COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS

If you have symptoms associated with coronavirus including a new continuous cough and a high temperature, lost sense of smell or taste you are advised to stay at home for 14 days. Do not book a GP appointment or attend your GP Practice.

If you are displaying symptoms of Covid-19 it is recommended that you go get tested. For more info and to book a test or order a home kit please visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-and-tracing/ask-for-a-test-to-check-if-you-have-coronavirus/

If your symptoms are serious, or get worse, NHS 111 has an online coronavirus service that can tell you if you need further medical help and advise you what to do.

Only call 111 direct if you cannot go online, or are advised to do so by the online service.

For the latest COVID19 advice please visit www.nhs.uk/coronavirus.
To reduce your chances of catching COVID-19 and reduce pressure on your local GP practice during this busy time, appointments will be carried out over the phone unless there is a clinical need for you to come into the practice. This will help minimise risk while continuing to ensure people get the care and advice they need.
Like the common cold, coronavirus infection usually occurs through close contact with a person with novel coronavirus via cough and sneezes or hand contact.
A person can also catch the virus by touching contaminated surfaces if they do not wash their hands. Testing of suspected coronavirus cases is carried out in line with strict guidelines. This means that suspected cases are kept in isolation, away from public areas of GP surgeries, pharmacies and hospitals and returned home also in isolation.
Any equipment that comes into contact with suspected cases are thoroughly cleaned as appropriate. Specific guidance has also been shared with NHS staff to help safeguard them and others. Patients can be reassured that their safety is a top priority, and are encouraged to attend all appointments as usual.
Everyone is being reminded to follow Public Health England advice to:

Always carry tissues with you and use them to catch your cough or sneeze. Then bin the tissue, and wash your hands, or use a sanitiser gel.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after using public transport. Use a sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

Important Information 04.06.2020

We ask that patients wear a face covering to all in person appointments (this could be a scarf or mask etc).
York Medical Pharmacy is still open to their patients, and can be contacted on 01904 794115.
Appointments will be carried out over the phone unless there is a clinical need for you to come into the practice.
Our same day care our service is still running.
If you need a Nurse appointment please call the surgery on the day to book the appointment.
Do not visit the surgery to drop off a prescription; sign up for the NHS App or give us a call. Alternatively post your prescription. Nominate a pharmacy for your prescription to be sent to electronically. You can request prescriptions via our voicemail service on 01904 439100.
Doors at all surgeries are locked and will only be opened for those that have appointments.

NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER 01904 439100

" Trust our family to look after your family "

Opening Times

Monday 08:00 - 18:00

Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00

Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00

Thursday 08:00 - 18:00

Friday 08:00 - 18:00

Weekend Closed. Telephones are not available at the weekend.

IMPROVED ACCESS

EXTRA GP PRACTICE APPOINTMENTS AND CONSULTATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE EVENINGS AND AT WEEKENDS IN YORK AND POCKLINGTON.

Please click here for more information.

When We Are closed

18:00 - 08:00: Monday to Thursday

18:00 Friday - 08:00 Monday

For urgent advice and treatment when the surgery is closed, phone the surgery on the usual number, and an answerphone message will advise you of an alternative number to dial.

A receptionist in the emergency call center will answer your call. They will either

arrange for you to speak to a doctor or nurse
invite you to attend the center to be seen by the doctor
arrange a home visit if you are too ill to visit the center

To ensure that your records are complete, details of out of hours consultations are passed to the practice and are retained in our own medical records system, as well as by the out of hours service

The Walk-In Centre/ Urgent Care Centre

The Walk-In Centre has recently relocated to the Urgent Care Centre at York Hospital (located in the emergency department). There will be a single reception point where patients will be directed to the urgent care center or the emergency department depending on their needs. The Urgent Care Centre provides fast and convenient NHS treatment. You can see an experienced nurse for advice, assessment, and treatment for minor ailments and injuries such as cuts, bruises, minor infections, strains, sprains, and skin complaints. It is open seven days a week, from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm and you do not need an appointment.

NHS 111 service

NHS 111 is a new service that's being introduced to make it easier for you to access local NHS healthcare services. You can call 111 when you need medical help fast but it’s not a 999 emergency. NHS 111 is a fast and easy way to get the right help, whatever the time. Out-of-hours services are generally busy so please think carefully before asking to see a doctor and only do so if you genuinely cannot wait until the surgery re-opens.

Local Pharmacies

Your local pharmacist will be able to give you free health advice at any time – you don't need an appointment. Many pharmacies operate extended hours on a rota basis. Call NHS 111 when you genuinely cannot wait until the surgery re-opens.

In a genuine emergency, you should call 999. Chest pains and/or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.