Village Surgery

11/09/2025

Temporary Change to Medicine Order Line (MOLs) Opening Hours

Due to reduced staffing capacity, we are implementing a temporary reduction to our telephone operating hours.

From Monday 15th September, the telephone service will be available 8:00am – 2:00pm (previously 8:00am – 4:00pm). Please note that all other prescription ordering channels remain unaffected.

Whilst this change will initially be a temporary measure, we are experiencing reduced capacity with increased demand, therefore we are asking for your support to encourage patients, where possible, to use digital ordering methods. This will help ensure that patients who are digitally excluded can still access the telephone lines fairly during the reduced opening hours.

www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

www.derbyshiremol.nhs.uk

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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11/09/2025

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11/09/2025

Cervical Screening Results via NHS App

Dear Patient,

We would like to let you know about a change to how cervical screening results are being delivered.

From September 2025, normal cervical screening results (those that do not require referral to colposcopy) will be sent digitally via the NHS App.

Key points:

You will receive a notification through the NHS App when your results are available.

If you don’t have notifications switched on, you may also receive a reminder via SMS.

If the NHS App message is not read within 72 hours, or if you do not have the NHS App, a letter will be sent as a failsafe.

Abnormal results requiring colposcopy will continue to be sent by post for now.

What you can do:

Ensure you have the NHS App downloaded and notifications enabled.

If you wish to receive your results by post instead, please inform the practice.

This change is part of NHS England’s ongoing efforts to make screening invitations and results more convenient and faster.

For more information about the NHS App, please visit: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

Kind regards,
Village Surgery Team

Download the NHS App, or open the NHS website in a web browser, to set up and log in to your NHS account. Owned and run by the NHS, your NHS account is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services online.

04/09/2025

Flu Campaign 2025/26

🩺 2025/26 Flu Vaccination Campaign
We are pleased to confirm details of this year’s flu vaccination programme.

Saturday Flu Clinic
📅 Date: Saturday, 4th October 2025
📍 Location: Village Surgery

This clinic is specifically for:

Patients aged 65 and over

Patients at higher risk (e.g. certain long-term conditions, weakened immune systems, or as advised by your clinician)

Booking Information
Over the next week we will be sending out a booking link to eligible patients.

You will be able to self-book into one of our available clinics using this link.

Please note: we have a limited supply of vaccinations. Once our clinics are full, they are full.

At present, we are not planning any additional clinics for either group of patients.

Nursing Home & Housebound Patients
We will be contacting vulnerable patients in nursing homes or those who are housebound separately. Arrangements will be made for these patients to be vaccinated throughout October 2025.

Why it’s important
Getting your flu vaccine helps protect you, your family, and the wider community this winter.

Thank you for your cooperation and support.

27/08/2025

Derby & Derbyshire Talking Therapies
Free, confidential NHS Talking Therapies are available for anyone aged 16+ registered with a Derby/Derbyshire GP. Support includes CBT, counselling, mindfulness, and more—delivered by trained NHS professionals.

✅ Self-refer online at https://derby-talk.co.uk/

✅ Or call 0333 041 7262
✅ Most patients start therapy within 6 weeks

Take the first step toward better mental wellbeing today.

Access free, confidential NHS talking therapies for stress, anxiety, and more. Self-referral is quick and easy for Derby and Derbyshire.

20/08/2025

Limited Appointments

Due to staff sickness, we are experiencing reduced appointment availability today. Only urgent appointments will be offered.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Our reception team will be directing patients to alternative care providers including the WIC and Urgent Care.

Thank you,
Village Surgery

04/08/2025

Everyone eligible aged between 16 years and 25 years are being invited into the surgery to catch up on their missed HPV vaccine from when they were in school.

The HPV vaccination is given to boys and girls in year 8 at school, but some people may have missed it at the time. If you were offered the vaccine in school and missed it, you can catch up anytime until your 25th birthday.

