Access to a GP is now via the eConsult online consultation service. This involves completing a simple online form to get advice and treatment from us.
If you need help from us, or want to find out more, please go to our eConsult page or type the shortcut ivy.gs/econsult.
There has been a huge increase in numbers of patients whose mental health and wellbeing have been affected due to the current situation.
We urge anyone affected during these extremely difficult times to please visit the dedicated section we have set up on mental health resources and support or type ivy.gs/covid-mentalhealth.
You can also download our information leaflet on self-help, counselling and other support, including what to do in a crisis.
Help yourself get through winter by visiting our dedicated winter illness page, which has many resources and links to helpful sites and leaflet downloads.
Many conditions seen in General Practice do actually get better by themselves with self-care. Find out typical durations of some common conditions below.
In the event of any falls, trips or injuries, we advise attendance at the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at Ripley Hospital, Slack Lane, Ripley. The practice is not funded to provide any minor injuries service and any patient presenting with problems that are within the remit of the MIU will be politely asked to attend there. See below.
Conditions that are seen at MIU include:
Patients are welcome to refer themselves to a free local Derbyshire service for advice and treatment. A GP referral is not required. Visit the Live Life Better Derbyshire website or ring 0800 085 2299 .
© Dr Michael Wong 2021