Royal Primary Care

In August, we offered 21,036 appointments*. 1,075 were booked and then missed, costing the NHS up to £32,250.00. We know that sometimes plans change - please let us know when they do - via text, the app or our telephone cancellation facility. *across all nine RPC sites

The Friends & Family Test (FFT) is a way for people who use NHS services to share their feedback. It helps us to know what we're doing well and what we could do better. You can fill in our FFT by using the following link on our website: rpcchesterfield.nhs.uk/.../friends-fa… August feedback...

We are offering appointments for eligible patients to have the RSV vaccine. If you are aged between 75 and 80, you will be contacted to book in with one of our Nurses. The RSV vaccine is designed to help protect you against respiratory syncytial virus. bit.ly/4dbMwKl

RPC Derbyshire is urging parents to be ‘sniffle’ ready and stock up on medicine cabinet essentials as the new school term kicks off. Read more: bit.ly/3B48uRK

You can have the RSV vaccine from week 28 of your pregnancy. Having the vaccination in pregnancy reduces your baby’s risk of severe RSV lung infection by around 70% in the first six months of life. Speak to your maternity service or your RPC practise to arrange an appointment.

We will be closed on Monday, reopening on Tuesday (27 Aug). Prebooked routine appointments (part of our Enhanced Access) will go ahead. Please #ThinkWhichService - if you need medical advice (non-emergency) then 111.nhs.uk is 24 hrs/365 days for advice and support.

RPC @RoyalPrimary show they care about every cancer screening test and patient - the Admin Team, know that every individual screening test counts and they have developed a novel way of tracking them, they have ‘screening jars’… Read more: bit.ly/3LJKuWb #teamCRH

We are aware of the global IT outage - patients should attend appointments unless told otherwise. Only contact your GP if it’s urgent, and otherwise please use 111 online or call 111. Please only request a written prescription if needed today or over the weekend. Thank you!

🤔Do you require more than one diagnostic test? ✅You may be able to have multiple tests at our Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs). 🗣️When booking your appointment, ask to visit a CDC! 🏥Walton Community Hospital CDC is only 2.9 miles from Chesterfield Royal Hospital. 🏥Whitworth Community Hospital CDC is only 11.5 miles from Chesterfield Royal Hospital. 📅You may be able to get an appointment quicker if you visit a CDC.

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 🎉 The websites have a fresh new look, and we're thrilled to share them with you! Read more or have a look around here 👀 ➡️ rpcchesterfield.nhs.uk/welcome-to-the…

💊 Here’s your reminder to order your repeat prescriptions in plenty of time before the Easter weekend! 🐣 Our surgeries will be closed Friday 29th March – Monday 1st April. Please ensure that you place any prescription requests in plenty of time to ensure you don’t go without!

Following King Charles recent diagnosis of an enlarged Prostate, Dr Nathan talks us through all things prostate! Do you know the symptoms to look out for? For more information, visit nhs.uk/conditions/pro…

This week is #CervicalCancerPreventionWeek Here's a message from our Practice Nurse Tara about the importance of Cervical Screening and how we can help to put you at ease during your appointment.

If you've been living with diabetes for a while now - what are your top tips for managing your #diabetes during the festive season? Let us know in the replies, and it could make a world of difference for those who have only recently been diagnosed 💙👇 #gbdoc

@SeelsyA Hi @SeelsyA sorry to hear you’re struggling to get through. Our call handlers work hard to consistently answer the phone line throughout the day. Did you manage to speak to somebody?

@RoyalPrimary Any chance someone could answer the phone at Grangewood please? I've been trying to get through for over an hour!!

@MichaelOglesby @royalhospital Thank you for your feedback Michael. Greatly appreciated 👍🏼

@RoyalPrimary #Kudos to the staff at #Staveley branch this morning for the #FluVac. In and out in under 5 minutes! 👏 Well done to all involved. 🫡 to the nurses. @royalhospital

Alongside the rest of the nation, we offer our condolences to the Royal Family and all affected by the news on this historic day.

Team RPC are saddened to hear of the loss of Her Majesty The Queen The longest reigning monarch in British history who led a remarkable life of service and dedication to her country. A truly admirable figurehead who’s leadership was exemplary.

This Sat (10th) @RoyalPrimary is taking over the local #ParkRun at #Poolsbrook Country Park. They’re partnering with @DCCPublicHealth who will provide free health checks for all who take part. #ParkRun is free and you can sign up here: parkrun.org.uk/register/?even… “

@StuartWiddowson Hi Stuart. We will be adding more dates in due course 👍🏼

@RoyalPrimary Just had a message telling me i can have a flu jab and to click link to book. Only available day, I’m away, no other days between now and end oct and no other options, so what now ?