50–64 year old flu vaccine

Sleights and Sandsend Medical Practice

Information, services and support during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Accessing our services over the winter months

We have made some changes that will make queuing for prescriptions more pleasant in the colder months. You are used to coming to the side window for enquires, prescriptions and to check in for appointments but from now on, please note the following:

To let us know you have arrived for your appointment, please phone reception from your car or come to the side window. You will still be asked to wait in your car. If you have arrived on foot, wear a coat!
To collect prescriptions come inside the main entrance to the new window located in the old porch and foyer, following the marked out one way system. Please remember to wear a mask and social distance.
To book appointments and make enquiries please do not come to the surgery. You must telephone us instead.
To order prescriptions, please do not come to the surgery. You can order online or leave a message on our prescription line 01947 811500. If we dispense for you please wait 3 working days to collect from the surgery.
As always, DO NOT come to the surgery if you have COVID-19 symptoms including a new cough, a fever or change in taste and/or smell. DO NOT come to the surgery if you or your household is (are) self-isolating, have had a positive COVID-19 test result or waiting for a COVID-19 test result. Also do not come to the surgery if you have recently travelled from Demark. You can always reach us on the phone if you are unwell and need to speak to a GP.

Thank you for your continued patience. We are aware that it is taking longer to get through on the phone and for us to process prescriptions. Please be assured we are doing our upmost to provide a safe service for all our patients.

Latest news

50–64 year old flu vaccine cohort

As you may have heard the government have announced that patients aged 50–64 years old will be eligible for a free flu vaccination from their GP practice as part of the flu vaccination programme.

This is a great opportunity for us to protect even more of our patients at a time where there are additional health risks associated with Covid-19 (coronavirus).

We urge that if you fall under this eligible category to NOT contact us for an appointment. We will contact you in due course as we need time to plan and order the vaccinations.

We urge anyone who’s in a clinical risk group to take up the vaccination offer when they receive it. It will give them a much-needed layer of protection and there is absolutely no evidence that getting a flu vaccine increases the risk of getting Covid-19.

Flu clinics are now open to book!

Those eligible are:

patients over 65
anyone under 65 with a chronic disease
patients ages 2+3 years (if reception–year 7, please book at school)
pregnant patients.

Please contact the surgery to book an appointment or to check eligibility.

Help us to help you!

We are using more technology to ensure we stay in touch with our patients. This may include video consultations, text messages and emails. Please ensure your mobile number and email address are up to date with the surgery and please notify us of any changes you make to these details.

Coronavirus – we’re still here for you

We’ve produced a leaflet to keep you informed of the current situation and how we are working to deliver our services.

Read leaflet (PDF)

NHS launches new online support for people with diabetes

New online tools for people living with diabetes are now available on the NHS to help people manage their condition during the coronavirus pandemic.

Three new services will allow people to manage their condition online, with a range of online videos and training available on each app for children and adults.

Recent findings show that people with diabetes face a significantly higher risk of dying with COVID-19 but better management of the condition can help improve control and lead to better outcomes.

Find out more (NHS website)

Current re-development work at Churchfield Surgery

Work has started on Churchfield Surgery main entrance, waiting room and reception area!

Once the modifications are complete there should be improved disabled access, privacy for patients and a redeveloped waiting area. Whilst work is being carried out, the capacity of the car parking area will be reduced. There will be a period when patients will be required to access the surgery from the side entrance.

If patients are of limited mobility please inform the receptionist when making an appointment as it may be that an appointment at the Sandsend Surgery would be more appropriate. We apologise for any disruption caused.

Patient champions needed for quality improvement

Sleights and Sandsend Medical Practice is committed to continuous improvement in our services. To help us achieve this, we would value the expertise and experience of our patients.

We are therefore seeking patients and carers to help us improve the quality of the services provided.

Would you be willing to work with the practice to consider areas of improvement? Free online training will be made available through the practice. If you would like further information please email HRWCCG.Sandsmp-admin@nhs.net

Online services

Contact the surgery online

You can contact us online about your non-urgent medical problem or to ask an admin question. Ask for help anytime, anywhere within the UK, and with any device. Using online consultations allows us to safely decide on the best way to help you, your child, or an adult in your care. We aim to reply to this service within one working day, however this may not always be the case. This service must not be used for urgent problems or medical emergencies.

Get started How to sign up (PDF guide) How to send a message (PDF guide)

Order repeat prescriptions online

Patient Access allows you to order repeat prescriptions, as well as book GP appointments and find local health services for you or your family via your mobile or home computer.

Login to your account Register with Patient Access Find out more/get help

Sleights and Sandsend Medical Practice

is part of the Whitby, Coast and Moors Primary Care Network (PCN). PCNs have been created to help integrate primary care with secondary and community services and provide care at greater scale. In doing this we can develop the services we offer to meet the needs of our local population.

Our new website has links that take you to our main PCN website to avoid duplication of information across each of our local GP practices. The ‘your health’ menu tab will take you to information about all the services in our local area, information about managing conditions and looking after you and your family.

You can find out more about our network by clicking on the ‘our network’ tab in the main menu. To get back to our individual practice site, simply select our practice name from the ‘practice websites’ menu tab.

We welcome your feedback and comments on our new website.

Introducing care navigation

Helping you get the right care, in the most appropriate place, first time.

When you next request an appointment the receptionist may ask you some brief details about the problem you are concerned about.

Please don’t be offended. You do not have to share this information if you would prefer not to. However, it may help us to direct you to the most appropriate professional to help you with your problem, whether that is one of our GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacist, Nursing Team or another professional such as:

First Contact Physiotherapy
Pregnancy Advisory Services
Better Access Service
Living Well
North Yorkshire Horizons

50–64 year old flu vaccine

Sleights and Sandsend Medical Practice

Information, services and support during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Accessing our services over the winter months

Latest news

50–64 year old flu vaccine cohort

Flu clinics are now open to book!

Help us to help you!

Coronavirus – we’re still here for you

NHS launches new online support for people with diabetes

Current re-development work at Churchfield Surgery

Patient champions needed for quality improvement

All patients coming into the surgery for whatever reason MUST wear a face covering.

Online services

Contact the surgery online

Order repeat prescriptions online

Sleights and Sandsend Medical Practice

Introducing care navigation

Helping you get the right care, in the most appropriate place, first time.

Churchfield Surgery

Sandsend Surgery