In the light of the government announcement about shortening the time between first and second doses of the Covid-19 vaccination for those aged 50 and over and others in cohorts 1 – 9 of the JCVI priority list, we are awaiting information on vaccine supply in order to plan clinics. Please don’t contact the practice – we will be in touch with your new appointment date and time if this is needed.. Second doses are effective when administered anytime between 3 and 12 weeks after the first so don’t worry if your second dose appointment is scheduled beyond 8 weeks. This will not affect the protection provided by your vaccination.

The NHS app owned and run by the NHS is a simple and secure way to access a range of services including ordering repeat prescriptions and accessing your medical record on your smartphone, PC or tablet. Download at https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/nhs-app/

Please don’t contact us about COVID vaccine ‘passports’. The volume of calls we are receiving about this is making it difficult to provide services to patients.

You can read more about vaccine ‘passports’ and the new travel regulations here.

Please note, the practice will be closed for the May bank holiday on Monday 31st May.

Any queries can be answered when the surgery contacts you to invite you for your vaccination.

You can also ask the nurse any questions you have when you attend for your vaccination.

The audiology department are now taking over this service and will provide you with a supply by post.

The brown record book is no longer needed to obtain the batteries and this can be disposed of.

Please contact Audiology directly on 01904 726741 and select option 1 for the postal service. Alternatively you can email hearingaidrepairs@york.nhs.uk

Having a better understanding of your asthma can help you to look after your health. Recognising when your asthma isn’t as well controlled can reduce the risk of having an asthma attack and needing hospital care. The leaflet below (PDF) provides information and resources to help you manage your asthma.

Vaccinations are being delivered according to priority groups identified by the Joint Committee of Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). The vaccinations may not take place at your GP practice, but rather a local vaccination service (led by GPs, practice nurses and community pharmacists) who are responsible for delivering the vaccine to people in your community.

When it is the right time for you to receive your vaccination, you will receive an invitation to come forward. This may be via the phone, or through a letter either from your GP or the national booking system.

We know lots of people will be eager to get protected but we are asking people not to contact us to get an appointment as you will not be able to get one until you are contacted.