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 - thank you.

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Important Notice regarding your  COVID-19 Vaccine

We are aware patients in cohorts 7-9 may receive a national letter offering the option to book a COVID vaccine at a mass vaccination site or pharmacy.  If you wish to do this please just follow the instructions in your letter.  If you prefer to have your vaccine locally via your GP surgery (at Tennant’s Auction House in Leyburn) then please just wait.  Local GP practices will shortly be inviting those in cohorts 7-9 who have not yet had their vaccine.  PLEASE DO NOT RING THE SURGERY TO ENQUIRE ABOUT HAVING IT LOCALLY.  The number of phone calls we are receiving about vaccines is making it very difficult for other patients needing healthcare to speak to us.  We will contact you offering you a local vaccine if you haven’t yet had one.  Thank you for waiting your turn. 

If you or someone you live with does not have symptoms of Coronavirus and you think you need advice from a GP for a health concern please either click the link below for an online consultation or telephone the practice - do not come to the Friary Surgery.  If a face to face appointment is needed you will be advised on this.

Order repeat prescriptions in your usual quanities at the usual time.  Over ordering of your medicines may mean someone else has to go without their medicines. Order your usual prescription online or use the NHS app.  If you  are unable to order online please post your repeat slip in the letter box on the front door of the building. You can find out about ordering prescriptions on line at www.nhs.uk

if you are coming to the practice dispensary or local pharmacy in person follow social distancing rules and the rules put in place by the practice or pharmacy to protect you and the staff.  Pharmacies may have altered opening times to manage their workload. Sales of some medicines may be restricted in quanity by pharmacies to ensure that there is enough for everyone.

Please do not come to the Surgery - telephone first

For further information:

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

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

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.