Surgery news

New GP- Dr Rowan Chamberlain

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Rowan Chamberlain has joined our practice.

Dr. Chamberlain brings extensive experience as a GP and former GP Partner, and her expertise will be a valuable addition to our team.

We look forward to the contributions she will make in providing high-quality care to our patients.


Published on 30th Oct 2025

QUEST

Once a month, on the second Wednesday (excluding August and December), our surgeries close for an afternoon of Quality Educational Study Time (QUEST).

On QUEST afternoons:

  • Tideswell Surgery closes at 1:00 pm

  • Bakewell Surgery closes at 1:30 pm

  • Telephones remain open until 1:30 pm

Should you require medical help in this time please contact 111.


Published on 30th Oct 2025

Patient Participation Sessions – Upcoming Dates 2026

Due to winter pressures, we will be resuming our Patient Participation Sessions on the following dates:

  • Bakewell: Tuesday 13th January, 6:30–7:30 pm

  • Tideswell: Tuesday 17th February, 6:30–7:30 pm

  • Bakewell: Thursday 19th March, 6:30–7:30 pm

We look forward to welcoming you back and appreciate your continued involvement and support.
Every voice counts — whether you’re able to attend meetings regularly or simply wish to share occasional feedback.

Additional dates will be published on our website under the Patient Participation Group section.
Any changes to the dates above will also be updated there.


Published on 30th Oct 2025

Welcome to Our New Resident Doctors

We’re pleased to welcome several new doctors and medical students to our surgeries as part of their training placements.

Foundation Doctors (with us until December):

  • Dr Ibran Younas – Based at our Tideswell Practice, working Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

  • Dr Lewis Gillespie – Based at our Bakewell site.

GP Trainees:

  • Dr Malak Ali – A doctor in specialist GP training, working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at our Bakewell site.

  • Dr Jasmin Rea – In the final stage of GP training, working Monday and Tuesday at our Bakewell site.

  • Dr Wesam Farah – Also in the final stage of GP training, working Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at our Bakewell site.

Medical Students:

We are also currently joined by medical students from University College London Medical School. If you are seen by a medical student, please be assured that a GP will also be present during your consultation.


Published on 9th Oct 2025

Use the NHS App for Messages

Did you know if you receive your messages through the NHS app this will not cost your GP practice money? This means there is more money available for patient care.  Under new rules, there are only two text messages per patient on the gp register per month funded; this means any other messages are charged directly to the practice.


Published on 9th Oct 2025

Childhood Immunisations- Changed from July 2025

If your child is born on or after 1 July 2024, here’s what you need to know:
💉 At 8 Weeks: 
No Changes -  Standard 6-in-1 (DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB), MenB, and rotavirus vaccines remain the same.
💉 At 12 weeks:
➡️ The second MenB vaccine will now be given at 12 weeks (instead of 16) to protect babies earlier.
💉 At 16 weeks:
➡️ The pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13) will now be given at 16 weeks (instead of 12).
🎂 Around 1 year:
❌ The Hib/MenC vaccine is being removed.
✅ Babies will still get their MMR, MenB booster, and PCV booster.
🗓️ New appointment at 18 months (starting Jan 2026):
✅ A 4th dose of the 6-in-1 vaccine will be added.
✅ The 2nd MMR dose moves earlier (from age 3y 4m to 18 months).
👶 Babies who need extra Hep B protection:
✔️ No more separate Hep B jab at 1 year.
✔️ It’ll now be included at the 18-month visit.
✔️ Blood tests for Hep B can happen between 12–18 months.
📘 Check your baby’s Red Book.
💬 Speak to your GP or health visitor if you’re unsure which schedule your baby follows.
✅ Why these changes?
- Earlier protection for serious illnesses like meningitis B (by administering doses sooner).
- The discontinuation of Menitorix prompted schedule rebalancing.
- Removing Hib/MenC at 1 year is safe due to strong adolescent coverage of MenC.
-Shifting MMR2 to 18 months encourages earlier immunity amid rising measles cases. 
👩‍⚕️ What this means for you as a parent
If your child is born on or after 1 July 2024:
Expect the MenB vaccine at 12 weeks instead of 16 weeks.
Expect PCV13 at 16 weeks.
No Hib/MenC jab at 1 year.
A new 18-month clinic appointment for a 4‑in‑1 booster and MMR2.
If your child is born before 1 July 2024, they follow the existing schedule without these adjustments.
📌 What to do next
Keep your child’s Red Book updated and check upcoming appointments.
GP clinics and health visitors will be informed—expect reminders.
If your child is behind on vaccinations - please contact reception.

Published on 9th Oct 2025

Covid & Flu 2025

Flu and COVID Vaccinations – Autumn 2025

Flu and COVID-19 vaccination appointments can now be booked at the surgery.

Flu Vaccination Eligibility & Start Dates

From 1 September 2025:

  • Pregnant women

  • Children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2025

  • Children in clinical risk groups aged 6 months to under 18 years

From October 2025:

  • Adults aged 65 years and over

  • Adults aged 18 to under 65 in clinical risk groups

  • Residents in long-stay residential care homes

  • Carers (in receipt of carer’s allowance or main carers for elderly/disabled persons)

  • Close contacts of immunocompromised individuals

  • Frontline social care workers not covered by employer-led occupational health schemes, including:

    • Staff in registered care homes and domiciliary care

    • Voluntary-managed hospices

    • Personal Assistants paid via direct payments or Personal Health Budgets

COVID-19 Vaccination – Autumn 2025

COVID-19 vaccinations will be offered to:

  • Adults aged 75 years and over

  • Residents in care homes for older adults

  • Individuals who are immunosuppressed (aged 6 months and over)*

*Please note: the practice cannot vaccinate children at this time.*


Published on 9th Oct 2025

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