Welfare Information

Newtown Unthank does not have any of its' own organic welfare facilities. The nearest facilities are located in Desford.

Use the Quicklinks below:

• Doctor
• Dentist
• Endeavour Club
• Hospitals
• Pharmacy
• Private Counselling Service
• Transportation
• Residential Home
• Samaritans

Doctor

Dr John Gauntlett MB BS
Dr Richard Carr MB BS

Sister Alison Gauntlett RGN BSc (Hons) Hull

Desford Medical Centre
54 Main Street
Desford
Leicester
LE9 9GR

Telephone: 01455 828947
Website

The Surgery is open 8am - 6pm on every weekday. It has extended opening hours 6 - 8pm on Mondays (Except Bank Holidays) for appointments, pre-bookable up to 6.30pm on the day. This service is not emergencies. The telephone lines are open 8am - 6:30pm Monday - Friday. Phone the surgery number to arrange appointments, repeat prescriptions and home visits. If you prefer a telephone consultation this too can be arranged.

Dentist

	Practice Plan Times	NHS Times
Monday	8am - 10am, 4pm - 8pm	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 10am, 4pm - 8pm	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 10am, 4pm - 8pm	10am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 10am, 4pm - 8pm	10am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 10am	10am - 2pm

Desford Dental Care
3 High St
Desford
Leicester
LE9 9JF

Telephone/Facsimile: 08448 151516

Offering the latest techniques in Dentalcare for all. We welcome those with Headaches and facial pain, those that are nervous and anxious, those that are young.

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Hospitals

Glenfield Hospital
Groby Road
Leicester
LE3 9QP

Telephone: 0116 2871471

Leicester General Hospital
Gwendolen Road
Leicester
LE5 4PW

Telephone: 0116 2730222

Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW

Telephone: 0116 2541414

Pharmacy

Pharmacy Opening Times

	Morning	Afternoon
Monday	9am - 1pm	2pm - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 1pm	2pm - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 1pm	2pm - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 1pm	2pm - 6pm
Friday	9am - 1pm	2pm - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm

Desford Pharmacy
1b High St
Desford
Leicester
LE9 9JF

Telephone: 01455 823548

We can dispense NHS and private prescriptions and stock a wide range of medicines, toiletries, first aid supplies, babies needs, film developing and printing and beauty products.

Private Counselling Service

Primary Counselling is a private counselling practice situated in the nearby village of Peckleton. As professionally qualified counsellors we are experienced in helping people with emotional difficulties such as: depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties and bereavement. The practice offers you a safe and unobtrusive place to talk through your difficulties in confidence.

You can visit the Primary Counselling website here.

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Transport

Dial-a-Ride

Telephone: 01455 250462

The Hinckley and Bosworth Dial-A-Ride Scheme is a transport service provided by voluntary drivers using their own cars. It serves those within the geographical Borough of Hinckley & Bosworth. Anyone who finds it difficult or even impossible to use public transport and have no relatives, friends or neighbours to offer help can use the service. Journeys to family doctors, opticians, chiropodists, essential shopping.

Endeavour Club

A social club for the older physically disabled. Meets weekly.

Wednesday, 10.00am – 2.30pm at Bosworth Community College.

Outings, talks, crafts, fund-raising and holidays.

Contact: Sheila Matson 01455 823527

Residential Home

Kirby Grange Residential Care Home
Markfield Lane
Botcheston
Leicester
LE9 9FJ

Telephone: 08451 900674

Samaritans

Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.

Whatever you're going through, whether it's big or small, don't bottle it up. We are here for you if you're worried about something, feel upset or confused, or just want to talk to someone.

Telephone: 08457 909090

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