Welcome to the Friary Surgery

FACE COVERING

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.

WALK-IN FLU CLINIC - PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE

NOW: SATURDAY 9TH OCTOBER 08:30-12:00

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COVID-19 BOOSTERS

We are aware that the press have today informed everyone that boosters will be going ahead. Please note that the NHS still awaits official instructions from the Government to proceed. 

Richmondshire Primary Care Network delivered first and second doses and are preparing to provide boosters. As soon as official go ahead has been given and we know when vaccines are arriving, Richmondshire GP Practices will contact those eligible in the order they are eligible according to guidance from the Government. No one will be forgotten.

Can we please ask that people wait to be contacted.

Please do not call the Practice regarding this (as this is blocking our lines) and please do not call Tennants (who are unable to help).

Please bear with us - we are doing all we can to make sure boosters are delivered swiftly once we get the green light to proceed.

Online Booking of Appointments

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

Dispensary

Please note that our dispensary can supply prescription dressings and appliances to all patients of The Friary Surgery, we offer a personal and professional service, please enquire in the dispensary.

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 16:00 on Saturdays and Sundays.

There are appointments available for:

Cervical Screening

Dressing of Wounds

Physiotherapy

Diabetes Checks

Blood Tests, as well as Nurse Practitioner appointments

This is not a walk-in service – please telephone 01748 822306 to make an appointment for Better Access

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.

National Data Opt Out

For for further information please click here:

NHS Digital Opt Out Information

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