Health care in Buxton

» Doctors

Buxton Medical Practice

2 Temple Rd, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 9BZ T: 01298 24105

Elmwood Medical Centre

7 Burlington Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9AY T: 01298 23019 E: www.elmwoodsurgery.co.uk

Stewart Medical Centre

15 Hartington Road, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6JP T: 01298 22338

There are male and female doctors at every practice.

» Dentists

If you need dental care while you're living in Buxton, contact:

The Buxton Dental Practice

3 Belmont Terrace, Terrace Road, Buxton SK17 6DZ
T: 01298 71898

NHS dental treatment may be available to students up to the age of 25 years - there will be some charges, though at a reduced rate. Phone the practice for details.

» Chemists

• Boots, 62 Spring Gardens T: 01298 23084
• CR Clowes Chemist, Cavendish Circus (opposite the University) T: 01298 23218
• Lloyds Pharmacy, 139 Victoria Park Road T: 01298 25083
• Peak Pharmacy, Scarsdale Place T: 01298 23488
• Superdrug, Spring Gardens Shopping Centre T: 01298 23195

» Contraception and sexual health

We provide a contraception and sexual health advice service throughout the week, including free pregnancy testing and free condoms. Alternatively, the following services are available in Buxton:

Contraception and Sexual Health Clinic

The following clinic is open on Tuesday evenings, 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm for drop-in sessions and appointments. For information or to make an appointment please ring in advance:

• Cavendish Hospital, Manchester Road, Buxton T: 01298 212 802

This is a free service, offering specialist advice on contraception, sexual health screening, pregnancy related concerns, PMS, menopause issues, and is a completely confidential service.

Genito Urinary Medicine (GUM) Clinics

The following clinics offer a full sexual health screening service if you're concerned that you may have a sexually transmitted infection. We would recommend telephoning for an appointment in advance of attending one of the clinic near you:

• Cavendish Hospital, Buxton T: 01298 212 859
• Stepping Hill Hospital Stockport T: 0161 419 5370 / 5371
• Macclesfield T: 01625 661463
• Chesterfield T: 01246 209582
• Derby T: 01332 254681

Chemists

Chemists in Buxton issuing emergency contraception

• CR Clowes Chemist, Cavendish Circus (opposite the University) T: 01298 23218
• Superdrug, Spring Gardens Shopping Centre T: 01298 23195