Bed Sores
Bed sores are far easier to prevent than cure. They are caused by prolonged pressure to certain parts of the body when lying in bed for long periods. They can be prevented by encouraging the patient to shift position as often as possible and taking care to smooth out creases in the bottom sheet which […]
Your Local Derbyshire Team
The area served by Hartington Surgery is in the district covered by NHS England, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Area Team.
How Can Patients Have Their Say?
We have an active Patients Group at the surgery as well as a regular Newsletter which patients are able to contribute to if they wish. In reception we have a Suggestion/Comments box and patients are also welcome to write to the Practice Manager.
Back Pain
Most people will have low back pain at some time in their lives, and the vast majority will recover with little or no treatment within six weeks. Usually arising from the discs, joints of the spine, muscles or ligaments, the pain is described as ‘mechanical’. This type of pain is commonest between the ages of […]
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Your Health Record
Important Information about Your Detailed Health Record The GP practice or clinical service you are attending uses a secure computerised records system, which allows clinical staff to share information in your record to ensure the best care can be provided to you. Please download this eDSM Leaflet for more information. You can also go to: www.nhs.uk/caredata
Data Protection Act 1998
The Practice fully complies with the Data Protection Act 1998. Under the Act patients have a right to be informed whether personal data about them is being processed and have the right of access to the data. Patients can review the data processed and formal applications for access should be made in writing to the […]
Get a Fit Note
Fit for Work Certificate It is not necessary to have a fitness certificate until you have been absent continuously from work for seven days including weekends. After three days you must obtain a self-certificate (SC2) from your employer. If your employer insists on a private certificate for an illness of less than seven days duration […]
