Alternative Services
Options Available When The Service Is Full
Emergencies:
Please visits the Chesterfield Royal Hospital Accident & Emergency department for any medical emergency
Pharmacy First:
You can now visit your local Pharmacy without an appointment for the following conditions without the need to see a GP:
- Sinusitis: Adults and Children 12 years and over
- Sore throat: Adults and Children over 5 years old
- Earache: Children aged 1 – 17 years
- Infected insect bites: Adults and Children aged 1 year and over
- Impetigo: Aged 1 and over
- Shingles: Aged 18+
- Urine Infections: Women aged 16 – 64 years
Minor Injuries Unit:
Whitworth Hospital: 330 Bakewell Road, Matlock DE4 2JD / 01629 580211. Whitworth Hospital is a minor injuries unit and can help with the following:
- Sprains
- Suspected broken bones
- Injuries/cuts and bruises
- Stomach pain/ Vomiting/Diarrhoea
- Skin infections/rashes
- High temperatures
- Mental Health conditions
Ear Problems:
Chesterfield Hearing Practice:19 Market Hall, Market Place, Chesterfield S40 1AR contact; 01246 901250
- Ear wax
- Tinnitus
- Hearing Aids
Minor Eye Centre Service:
Visit Primary Eye Care to find a suitable provider, local providers include:
- Specsavers:01246 222334
- Vision Express: 01246 277432
- Boots Opticians: 01246 204693
Please visit your local MECS service for eye problems including:
- Red eyes
- Uncomfortable or irritation
- Discharge, recent changes to your eyesight
- In growing lashes
- Something in your eye
Sexual Health services:
Wheatbridge Surgery: 30 Wheatbridge Road, Chesterfield S40 2AB or visit the following website Your Sexual Health Matters.
111:
NHS 111 have an online system which will ask you questions relating to your problem and help you contact another provider if necessary
Please visit111.nhs.ukor call 111
Page created: 21 June 2024