Welcome to the Friary Surgery

When visiting the practice please bring a face covering with you, this does not need to be a surgical face mask, a scarf or home made face covering will be ideal.  Please adhere to social distancing rules at all times - thank you.

We have updated our Privacy Notice to read please click on the link:   Friary Surgery Full Privacy Notice

Return of International Travel - May 17th 2021

From 17 May international travel will be permitted to a limited number of countries and in some cases proof of Covid-19 vaccination will be required. The mechanism for proving your vaccine status is through the NHS app. For those who cannot access the NHS app you can request written proof that you have received your Covid-19 vaccination by contacting the NHS on 119. Please do not contact your GP practice. You can find out more at:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-confirms-traffic-light-list-ahead-of-cautious-return-to-international-travel

Covid-19

Please note due to the Coronavirus online booking of appointments has been suspended, please telephone 01748 822306 to make your appointment, please do not try to make an appointment if you are suffering from cough, fever, or shortness of breath, please stay indoors and  telephone 111

For further information:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus

Vaccines - Where are we up to? - Over the next couple of days we will be contacting patients between the age of 30-40  years to attend for their vaccine.  Clinics will be held in Tennants, Harmby Road, Leyburn, DL8 5SG.  Please do not contact the practice we will contact you when it is your turn.

Use our Online Consultation System

With Covid-19 meaning we can only see patients in the surgery if absolutely necessary, we'd urge you to use AccuRx, our online consultation system to tell us about your problem and request medical advice - or ask an admin question -  we will normally respond before the end of our working day (Monday to Friday). After that, we'll respond on our next usual working day.

Click on the link to register or log-in    AccuRx Online

Better Access – More routine primary care appointments

More routine primary care appointments have been made available to people living in our region. Patients registered at GP practices in Hambleton, Richmondshire and Whitby can pre-book a routine primary care appointment between 6:30pm and 8pm weekdays and between 8:30am and noon on Saturdays and Sundays. This is not a walk-in service – please speak to a receptionist to book your appointment.

Online Patient Access

We now offer the ability to book/cancel GP appointments, order repeat prescription and view certain areas or your medical record online.  Please ask at reception to register for this service.  If you are already registered click here to access to Emis Patient Access

Please note that you should only order medication that is clearly printed as a repeat item on the tear off slip opposite your prescription otherwise there maybe a delay in processing.  Find out more

You need to be registered to book/cancel appointments, order repeat prescriptions or view your medical record online.  If you are not already registered then please contact the surgery.

Or try the:

NHS App - this is new and a secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet

You do not need anything from the practice in order to register, the app will take you through the whole process.

Use the NHS App to:

• Check your symptoms
• Find out what to do when you need help urgently
• Book and manage appointments at your GP surgery
• Order repeat prescriptions
• Securely view your GP medical record
• Register to be an organ donor
• Choose how the NHS uses your data.           
• Register to be an organ donor

Find out more here: https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/the-nhs-app/

Sepsis - is a rare but serious complication of an infection:

If your child has any of the following symptoms please contact the practice for advice or call 111

• Looks mottled
• Is very lethargic or difficult to wake
• Feels abnormally cold to touch
• Is breathing very fast
• Has a rash that does not fade when pressed
• Has a fit or convulsion

Acting quickly could save your child's life.  For further information click here:   NHS Sepsis

Measles - Unsure as to whether your child has had two MMR vaccines? - please check with a member of the practice team.

Cervical Screening:

The NHS offers a cervical screening programme to all women from the age of 25. During cervical screening (previously known as a "smear test"), a small sample of cells is taken from the cervix and checked under a microscope for abnormalities.

See what Michelle Keegan says about having her first smear test here:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-46172802

Are you a carer? - Please let reception or a clinician know.