Hannage Brook Medical Centre

03/02/2026

📢 Help Shape the Future of Adult Learning in Derbyshire 📚

Cabinet has agreed to consult the public on proposals for how adult education will be delivered in the future and they want to hear from you.

They are looking for a wide range of views on how to make adult learning:
✅ More flexible
✅ More sustainable
✅ More impactful

The goal is to ensure services meet the needs of Derbyshire communities, help people achieve their goals, and support progression.

Recent funding changes and evolving community needs gives the opportunity to review how to operate, increase learner numbers, and make sure those who need the most support can gain qualifications to move forward.

🗓 The public consultation launched on Monday 15 December and runs until Monday 22 February.
You can take part online: https://online1.snapsurveys.com/Interview/032882c8-4390-4478-81c3-5dad09339a43

No decisions will be made until all views have been considered.
Thank you for helping shape the future of adult education in Derbyshire. 🙏

02/02/2026

⏰ Reminder: Social Prescribing Drop-In

Our Social Prescribing Drop-In Session is happening this Wednesday at Hannage Brook Medical Centre 🕜 1.30pm–4.30pm.

Pop in for a friendly chat and support with health, wellbeing, or community connections no appointment needed.

01/02/2026

Meet Dr Jonny Burton and come along to Hannage Brook’s Community Appointment Day on Wed 11th March!
(See the video clips in separate posts below👇🏼)

https://hannagebrook.co.uk/living-well-with-musculoskeletal-msk-conditions-together/

Jonny is a musculoskeletal (MSK) health lead in Derby and Derbyshire meaning he has a specialist interest in all things bone, muscles and joints.

Along with our management team, he has organised this day, working with the wider provider organisations in our neighbourhood, to support those of you on orthopaedic waiting lists to ‘wait well’. You can think of this as ‘pre-hab’ before surgery to optimise you to get through this time smoothly and safely. Thank you Jonny! Have a listen and do sign up!

01/02/2026

31/01/2026

💙 We are pleased to support the Last Days Matter sessions.

These sessions are aimed first and foremost at people caring for a relative, but they are also open to the general public.

🤝 Our South Dales Social Prescribing Team (Debbie, Zoe and Rachel) delivers the sessions in partnership with local hospices. Together, they explore the last few years of life and provide guidance on:

🧰 Offering practical help and 💬 emotional support

🗣️ Having important conversations before it is time to say goodbye

🕊️ Recognising the signs that someone may be nearing the end of their life

😔 Coping with grief and adjusting to life after loss

27/01/2026

It’s that time of year…lots of coughs, sore throats and ear pain affecting you all, not least our babies and children. As most of these problems are caused by viruses, they don’t respond to antibiotics (which also have side-effects, so we want to use them wisely).

We hope that this advice is a good place to go for starters: https://www.nhs.uk/baby/health/colds-coughs-and-ear-infections-in-children/

27/01/2026

Are you or someone you know experiencing hearing loss?
You can have a test at Hannage Brook (Tuesday or Wednesday with Scrivens)
📣 Please get in touch with us if you would like an appointment; by telephone, in person next time you are attending the practice or online via https://hannagebrook.co.uk/.../request-an-appointment/

24/01/2026

We’re proud to share that staff at Hannage Brook Medical Centre are completing the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism.
This training was created in memory of Oliver McGowan, whose tragic death highlighted the importance of healthcare professionals listening to, understanding, and respecting the needs of people with learning disabilities and autistic people. Developed alongside Oliver’s family and people with lived experience, the training aims to reduce health inequalities and improve compassionate, safe care for all.
Completing this training reflects our commitment to being an inclusive, insightful, and patient-centred practice, where every individual is treated with dignity and understanding.
Thank you to our team for engaging so thoughtfully with this important training 💙

21/01/2026

💜 Derbyshire Safe Space Scheme 💜

Hannage Brook Medical Centre is proud to be part of the Derbyshire Safe Space Scheme.

Safe Places are public buildings across Derbyshire including libraries, shops, pharmacies, and GP surgeries , where you can go if you need help or feel unsafe. Look out for the Safe Space sticker in the window so you know you’re welcome to come in and ask for support.

We’re here to help.

19/01/2026

A massive congratulations to Helen Hulme, for winning the National Primary Care Pharmacy Association’s Greener award 2025.

The PCPA Awards recognise and reward the dedication and innovation of pharmacy professionals in the UK, celebrating their vital contributions to general practice. They are designed to highlight and reward the hard work and impact demonstrated by pharmacy professionals across the UK.

Helen has also led Hannage Brook Medical Centre through to achieving the Gold Award for Green impact for health from the Royal College of General Practitioners.

You see…she’s not only amazing at managing your medications! Well done Helen 💚

18/01/2026

January can sometimes feel a bit much. It can feel dark, cold and difficult after Christmas and like there is nothing to look forward to. It can be a period of sad reflection for many and a time when people feel at their lowest. Certainly in the practice, our team see more people struggling with their mental health more at this time of year.
Why not come along to our men’s mental health session, every Tuesday evening at Hannage Brook 6.30 - 8pm. Or message Alex through texting ‘Tough’ to 85258

Don’t do this on your own!

https://toughenoughtocare.help/mens-support/