Ivy Grove Surgery

26/03/2026

Did you know NHS General Practice is incredible value?

Since this poster was created, the £112 figure is now £123, which may seem like a big increase, but is still actually less than 34p a day for the cost of your care from your NHS GP.

Many people are now easily paying more than £100 to see a private GP for just 1 (one) appointment...

19/03/2026

In response to queries, we have produced a patient information page on the current meningitis outbreak, including details about antibiotics, vaccinations, NHS advice and what to do if you suspect meningitis

Welcome to Ivy Grove Surgery, always aiming to provide high quality and friendly family health care

22/01/2026

EDIT: 13:15hrs Power has now been restored. Many thanks for bearing with us

Please note there is a power cut affecting the locality and the surgery. Any actions requiring the use of a computer will be currently restricted, e.g., results, medication prescribing and requests, online consultation requests, letters. Please bear with us during this time.

National Grid inform us that power may be restored around 2.00pm.

https://powercuts.nationalgrid.co.uk/DE53TH

In the meantime, please use our website to get the help you need:
http://ivy.gs/get-help
http://ivy.gs/self-refer
http://ivy.gs/mental-health
http://ivy.gs/poorly
http://ivy.gs/full
http://ivy.gs/closed

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09/01/2026

Please note that conditions near the surgery are treacherous. Roads and pavements are slippery and wet. Due to road and public transport conditions many of our staff have not yet been able to make it into surgery. We strongly advise patients only to travel to surgery if absolutely necessary.

Please use our website to get the help you need:

http://ivy.gs/get-help
http://ivy.gs/self-refer
http://ivy.gs/mental-health
http://ivy.gs/poorly
http://ivy.gs/full
http://ivy.gs/closed

31/12/2025

Derbyshire practices are closing early at 4.30pm this New Year's Eve.

For help and support 24-7, please visit the following links:

http://ivy.gs/self-refer
http://ivy.gs/symptom-checker
http://ivy.gs/mental-health
https://111.nhs.uk/
http://ivy.gs/full
http://ivy.gs/closed

Wishing all our patients a Happy (and Healthy) New Year, and see you in 2026!

18/12/2025

With the significant rise in flu and covid cases, we are now advising any patient attending with respiratory illness to please wear a face mask that covers their mouth and nose, whilst they are in the surgery building, whether that be in waiting room, corridor or in consultation with their clinician.

We are kindly asking our patients to take this precautionary step to help keep other patients, our staff and the community safe, whilst being mindful of the wishes of many not to become unwell, at any time, but especially at this time of year. Thank you.

12/12/2025

Dear Patients

Welcome to the latest edition of Ivy Grove News. You can view the newsletter at http://ivy.gs/news

Contents: Ways to reach us recap; Flu vacc update; Simple home page; Cervical smear update; Dr Greer's marathon quest; Greener General Practice; Minor ops update; Vasectomy requests; Former practice manager; New practice manager; Christmas opening hours; Did you know where health begins?; Did you know about GP business?; Did you know about the GP contract?; Did you know why the NHS needs GP partners?; Did you know what GP partners do?; Did you know about GP admin?; Did you know about GPs are out of work?; Did you know about GP technology?; Did you know how to bring back the family doctor?; Did you know what the NHS 10 year plan says about your GP?; Research; Mental health support; Random video quiz; Dad jokes; Positive feedback

Wishing all our patients a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Welcome to Ivy Grove Surgery, always aiming to provide high quality and friendly family health care

09/12/2025

Did you know NHS General Practice is incredible value?

(Update since this poster was created: the fee that GPs get for looking after you for one year has increased to £123.34, or 33p per day, still incredible value...)

26/11/2025

Our wonderful Dr Greer will be running the London Marathon 2026 in support of The Miscarriage Association. Their purpose is to strive to make a positive difference for everyone affected by miscarriage. The mission is simple, by running the marathon Dr Greer is raising awareness of pregnancy loss, providing support and information, and challenging policy and practice to improve care and understanding. 💙
To understand Dr Greer's journey with the London marathon and to donate please scan the QR code below. Any donations no matter how big or small are all gratefully received. Alternatively, when you visit the practice check out Dr Greer's book stall in our reception area where all proceeds are donated to The Miscarriage Association. 💗

20/11/2025

“With flu cases already triple what they were this time last year, we urge every patient eligible who hasn't already had their vaccine to BOOK into one of our appointments available next week in our 2 FLU clinics running on Monday 24th November and Thursday 27th November"
You can book by contacting our reception team who will be more than happy to make your appointment for you. Do also let us know if you don't wish to have your vaccine this year, so we can update our records 🫶
As always our amazing vaccination team are looking forward to seeing you to get you vaccinated now. Putting the best possible protection in place for yourself and your loved ones, also helping to protect our NHS as we approach the challenging winter months💙

17/11/2025

With only weeks to go before the worst of the flu season typically bites. We are holding a drop in FLU clinic tomorrow Tuesday 18th November between 8am – 11am.

We are urging all eligible adults to come forward now and attend our drop in clinic or contact our wonderful reception team to BOOK your flu jabs, so you are fully protected ahead of the usual flu season peak in the winter months.

Vaccination is the best form of defence against flu. Getting vaccinated now means you’ll have the best possible protection in place for yourself and your loved ones, and will also be protecting our NHS as we approach the challenging winter months

We look forward to seeing you to help keep you all protected this Flu season 💙

12/11/2025

Did you know why there are fewer GPs? (Follow on poster from 'Did you know the low low low down on GP numbers')