We provide a wide range of services and clinics for patients at our practice.
You can find out more by clicking on the links.
Appointments
Urgent appointments To request an urgent appointment for today (Monday to Friday): use our appointment request form, Monday to Friday from 8am. The form closes when we have reached our...
Clinics
Find out more about the clinics and services available at the surgery.
Contact us
Phone number Call us: 0115 942 4352 Contact us online For any routine, non-urgent medical problem or admin queries: Contact us online using an online form Address Mary Potter Centre...
Diabetic Eye Screening
Diabetic eye screening is important as it helps to prevent sight loss before you notice changes to your eyesight. For more information, visit the NHS website or speak to a...
Interpreter Service
Interpreters can be arranged for your appointment with us. Please ask at reception if you will require an interpreter.
Maternity Care (Pregnancy)
From 1st April 2025, if you are pregnant you will need to self-refer to the maternity care team using their online form. Please see their website for the online form...
Prescriptions
Ordering repeat prescriptions The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are: using your NHS account (through the NHS website or in the NHS App) These accounts show you all your repeat medicine...
Veteran Friendly
We are an Armed Forces Veteran friendly accredited GP Practice. This means that, as part of the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant, we have a dedicated clinician who...
Wellbeing
Wellbeing and self-referral Fairfields practice has information on a number of groups and services that can aid your wellbeing. Follow the links below for information, or enquire at reception. Better...
What to do when the practice is closed
What to do when the practice is closed: If you need urgent advice whilst the practice is closed please telephone 0115 942 4352 and your call will be diverted to...
Who should I see?
We try to keep our GP appointments for patients with more serious health problems. Before you book an appointment to see a doctor please consider whether an appointment with a...
Local Healthcare Services
Please find a list of local pharmacies, dentists and opticians below. You can also use the NHS Local Services finder on this link: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search Pharmacies Mary Potter Pharmacy (0.0 km) Hyson...
Self Care
Did you know that 10 of the most minor ailments seen by GPs can also be treated by you at home? By treating yourself at home you could save a...
Self-Referral - Click to see Self-Referral Options
Find here a range of services that you can self-refer to.
Test Results
Did you know that you can view your test results online on the NHS App? Please follow this link for more information and help to download the app: NHS App...
Fit Notes (Sick Notes)
You only need a doctor’s note (Fit Note) if you are unable to work and are ill for longer than seven calendar days. Your employer will provide you with an...
Referrals
Your GP has referred you for further treatment at either: A hospital A clinic in the community A Treatment Centre Please read this leaflet to find out more about the...
Non-NHS Services
It is important to understand that many GPs are not employed by the NHS. They are self-employed and they have to cover their costs – staff, buildings, heating, lighting, etc...
Date published: 16th January 2020
Date last updated: 16th January 2020