Lister House Surgery - The clinics and other services offered by our doctors surgery

Lister House Surgery
Tel: 01332 271212

Oakwood Medical Centre
Tel: 01332 271212

Appointments

To make an appointment call (01332) 271212 or call in at either surgery. If you wish to receive an APPOINTMENT REMINDER BY TEXT MESSAGE, please update your details using the "Your Clinical Record" link at the bottom of this page.

Cancelling your Appointment If you are unable to attend an appointment, please use the link on this website or call us on 01332 271212 to cancel your appointment.

Out of Hours

If you require emergency treatment for a potentially life-threatening condition you should dial 999 and ask for the ambulance service. The following conditions are considered potentially life- threatening:
Chestpain
Loss of consciousness Breathing difficulties Severe loss of blood

For any other condition which you feel cannot wait until your GP Surgery reopens, you should contact the Out Of Hours Service on 08444 122239 . Your call will go to our local out-of-hours service, Derbyshire Health United.
Depending on your problem, you may go on to speak to a nurse or doctor. Where possible you will be dealt with in a single call, but when the service is very busy someone may call you back.
You may be asked to attend an appointment at the out-of-hours service headquarters on Duffield Road.

For links to Websites on specific topics ie: Cancer / Breast Cancer please click on "Useful Links" on the right hand side of this screen.

Health Charities

01 Dec - 28 Feb
Marie Curie

Marie Curie Cancer Care is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal cancer and other illnesses. Over the financial year 2010/11, we reached a total of 31,799 patients

01 Dec - 28 Feb
YouthHealthTalk

Youthhealthtalk enables young people, their family and friends, and professionals such as doctors and teachers to understand young people's experiences of health, illness and life in general. The website feature real-life accounts of issues such as effect on work and education, social life and relationships, consulting health professionals and treatment.

03 Sep - 28 Feb
Macmillan Cancer Support

One in three of us will get cancer and it’s the toughest thing most of us will ever face. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, or a loved one has, you’ll want a team of people in your corner supporting you every step of the way. Macmillan provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care.

BBC Health

Government defeat over NHS bill

The government loses the first of a series of votes in the House of Lords on its controversial plans to overhaul the NHS in England.

Gene therapy 'gave me sight back'

Three US citizens who lost their sight in childhood have reported a dramatic improvement in vision after having gene therapy in both eyes.

Bug found in more hospital taps

Pseudomonas is detected in water outlets in the neonatal units at three more hospitals in Northern Ireland.

Man seeks assisted suicide ruling

A severely disabled man with "locked-in syndrome" has urged a judge not to decide to halt his High Court action to let a doctor end his life.

Care provider in new debt talks

The UK's largest care provider, Four Seasons, is in talks to find money to refinance its debts, but it denies union claims it is in financial difficulty.

Parkinson's cells 'made in lab'

Scientists in the US have successfully made human brain cells in the lab that are an exact replica of genetically caused Parkinson's disease.

Suicidal woman 'failed' by trust

A Stockport couple whose depressed daughter hanged herself after being allowed home from hospital win a six-year court battle.

Call for 'joined-up' elderly care

Older people needing social care are being let down and "passed like parcels" between fragmented services, a group of MPs says.

Hundreds seek NHS implant advice

Almost 1,000 private patients with PIP breast implants have contacted the NHS, according to MPs.

Lansley 'has PM's full support'

Andrew Lansley has David Cameron's "full support", despite a Downing Street source reportedly saying the health secretary "should be taken out and shot".

Health Protection Agency

Development made in breakdown of a Meningitis B vaccine component

Scientists from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) are a step closer to ensuring the stability of a component of a vaccine that may one day be used to protect against Meningitis B. The research is published today (Tuesday) in Vaccine.

Current alert level: Level 3 - Cold Weather Action in one or more regions of England

There is a 100% probability of severe cold weather/icy conditions between 1000 on Wednesday and 1100 on Saturday in parts of England. This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services.

Update on Legionnaires’ Cluster Associated with a Hotel in Spain

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is aware of nine cases of Legionnaires’ disease in English holiday makers associated with the Diamante Beach Hotel in Calpe, Costa Blanca since January 2012, in addition to four Spanish cases so far reported. Subsequently two of the English patients are reported to have died from their illness.