The HPV vaccine helps protects against a common infection called HPV, that in some cases can lead to some types of cancer, such as cervical, head and neck.

Speak to your GP surgery to check you have had your vaccine, and if you missed it, you can book your appointment to catch up.

01/08/2025

Good Neighbour Volunteer

Are you a Derby resident aged 18 and over? Could you spare some time to give someone a helping hand?
If the answer is yes, why not join our team of Good Neighbours!

Good Neighbours are volunteers who assist local people regularly on a short or long term basis with a range of simple tasks.

We need Good Neighbours to help with:
• Food Shopping
• Checking in on neighbours and having a chat
• Collecting prescriptions
• Light gardening
• Transporting people to medical appointments
• Dog walking

Perks and Benefits
Create long lasting connections with your neighbours • Become part of a fabulous volunteer team • Make new friends • Give back to your community
https://www.facebook.com/people/Good-Neighbours-Derby/100090723144891/?_rdr

01/08/2025

Hannah Fields Community Garden - Derby

🌿 Reconnect, Restore, and Thrive with Hannah Fields Derby

At Village Surgery, we believe in a holistic approach to health—one that nurtures both mind and body, while also caring for our environment. That's why we’re proud to support the Hannah Fields Derby initiative: a nature-based community project designed to support those facing social isolation, low mood, or simply looking to find peace, purpose, and connection in the great outdoors.

Through Hannah Fields Derby, patients can:

🌱 Take part in gentle, guided gardening and conservation activities

🧘‍♀️ Experience the calming power of outdoor mindfulness and nature walks

🗣 Reconnect with others in a safe, inclusive, and non-clinical setting

🌍 Learn sustainable, eco-friendly practices that benefit both wellbeing and the planet

This green social prescribing resource is perfect for anyone who may feel disconnected, anxious, or simply in need of something uplifting. Whether you're building confidence, regaining routine, or just enjoying the fresh air, Hannah Fields is a nurturing space where healing happens naturally.

At Village Surgery, we’re committed to supporting environmental sustainability and promoting opportunities that bring our community together with nature. We warmly encourage you to get involved, take that first step outdoors, and discover the wellbeing benefits of Hannah Fields.

Together, let’s grow stronger—one field, one breath, one connection at a time.

Hannah Fields is a community project in Derby with a forest school, social sessions, organic veg box delivery service, and volunteering opportunities.

31/07/2025

🛡️ Protecting Our Future: Vaccination Catch-Up Campaign at Village Surgery 🛡️
Village Surgery is launching a new campaign to support catch-up vaccinations for children and young people in our community.

Vaccinations are one of the most effective ways to protect your child from serious, preventable diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), HPV, polio, and more. While many children are vaccinated on schedule, we understand that some may have missed doses due to illness, moving house, or other life events.

That’s why we’re offering catch-up clinics and outreach support to help parents and carers ensure their children are up to date.

✅ Why Vaccinations Matter:
They protect your child from dangerous infections that can cause long-term illness or even be life-threatening.

They protect others, especially vulnerable people like babies, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.

They help prevent outbreaks of diseases like measles, which are on the rise in some areas of the UK.

They are safe and carefully tested, with millions of children vaccinated safely every year.

📆 How to Book:
We are running dedicated clinics and extended hours to make it easy for families to attend.
📞 Call us on 01332 414944 after 11am
💬 Or reply to any message you may receive from us inviting you to book in.

Not sure if your child is due a vaccination? Just ask — our team will happily check and advise.

Let’s work together to keep our children, families, and community safe.
Vaccinate. Protect. Prevent.

Warm regards,
The Village Surgery Team

31/07/2025

25/07/2025

STAFF SICKNESS
Dear Patients,

Please be aware that we have limit appointment availability today and we are having to cancel some appointment due to GP sickness. If you require an on the day appointment please attend the Urgent Care Centre or the WIC.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

Kind Regards

Village Surgery