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Join us at our Trust’s Annual Members’ Meeting this Wednesday

Posted on 14th September, 2026
Member of Trust staff with an information display

Our Trust is inviting members of the public, patients, colleagues and community partners to find out more about their local NHS at the Trust’s Annual Members’ Meeting this Wednesday,16 September. … [continue] Join us at our Trust’s Annual Members’ Meeting this Wednesday

Posted in Trust news

Ashgate Road closure on Tuesday 1 September

Posted on 1st September, 2026
Ashgate surgery

Road resurfacing works outside our Ashgate surgery will take place on Tuesday, 1 September, between 8am and 3.30pm. A section of Ashgate Road directly outside the surgery will be closed … [continue] Ashgate Road closure on Tuesday 1 September

Posted in Practice news

Star duo shortlisted for General Practice awards

Posted on 26th August, 2026
Two star colleagues from Royal Primary Care were delighted to discover they had been shortlisted for the 2026 Derbyshire General Practice Awards.

Two star colleagues from Royal Primary Care were delighted to discover they had been shortlisted for the 2026 Derbyshire General Practice Awards. RPC Brooklyn’s Sinead McCarthy and Grangewood surgery’s Patience … [continue] Star duo shortlisted for General Practice awards

Posted in Practice news

Brooklyn quartet celebrate 125 years of joint NHS service

Posted on 23rd July, 2026
Royal Primary Care colleagues Amanda (35 years of service), Angela (35 years), Diane (30 years) and Vanessa (25 years) were recognised at the most recent edition of the Derbyshire General Practice Long Service Awards.

We were delighted to learn that Royal Primary Care colleagues Amanda (35 years of service), Angela (35 years), Diane (30 years) and Vanessa (25 years) were recognised at the most … [continue] Brooklyn quartet celebrate 125 years of joint NHS service

Posted in Practice news

Could you be a carer without realising?

Posted on 8th June, 2026
Carers' Champions Sinead and Sheila

Are you entitled to carer support, without even knowing it? This week (8 to 14 June) is Carers Week, a national campaign recognising the vital role unpaid carers play across … [continue] Could you be a carer without realising?

Posted in Health news, Practice news

Read the latest edition of our Trust magazine

Posted on 27th May, 2026
TeamCRH News Edition 12

With all the latest news from around Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Edition 12 of #TeamCRH News is now live online! Read features from Royal Primary Care on improvements … [continue] Read the latest edition of our Trust magazine

Posted in Trust news

Request our care directly through the NHS App

Posted on 4th March, 2026
NHS App on a mobile smartphone

Requesting our care online is now even easier, thanks to a new Anima integration with the NHS App. Royal Primary Care patients who are registered with the NHS App can … [continue] Request our care directly through the NHS App

Posted in Health news, Practice news

Introducing Jackie Smith, new Trust Chair

Posted on 20th February, 2026
Jackie Smith, new Trust Chair at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Trust

Following a competitive recruitment process, with support from partners, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has announced that the new Trust Chair will be Jackie Smith. Jackie brings six years … [continue] Introducing Jackie Smith, new Trust Chair

Posted in Trust news

European first for RPC in groundbreaking study

Posted on 19th February, 2026
Dr Adrian Beltrán-Martínez (centre) and Tom Spencer (right) pictured at Royal Primary Care Ashgate with members of the RPC research team.

Royal Primary Care has become the first in Europe to sign up a patient to an important new study, which offers hope for people with high cholesterol and at risk … [continue] European first for RPC in groundbreaking study

Posted in Practice news

Award-winning apprentice gets countywide recognition

Posted on 9th February, 2026
Data technician apprentice Nicola holds her JUCD Apprenticeship Award certificate alongside Laura, Coding and Onboarding Manager

Just eight months after joining Royal Primary Care, data technician apprentice Nicola has been formally recognised for her outstanding contributions to the organisation. On 9 February, our Nicola was officially … [continue] Award-winning apprentice gets countywide recognition

Posted in Practice news

Our Christmas and New Year opening times

Posted on 16th December, 2025
Royal Primary Care logo

With Christmas around the corner, please be aware of our surgery opening times over the festive period: Wednesday 24 December (Christmas Eve) – 8am to 4.30pm Thursday 25 December (Christmas … [continue] Our Christmas and New Year opening times

Posted in Practice news

Winter warmers are back in our surgeries

Posted on 5th December, 2025
RPC team member Julie holding a selection of hand crafted winter warmers outside RPC Grangewood surgery

Patients, colleagues and their families will be able to keep a little warmer this winter, thanks to the generosity of Dronfield charity Crafting2Gether. Visitors to Royal Primary Care surgeries in … [continue] Winter warmers are back in our surgeries

Posted in Practice news

Anima triage is coming to Royal Primary Care: What you need to know

Posted on 30th September, 2025
Anima digital triage

From Tuesday 14 October 2025, Royal Primary Care will be using Anima for all triaging, appointments and admin requests. This exciting change is designed to improve ease of access, continuity … [continue] Anima triage is coming to Royal Primary Care: What you need to know

Posted in Practice news

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