• The A5004, Long Hill, from the Horwich End traffic lights at Whaley Bridge to the A53 St John’s Road, Buxton

⛔ This is not a decision we have taken lightly, and is based on public safety. We understand that the National Highways will close the Woodhead Pass tonight, and it has been announced that there will be no trains through the Hope Valley from Manchester to Sheffield.

In addition the Via Gellia (A5012) is also closed tonight, from just after Woodside Cafe after the junction with the road to Bonsall up to Grangemill (the junction with the B5056).

🚗Please share this information with those you think need it. Heavy snow is forecast so please do not travel unless your journey is essential.

23/12/2025

Just a reminder of our opening hours.

We hope you all have a happy and healthy festive season.

We hope you have a happy and healthy festive season.

✨ Our top tips for a healthy and happy Christmas:
• Please order any repeat prescriptions in good time to ensure you have enough medication over the Christmas and New Year period.
• If you need medical help but it’s not an emergency, please use NHS 111. You can visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111 for advice and support.

Thank you for your continued support throughout the year.
Enjoy the festivities and Merry Christmas! 🎅✨

17/12/2025

🧠 Concerned about memory or dementia? Support is available 🧠

The Derbyshire Dementia Information and Advice Service offers free, confidential information and guidance for anyone who is:
✔️ Worried about their memory
✔️ Living with dementia
✔️ Supporting a family member or friend

👉 You do NOT need a formal diagnosis to access this service.

📞 Telephone: 01332 208845
🕘 Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm (excluding bank holidays)
📧 Email: derbyshire@alzheimers.org.uk

🌐 Website: dementiaderbyshire.org.uk

This service is provided by Alzheimer’s Society and is available to people across Derbyshire.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch or ask our reception team for more information 💙

16/12/2025

A MASSIVE THANK YOU

Everyone at the practice would like to say a heartfelt thank you to all the patients who brought in gifts, baked treats for the staff and sent cards. It is very much appreciated and truly means a lot to us.

We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2026.

12/12/2025

A huge thank you to all our wonderful staff and patients who generously donated to the Pathways of Chesterfield Rucksack Appeal. Your kindness and support will make a real difference to those in need.

We’re so grateful to be part of such a caring community! ❤️
Pathways of Chesterfield

12/12/2025

🎄 Christmas & Boxing Day Pharmacy Opening Times 🎄
If you need medication or advice over the festive period, the following local pharmacies will be open:

📅 Christmas Day
• Tupton Pharmacy
Unit 2 Green Lane, Tupton, Chesterfield, S42 6BH
🕙 10:00 – 12:00

📅 Boxing Day
• Boots Pharmacy
Heath Road, Holmewood, Chesterfield, S42 5RB
🕙 10:00 – 12:00

• Day-Night Pharmacy
24 Town End, Bolsover, Chesterfield, S44 6DT
🕙 10:00 – 12:00

• Dronfield Healthcare Ltd
3 Windermere Road, Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8DU
🕙 10:00 – 12:00

If you require urgent medical help when the surgery is closed, please contact NHS 111.

Wishing all our patients a safe and healthy festive season! 🎅✨

12/12/2025

We hope you have a happy and healthy festive season.

✨ Our top tips for a healthy and happy Christmas:
• Please order any repeat prescriptions in good time to ensure you have enough medication over the Christmas and New Year period.
• If you need medical help but it’s not an emergency, please use NHS 111. You can visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111 for advice and support.

Thank you for your continued support throughout the year.
Enjoy the festivities and Merry Christmas! 🎅✨

06/12/2025

We are so proud for our ANP Melanie for taking on such a tough challenge and raising money for an amazing cause. Thank you to everyone who donated ✨

A big thank you to Melanie for taking on the Escape from Meriden Ultra Race, and raising an fantastic £877.50! 🏃‍♀️

She completed the challenge of running from Meriden to Dronfield in just 24 hours, finishing sixth in the women’s category. Well done, Melanie! 💜

The support from our incredible community means the world to us. If you're looking to take up your own fundraising challenge and need ideas, visit our website: www.ashgatehospice.org.uk/fundraising

Pictured: Melanie presenting a cheque for Ashgate outside the hospice.

26/11/2025

For many people, symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can feel stronger or harder to manage this time of year.
Please see the helpful advice below:

For some people, symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can feel more noticeable or harder to manage during the winter.

But small things can help:

🔵 try some physical activity – anything that gets you moving
🔵 make the most of natural light – getting outside or sitting near windows
🔵 plan for tougher days – shifting stressful tasks or building in more rest

There’s also treatment available if you’re finding things really tough – such as light therapy, talking therapies or medication.

Find out more ➡️ www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/overview/