Practice News

Winter Newsletter 2025

Published on 25th Nov 2025

📢 Important Notice – Sharps Disposal

We kindly remind patients not to leave sharps or sharps boxes outside the surgery, even when returning them for disposal.

Recently, two sharpsguard boxes were left outside the building while we were closed, and one box was open. This is unsafe and poses a risk to staff, patients, and the public.

If you need to return a sharps box, please ensure it is fully closed and hand it directly to a member of our reception team during opening hours.

Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe.

Published on 25th Nov 2025

NHS App Users – Have You Turned On Notifications?

By turning on notifications in the NHS App, you can receive important updates instantly and securely—including appointment reminders, prescription alerts, and test results—all in one place and completely free for the NHS.

Make the switch today to stay informed and help the NHS save money.

Here’s how to turn on notifications:

Open the NHS App on your smartphone

Tap your Account Settings (top right corner)

Scroll down to Settings, then tap Notifications

Tap Go to device settings

Tap Notifications

Enable notifications

Published on 14th Nov 2025

🌟 Join Our Patient Participation Group (PPG)! 🌟

We’re looking for patients who want to help shape the future of our GP surgery.
By joining our PPG, you can:
✔ Share your ideas and feedback
✔ Help improve services for the whole community
✔ Support health projects and patient initiatives
✔ Work with staff to make a real difference

Whether you can attend occasional meetings or prefer to be involved online, your voice matters.

📢 Everyone is welcome – all ages and backgrounds!

If you’re interested in joining or would like more information, please contact us at:
📧 ddicb.admin.calbrim@nhs.net

Let’s work together to make our practice the best it can be. 💙

Published on 14th Nov 2025

Today’s the Day! Macmillan Coffee Morning

We've got a table full of delicious cakes and sweet treats ready for you — all in support of Macmillan Cancer Support

Our amazing team is wearing green to show support, and we’d love for you to stop by, enjoy a slice (or two!), and help us raise money for this fantastic cause.

Happening today at Brimington— don’t miss out!

Can’t make it in person? You can still support us here https://cm25.macmillan.org.uk/fundraising/CM25035267

Every bite counts. Every pound helps. Let’s make a difference together

#MacmillanCoffeeMorning #TeamMacmillan #CakeForACause

Published on 24th Sep 2025

We are a Research Practice!

At The Calow and Brimington Practice we are proud to be a research-active practice. Participating in clinical research and disease surveillance helps to develop new treatments and medicines for the future. There are different types of research that patients can take part in. If we invite you to take part in a study, please consider doing so. A recent survey found that most participants report a positive experience after taking part in research studies. Read more here: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/about-us/who-we-are/reports-and-performance/participant-in-research-experience-survey

How can you get involved?

We are regularly updated with upcoming studies, so ensure to stay up to date by checking the Research tab on our website, as well as our social media pages. More information on available studies can be found below:

Indigo | Computational Oncology Laboratory

Published on 1st Jul 2025

Facebook Page

We have a new facebook page which we hope will keep patients reguarly updated with practice, local and national news.

https://www.facebook.com/TheCalowandBrimingtonPractice/?notif_id=1639664164484485&notif_t=page_fan&ref=notif

Published on 16th Dec 2021

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