Killamarsh Medical Practice

09/11/2025

This Remembrance Day, we encourage all GP practices to become Veteran Friendly Accredited to support veterans who may be silently struggling with their mental or physical health at this potentially challenging time.
Research by the Royal College of GPs involving 5,000 veterans found that, although more than half (55%) have experienced health issues potentially related to their service, one in seven (14%) have not sought help from a healthcare professional.
However, nearly two-thirds of veterans said they would be more likely to seek help if they knew their practice was Veteran Friendly Accredited. Having taken the quick and easy step to become accredited ourselves, we have seen first-hand the difference it can make.
The free training and resources provided through the scheme have made it easier for us to identify, understand and support veterans and, where appropriate, refer them to specialist services designed specifically for them. Not only has the programme helped us to improve outcomes for our veteran patients, but it has also helped to save time and reduce repeat appointments.
It takes just 20 minutes to sign up, and more than 4,400 practices have already joined the scheme. A University of Chester evaluation found that 99% of practices recommended it.
Be a champion for veterans and their families this Remembrance Day – get your practice Veteran Friendly Accredited. Sign up for free here: rcgp.org.uk/veterans

06/11/2025

💉 Contact us today for your free flu and/or coronavirus vaccination!! 💉
Please see below the eligibility criteria:

Seasonal flu vaccination:
- are aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2026)
- have certain long-term health conditions
- are pregnant
- live in a care home
- are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive a carer's allowance
- live with someone who has a weakened immune system

Seasonal coronavirus vaccination:
- adults aged 75 years and over
- residents in care homes for older adults
- individuals who are immunosuppressed aged 6 months and over
For further information on eligibility and to book an appointment please contact the surgery by telephone (0114 251 0000) or using our online consultation service (https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/C81091)

04/11/2025

🎉 Great news! 🎉
We are delighted to share that our practice has been rated “Good” overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in our most recent inspection of Killamarsh Medical Practice.

Here are some key highlights:
• We were rated Good in all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.
• Patients told us they were treated with respect, compassion and felt involved in decisions about their care.
• Our team works hard every day to provide accessible, high-quality care, and this rating reflects their commitment to you.

🙏 A big thank you to all our patients for your feedback and to our team for your dedication. We will continue to strive for excellence and ensure our practice remains a place you can trust for your healthcare.

To view the full report visit: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-537718058
The Team at Killamarsh Medical Practice

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04/11/2025

30/10/2025

29/10/2025

Contact us about your request

29/10/2025

Do you meet the below criteria? If so you may be eligible for referral to the NHS digital weight management programme.
- are over the age of 18
and
- have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more (adjusted to ≥27.5 for people from black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds)
and
- have a diagnosis of diabetes (type 1 or type 2), hypertension or both.

If you meet the above criteria and would like more information or a referral, please contact the surgery via the online consultation service.
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27/10/2025

As the colder months approach, Killamarsh Parish Council is once again offering free bags of grit salt to support our elderly and vulnerable parishioners.

If you or someone you know is eligible and living in Killamarsh, you can request a bag to be delivered directly to your home.

To make a request, please contact the Parish Office by calling 0114 247 2260 or emailing parish.office@killamarsh-pc.gov.uk.

The deadline to request a bag of grit salt is:
Friday 21st November 2025
Deliveries are scheduled for early December.

Please be sure to request before the deadline as we cannot guarantee further deliveries.

27/10/2025

💉 Contact us today for your free flu and/or coronavirus vaccination!! 💉
Please see below the eligibility criteria:
Seasonal flu vaccination:
- are aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2026)
- have certain long-term health conditions
- are pregnant
- live in a care home
- are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive a carer's allowance
- live with someone who has a weakened immune system
Seasonal coronavirus vaccination:
- adults aged 75 years and over
- residents in care homes for older adults
- individuals who are immunosuppressed aged 6 months and over

For further information on eligibility and to book an appointment please contact the surgery by telephone (0114 251 0000) or using our online consultation service (https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/C81091)

Contact us about your request

27/10/2025

13/10/2025

🎉 We’re proud to announce some amazing news! 🎉

Our practice has officially been awarded the Carer Friendly Practice Accreditation — and we’re delighted to share that we are the first practice in the county to achieve this incredible milestone! 👏💙

This recognition celebrates our ongoing commitment to supporting unpaid carers in our community.

A huge thank you goes to Sarah Crawley, our care co-ordinator and dedicated Carer Champion, who has worked tirelessly to make this possible. Here she is accepting the award from Lisa Barker from the Derbyshire All Age Carer Support Service 🏆

If you are a carer — or think you might be — you can speak to Sarah to:
💬 Register as a carer
🤝 Access carer support
📅 Book an appointment at one of our upcoming Carer Support Days

We’re here to help make sure every carer gets the recognition and support they deserve. 💙

13/10/2025

* Non-attendance of patient appointments in September*

In September, the Practice had a combined total of 139 appointments where the patient did not attend (DNA). This is an increase from 128 appointments in August.

This data is taken from the patient record system which all our Practice staff use. Whether you use the self check-in screen or see a member of our Reception Team at the Front Desk, your arrival will be marked on the patient system. Similarly, at the end of an appointment, the clinician will record you as having left.

If you are unable to attend your appointment please telephone the Practice (and press option 1) as soon as you know you are not able to attend so we can reschedule it for you. This also means your appointment time can be made available to another patient who needs to be seen by a member of our Clinical Team quickly.

Thank you, in advance, for your help and co-operation