Outbreak of Salmonella Newport

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is investigating an outbreak of a strain of Salmonella Newport infection among 30 people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland since the beginning of December 2011. Cases of illness caused by the same strain have been confirmed in Scotland, Ireland and Germany.

Health Protection Agency confirms new incinerator study

A new study to further extend the evidence base as to whether emissions from modern well run Municipal Waste Incinerators affect human health has been approved by the Health Protection Agency.

HPA helps solve radon problems in West Oxfordshire homes

Hundreds of homes across West Oxfordshire have been found to have high levels of radioactive gas radon. Last summer, the Health Protection Agency invited about 9,000 householders across West Oxfordshire to apply for a free test for radon, a naturally occurring gas present in all homes.

HPA helps solve radon problems in Orkney homes

Hundreds of householders across Orkney are being advised to act to protect their health, after HPA tests detected high levels of radioactive gas radon.

Cornish radon hotspot targeted

Thousands of households in a part of Cornwall with historic radon problems are being offered a free test for levels of the radioactive gas radon.

New Guidelines to Control Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Infections in UK Hospitals Launched

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) together with the group A streptococcal (GAS) Working Group* has today launched new guidelines for the investigation, control and prevention of GAS infection in acute healthcare settings, including maternity units, in the UK.

Whooping cough cases increase

Cases of whooping cough (pertussis) reported to the Health Protection Agency (HPA) in England and Wales have more than doubled from 421 cases in 2010 to 1040 in 2011. Increases in levels of whooping cough are seen every three to four years and figures in 2011 are in line with cases reported in the last peak year of 2008.

Clinics & Services

Travel Advice

MINOR ILLNESS CLINICS

We have specially trained nurses who are able to offer advice, see and treat patients with minor illness.

If you or any of your family are suffering from any of the following illnesses book an appointment at reception.

Balanitis(Sore Penis)

Boils

Earache

Eczema

Finger or Foot Infections

Hayfever

Impetigo

Infected Wounds

Ingrowing Toe Nail Infections, Insect Bites or Stings

Mouth problems(Not Dental)

Nappy Rash

Nose Bleeds

Sinus Congestion

Sore Eyes

Sore Throats

Urinary Tract Infections or Cystitis

Vaginal Discharge

Warts or Verrucaes

COMMUNITY MIDWIVES

Patients are seen by the midwives at the clinics by appointment and also by the doctors during normal surgery hours.

Antenatal clinic

Lister House

Mondays and Thursdays

Oakwood

Mondays and Thursdays

ASTHMA/COPD CLINIC

The asthma clinics are overseen by Sister Julie Watts alongside Practice Nurses Hayley Crowther and Reena Rasauda. Appointments are available during surgery hours.Please discuss with our reception staff.

FAMILY PLANNING

Our contraceptive care lead nurse is Hayley Crowther, and services are provided by all the doctors and by the practice nurses.Some doctors are also trained to fit the contraceptive coil and implant. Please discuss with our reception staff for further details.

MINOR SURGERY

The doctors carry out minor surgical procedures by appointment and the doctors will be happy to advise you on this.

DIABETIC CLINIC

The diabetic clinic is run by Nurse Marion King and Practice Nurses Sharon Love and Reena Rasauda at Lister House and Oakwood. Appointments are available during surgery hours.

DRUG MISUSE CLINIC

The Drug Misuse clinic is run on a Tuesday afternoon by either Dr Peter Moss or Dr Siv Welluppillai with the help of Sallie Winters who is a drug support worker from the Bradshaw clinic.This clinic provides assistance for patients who have stabilised on treatment and new patients requiring help with opiate as well as other drug dependent problems.

TRAVEL IMMUNISATIONS AND VACCINATIONS

Nurse Marion King is the Practice Lead for Travel Advice. You can use this website to submit details of your plans for travel. You should then contact the surgery a week later to find out what vaccinations/anti-malarial medications are advised, and to book your appointment with the Practice Nurse if needed.

Please make an appointment with one of our practice nurses at least eight weeks in advance of your holiday to ensure adequate cover. A charge will be made for certain immunisations/vaccinations not covered by the NHS; a list of charges is held at reception. We are also an authorised yellow fever vaccination centre.

FLU VACCINATION

An influenza vaccination is particularly recommended for patients with heart, lung or kidney disease, diabetes and residents of nursing and residential homes. Please contact the reception staff in October to make an appointment. If you are unable to attend the surgery a home visit by a nurse may be arranged.