Killamarsh Medical Practice

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/

19/01/2026

A website to help teenagers and parents find out about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in schools is now available. The HPV Inform website (https://hpvinform.com/) will contribute to overcoming HPV vaccine misinformation and empowering families with access to information they need to make decisions which can help protect their teenage children’s health.

HPV is a common infection that is spread by skin-to-skin contact, including sexual contact. The HPV vaccine is usually offered to teenagers at school as part of the NHS vaccination programme. Research has shown that in England the vaccination programme for 12-13 year olds has almost eliminated cervical cancer among young women born since 1995 and is good value for money for the NHS.

The vaccine helps prevent infection with the strains of HPV that are responsible for causing some cancers in both women and men. These include cancers affecting the cervix and some cancers affecting the v***a, va**na, p***s, a**s, mouth and throat. The HPV vaccine also provides protection against ge***al warts.

09/01/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are having to re-arrange some appointments with our healthcare assistants. Our reception team will be contacting you shortly if we need to change your appointment. They have been informed which appointments are considered to be clinically appropriate to delay so you may be offered appointments further in the future that you might expect.
We are looking into sourcing cover for these clinics in the meantime and hope to restore capacity over the next few days.

08/01/2026

There is a yellow weather warning of snow for Derbyshire from this evening through to tomorrow afternoon. Depending on the severity of the snowfall this could cause disruption to our service if staff are unable to get into work. However, we are hopeful that the snow will not be too disruptive as the weather warning has been downgraded from Amber to Yellow.
If there are disruptions we will endeavor to contact any patients that have appointments on the day.
If you are unable to make it to your appointment due to weather conditions please try to cancel it via your online services or by calling the surgery on 0114 251 0000. Please bear in mind phone lines may be busy during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.

19/12/2025

How to get help when we are closed:

Use this website for information on when to access each type of service - https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/

🟢 Call 111 or use https://111.nhs.uk/ where you can get advice for most health conditions and acute illnesses that you would normally contact your GP for.
🟠 Urgent treatment centres (UTCs) provide urgent medical help when it's NOT a life-threatening emergency. They can diagnose and deal with many common problems people go to A&E for i.e. broken bones, rashes, mental health concerns and high temperatures.
🔴 A&E (accident and emergency) is for serious injuries and life-threatening emergencies.
🔴 Call 999 for life-threatening emergencies like serious road traffic accidents, strokes and heart attacks.

19/12/2025

**LAST CHANCE**
Our Christmas Tree bauble colouring competition will close at the end of the day of Monday with winners being contacted to collect their prizes on Tuesday 23rd December.
Thank you so much to all the children that have taken part and made our waiting room so festive, we think you've done an amazing job!! 🎄🎄🎄🎄

Our Christmas tree is starting to fill up but there's still time to add your creation to the tree!

16/12/2025

Our Christmas tree is starting to fill up but there's still time to add your creation to the tree!

10/12/2025

08/12/2025

**Help wanted**
We are looking for recommendations of local companies that can print us several hundred professional leaflets and that can make us a large banner for outside the surgery. Please comments any recommendations and share to local groups.

Thank you