Ashfield North
You can now make appointments with health and wellbeing specialists who provide new services close to where you live. Scroll down to find out about the new services in Ashfield North Primary Care Network, GP surgeries in the area.
You need to be registered with an NHS General Practice surgery to access these services. It’s now simple to find your local GP and register. You do not need identification or a permanent place to live: Find a GP local to you first – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
What is Ashfield North Primary Care Network?
These services are provided by the Ashfield North Primary Care Network. It is a group of local community healthcare professionals including GPs, Practice Managers, Administrators and Pharmacists. A Clinical Director is elected by members of the Network and is responsible for the services being safe and effective. They work together to design local services to support residents to be healthy, independent and connected with the community.
Ashfield North Primary Care Network is also part of a wider partnership across Mid Nottinghamshire with Mansfield, Newark and Sherwood. They join up with hospitals, councils, charities and voluntary or self help groups. Their shared aim is to enable residents to live well.
What is Ashfield North Primary Care Network?
These new services are provided by the Ashfield North Primary Care Network. It is a group of local community healthcare professionals including GPs, Practice Managers, Administrators and Pharmacists. A Clinical Director is elected by members of the Network and is responsible for the services being safe and effective. They work together to design local services to support residents to be healthy, independent and connected with the community.
Ashfield North Primary Care Network is also part of a wider partnership across Mid Nottinghamshire with Mansfield, Newark and Sherwood. They join up with hospitals, councils, charities and voluntary or self help groups. Their shared aim is to enable residents to live well.
Your new services in Ashfield North
Clinical Pharmacists
Review your medicines, discuss, agree and make changes to your prescriptions, and provide advice about medicines and possible side effects.
A local Clinical Pharmacist explains how they help improve health and wellbeing
Pharmacy Technicians
Show you how to use your medicines, support Clinical Pharmacists to review your existing medication, and enable you to make healthy lifestyle choices.
A local Pharmacy Technician explains how they help improve health and wellbeing
Physiotherapists and Musculoskeletal First Contact Practitioners
Diagnose and treat muscular and joint conditions, provide advice on how to manage your condition, and make referrals on to specialist services.
A local Advanced Physiotherapist explains how they help improve health and wellbeing
Social Prescribing Link Worker
A Social Prescribing Link Worker connects people with non-medical, community-based support to improve their health and wellbeing.
Admiral Nurse
An Admiral Nurse is a specialist dementia nurse who provides expert, tailored support for families facing dementia.
The NHS is changing
Dr Paul Scullard, a GP working in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, explains what Primary Care Networks are and why the NHS is investing more into primary and community care.
