The Springs Health Centre

01/09/2025

27/08/2025

🌟 Living Well with Pain – Free Online Course 🌟

Do you live with persistent pain?

Join our Living Well with Pain online course, running every Wednesday from 24th September to 22nd October, 10:30–11:30 AM. One of the sessions will be led by a pharmacist, offering expert advice on managing pain.
✅ Free to attend
✅ Self-referral available via QR code, email, or the link on the poster
Let’s support each other in living well with pain 💙
The Springs Health Centre Killamarsh Medical Practice The Valleys Medical Partnership Barlborough Medical Practice Barlborough Medical Practice - Emmett Carr

18/08/2025

🌟 Think Pharmacy First! 🌟

Did you know most pharmacies in England now offer the free NHS Pharmacy First service? 💊

This means you can get quick, expert healthcare advice (and treatment if needed) for:
✅ Earache (ages 1–17)
✅ Impetigo (1+)
✅ Infected insect bites (1+)
✅ Shingles (18+)
✅ Sinusitis (12+)
✅ Sore throat (5+)
✅ Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women (16–64)

👩‍⚕️ You don’t need an appointment—just walk in. A pharmacist will see you in a private consultation room, give advice, and if necessary, provide prescription medication (normal NHS prescription charges apply if you usually pay).

👉 Save time. Think Pharmacy First!

Find out more here: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
or watch this Pharmacy First animation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec-43uOnzPY

This animation explains how the Pharmacy First service works, highlighting the seven conditions and the eligible age ranges within the clinical pathways cons...

15/08/2025

💙 Cheryl’s Brave the Shave Update – What a Result! 💙

Just over two weeks ago, Cheryl took a deep breath, sat in the chair, and braved the shave. Since then, an incredible £4,200+ has been raised! 🎉

Her courage and kindness have inspired so many, and every penny is going towards making a real difference.

A huge thank you to everyone who’s donated, supported, and celebrated alongside her — you’ve helped turn a bold act into a brilliant achievement! 🙌

We're so proud of you Cheryl 💝

15/08/2025

🌼 Feeling Lonely or Just Need a Chat?

💬 Whether it’s a friendly phone call or a local group, there’s something for everyone.

📞 Speak to our Social Prescribing Link Worker (SPLW) to find the right support for you.

Killamarsh Medical Practice The Valleys Medical Partnership The Springs Health Centre Barlborough Medical Practice Barlborough Medical Practice - Emmett Carr

15/08/2025

🌟 Two Weeks of Total Triage – Sharing Success! 🌟

These past two weeks have been full of teamwork, learning, and great patient care.

To our incredible reception team and GP's — you’ve adapted, supported each other, and kept the energy high.

To our patients — your patience and good spirits have made all the difference, thank you.

If you have any feedback on your experience please do let us know https://www.thespringshealthcentre.co.uk/complaints-and-feedback

It’s been a pleasure working together, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved. Here’s to keeping the momentum going! 💙

04/08/2025

Order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App.

You can easily send orders when it's convenient for you, without having to wait in a phone queue.

You can also change your nominated pharmacy at any time.

Find out more at www.nhs.uk/nhs-app
or watch this clip
https://youtu.be/8Hsk_grMPHE

01/08/2025

🎉 Happy Retirement, Elaine! 🎉

After an incredible 27 years of dedication and service at Springs Medical Partnership, we say a heartfelt farewell to Elaine, who officially retired yesterday! Today would have marked an incredible 28 years service at The Springs!

Elaine has been an invaluable part of our team. Over nearly three decades, she has touched the lives of countless patients and colleagues, always bringing warmth and kindness to everything she does.

While we’re excited for her to begin this new chapter, she will be deeply missed by all of us here at the practice. 💙

Elaine — thank you for everything. We wish you all the best for a happy, healthy, and well-deserved retirement!🎈

01/08/2025

📣 Important Update for Our Patients – Total Triage Starts Monday 4th August

From Monday 4th August, we will be implementing Total Triage – a new way of managing patient requests that ensures everyone gets the right care, at the right time, from the right person.

✅ What is Total Triage?

Total Triage means that every patient request – whether by phone, online, or in person – will be clinically assessed first before an appointment is booked.
This helps us direct you to the most appropriate care, whether that’s a GP, nurse, pharmacist, or another service.

💡 You might be offered:

Advice or treatment via phone or online
A face-to-face appointment
Referral to another service (e.g. pharmacy, mental health, physiotherapy)

🚫 What Total Triage is NOT:

- Not a delay tactic: Our goal is to get you care as efficiently as possible; urgent issues are prioritised.

