Shires Health Care

19/10/2026

Do you know the ABCDE checklist?

It could help you spot the warning signs of melanoma. Use this quick list to check your moles.

A new mole or a change in an existing mole may be signs of melanoma. If you spot any changes that you think could be cancer, contact your GP Surgery.

16/10/2026

There have been around 14 million consultations through the pharmacy first service since it launched in February 2024.

You can get treatment for these conditions from your local community pharmacist, including some prescription medicine, if needed - without you seeing a GP.

From this autumn, participating pharmacies will be able to assess and treat 5 additional common conditions:
- migraine in adults
- outer ear infections in adults
- acne in young people and adults
- mild skin infections and scabies
- seasonal allergic rhinitis in children

Think pharmacy first, and find out more at nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

14/10/2026

🗣️ Your Feedback Matters!

Our Patient Practice Survey 2026 is now live. Tell us what we're doing well and where we can improve.

📱 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/iM2E70meHc

✏️ Paper copies can be requested from reception.

Thank you for helping us improve our services.

12/10/2026

💷 You can save on average £49 a week if you quit smoking this Stoptober - track how much you save with the NHS Quit Smoking App ⬇️

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

09/10/2026

We're looking forward to seeing everyone who is booked in to our Flu vaccination clinic tomorrow! 💉

To help the clinic run smoothly, please arrive at your allocated appointment time and remember that this is a dedicated Flu vaccination clinic.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and support during what will be a very busy day for our team 👍

07/10/2026

NHS Talking Therapies treatment gives you practical skills and techniques to overcome social anxiety disorder and other conditions.

Find out more, or refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk

06/10/2026

For health advice, local services and community updates, be sure to follow North Hardwick & Bolsover PCN. A great way to stay informed about support available in our area.

👍 Follow Our Page for Regular Health Information and Links to Local Services - We want to reach as many people as possible 👍

North Hardwick & Bolsover Primary Care Network (PCN) brings together local GP surgeries and community services to work as one team, improving health, wellbeing and access to care for people living in our area registered with the following Practices:

Castle Street Medical Centre and Creswell & Langwith Medical Centre (Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust)
Crags Health Care
Emmett Carr GP Partnership
Friendly Family Surgery
Shires Health Care
Welbeck Road Health Centre

05/10/2026

Request your repeat prescription quicker than you can say it. When it suits you.

You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today.

📱Tap the NHS App ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

02/10/2026

We're looking forward to seeing everyone who is booked in to our Covid and Flu vaccination clinic tomorrow! 💉

To help the clinic run smoothly, please arrive at your allocated appointment time and remember that this is a dedicated Covid and Flu vaccination clinic.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and support during what will be a very busy day for our team 👍

30/09/2026

Don't let flu slow you down this winter. 💉

If you're eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine, we'll contact you to arrange your appointment.

Thank you for supporting your local GP surgery.