Services

We offer comprehensive travel consultations here at the practice, however, some vaccines may not be available on the NHS (listed on the website below). You can find out which vaccinations are necessary or recommended for the areas you'll be visiting by visiting this website:

• Please visit www.nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations for more information. To find a local travel clinic, you can search the internet for "travel clinic"

You will need to contact us AT LEAST 8 weeks before you travel, as some vaccines need to be given well in advance to allow your body to develop immunity. Some vaccines also involve a number of doses spread over several weeks or months.

You will be asked to complete a pre-assessment form, which you can download below. You MUST bring this completed for with you to the appointment. If you do not bring the form, we cannot proceed with the appointment. Please also see our downloadable Travel Advice leaflet.

We know that lots of people are finding things tough at the moment. There are a few options for support, the first of which is our First Contact Mental Health practitioner, who can help you to find out what support is available to you - fast. Please speak to our reception team, who can book you an appointment.

You can contact our local service, you can self-refer here, or please see the doctor so we can arrange to refer you to our local service. There are also a range of online education courses and resources for people who might be struggling with mental health issues here, at Recovery College.

6-8 week baby checks are performed by the Doctor and include your babies first immunisations, which will be carried out by a nurse. You may wish to have your maternal postnatal examination before or after this check. Please speak to a member of our reception team to book these appointments. All other childhood immunisations are by appointment with the practice nurse.

We are able to offer confidential advice on a full range of contraceptive options. All Doctors, Sister Darkings and Sister Syddall are able to discuss barrier, oral and injectable contraceptives. For the contraceptive implant and coils speak to a member of our reception team who will arrange this for you. We also offer investigation and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.

For information on local Genito-Urinary Medicine (GUM) services please see the NHS Choices Website.

It is never too late to quit. If you would like help to stop smoking, please contact the LivingWell team at North Yorkshire Countil Council.

We aim to help you to see the right person, for the right care, the first time.

When you next phone for an appointment, you will be invited to share details of why you think you need to see a Doctor.

Please be assured that you do not have to share this information if you would prefer not to. It simply helps the practice to better understand your needs, and to make sure you are seeing the most appropriate professional for your care or treatment.

All our staff take patient confidentiality extremely seriously, therefore any information you share will not be shared with anyone else.

If you do not wish to give this information, you will not be denied an appointment with your GP.

If you have any concerns, please speak to a member of practice staff.

These services are not within the NHS contract and therefore attract a charge:

• Medicals for employment, sports and driving
• Insurance Claim forms
• Passport signing
• Prescriptions/ letters for taking medications abroad
• Private sick notes
• Vaccination Certificates

Please contact our reception staff to discuss arranging these services and our charge.

• Mental Health Support - To contact our local service, you can self-refer here, or please see the doctor so we can arrange to refer you to our local service. There are also a range of online education courses and resources for people who might be struggling with mental health issues here, at Recovery College
• Midwifes - please contact the surgery for details
• Physiotherapy- Patients are able to self-refer to this service. Please see our self-help page for further information
• Chiropody - please see the doctor to discuss a referral
• Health Visitors - please contact the Friary Community Hospital on 01609 780780 for further information