Friendly Family Surgery

11/09/2025

Today, after 8 years, we say farewell and a very happy and well deserved retirement to our lovely Practice Nurse, Kath 😘 You will be very missed by all the staff and patients ❤️ All the best for the future 🎉🎈

10/09/2025

Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many don’t know it.

It can increase your risk of heart attack or stroke.

Find out how to get checked, understand your numbers and how to manage your risk this week: https://orlo.uk/0Azbx

10/09/2025

⚠️We are closed this afternoon from 1.30pm for training⚠️

If you should need medical advice urgently during this time please call 111 or click this link for NHS 111 online https://111.nhs.uk/

❗Always call 999 in an emergency❗

For non urgent queries you can use our website and we will get back to you within 3 working days. https://www.friendlyfamilysurgery.co.uk/

05/09/2025

🤒 Is My Child Too Ill for School?

Sniffles or something more serious? It’s not always easy to tell when your child should stay home or head to class.

The NHS has clear guidance to help you decide – and to protect other children from spreading illness.

📌 Check the advice here:https://patient.info/news-and-features/when-is-your-child-too-sick-to-go-to-school?utm_source=MSMS

Let’s keep everyone healthy this term!

04/09/2025

Find Digital Support in Derbyshire
The following map provides links to digital inclusion projects, activities, and support that can be accessed across Derbyshire:

Where to get help and support with your digital needs.

04/09/2025

Know the symptoms of type 1 diabetes – we call these the 4Ts. If you spot any of these signs, see a doctor for a test immediately.
Find out more:
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/type-1-diabetes/symptoms

04/09/2025

It's Gynae Cancer Awareness Month so it's time to get to know the five gynae cancers and their signs and symptoms!

The five gynaecological cancers are:
-womb
-ovarian
-cervical
-vulval
-vaginal

Together, they affect 22,050 women and people with gynae organs each year in the UK. That is 60 people a day, and sadly 21 of them die too soon.

If you have any of these symptoms, or notice any changes to your body that aren't normal for you, get them checked out by a doctor.

It's more likely to be caused by something less serious than cancer, but it's worth getting checked, just in case! The earlier cancer is found, the more treatment options are available and the best possible chance you have of successful treatment.

We have lots more information on the five gynae cancers on our website: https://eveappeal.org.uk/information-and-advice/gynaecological-cancers/

If you have any other questions or worries, you can speak to our Ask Eve Nurses for free and confidential information and support. Email them on nurse@eveappeal.org.uk, call 0808 802 0019.

04/09/2025

This FREE 24-week programme is for Derbyshire residents, aged 65+ that have difficulties moving or walking. The programme is funded by Derbyshire County Council Public Health and delivered by Age UK Derby and Derbyshire.

If you, or someone you know could benefit from the FREE 24 week Strong and Steady programme, get in touch with the Live Stronger for Longer team today!

Call 01773 766922 select option: Live Stronger for Longer, or go to our website to complete a referral form online.

One of our lovely SAS clients recently completed the programme and has allowed us to share her journey in this video. https://youtu.be/pW4hF1JIiFQ.

Please contact Jo Briggs if you require further information:
jo.briggs@ageukderbyandderbyshire.org.uk

04/09/2025

Know your numbers

Do you know your blood pressure numbers? One in three adults in the UK have high blood pressure.

Derbyshire County Council is encouraging people aged over 40 to get a free blood pressure check during Know Your Numbers week 8th to 14th September.

High blood pressure rarely has any symptoms which is why it is called the ‘silent killer’. The only way to know you have the condition is to get your blood pressure measured.

If you're over 40 you can get your blood pressure checked for free with an NHS Health Check at your GP, at most pharmacies and in some workplaces too.

Our Life Live Better Derbyshire healthy lifestyles team are also offering free blood pressure checks across the county.



To find free blood pressure check-ups in your local area visit www.livelifebetterderbyshire.org.uk/bloodpressurechecks

02/09/2025

Menopause and Diabetes

Hormonal changes in the perimenopause – the lead up to the menopause – can affect your blood sugar levels. This can make it harder for some women to manage their diabetes during the perimenopause. Menopause is usually reached when a woman has stopped having any periods for 12 months. It is cause...

02/09/2025

During busy periods the quickest way to contact us is by using this link or the NHS App👇
https://florey.accurx.com/p/C81655

You don't need to be registered online to use this. It is a simple form.

It sends a message directly to our Receptionist's computer screen. This also keeps the phone lines free for patients who need us urgently or are unable to use online services.

Most of the messages we receive in this way before 2pm are dealt with on the same day, however 👇
‼Please ring the surgery if it is something urgent that needs sorting out on the day‼