Brierley Park Medical Group

Brierley Park Medical Group A GP surgery in Huthwaite a stones throw away from Brierley Forest Park offering a variety of services to our practice population.

Telephone lines are open 8am until 6.30pm Monday to Friday. We are a "Veteran Friendly" accredited practice.

🩺We’re taking part in the CAPTURED clinical study🩺 Our GP practice is taking part in a study called CAPTURED, a study ex...
24/03/2026

🩺We’re taking part in the CAPTURED clinical study🩺

Our GP practice is taking part in a study called CAPTURED, a study exploring how programmes can help us identify rare or difficult-to-diagnose conditions earlier—so patients can get the right care sooner.

The study uses secure computer programmes, checked by doctors and clinical experts, to highlight patients who may benefit from further checks. If appropriate, you may be offered additional testing to help rule out or confirm certain conditions.

Your privacy is very important to us. Any data shared with the study team is fully anonymised, meaning you cannot be identified and no personal details are shared.

If you would prefer not to have your anonymised data included, you can opt out at any time by speaking to our practice team.

If you’d like to learn more, please visit: www.opri.org.uk/captured

Or feel free to get in touch with us—we’re always happy to help 💬

Looking for a friendly, relaxed group to get creative and have a chat? 💚Join Chatty Crafters, everyone is welcome – no s...
20/03/2026

Looking for a friendly, relaxed group to get creative and have a chat? 💚

Join Chatty Crafters, everyone is welcome – no skills or experience needed, just enthusiasm!

It’s a great chance to meet new people, enjoy some crafting, and support the Friends of Ashfield Voluntary Action fundraising group, who create everything from bookmarks and bags to sweet treats and skirts.

📍Where: Ashfield Health & Wellbeing Centre, Portland Street, Kirkby in Ashfield
🗓 When: Every Wednesday
⏰Time: 10.00am - 12.30pm
📞Contact: 01623 555551

Pop along, get crafty, and have a chat! 🧶✂️

Managing your health just got easier. 💚With the NHS App you can request your repeat prescriptions quickly and convenient...
18/03/2026

Managing your health just got easier. 💚

With the NHS App you can request your repeat prescriptions quickly and conveniently – sometimes even faster than ordering your morning coffee ☕.

Skip the phone queue and order anytime, anywhere. Simply tap the NHS App to get started.

📢 What’s the NHS Pharmacy First scheme? Great news! You can now get help for common health conditions directly from your...
16/03/2026

📢 What’s the NHS Pharmacy First scheme?

Great news! You can now get help for common health conditions directly from your local community pharmacy — without needing to book or wait for a GP appointment. 🩺💊

📍 What it means:
✔️ Trained pharmacists can assess and treat certain minor ailments.
✔️ They can supply NHS‑funded medicines when appropriate.
✔️ It’s FREE under the NHS and helps you get quicker care.

🩹 Conditions that can be treated with Pharmacy First include:
• Sinusitis
• Sore throat
• Earache
• Infected insect bites
• Impetigo (skin infection)
• Shingles
• Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women (16–64)

💡 Just walk into or contact a participating pharmacy — some consultations are available on the spot or by phone/video. No GP referral needed for these conditions.

👩‍⚕️ Your pharmacist is highly trained and can also advise on self‑care and when you might need further medical help.

❤️ This makes it easier, faster, and more convenient to get treatment for minor health issues — and it frees up GP appointments for patients who need them most.

