Swadlincote Surgery

24/07/2025

From 7am Friday 25 July to 7am Wednesday 30 July, some resident doctors across the NHS will take part in industrial action. If you have an appointment at one of our hospitals, attend as normal unless we contact you. It is important that everyone who needs urgent medical attention continues to access NHS services:

➡️ Call 999 or visit A&E for life-threatening or serious conditions, such as heart attacks and strokes
➡️ Visit an Urgent Treatment Centre for minor injuries or illnesses, such as broken bones, sprains, minor infections, cuts and more
➡️ Contact NHS 111 online or by phone for advice on where to receive care
➡️ GP surgeries and dental practices will remain open
➡️ Pharmacies are able to treat some common conditions and are available for advice

Find out more: https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/latest-news/information-for-patients-upcoming-resident-doctor-industrial-action-19706

10/07/2025

GP practices in Derby and Derbyshire have been praised for making improvements to patient satisfaction with their services.

09/07/2025

Surgery Walking Group - Fridays 09:45-11:15

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Our Health and Wellbeing Worker, Ashleigh, leads a walking group on behalf of the surgery every Friday Morning between 9.45am and 11.15am meeting on Eureka Park.

All are welcome regardless of age or ability.

If you would like further details, please contact reception.

Health benefits of walking

You carry your own body weight when you walk. This is known as weight-bearing exercise. Some of the benefits include:

- increased cardiovascular and pulmonary (heart and lung) fitness
- reduced risk of heart disease and stroke
- improved management of conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure), high cholesterol, joint and muscular pain or stiffness, and diabetes
- stronger bones and improved balance
- increased muscle strength and endurance
- reduced body fat.

20/06/2025

💉 Information for patients about the weight loss drug tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) 💉

We have received the following information from the Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board today.

Please read it carefully.

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This information is about how the weight loss drug tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) will be prescribed to patients.

The local NHS is aiming for this drug to be available to those eligible later in the year but is paused whilst we set up local clinics for Derby and Derbyshire.

We are working across the local NHS to put in place community-based clinics to meet areas of greatest need.

This is being organised by the Integrated Care Board (ICB) which has the responsibility.

How can I access tirzepatide (Mounjaro®)

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT YOUR GP if you think you are eligible as it will not be available in Derby and Derbyshire until later in the year.

The ICB will publish more information on this page once a service has been set up explaining who can access it and how this can happen.

What is tirzepatide (Mounjaro®)

Tirzepatide, also known as Mounjaro®, mimics gut hormones released by the body after eating, telling the brain you are full and slowing down the time it takes the stomach to empty.

Who can get these injections

There are clear rules about which patients can get tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) from primary care.

Eligible groups will be phased, the initial priority criteria are as follows:

You must have a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 40 plus* and four or more of the following diagnosed health conditions:

✓ type 2 diabetes

✓ high blood pressure

✓ heart disease

✓ obstructive sleep apnoea

✓ abnormal blood fats (dyslipidaemia)

(* We use a lower BMI threshold – usually reduced by 2.5 kg/m2 – for people from South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African or African-Caribbean ethnic backgrounds.)

How will the NHS decide who gets tirzepatide (Mounjaro®)

It will not be accessible to everyone who wishes to use it. People with the highest health risks and who meet the clinical criteria will be prioritised.

Access to tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) will be phased in gradually to make sure primary care services are not overwhelmed and can manage the extra demand safely.

The local NHS in Derby and Derbyshire is aiming for it to be available to people who are eligible later in the year.

This is being organised by the Integrated Care Board which has the responsibility.

What should I do if I’m worried about my weight?

There are other options for weight management available in Derby and Derbyshire.

If you are concerned about your weight, you can self-refer into the Live Life Better weight management scheme which provide help and support.

https://www.livelifebetterderbyshire.org.uk/home.aspx

You do not need to contact your GP to access this service.

Whether you want to feel fitter, lose weight or quit smoking we're here to help the people of Derbyshire to Live Life Better.

17/06/2025

The UK is heating up this week! ☀️

Most of us look forward to the warmer weather and feeling some sun on our faces. But it’s important to be prepared as high temperatures can be dangerous to your health. Check out our top tips for staying cool: https://bit.ly/3zgTGhU

14/06/2025

With Father’s Day coming up, it can be a difficult time if you are experiencing grief.

There is no timetable for grief or how you should feel at a particular time of year. But remember, you are not alone.

For help and support with bereavement and grief, visit https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/

06/06/2025

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION for women using weight loss or diabetes medicines such as Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Wegovy

The MHRA has updated its guidance on "skinny jabs". Here's what you need to know:

🚫 These medicines must not be used during pregnancy, when trying to conceive, or while breastfeeding.
💊 If you're taking Mounjaro and are overweight, oral contraceptives may be less effective. You should also use another form of contraception, like the implant, coil, or condoms.
🛑 Never buy these medicines from social media, beauty salons, or any other unregulated sources.
📢 Report any side effects or fake products via the MHRA’s Yellow Card scheme.

Dr Alison Cave, our Chief Safety Officer said:

“Skinny jabs are medicines licensed to treat specific medical conditions and should not be used as aesthetic or cosmetic treatments. They are not a quick fix to lose weight and have not been assessed to be safe when used in this way.”

“Our guidance offers patients a “one stop shop” for our up-to-date advice on how to use these powerful medicines safely.”

More info here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3FGs3Cu

02/06/2025

📖 Proxy Access to Records 📖

As a surgery, we are bound by strict rules of confidentiality and will never disclose information about an adult patient* to anyone other than the patient themselves unless the patient has expressely consented for us to share their data with a specifically named individual as a proxy.

To have this access granted, the patient will need to complete a “ Proxy Access to Records Form” (available from reception) which enables the patient to grant access to their record at one of two Levels:

1️⃣ Level One Access - shares administrative non-clinical data only (eg the times of appointments, which clinician they are seeing).

2️⃣ Level Two Access - shares all information both clinical and non-clinical with the individual in the same way we would with the patient themselves. This includes test results and the contents of consultations at the surgery. A proxy can also be granted online access to the patient’s digital health record via SystmOnline, the NHS App and other platforms.

We encourage all patients to think whether it might be advantageous for them to grant one of these access types to a loved one or other trusted individual that might be regularly involved in their care.

Without this we cannot and will not share any details about a patient with another individual, no matter how well meaning the enquiry and regardless of their claimed relationship with the patient. This is not to be purposefully obstructive - it is to ensure that sensitive health information is only ever shared with those people a patient has expressly informed us they are happy for it to be shared with.

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*Parents or guardians with parental responsibility can access their child's GP records through the GP Practice until they reach 11 years. Once the child turns 13, they can access their own records via the NHS App, and parents' access ends. Of course it is possible for child at this point to still nominate their parent(s) as a proxy after this age using the process outlined above.

01/05/2025

18/04/2025

Easter Bank Holiday Closure

The Surgery is closed for the Easter Bank Holidays (Good Friday and Easter Monday).

The Surgery will reopen at 8am on Tuesday 22nd April.

Grateful thanks to those in the Out Of Hours Service who will be providing urgent care during our closure period. Phone 111 for advice and appointments with their services.

12/04/2025

🚨 Important announcement for any patients booked into extended access appointments today (Sat 12th April 2025 🚨

09/04/2025

We wanted to update many of you following the recent surge in requests for weight loss injections.

At present we are not able to prescribe these.

We will inform you if we have an update.

Our health and wellbeing coach, Ashleigh, is still available to discuss other services and support weight loss via lifestyle changes.