Shires Health Care

10/10/2025

Here are some of our support options available for you this World Mental Health Day 💙

10/10/2025

30/09/2025

We’re disappointed to report that our surgery has been vandalised.

We’re proud to serve our community and know that most people value and respect the surgery. Please help us keep it safe by reporting any suspicious behaviour, and by looking out for one another.

17/07/2025

15/07/2025

Free sessions for teens in August 2025.

11/07/2025

We’re saddened to share that several of the newly planted shrubs outside the surgery have been stolen. This is incredibly disappointing, especially after the effort and care that went into improving the space for everyone 😔

27/06/2025

An amber heat health alert will be in place from Midday today until 6.00pm on Tuesday 1 July - it's going to get very warm again so let's make sure to enjoy it sensibly. ☀☀☀. Beating the heat is common sense: Before hot weather arrives, think about what you can do to protect yourself and your family and friends from heat. If spending time outdoors remember to take water or other hydrating drinks with you and protect yourself from the sun during the hottest hours of the day, usually between 11am and 3pm.

27/06/2025

Information for patients about the weight loss drug 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 following link provides information about the product and updates as to when it may be available:

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

27/06/2025

We are dedicated to providing the highest quality care to our patients. To help make consultations more efficient, our clinicians may use the Heidi Health Scribe tool during your appointment. Your consent is required before the tool can be used.

Heidi Health Scribe is a secure, advanced digital assistant that helps clinicians during consultations. It assists in documenting medical notes, allowing your clinician to focus on listening to your concerns and providing personalised care, rather than manually writing notes. All notes captured by the tool are reviewed and approved by the clinician before being added to your medical record.

⭐️Benefits of Heidi⭐️

-Enhanced Patient Interaction: Enables clinicians to concentrate fully on the patient during consultations, improving communication and care.

-Accurate and Clear Documentation: Supports the creation of detailed and precise medical notes for the patient’s health record.

-Greater Time Efficiency: Reduces administrative workload, allowing clinicians to dedicate more time to patient care.

Your privacy and comfort are very important to us. Heidi Health Scribe only processes information shared during your consultation and operates in full compliance with strict privacy and data protection standards. Before using the tool, your clinician will explain how it works and ask for your verbal consent. You are free to decline its use at any time.

Shires Health Care will start to use Heidi Health from Monday 30th June 2025. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask your clinician.

Visit our website at https://www.shireshealthcare.co.uk/heidi-health or https://heidihealth.com for further information.

26/06/2025

Minor Eye Conditions Service

*What is the Minor Eye Conditions Service?*

The Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS) provides assessment and treatment for people with recently occurring minor eye problems. It is an NHS service provided by accredited clinicians (commonly called optometrists/opticians).

What Conditions Can Be Treated by the Service? 👀

If you are experiencing:

Red eye or eyelids
Dry, gritty or uncomfortable eyes
Eye irritation and inflammation
A lot of recent discharge from the eye or watery eye
Recently occurring flashes or floaters
Painful eye
Ingrowing lashes
Recent and sudden loss of vision
Foreign body in the eye
You can arrange an appointment with an accredited clinician (optometrist/optician) through the Minor Eye Conditions service.

To find a local service to book an appointment you can use the below link:

https://primaryeyecare.co.uk/services/minor-eye-conditions-service/
https://primaryeyecare.co.uk/find-a-practice/

Find Primary Eyecare partner opticians providing a Community Urgent Eye Care Service (CUES), Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS) or Community Eye Care Service (CECS) in England.