Killamarsh Medical Practice

20/03/2026

Following the ongoing meningitis outbreak and reports of the very sad deaths in Kent please visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/ for more information about the symptoms you need to be aware of and the routine vaccination schedule. If your child has missed their vaccination they can be vaccinated up to 2 years of age. No vaccinations of children or adults after this age will be offered unless they are eligible due to immunosuppression.

Read about meningitis, an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. Find out about the symptoms, vaccines and treatments.

19/03/2026

Have you been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in the last 3 years?

Diabetes and You Derbyshire.

In Derbyshire, individuals with type 2 diabetes can access various educational programs to help manage their condition effectively. The X-PERT Diabetes program is a recommended course that can be delivered online or face-to-face, covering topics such as the impact of diabetes, healthy eating, medication, and planning diabetes care.

The Diabetes and You course is a half-day program that focuses on living well with type 2 diabetes and is suitable for those who are not taking insulin or have had type 2 diabetes for more than five years.

Both programs are led by trained NHS Diabetes Educators and are available through local NHS or community centers. To attend these programs, individuals must be referred by their GP practice.

https://joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/your-services/healthier-you-programme-diabetes/

If you have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in the last 3 years and you would you like to attend one of the above education programmes, please contact the surgery and arrange an appointment with Kristy the Diabetic Lead.

11/03/2026

❗Closure for Staff Training ❗

We will be closed on Wednesday 11th March between 1.30 & 6.30pm for staff training. During this time we will only be allowing patients into the building for prebooked appointments or if the duty GP has asked you to attend during this time.
We will be unable to deal with any other requests at the reception desk between these times.

06/03/2026

🚧 Notice for Our Patients 🚧

From Monday 9th March, Waiting Room 1 will be temporarily closed while it is being redecorated.

During this time, the walkthrough to the pharmacy will also be unavailable. Patients needing to access the pharmacy should use the external pharmacy entrance.

All patients attending appointments should use Waiting Room 2 after checking in.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding while we improve our facilities for everyone.

Thank you.

03/03/2026

The spring COVID booster vaccination campaign will start in the middle of April. We will be contacting eligible patients within the next 3-4 weeks to book appointments.

Eligible patients are those:
✅aged 75 or over
✅aged 6 months to 74 years and have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment
✅living in a care home for older adults

19/02/2026

* Job vacancy - Cleaner *

Closing date: Friday 27th February

We are looking to recruit a part-time cleaner (Tuesday and Fridays 5.30pm-8.30pm, 6 hours per week, in the first instance) to join our Cleaning Team on a permanent basis. Employment is to commence as soon as possible but all necessary training and HR checks, such as DBS, will need to take place before then.

No prior cleaner is experience is required. If interested, please email our Practice Manager (ddicb.manager.kmp@nhs.net) with a CV and statement as to why you are interested in the position.

11/02/2026

We will be closed this afternoon between 1.30pm & 6.30pm for staff training.

05/02/2026

We are looking to host NHS app drop-in sessions to get people signed up and confident with using the NHS app. Part of this can also be a demonstration on how to use our online consultation service to request an appointment or other assistance/advice.

Please can you comment on or like this post if this is something you would be interested in or you know someone that may need assistance so that we set up these sessions appropriately.

05/02/2026

Thursday 5th February 2026 is Time to Talk Day. It's a day for all of us to come together and talk openly and honestly about mental health. This time to talk day why not:
- Text a friend to ask how they're doing
- Go for a walk and talk with a neighbour
- Invite a colleague for a cup of tea and a chat
For more information visit: https://www.mind.org.uk/get-involved/time-to-talk-day/

20/01/2026

The MMRV vaccine will become part of the routine childhood immunisation schedule in the UK from 1 January 2026. This chart will help families work out which vaccinations their child is due to receive and at what age.

20/01/2026

www.dementiaderbyshire.org.uk/