Derbyshire Dignity Award
Derbyshire Dignity Award The Practice has previously been awarded the prestigious ‘Derbyshire Dignity Award’ by Derbyshire County Council. This award reflects the measures, often above and beyond what is expected in Primary Care, that are offered to protect the dignity and respect of patients, particularly those that are most vulnerable. Two Practice appointed ‘Dignity Champions’, […]
Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (DDICB)
The Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (formerly DDCCG) – which will be known as NHS Derby and Derbyshire – became an NHS statutory organisation on 1 July 2022 and has direct responsibility for: The local NHS budget – planning and commissioning of services working closely with partners across the system The delivery of high […]
Accessible Information Standard
Making Health Care Information Accessible The Accessible Information Standard (AIS) is a new NHS England information standard which must be implemented by all organisations that provide NHS or adult social care. The AIS aims to ensure that people who have a disability, impairment or sensor loss receive information that they can access and understand, for […]
Care Quality Commission
The Surgery was awarded an ‘Outstanding’ in July 2016; however, due to the change in ownership it has been re-inspected and once again rated as ‘Outstanding’ under Dr Ashley Dawson. You can keep up to date with their reports and findings by clicking the link below.
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Please Check your BP Out of range Blood Pressure can result in many symptoms which can affect your general health and lead to serious problems. It is good idea to monitor your own blood pressure on a regular basis and it is recommended that all people aged 45 and over have their blood pressure checked […]
Agencies in Partnership with the Practice
The Practice has a close and effective relationship with the following bodies: Hospitals Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport Chesterfield & North Derbyshire Royal Hospital Newholme Hospital, Bakewell St Oswalds Hospital, Ashbourne Macclesfield District General Hospital North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary Derby Royal Hospital Cottage Hospital, Buxton Cavendish Hospital, Buxton Derbyshire Mental Health Confederation Local Villages: Visit Hartington […]