📣 Tuesdays Together – Community Meetup📣 🗓 When: Every Tuesday⏰ Time: 10:00 – 14:00pm📍 Where: Willets Court, Leamington, ...
11/03/2026

📣 Tuesdays Together – Community Meetup📣

🗓 When: Every Tuesday
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 14:00pm
📍 Where: Willets Court, Leamington, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 5EB

Everyone is welcome! Join for a relaxed and friendly gathering featuring:
📚 Book & puzzle swap – bring something to share or pick up a new favourite
☕ Refreshments – enjoy tea, coffee, and friendly conversation
🧠 Fun quizzes – test your knowledge and have a laugh

This is a great chance to meet new people, share hobbies, and enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere. Bring yourself, bring a friend, and make your Tuesday a highlight of the week! 💬🤝

🤒 Vomiting & Diarrhoea Advice:If you or your child has vomiting and/or diarrhoea, NHS guidance recommends staying at hom...
09/03/2026

🤒 Vomiting & Diarrhoea Advice:

If you or your child has vomiting and/or diarrhoea, NHS guidance recommends staying at home and avoiding contact with others until 48 hours after the last episode. This helps prevent spreading infection to others.

💧 Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration
🍽️ Eat small, light meals if you feel able
🛏️ Get plenty of rest
🧼 Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly, especially after using the toilet and before preparing food

Most cases improve within a few days.

⚠️ Seek medical advice if:
• Symptoms are severe or last longer than expected
• There are signs of dehydration (such as feeling very thirsty, dizziness, or passing very little urine)
• You are concerned about a baby, young child, older adult, or someone with a long-term health condition

Following this advice helps protect others and reduce the spread of infection. 💙

⚠️ Measles cases are rising – check your MMR/MMRV vaccination ⚠️The NHS is urging parents, carers, and young people to c...
06/03/2026

⚠️ Measles cases are rising – check your MMR/MMRV vaccination ⚠️

The NHS is urging parents, carers, and young people to check that they are up to date with their MMR/MMRV vaccinations as measles cases continue to rise across England.

Measles is one of the most infectious diseases in the world and can cause serious illness in children and adults. However, it is preventable with the MMR or MMRV vaccine.

💉 Updated Vaccination: MMR → MMRV
The routine childhood MMR vaccine is now often given as MMRV, which also protects against chickenpox (varicella).
Two doses provide the best protection and are part of the routine NHS childhood vaccination programme:
1st dose: around 12 months
2nd dose: around 3 years 4 months

If you or your child have missed one or both doses, it’s never too late to catch up.

Please contact the surgery if:
• Your child has missed an MMR/MMRV vaccination
• You are unsure if your child is fully vaccinated
• You are a young adult who may have missed your MMR vaccines

Symptoms of measles can include:
• High fever
• Runny nose, cough or red watery eyes
• A blotchy red-brown rash

If you think you or your child may have measles, please call the surgery or NHS 111 before attending so we can help prevent the spread to other patients.

The MMR/MMRV vaccine is safe, effective, and offers long-lasting protection. If you are contacted by the NHS or your GP practice about a missed vaccine, please come forward and book an appointment.

💉 Contact the surgery today to check your vaccination record or to book an appointment.

💬Men Chatting Together!🤝All welcome to the drop-in sessions...🗓 When: Every 2 Weeks Next Session dates are; Thursday 12t...
06/03/2026

💬Men Chatting Together!🤝

All welcome to the drop-in sessions...

🗓 When: Every 2 Weeks Next Session dates are; Thursday 12th March and Thursday 26th March.
⏰ Time: 13:00 – 14:00pm
📍 Where: The FAVA Kiosk, Ashfield Health & Wellbeing Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, NG17 7AE

📱 Did you know you can manage your healthcare online with the NHS App?The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a...
05/03/2026

📱 Did you know you can manage your healthcare online with the NHS App?

The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services from your smartphone or tablet.

Using the app you can:
✔ Order repeat prescriptions
✔ Use NHS 111 Online
✔ View your GP health record
✔ Check test results
✔ Book and manage appointments
✔ View messages from your GP surgery

It’s quick to set up and helps you access NHS services anytime, anywhere.

Download the NHS App today or visit www.nhs.uk/app to find out more.

