Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted GP Practice in Sheffield
Dykes Hall Medical Centre has been serving the Sheffield community since 2006, providing comprehensive primary healthcare services with a strong focus on patient-centred care. Our dedicated team of GP partners, advanced nurse practitioners, and healthcare professionals deliver a wide range of services including preventive care, chronic disease management, and treatment of acute and minor ailments. We maintain strong partnerships with local pharmacies and healthcare providers to ensure seamless patient care. Our practice is registered for postgraduate medical training and regularly hosts trainee doctors and healthcare professionals under direct supervision.We prioritise accessibility with disabled access at both our Hillsborough and Stannington sites, and have implemented digital solutions like online consultations to enhance patient convenience. Our commitment to quality was affirmed in our 2016 Care Quality Commission inspection, which recognised our adherence to national standards across all key assessment areas.
Services
GP Consultations
Vaccinations
Chronic Disease Management
Health Checks
Contraceptive Services
Travel Medicine
Physiotherapy Referrals
Screening Programmes
Smoking Cessation
Mental Health Support
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- Experienced team of GP partners with over 20 years' combined local experience
- Patient-centred care approach with dedicated appointment triage system
- CQC-registered practice meeting all national quality standards
- Extended access appointments available across Hillsborough network
- Integrated digital services including online consultations and prescriptions
Associations and certifications
- Care Quality Commission (CQC)
What people say
Excellent staff
Comprehensive care
Accessible facilities
Professional team
Good chronic management
Services
GP Consultations
Our experienced GPs provide comprehensive medical consultations for acute and chronic conditions. Patients can access same-day appointments for urgent matters or book routine consultations up to two weeks in advance. Our team offers specialist management for long-term conditions including asthma, diabetes, and heart disease, with annual reviews ensuring optimal treatment plans. We maintain continuity of care through regular patient-GP relationships while offering flexible access options.
Vaccination Programmes
We deliver NHS vaccination services for all ages, including routine childhood immunisations and annual flu jabs for at-risk groups. Our practice provides travel vaccinations with pre-travel consultations to assess individual needs. We maintain strict cold-chain storage protocols for vaccine safety and offer catch-up vaccinations for missed schedules. Our team also administers specialist vaccines like pneumococcal and shingles vaccinations for eligible patients.
Chronic Disease Management
Our practice specialises in managing long-term health conditions through structured care pathways. We offer regular reviews for patients with asthma, COPD, diabetes, and coronary heart disease, including lung function tests and HbA1c monitoring. Our healthcare assistants conduct routine blood pressure checks and diabetic foot examinations. We work closely with secondary care specialists to ensure coordinated treatment plans aligned with national clinical guidelines.
Health Screenings
We provide NHS health checks every five years for patients aged 40-74 to assess cardiovascular risk factors. Our screening services include cervical smears, breast screening referrals, and bowel cancer screening kits. We offer diabetic eye screening and abdominal aortic aneurysm checks for eligible groups. Our team provides lifestyle advice to reduce identified health risks and facilitates specialist referrals when abnormal results require further investigation.
Physiotherapy Referrals
Our practice offers rapid access to musculoskeletal treatment through ZoomPhysio online programmes for back pain, joint issues, and sports injuries. Patients receive personalised exercise plans developed by our MSK practitioners. We provide first-contact physiotherapy appointments through the Hillsborough Network, with direct access to physiotherapists without GP referral. Our team also coordinates follow-up care and specialist investigations when required.
People
Dr Jennie Bowman
GP Partner
Qualified in 2002 from Sheffield, Dr Bowman specialises in general practice with additional qualifications in family planning and child health. She leads medical student teaching at the practice.
Dr Elizabeth Callingham
GP Partner
A Sheffield graduate from 2000, Dr Callingham has specialist interests in women's health and paediatrics. She oversees the practice's cervical screening programme.
Dr Amin Goodarzi
GP Partner
Qualified in 2008 from Sheffield, Dr Goodarzi manages the practice's chronic disease clinics and leads on diabetes care pathways.
Dr Jane Scholefield
GP Partner
With over 30 years' experience since qualifying in 1990, Dr Scholefield specialises in geriatric care and complex case management.
Mr Will Burrow
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Will provides extended nursing care across the Hillsborough PCN, managing acute illnesses and long-term conditions independently.
Questions
How do I book an urgent GP appointment?
For urgent same-day appointments, call 0114 232 2340 from 08:30. Our receptionists can book same-day slots at local hubs if unavailable here.
What non-NHS services do you offer?
We provide private medical certificates, insurance forms, HGV medicals, and driving licence assessments at standard BMA fees.
How can I access repeat prescriptions?
Use our online EPS system for repeat prescriptions. Allow 2 working days for processing and collect from our partnered pharmacies.
Are interpreter services available?
Yes, request interpreters when booking appointments. We require 5 days' notice to arrange professional NHS Language Line interpreters.
What extended hours services exist?
Through the Hillsborough Network, we offer early morning, evening, and weekend appointments across our partner practices.
How do I join the Patient Participation Group?
Download the application form from our website or contact reception to contribute to service improvements through our PPG meetings.
