Swadlincote Surgery Patient Participation Group

14/02/2026

“This is a major step forward in bowel cancer detection. Finding bowel cancer earlier can mean less intensive treatment, a better chance of recovery, and in many cases people can avoid cancer altogether by having dangerous polyps removed before they cause harm."

UHDB is helping support quicker diagnosis of bowel cancer disease, using home-testing kits.

The Trust is one of three in the Midlands using the FIT tests, which are offered to all people over 50 years of age and work by checking poo samples for blood, which can be a sign of bowel cancer.

Find out more about the tests and how they are helping to save lives, here: https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/latest-news/uhdb-leading-the-way-to-detect-and-prevent-thousands-more-bowel-cancers-with-more-sensitive-screening-20594

14/02/2026

14/02/2026

It's hard when they're feeling under the weather with a sore throat, but did you know that antibiotics DON’T usually speed up recovery?

Find out how to help your children’s recover at home, and know when to seek medical help: https://bit.ly/super_bodies_NHS

07/02/2026

A new way to check in!

Also a new way to request routine appointments online (during opening hours) without having to ring or call in to the surgery. ✔️

07/02/2026

Children under 6 are now being offered the MMRV vaccine instead of MMR as part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme.

This replaces the existing MMR vaccine and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubella.

You don’t need to do anything — your GP will contact you when your child is due.
nhs.uk/mmrv

13/01/2026

🌟 Derbyshire County Council is launching a new co-production model! 🌟

They want to hear from a wide range of voices to shape the future of Adult Social Care in Derbyshire.

📅 An initial meeting has been set up to explore how best to achieve this.

💬 Come along to share ideas, ask questions, influence, and co-create the future together!

📌 Reserve your spot by Friday 23rd January 2026!

📧 Email: tell.adultcare@derbyshire.gov.uk

📞 Call: 01629 531307

✅ If you need any adjustments to participate, please let them know.

13/01/2026

Local Pharmacists can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP. If you're feeling unwell, always think pharmacy first for advice.

nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

13/01/2026

Joined Up Care Derbyshire (JUCD) want to make sure people in our community can easily find helpful information and support about end of life care, so they are updating the 'Member of the Public' page on their End of Life Care website.

The website is there to guide and support anyone who needs help at any stage – whether they are supporting a loved one receiving end of life care, or if they are receiving this care themselves.

The aim of this website is to be:
• Easy to use
• Relevant to your needs
• Helpful for anyone facing the loss of a loved one or approaching their final days

Your views are very important. If you can, please support JUCD by taking a few minutes to fill in this short survey: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO4zHuweEm8iJLhgJLokdEC09UMVU5TFlZQUk0V0Q0STdEN1MzVkE2SzM0NS4u&route=shorturl

Your answers are anonymous and will only be used to improve the website for local people, to ensure easy access to helpful information and support.

More information is available here: https://derbyshireinvolvement.co.uk/end-of-life-toolkit-website

13/01/2026

Our next 15 Steps visit to anyone who wants to help improve maternity and neonatal care, whether you’re an expectant parent, a past parent, a family member or simply someone who cares about better experiences for our community.

During this session, we’ll walk through SCBU and the Postnatal Ward to understand what feels welcoming, what works well and where small improvements could make a big difference.

Your perspective matters more than you realise, the things you notice are often the things that help shape real change.

If you’d like to join us on 26th January, 10–2 at Queens Hospital Burton SCBU, please email: ddicb.derbyshirematernityvoices@nhs.net to reserve your place.

Every voice helps us build better, safer, kinder maternity care.
We’d love to have you with us.

13/01/2026

This looks amazing! Check it out and share with people who might benefit 😊

See below for a new peer support group for Neurodiverse Adults in Swadlincote.

19/12/2025

Swadlincote Surgery opening times over Christmas and New Year.