If you need help getting set up, our reception team will be happy to assist. 📲

Annual Health Check at Your GP PracticeIf you have a long-term condition such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, or high blood p...
27/02/2026

Annual Health Check at Your GP Practice
If you have a long-term condition such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, or high blood pressure or heart failure ,you are invited to attend an annual LTC review — usually around your birthday month 🎂

🩺 What Happens at Your Review?

Your appointment is usually with a Practice Nurse or Healthcare Assistant (HCA) and may include:
✔️ Blood tests , Blood pressure, Heart rate
✔️ Weight check
✔️ ECG (if required)
✔️ Discussion of symptoms for your ongoing conditions.
✔️ Medication discussion

You’re welcome to bring a family member, friend, or carer for support.

💙 Why Is This Important?
LTC reviews help us to:
• Monitor your condition safely
• Review medications
• Provide education & lifestyle advice (diet, exercise, smoking)
• Spot problems early
• Reduce the risk of complications or hospital admissions
Your named GP will review your results, update medications, and renew repeat prescriptions if appropriate.

📱NHS app:
We are aware that a lot of our patients order their repeat prescriptions on the NHS app which is quick and convenient. You may find that you are unable to order your medications on the NHS App until you have had your review.

🗣️ Need to Speak to Your GP?
If you have any concerns you’d like to discuss with your GP, please tell the Nurse or HCA during your review, and your GP will contact you directly.

📅 Booking Your Appointment
➡️ Patients are responsible for booking their LTC review appointment.

❗What If I Miss My Appointment?
• Please reschedule as soon as possible
• Prescriptions may be delayed if reviews are overdue
• Up to three reminders may be sent before a repeat prescription is paused

✅ Book your LTC review — it’s an important part of staying well.

Privately Funded Bariatric (weight loss) Surgery:If you are thinking about having bariatric surgery done privately eithe...
26/02/2026

Privately Funded Bariatric (weight loss) Surgery:
If you are thinking about having bariatric surgery done privately either in the UK or abroad (not with the NHS) you need to be aware that not all bariatric centres offer a complete service, and this could cause difficulties for your care. You need to secure a 2 year post-operative package with your chosen provider. Whilst the NHS will provide emergency care, routine care, including nutritional monitoring and blood tests should be included in the package.

Key details regarding bariatric surgery abroad:

· Follow-up Care: NICE (CG189) and British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS) guidelines recommend specialist, multidisciplinary team (MDT) follow-up for a minimum of two years. Patients who go abroad are advised to ensure their package includes this, as GPs are not expected to provide it.

· NHS Coverage: The NHS does not routinely fund the follow-up or revision surgery for procedures done privately abroad.

· Safe Practice: Patients are advised to ensure their chosen provider offers comprehensive pre-operative assessment and long-term care.

· Safety Advice: The British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS) advises that post-operative care should remain with the bariatric centre for at least two years post-surgery.

· Emergency Care: The NHS will always provide emergency care for complications arising from surgery abroad.

· Post-2-Year Care: Once the initial two-year private follow-up is complete, patients can access standard NHS support via their GP, similar to patients who had NHS-funded surgery.

📢 TOTAL TRIAGE AT OUR GP PRACTICEAs advised by the Government, our practice now uses Total Triage to help patients acces...
25/02/2026

📢 TOTAL TRIAGE AT OUR GP PRACTICE
As advised by the Government, our practice now uses Total Triage to help patients access care safely and efficiently.

📝 How it works:
Patients contact us using our online triage form
A clinician or team member will review your request
We aim to contact you within 1 hour of form submission

📞 Please keep your phone nearby as we may:
- Call you to discuss your symptoms
- Book you an appointment
- Send you an email or message (using your preferred contact method)

🌐 No internet access? No problem
- Our receptionist can provide a paper triage form
- Or complete the form for you over the phone

💬 Thank you to our patients...
We appreciate your continued cooperation and the positive feedback we’ve received.
We are always working to improve our service for you.

Address

127 Sutton Road
Sutton In Ashfield
NG172NF

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 7am - 6:30pm

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