The Calow and Brimington Practice

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/

25/11/2025

Please see our new Winter Newsletter with updated practice news 😊

25/11/2025

📢 Important Notice – Sharps Disposal

We kindly remind patients not to leave sharps or sharps boxes outside the surgery, even when returning them for disposal.

Recently, two sharpsguard boxes were left outside the building while we were closed, and one box was open. This is unsafe and poses a risk to staff, patients, and the public.

If you need to return a sharps box, please ensure it is fully closed and hand it directly to a member of our reception team during opening hours.

Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe.

19/11/2025

🌍 World COPD Day 🌬️
Today we’re proud to support World COPD Day — a reminder of how important it is to look after your lung health.

If you have COPD, staying on top of your regular reviews helps us support you in managing symptoms, preventing flare-ups, and keeping you feeling your best.

📅 If you’re due (or think you might be due) for your COPD check, please contact the practice to book an appointment.
Our team is here to help with medication reviews, inhaler technique, lifestyle support, and any questions you may have.

Let’s breathe better together. 💙

It’s World COPD Day.

Colder weather can cause breathing problems if you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Make sure you know how to look after yourself or someone else living with COPD.

➡️ https://nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd/

19/11/2025

🌟 We’re Supporting the Pathways of Chesterfield Rucksack Appeal! 🌟

We’re proud to be taking part in this year’s Rucksack Appeal to support people experiencing homelessness in our community.

🧣🧦🧼 How You Can Help:
We’re collecting donations of essential items, including:

Warm hats, gloves, socks

Toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, wipes)

Thermal clothing

Small blankets

Non-perishable snacks

Reusable water bottles

📍 Where to Donate:
Please drop your items at reception during our opening hours before 10th December.

The GP Partners at the practice have kindly donated a rucksack for us to fill.

Your kindness can make a huge difference to someone facing a difficult winter. Thank you for supporting this important local cause ❤️

If you have any questions, feel free to message us or ask at reception.

Just a little reminder to start gathering items for the Rucksack Appeal! 🧦🎒

Pop a couple of small bits into your trolley each week — every item counts and helps make a real difference for someone this winter.

We’ve seen the amazing things our community can do when we pull together. 💪✨

Remember drop off those bags from the 1st of December until the 12th of December!

18/11/2025

Temperatures are dropping across the country this week.

Cold weather can have a serious impact on health, particularly in older people and those with pre-existing health conditions.

Find out how you can stay well this winter ➡️ http://nhs.uk/staywell