There are many services that patients can access directly, cutting down on waiting times for you - getting you seen and treated as soon as possible.
DIRECT ACCESS SERVICES
Did you know that you don't always need to see a GP to be referred on to other services?
Direct Access Services
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ACCIDENT / INJURY |
If you have had a fall / cut yourself / burns / think you may have broken a bone please attend A&E |
Local A&E Department: |
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PHARMACY /SELF CARE
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You don’t need to see a GP for minor ailments such as cold-sores, hay fever, thrush, and conjunctivitis. These are just a few of the things that can be treated with over the counter medications & advice from any trained pharmacist. |
Please contact your local pharmacy. Or see here for more Self Care |
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DENTAL
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GP Surgeries do not deal with dental problems. You should contact your dentist, or if you are not registered with a dentist NHS 111 service can find you an emergency dentist. |
Call 111 or go to: 111 Online |
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PHYSIOTHERAPY |
For any musculoskeletal problems such as knee pain, back pain & neck pain. You can self-refer to the Physio service. However if you are concerned it is something more make an appointment at the surgery. |
Self-referral to Physiotherapy Leaflet |
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FOOT CARE |
For any foot related problems you can self-refer to the Podiatry Service. |
Podiatry Services - Click Here |
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SEXUAL HEALTH
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If you are concerned you may have a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) please call the Sexual Health Service.
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Sexual Health Service 0800 3283383 |
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PREGNANCY
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If you are pregnant, you no longer need a GP to verify it. You can contact the Midwives directly and make your first appointment for when you are between 8-10 weeks pregnant. |
Midwifery Base 01246 868875 |
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HEALTH VISITORS
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For infant feeding problems and pre-school (Up to the age of 5 years) child developments contact the Health Visitors directly. |
Health Visitors 01246 252932 |
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LIFESTYLE ADVICE |
For any lifestyle advice re: Weight Loss / Getting Active / Stop Smoking You can self-refer to the Live Life Better Derbyshire Programme. |
Live Life Better 0800 0852299 or online at: Live Life Better |
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DISTRICT NURSES |
If you or a family member are housebound and require wound management, catheter support or end of life symptom control Contact the Community Nursing Team directly. |
District Nursing Team 01246 252929 |
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CONTINENCE |
For an assessment re: incontinence or to obtain incontinence pads please contact the Continence Service. (Adults only) |
Continence Services - Click Here |
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TALKING THERAPY SERVICES (also known as Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services)
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If you are aged 16 years + and need some counselling, have low mood, depression or just need someone to talk to - look at our list of local IAPT providers.
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Talking Mental Health Derbyshire Tel. 0300 123 0542 Insight Healthcare Tel. 0300 555 5582 Trent PTS Tel. 01332 265 659 Vita Minds www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/vitaminds Tel. 03330153496www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/getting-help/coronavirus-covid-19/mental-health-support-line |