Alert: Patient Notice

The Family Medical Centre will be closed for the Bank Holidays on both Monday 5th and 26th May, and will re-open on Tuesday 6th and 27th May at 8.00 am.

If you require a prescription that will run out during this time we can issue early for you. Any fit notes sent electronically will be picked up when we return to work and we can backdate as appropriate.

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Welcome to Kirkby Family Medical Centre

Tel: 01623 757219

The Kirkby Family Medical centre is based in the heart of Kirkby in Ashfield in a purpose built building serving approximately 4640 patients who live in Kirkby in Ashfield. 

GP Enhanced Access Scheme

Extended GP access service is accessible 6 days per week. Evening and Saturday appointments are available at our or at another local surgery and early morning from 7am appointments at our surgery with our nurse and HCA. All these appointments are pre-bookable.

111 is the NHS non-emergency number. It’s fast, easy and free. Call 111 and speak to a highly trained adviser, supported by healthcare professionals. They will ask you a series of questions to assess your symptoms and immediately direct you to the best medical care for you.

NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.

In case of a life-threatening emergency, please dial 999.

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Practice Closures

The surgery is closed for training one Wednesday afternoon a month.

For 2025

  • 30th April
  • 21st May
  • 25th June
  • 23rd July
  • 24th September
  • 22nd October
  • 26th November

The closing dates for 2026 are: 

  • 28th January
  • 25th February
  • 25th March

Non-urgent advice: Everyone is being reminded to follow Public Health England advice to:

Always carry tissues with you and use them to catch your cough or sneeze. Then bin the tissue, and wash your hands, or use a sanitiser gel.

Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after using public transport. Use a sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact with people who are unwell.

Online Services

You can use the NHS App to check your symptoms and get instant advice, book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, view your GP medical record and more.

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