Self Help

Self Treatment to help with common illnesses Back Pain Most people will have low back pain at some time in their lives, and the vast majority will recover with little or no treatment within six weeks. Usually arising from the discs, joints of the spine, muscles or ligaments, the pain is described as ‘mechanical’. This […]

Lab Work and Test Results

Laboratory Specimens If you are asked to hand in a specimen, please ensure that we receive it by 11:00am (in the correct container, obtained from the surgery, marked with name, date of birth and date of sample). Similarly, if you need a blood test please make a morning appointment. Test Results Please telephone the surgery […]

Self Referral

Many services previously accessed through your GP surgery can now be accessed directly without the need for a GP appointment. This can be time saving for you and helps avoid unnecessary appointments with the GP or Nurse Practitioner. Please refer to contact details or follow the links below for further information: Advocacy ServicesPlease click the […]

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Ear Care Information

Earwax is properly known as cerumen. Cerumen is normal and is designed to trap things like dirt/dust and acts to protect the lining of the ear. It is also slightly acidic and protects the ear from infection. It is continuously produced and is gradually moved towards the entrance of the ear by the self-cleaning mechanism […]

Surgery Newsletters

Please download our Newsletter with a wealth of information: Issue No. 27

The Farming Life Centre

The Farming Life Centre, supporting farming and rural life in the Peak District: http://thefarminglifecentre.org.uk/

Practice Leaflet

Hartington Surgery Practice Leaflet We have produced a booklet with information about the way the Practice is organised and the services that are provided directly by Practice Staff or by other members of the Primary Health Care Team. Practice Leaflet

Named Allocated GP

All registered patients at Hartington Surgery are registered with Dr Ashley Dawson as their Named Allocated General Practitioner.

Colds and Stomach Aches

Colds Even in this day and age there is still no magic cure for the common cold. Go to bed, take plenty of drinks. It is probably best to stay at home to avoid spreading your cold to others. Take it easy and rest if possible. Keep warm, and keep the atmosphere moist. Drink plenty […]