The acquisition of Elmwood will happen in 2 stages:

Firstly Stewart Medical Centre and Elmwood Medical Centre will continue to run as two separate practices with patients continuing to contact whichever practice they are registered at.

From the completion date, Elmwood will be managed and staffed by a combination of the existing team at Elmwood and the team at Stewart Medical Centre.

 

We are confident that this collaborative approach will lead to an immediate improvement in access and service for the patients of Elmwood. Patients currently registered at Elmwood will continue to be seen at the Burlington Road practice, while patients registered at Stewart Medical Centre will find they are offered appointments at both Hartington Road and Burlington Road sites.

 

The second part of the process will see the patient lists of Stewart Medical Centre and Elmwood merge into one. This will create a single, unified practice operating across two sites with a single central telephone number and full access for all patients to all the services that we currently offer at Stewart Medical Centre. This is anticipated to happen in early October.

 

Before this point, we would actively encourage any patients who are currently registered at Elmwood to register as a Stewart Medical Centre patient so that you can instantly access our full range of services. Registration is quick and simple, and can be done online here: https://register-with-gp.ht1.uk?gpCode=C81034&gpName=Stewart%20Medical%20Centre

 

Over time, it has become clear that the reputation of Elmwood Medical Centre has declined significantly. After careful consideration, we believe a fresh start is in the best interests of our patients and community. Therefore, from 16th July, the Elmwood Medical Centre name will be retired, and the site will be known as Stewart Medical Centre, Burlington Road.

 

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all patients and staff at both sites for your continued support and patience during this transition. We look forward to delivering excellent care as a unified team.

 

We appreciate that there will be a number of questions and we hope to answer some of these in the FAQ section below:

 

Please continue to contact the practice where you are currently registered:

• Elmwood (SMC, Burlington Road): 01298 23019

• Stewart Medical Centre: 01298 22338

 

You can book an appointment by:

• Calling your registered practice

• Using the NHS App

• Booking online (if registered for online services)

 

Yes, pre-bookable appointments are available at both practices. You can book with a range of clinicians, including GPs, Practice Nurses, and Phlebotomists.

 

Urgent same-day appointments are available daily at both practices. These are managed by our duty team of GPs, Practice Nurses, and ANPs. To access an urgent appointment, please call your registered practice.

 

You can request your repeat prescription:

• Through your local pharmacy

• Via the NHS App

• Using online services

• Or by handing your request in at your registered practice

 

Please note: We cannot accept prescription requests over the phone for safety reasons.

 

We have a combined team of 13 doctors and 10 nurses. Our clinical team works across both Hartington Road and Burlington Road sites, so your appointment location may vary depending on who you’re seeing.

 

• If you're registered at Elmwood (SMC, Burlington Road), appointments will continue at the Burlington Road site.

• Stewart Medical Centre patients may be seen at either Hartington Road or Burlington Road, depending on where the clinician is working that day.

You’ll be informed of the location when booking.

 

The acquisition of Elmwood gives us more space for our clinicians to work from, meaning more Face to Face appointments!!

We have also expanded both our clinical and no clinical teams giving better and easier access and service.

 

Yes! We encourage new patients to register with Stewart Medical Centre. It’s quick and easy to register online.

 

Please can we ask patients NOT to contact your GP if enquire whether you are eligible as these medications will not be available in Derby and Derbyshire until later in the year.

 

In addition, once the referral pathways in Derbyshire have been opened, there are strict eligibility criteria we must stick to. Eligibility for referral will be opened up in phases over the next 3 years.

 

In Phase 1 (2025-26), patients must have a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 40 or more AND at least four of the following diagnosed health conditions:

✓ type 2 diabetes

✓ high blood pressure

✓ heart disease

✓ obstructive sleep apnoea

✓ abnormal blood fats (dyslipidaemia)

 

The number of patients eligible for referral in phase one are expected to be very small.

 

If you are struggling with your weight and would like support, you can self-refer to Live Life Better Derbyshire who offer a range of weight-loss support services. They will also be able to refer eligible patients for weight loss medications once these become available in Derbyshire. You do not need to contact your GP Practice to access these services.

 

More information on Derbyshire's plans to roll out weight-loss medications can be found here: https://joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/stay-well/tirzepatide/