Woodville Surgery

22/08/2025

Both our Crisis Support Services in Buxton and Swadlincote are OPEN this weekend.⁠
⁠
Sadly, our Crisis Support Drop-In service in Ripley remains temporarily CLOSED

Our Crisis Drop-In Support Services offer an out-of-hours friendly and welcoming community crisis support space for anyone over 18 experiencing a mental health crisis or emotional distress. Our trained team will welcome you and offer you support and help at your time of need in a relaxed and comfortable non-clinical environment.⁠
⁠
If you or someone you care for needs urgent mental health support, there are a range of options available across Derbyshire including Derbyshire Mind's Crisis Support Drop-in Services.⁠
⁠⁠
You can find full details about the various locations and opening times on our website https://www.derbyshiremind.org.uk/services/crisis-support-drop-in-services/

22/08/2025

Using your reliever (blue) inhaler more than 3x a week? Speak to your asthma nurse or GP for better asthma management.

22/08/2025

Patients with long-term conditions could save money on their prescriptions.

If they are on a low income, they could be entitled to help with costs or free prescriptions.

People can check if they’re eligible for help at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check

22/08/2025

You are entitled to free NHS prescriptions with a valid maternity exemption certificate. You can also use it to prove your entitlement to free dental treatment while pregnant.

Ask your midwife about a digital certificate today
https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/.../maternity-exemption...

22/08/2025

Your local pharmacy can provide the pill for free, without a prescription. You’ll have a private consultation with a trained pharmacist who will check your health and talk through your options.

Find a local pharmacy: bit.ly/OC_Pharmacy_ICB

22/08/2025

The NHS is using data to help tackle prostate cancer, a disease
affecting over half a million men. If you’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer, your experiences can help researchers find treatments and cures.

https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/keeping-data-safeand-benefitting-the-public/powerful-moments/how-were-using-datato-transform-prostate-cancer-research

22/08/2025

22/08/2025

Getting vaccinated while you’re pregnant helps protect your baby, visit the NHS webpage to learn more.

nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/vaccinations/

22/08/2025

Some eye conditions may have no symptoms so it’s important to take your child for a free eye test when they start school. To find your nearest optician please visit: www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-an-optician

10/07/2025

Protect others from norovirus – wash your hands regularly with soap and warm water
🚽 After going to the toilet
🥗 Before you prepare any food
Alcohol gels won’t kill norovirus, so keep washing your hands! More info ▶ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/norovirus/

10/07/2025

Find out how NHS data has helped to shape personalised support for people with type 2 diabetes through the Healthy Living Programme.

https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/keeping-data-safe-and-benefitting-the-public/powerful-moments/how-do-you-make-a-life-changing-diagnosis-feel-less-lonely

10/07/2025

Anyone can become unwell when the weather is hot, but some are at higher risk than others. Look out for older people, people with long-term health conditions and young children who may find it more difficult to stay cool and hydrated in hot weather.