Darley Dale Medical Centre

30/03/2026

Medicine order line update

To support the transition to there new provider, a temporary divert has been put in place until the number porting process has been completed (hopefully in around 2 weeks). While this divert is active, there may be fewer queue spaces available on the lines.

Normal capacity will resume once the numbers have been fully ported. Patients can continue to call the known MOL telephone numbers to get through to the service.

The phonelines are continuously being monitored and tested to confirm queue spaces are available for patients to get through, however as expected on the run up to bank holidays, we expect demand to be higher than normal.

In the meantime, they encourage patients who are able to use online methods to order their prescriptions (including on behalf of relatives), either via the NHS App, NHS website or through our online ordering form at www.derbyshiremol.nhs.uk

Thank you,
Credas medical

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30/03/2026

🐣Opening hours over the Easter Bank Holiday period 2026🐣

The practice will be closed Friday 3rd and Monday 6th April 2026 .

We will re open from 7:30 for online consultations on Tuesday 7th April. The practices will be open from 8:00 at Darley Dale and 8:30 at Winster and Youlgreave.

If you need medical attention when we are closed, please see our contact us page on the website for more information about Derbyshire County Primary Care Trust.

Our top tips for a healthy and happy Easter:

* Please order any repeat prescriptions you require in time to ensure you have adequate provision over the Easter period
* Be prepared for common health problems by keeping a well-stocked medicine cabinet at home. Speak to your pharmacist if you're not sure what you need.

* Use NHS 111 if you need medical help but it’s not an emergency. NHS 111 offers an online service at https://111.nhs.uk/ or you can call them by dialing 111

🐰Wishing you all a happy & healthy Easter Bank Holiday🐰

Kind regards
Credas medical at Winster, Youlgreve and Darley Dale

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26/03/2026

NHS Cervical Screening Programme update

At the moment in England, women and people with a cervix aged 25-49 years are routinely invited for cervical screening every 3 years. But now we have a better test for HPV, the UK National Screening Committee (UKNSC) has recommended that those testing negative won’t need to come for a cervical screening quite so often – every 5 years instead of every 3. If your cervical screening shows you have HPV, you may be invited for more frequent screenings to monitor any cell changes.

Why are cervical screening intervals changing?

The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) causes nearly all cervical cancers. We now use a test which is more sensitive and accurate than the previous method (smear test) to look for HPV in your sample. This helps us offer a more personalised approach by finding out who is at higher risk of developing the cervical cell changes that over time, if left untreated, could lead to cervical cancer.

This change from 3 to 5 yearly screening is backed by robust scientific evidence – studies have shown that if you test negative for HPV you are extremely unlikely to go on to develop cervical cancer within the next 10 years. So now we have this better test, you don’t need to be screened as often if you don’t have HPV.

Invites and results

The NHS Cervical Screening Programme has introduced digital invitations and reminders via the NHS App. Eligible people will now receive screening invitations and reminders through the NHS App when they're due. If the NHS App message isn’t read within 72 hours, a letter will be sent as a failsafe. Some participants may also receive an SMS notification. For those where a digital invitation isn’t possible, a letter will be posted as a backup.

Following comprehensive user research demonstrating strong support for receiving screening results digitally, the programme will soon make results requiring referral to colposcopy available through the NHS App. This will ensure that all cervical screening communications will be available digitally.

Since June 2025, over 3 million invitations have been sent via NHS Notify, where 9 out of every 10 invitations have been delivered digitally, with the remainder being sent by post.

https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

Use the NHS App to view your health information and manage your healthcare online using a phone, tablet or computer.

24/03/2026

❗ Our Practice is re-sharing the IGPM 'Call for compassion campaign' in support of our AMAZING reception team ❗

Receptionists are not ‘just admin’ — they are patient advocates, navigating complex systems to get people the care they need.
They are the gateway to the clinical team, and without them, there is no access.

But constant abuse is pushing them to breaking point. Burnout is rising, and we are losing skilled staff who can no longer absorb the emotional toll.

This campaign is a call for compassion because protecting our reception teams protects access to care. You don't know what happened on the call they just took.

We respectfully ask that our patients & community communicate with our reception staff in a respectful, friendly & courteous manner at all times.

In support of our wonderful hard working staff, our Practice operates a strict no tolerance policy.

Thank you for your understanding on this important matter.

Kind regards
Credas Medical at Darley, Winster & Youlgreave

Receptionists are not ‘just admin’ — they are patient advocates, navigating complex systems to get people the care they need. They are the gateway to the cli...

