Merridale Health Centre,
5 Fullhurst Ave,
Leicester,
Contents
- 1 Leicestershire Health Services
- 1.1 Major Health & Community Centres
- 1.2 General Practice & Primary Care Networks
- 1.3 Urgent & Out‑of‑Hours Care 13 urgent care
- 1.4 Diagnostics & Specialist Community Centres
- 1.5 Diabetic Eye Screening
- 1.6 Sexual Health Clinics
- 1.7 Community & Family Support
- 1.8 Hospital Care Overview
- 1.9 Tips for Patients in Leicestershire
Leicestershire Health Services
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Major Health & Community Centres
Merridale Health Centre (Leicester, LE3 1BL)
- Built in 2005, serving around 15,000 patients with GPs, nursing services, and minor surgery clinics.
- Convenient central location with transport links and full accessibility features.
Address:
LE1 3BL
Phone:
0115 6973350
St Peter’s & Belgrave Health Centres (Leicester)
- Included in diabetic eye screening clinics across Leicester. These centres provide accessible screening services.
Barwell Medical Centre (Barwell, LE9 8DS)
- A new £3.6 million two-storey centre opened early 2025, replacing Jersey Way.
- Features 12 consulting rooms, physiotherapy, mental health support, and minor surgery.
General Practice & Primary Care Networks
Willows Health (11 sites across Leicestershire)
- Largest primary care provider in East Midlands, serving ~65,000 patients.
- Practices include De Montfort Surgery, Springfield Road, Evington, Pasley Road, and more.
Leicester City South PCN
- Collaboration of 5 GP practices offering grouped services: structured medicine reviews, physiotherapy, mental health, social prescribing, and paramedics.
Urgent & Out‑of‑Hours Care 13 urgent care
- 13 urgent care locations across the region, including Loughborough & Oadby UCCs, Merlyn Vaz, Market Harborough, Melton, Oakham, and others.
- Use NHS111 to pre‑book to reduce waiting times.
- Out‑of‑hours GP services run from 6:30 pm to 8 am, weekends & bank holidays.
Diagnostics & Specialist Community Centres
Hinckley
- NHS engagement underway for a new Community Diagnostic Centre at Hinckley & District Hospital—with MRI, CT, X‑ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and day‑case surgical units.
Diabetic Eye Screening
Held at multiple health centres: St Peters, Merlyn Vaz, Rushey Mead, Belgrave, New Parks, Braunstone, Westcotes, plus community hospitals across Leicestershire.
Sexual Health Clinics
- Loughborough Health Centre offers walk-in sexual health services.
- Community hubs in Coalville, Hinckley, Market Harborough, Oakham, with SH:24 online testing & PrEP/PEP
Community & Family Support
- Charnwood Family Hubs offer baby clinics, breastfeeding support, immunisations, play sessions, and mental health advice for families with children up to age 9
- First Contact Plus and Live Well Leicester help residents find local services and wellbeing support
Hospital Care Overview
- Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) – major teaching hospital with A&E, maternity, oncology; about 890 beds.
- Leicester General Hospital – 430‑bed hospital in Evington, part of University Hospitals Leicester.
- Glenfield Hospital – specialist tertiary centre for cardiac and respiratory care; ~415 beds .
Tips for Patients in Leicestershire
| Service | How to Access |
|---|---|
| GP Registration & Appointments | Register via Willows Health or local GP surgery; NHS111 for urgent care or out-of-hours |
| Specialist/Screening Clinics | Book diabetic eye screenings or sexual health checks via local centres or SH:24 |
| Community Support | Contact Charnwood Family Hubs or use First Contact Plus online |
| New Facilities | Barwell’s new centre and planned Hinckley Diagnostic Centre offer expanded services |
Summary
Leicestershire offers a comprehensive network of health services—from primary care at centres like Merridale and Willows Health, to specialist diagnostics at Barwell and Hinckley, sexual and mental health support, and secondary care at major hospitals like LRI and Glenfield. Community hubs bolster support for families and wellbeing, while urgent care and out-of-hours options ensure comprehensive coverage across the county.