Littlewick Medical Centre

Littlewick Medical Centre Welcome to our page for the latest news, updates and healthcare tips from our practice.

Proud to be part of Erewash Health Partnership alongside six other local GP practices. For appointments and enquiries, please contact the practice directly. Serving the Ilkeston community and surrounding areas, Littlewick Medical Centre is a GP practice committed to high-quality, compassionate care. We offer a full range of GP and nursing services, from routine appointments and long-term condition

management to health checks, vaccinations, and wellbeing support. We are a training practice, supporting medical students, doctors training to become GPs, and nurses, helping to shape the next generation of healthcare professionals. Our team includes seven partners, and we also have a purpose-built branch surgery in West Hallam. In 2010, we moved into a brand-new surgery on the site of the original Littlewick practice, with disabled access and patient parking via Orchard Street. We are proud to be part of the Erewash Health Partnership, a network of seven local practices working together to provide coordinated care across the area. The partnership includes Aitune Medical Practice, South Street Surgery, Eden Surgery, Gladstone House Surgery, West Park Surgery, Moir Medical Centre, and Littlewick Medical Centre. For any clinical queries, patients should contact the practice directly. At Littlewick Medical Centre, weโ€™re here to listen, support, and work with our patients to build a healthier community.

09/09/2026

๐Ÿ“ข Patient Reminder

Our surgery will be closed on Wednesday 9th September 2026 from 1.30pm for staff training.
We will reopen as normal on Thursday 10th September.

โ˜Ž๏ธ For urgent medical advice, please call NHS 111 or visit www.111.nhs.uk
๐ŸšจIn an emergency, dial 999.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

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03/09/2026

Patient Notice: Surgery Closure

Our surgery will be closed on Wednesday 9th September 2026 from 1.30pm for staff training.

We will reopen as normal on Thursday 10th September.
โ˜Ž๏ธ For urgent medical advice, please call NHS 111 or visit www.111.nhs.uk
๐ŸšจIn an emergency, dial 999.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

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01/09/2026

๐Ÿ“ข Our September Patient Newsletter is here! ๐Ÿ“ฐ

Take a look at our latest newsletter for practice updates, useful health advice and information for our patients.

We hope you find it helpful. ๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿ‘‡ Read the full newsletter here:
https://practice365.co.uk/uploads/sites/1555/2026/09/Sept-2026-Newsletter.pdf

๐Ÿ’ฌ Weโ€™d love to hear what you think!

01/09/2026

From today, children and pregnant women can get their flu vaccinations ahead of winter.

Children aged 2 and 3 can get vaccinated at their GP surgery, while most school-aged children will be offered the vaccine at school.

Pregnant women can speak to their maternity team, GP practice or community pharmacy about getting vaccinated.

Find out more โžก๏ธ nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

25/08/2026
๐Ÿ“ข Please see the important information below regarding changes to access at Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs).UTCs remain ...
25/08/2026

๐Ÿ“ข Please see the important information below regarding changes to access at Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs).

UTCs remain open 7 days a week, 8am-8pm, but appointments via NHS 111 are now required during the evening.

Please take a moment to read the information below and share with anyone who may find it useful.

You now need an appointment to be seen in the evening at our Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs), our UTCs remain open seven days a week, between 8am and 8pm.

๐Ÿ“ž Always call first. The team can assess your symptoms and direct you to the most appropriate service, including arranging an appointment at a UTC if needed.

During walk-in hours, you can attend without an appointment:
๐Ÿ”น Ilkeston, Ripley and Whitworth: 8amโ€“5pm
๐Ÿ”น Buxton: 8amโ€“4pm

Outside these times, you will now need an appointment arranged through NHS 111. Find out more: https://ow.ly/A1vg50ZEJa4

If you have a life-threatening emergency, call 999.

23/08/2026

Our Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) are open seven days a week, between 8am and 8pm.

๐Ÿ“ž Always call first.

The team can assess your symptoms and direct you to the most appropriate service, including arranging an appointment at a UTC if needed. During walk-in hours, you can attend without an appointment:
๐Ÿ”น Ilkeston, Ripley and Whitworth: 8amโ€“5pm
๐Ÿ”น Buxton: 8amโ€“4pm

Outside these times, you will now need an appointment arranged through NHS 111. Find out more: www.dchs.nhs.uk. If you have a life-threatening emergency, call 999.

21/08/2026

We will be closed on Monday 31st August for the August Bank Holiday.

For urgent medical advice while we are closed, please call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk. For life-threatening emergencies, please call 999.

๐Ÿ’Š Repeat prescriptions: Please allow 3 working days and order in advance using:

๐Ÿ“ฑ NHS App
๐Ÿ’ป Online Rapid Health Service via our website
๐Ÿ“ž Medicines Order Line: 0115 855 0260
๐Ÿ“„ Paper request at the surgery

Please note, prescription requests cannot be taken over the surgery phone line.

Thank you for helping us to ensure your medication is ready when you need it. ๐Ÿ’™

19/08/2026

Patient Survey ๐Ÿ’ฌ

From tomorrow, Thursday 20th August, weโ€™ll be handing out our Patient Survey questionnaires at reception.

If youโ€™re offered one, weโ€™d really appreciate you taking a few minutes to complete it and share your feedback with us. Completed questionnaires can be placed in the feedback box at reception.

The surveys will be available for one week.

Thank you for helping us understand what weโ€™re doing well and where we can improve. ๐Ÿ’™

Flu vaccination bookings are now open for eligible patients.Flu can be very serious, particularly for older adults, preg...
18/08/2026

Flu vaccination bookings are now open for eligible patients.

Flu can be very serious, particularly for older adults, pregnant women, children and those with long-term health conditions. Last year, the flu vaccine was estimated to have prevented 104,000 unnecessary hospitalisations.

๐Ÿ“… Our flu clinics will run week commencing 5th October, with appointments available every afternoon.

If youโ€™re eligible, please look out for your invitation from Littlewick Medical Centre and book your appointment online. If you need help booking, please contact the practice.

๐Ÿ’‰ Patients aged 75 and over and those who are immunosuppressed will also be offered a COVID-19 vaccination at their appointment, where eligible.

๐Ÿ“ฉ Invitations are being sent in stages, so donโ€™t worry if you havenโ€™t received yours yet.

Thank you for helping us protect our patients and community this winter.

Address

Littlewick Medical Centre, 42 Nottingham Road
Ilkeston
DE75PR

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+441159325229

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