20/03/2026

Reminder of our NHS app drop in session today

We hope to see you there!! 🥰

20/03/2026

Meningitis vaccinations

In light of the current meningitis outbreak in Kent, we are aware that some patients may have some questions or concerns.

Many routine vaccinations protect against meningitis including MenB, 6-in-1 vaccine, pneumococcal, MMRV and Men ACWY vaccines.

The most important thing you can do is ensure you and your family members are up to date with routine vaccinations.

The Men B vaccine is routinely given at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 1 year of age, and has been offered to babies since September 2015.
Babies can catch-up on missed doses of Men B vaccine up to the age of 2.

Men B vaccination is not routinely offered to children over 2 or adults, unless they are in a higher risk group (i.e. diagnosed with specific medical conditions).

The Men ACWY vaccine is given to children in school (Year 9) and if missed, can be given by their GP practice up to the age of 25.
For more information please follow the link below, or contact the surgery.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

Kind regards,
Credas medical

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13/03/2026

📝📈February Statistics 📈📝

We are sharing these statistic with patients to show how hard our team are working at Darley Dale, Winster and Youlgreave surgeries.

Yet again we have a very productive month.

We have received 1130 Animas this month. We would like to thank all of our patients for their understanding and time taken to navigate this new system.🥰

🚨 Our DNA (did not attend) appointments have decreased to 131 which is 59 less than last month. 🚨

Please can we remind patients to cancel appointments if you are unable to attend them.

Can we ask patients cancel appointments in advance to allow time for them to be used by other patients rather than going to waste.

Kind regards,
Credas medical

09/03/2026

💚 NHS App Help – Pop In and Say Hello

Come along to your local church hall for friendly support with the NHS App. We’ll help you get set up, answer any questions, and there’ll be a cuppa and cake waiting too. ☕🍰

02/03/2026

QUEST (Staff Training) Wednesday 11th March Afternoon - Closed for staff training:

On ten Wednesday afternoons per year (from April to March) the practice is closed to provide important routine staff training.

Routine appointments, prescription services and online consultations are closed during these times.

For urgent medical advice during this time, please telephone 111 (DHU-the out of hours service). The Practice contracts/funds 111 to support patients medical queries during these periods.

Darley Dale: closes from 13:00pm until 18:30pm and will re open at 18:30 for our evening clinic.
Winster: closes from 12:00pm
Youlgreave: closes from 12:30pm

Kind regards

Credas Medical at
Darley Dale Medical Centre
Winster Medical Centre
Youlgreave Medical Centre

23/02/2026

Betwen 1st February and 12th April certain individuals may be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination outside of the usual vaccination season.

If you believe you're eligible due to a new condition, e.g. being immunuspressed, then please contact the practice.

This information will then be passed onto one of our GPs and, if eligible, a referral will be sent to Nottingham University Hospital or Stubley Medical Practice who offer inter-seasonal vaccinations.

10/02/2026

📝📈 January Statistics 📈📝

We are sharing these statistic with patients to show how hard our team are working at Darley Dale, Winster and Youlgreave surgeries.

Yet again we have had a very productive month.

Summary of achievements:

✨ GP appointments increased to 3313 (304 higher than last month)
✨ Blood test appointments increased to 937 (109 higher than last month)
✨ New referrals processed increased to 500 ( 47 higher than last month)
✨ Incoming calls taken 6526

We have received 944 Animas this months after the launch in January. We would like to thank all of our patients for their understanding and time taken to navigate this new system.🥰

🚨 Our DNA (did not attend) appointments have also increased to 190 this month which is 33 higher than last month. 🚨

Please can we remind patients to cancel appointments if you are unable to attend them. Can we ask patients cancel appointments in advance to allow time for them to be used by other patients rather than going to waste.

Kind regards,
Credas medical

05/02/2026

QUEST (Staff Training) Wednesday 11th February Afternoon:

The practice will be open for online consultations only.

During this time routine requests can still be submitted using Anima via our website and these will be reviewed at the end of the working day.

The buildings, routine appointments and prescription services are closed during these times.

For urgent medical advice during this time, please telephone 111 (DHU-the out of hours service).
The Practice contracts/funds 111 to support patients medical queries during these periods.

Darley Dale: closes from 13:00pm until 18:30pm and will re open at 18:30 for our evening clinic.
Winster: closes from 12:00pm
Youlgreave: closes from 12:30pm

All surgeries will be open for online consultations during this time.

Kind regards

Credas Medical at
Darley Dale Medical Centre
Winster Medical Centre
Youlgreave Medical Centre