• We are pleased to inform our patients that we are now offering pre-bookable evening and weekend appointments:

• Every Wednesday evening from 6.30pm until 8pm.

• Every 3rd Friday of the month from 6.30pm until 8pm.

• Every 3rd Saturday of the month from 8am until 11am or 9am until 12pm.

• Every 3rd Sunday of the month from 8am until 11am or 9am until 12pm.

• We offer early morning appointments (7:30am) with a doctor on a Tuesday morning and late night appointments (6:30pm - 7:20pm) with a doctor and a nurse on a Wednesday evening - please ask reception if you wish to book one of these appointments.

The Practice is usually closed during recognised Public Holidays – see below about what to do when we are closed.

Our top tips for Bank Holiday:

• Please order any repeat prescriptions you require in time to ensure you have adequate provision over this period.
• Be prepared for common health problems by keeping a well-stocked medicine cabinet at home. Speak to your pharmacist if you're not sure what you need.

Between 6.30pm in the evening and 8am in the morning, at weekends and bank holidays, the Derbyshire County Primary Care Trust is responsible for the out-of-hours service.

NHS111

When it's less urgent than 999

If you need medical help fast, but it isn't a 999 emergency, you can now call NHS 111.

NHS 111 will assess you, provide advice and direct you straight away to the local service that can help you best.

You should use the NHS 111 service if you urgently need medical help or advice but it's not a life-threatening situation.

You should call 111 if:

• It's not a 999 emergency.
• You think you need to go to A&E or another NHS urgent care service.
• You don't think it can wait for an appointment with your GP, or you don't know who to call for medical help.

For less urgent health needs you should still contact your GP in the usual way.

Casualties

Patients with minor injuries who need medical attention should be taken to the Casualty Department at the Whitworth Hospital. More serious injuries should be taken to the A & E Department at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.

In an Emergency You Can:

• dial 999 for an ambulance
• go straight to the Accident and Emergency Department at Chesterfield Royal Hospital
• if you are not sure what to do, call the surgery immediately for advice from the duty doctor.

Out-of-hours services are generally busy so please think carefully before asking to see a doctor and only do so if you genuinely cannot wait until the surgery re-opens.

In a genuine emergency you should call 999. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.  

111 online is a fast and convenient alternative to the 111 phone service and provides an option for people who want to access 111 digitally. 

Your needs will be assessed and you will be given advice about whether you need:

• Treat yourself at home
• Go to a Primary Care Centre

If you need face to face medical attention you may be asked to attend a Primary Care Centre.

Click here to access NHS 111 online or call 111 to speak to a staff member.

On ten Wednesday afternoons per year the practice will be closed during the afternoon for important routine staff training.

Please see closing times across our sites below.

Routine appointments and prescription services will be closed during these times.

For urgent medical advice during these times, please telephone 111.

2023 - 2024 QUEST (staff training) will fall on:

• 13 September 2023
• 11 October 2023
• 8 November 2023
• December - No QUEST
• January - No QUEST
• 14 February 2024
• 13 March 2024

Darley Dale: close from 1pm until 6.30pm

Winster: close from 12pm

Youlgreave: close from 12.30pm