- Not replacing GP care when needed: Face‑to‑face consultations remain available.

- Not for repeat prescriptions: Please continue to order medications via the NHS App or your usual route—not via Total Triage

📱 Why are we doing this?

This change is part of the NHS England Digitally Enabled Triage Policy, which aims to improve access and capacity in general practice.
It’s already been successfully adopted by many practices across the country.

💡 Benefits to you:

- Fairer access—no early morning phone queues, and no “first‑come, first‑served” disadvantage.
- Quicker help for urgent needs—clinicians can resolve or schedule care the same day.
- Appropriate care resource—you’re matched to the most suitable clinician depending on your need.

ℹ️ How to use Total Triage:

1. From 4 August, submit your request via our online form between 8 am and 6.30 pm, Monday to Friday. https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/c81001

2. If you can’t use the online form, call the practice or visit reception so we can enter your request on your behalf.

3. A clinician will review your contact and respond—often the same day—with options including advice, appointment booking, or self-care guidance.

Please continue to order repeat prescriptions via the usual route—not via Total Triage.

We’re confident this will help us respond more quickly to urgent needs and better manage ongoing care.

Thank you for your support as we make this important improvement.

For more information, visit: https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/digitally-enabled-triage/

28/07/2025

💚 Cheryl’s Brave the Shave – Tomorrow! 💚

Tomorrow, Cheryl is doing something truly inspiring — she’s braving the shave to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support and donating her hair to Little Princess Trust.

But this isn't just about losing hair — it's about giving hope, strength, and love to those who need it most. 💪

📍 Where? The Springs Health Centre
🗓 When? Tomorrow -Tuesday 29th July at 2:00 PM

🌟 Here's how YOU can support Cheryl:

✔️ Come down and cheer her on in person!
🎟️ Grab a raffle ticket – just £1 and some amazing prizes up for grabs!
💸 Donate to her Macmillan page here:
👉 https://gofund.me/954660fa
🔁 Share this post – the more people who see it, the more impact Cheryl can make!

📺 Watch Cheryl's moving TV interview here:
👉 https://you.be/qUkEc4Vmo7A?si=jDgCnqzudNXryR3

Let’s stand beside Cheryl as she stands up for those affected by cancer. 💚

Be there. Donate. Share. Support.

28/07/2025

On 9th August 2025 a cardiac screening programme for people aged 14–35 years old, will be held by CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) at The Springs Health Centre (details to book are below).

CRY’s mission is to identify those that are at risk from sudden cardiac death. Sudden death syndrome is an umbrella term for the many different causes of young sudden cardiac death. These conditions include thickening of the heart muscle or an abnormal structure of the heart, and irregularities of the impulses that control the rhythm of the heart. Youngsters involved in sport, in particular, stress their heart the most and if they have an underlying
cardiac abnormality, they are more likely to be at risk. It is important to emphasise that exercise is NOT harmful and
sport itself does not cause cardiac arrest, but can exacerbate an undetected condition.
At a screening, all individuals will receive an electrocardiogram (ECG) that examines the electrical activity of the
heart, and if required, an echocardiogram, as well as a physical examination. The ECG is a simple, non-invasive
and painless test that will only take a few minutes to complete and is performed by qualified cardiac physiologists.
The ECG results will be examined by a doctor in conjunction with a personal and family history questionnaire. If a
more detailed picture is needed some individuals will be required to undertake a follow-up echocardiogram. This is
an ultrasound scan of the heart that looks at its size, structure and blood flow and takes about 30 minutes to perform. In a small percentage of cases the result will appear abnormal and further investigations will be recommended and sent in writing to the individual’s GP.
If you wish to book an appointment, please complete the following steps:
(Please note, if the individual being screened is 16 or over self-consent will be needed.)
1. Visit www.testmyheart.org.uk/private/
2. Find Chesterfield - Derbyshire listed for the 09/08/25. Click Register.
3. The password for this screening is Heart25
4. Select a time slot and click ‘register now’. (You can book up to 3 appointments at one time.)
5. Fill in the required details on the health questionnaire – this will take approximately 15 minutes.
6. Once the appointment is booked, you will receive a confirmation email; this will include a consent
form. Please download the document, read carefully before completing and take it with you on the day.
If you would like any additional information about cardiac screening please visit https://www.c-r-y.org.uk/screening .
Alternatively, please contact a member of the CRY screening team on ecg@c-r-y.org.uk or call 020 3691 0000.

CRY offers subsidised cardiac screening with an ECG to young people between the ages of 14&35. An ECG is a simple way to diagnose most cardiac abnormalities