Leyburn Medical Practice

26/08/2025

🌿 We're Going Greener! 🌿
Leyburn Medical Practice is proud to be part of the Greener Practice movement, working towards our Bronze Award for sustainability in healthcare 💚
We're taking action to:
✅ Cut down on paper and single-use plastic
✅ Recycle more — including inhalers!
✅ Prescribe lower-carbon alternatives
✅ Support greener travel
✅ Involve staff, patients & our community
🔗 Learn more: www.leyburnmedicalpractice.co.uk/greener-practice

25/08/2025

We are closed for bank holiday today.
If you need medical attention:
✅ ring 111
✅ Attend an Urgent Treatment Centre or
✅ Ring 999 in case of an emergency.

23/08/2025

💊Pharmacists are here to help!
👉Pharmacy First means faster, easier care - when you need it most.

What Pharmacy First Offers:
✅ No appointment needed
🏠 Manage symptoms at home
💬Expert advice & treatment
🕛Open on a bank holiday

🩺Speak to your pharmacist this bank holiday and feel better, faster.
https://www.daylewis.co.uk/pharmacy-page/leyburn-north-yorkshire/

22/08/2025

💊If you need to visit your local Pharmacy on bank holiday Monday 25th August, here are the open times:

✅Catterick, Colburn & Richmond - Boots Pharmacy : 10am- 4pm
✅Northallerton - Tesco Pharmacy : 10am - 4 pm
✅Thirsk - Boots Pharmacy: 9:30am - 4pm
✅ Whitby - Boots Pharmacy: 10am - 4pm

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy/

22/08/2025

As August bank holiday approaches 😎.
Remember you can access medical help via 111.
Either phone ☎️ or go online 💻
Or visit your local pharmacy for minor injuries or concerns.

21/08/2025

Ruth from Talking Therapy is having a drop in session at Leyburn Medical practice (main entrance), this morning August 21st from 9:30am.

🙂Come along for free, friendly advice on how to access Talking therapies.
Keely can help with common mental health problems like anxiety and depression.
No appointment needed — just pop down and have a chat!

20/08/2025

💊This is a polite reminder that if you need to order a repeat prescription before the bank holiday, TODAY is the last day to place your order ❗
We can not guarantee any orders placed after today, will be processed in time for the bank holiday weekend.

Any orders after 5pm Friday, will not be processed until Tuesday 26th August.

Order via:
✅ NHS App: https://www.nhsapp.service.nhs.uk/login
✅ Online: https://www.leyburnmedicalpractice.co.uk/Prescriptions

19/08/2025

Have a lung condition or care for someone who does?
Help shape the future of lung health tech.
✅Share your views in a short 15-min survey (anonymous & easy to do):

https://hrc-comhealth.nihr.ac.uk/our-research/respiratory-1/heron_survey_patient_and_public

18/08/2025

Social Prescribing in Action: Supporting Carers in Our Community

We recently supported a full-time carer through our Social Prescribing Link Worker service. This patient was caring for a loved one with dementia and found themselves feeling low, isolated, and overwhelmed. With help from Georgia, our Social Prescribing Link Worker, the patient was connected to:

Carer support services
Local dementia-friendly groups, such as Singing for Pleasure
1:1 mental health support
Motivational tools to encourage re-joining activities they previously enjoyed
As a result, the patient has:
✅ Reconnected with friends
✅ Returned to a favourite fitness class
✅ Begun regular walks
✅ Found greater peace of mind and improved sleep
✅ Felt more empowered to access help when needed

💬 “You’ve given me the motivation to make positive changes which have impacted both mine and my husband's quality of life,” the patient shared.

This is just one example of how social prescribing can help people take back control of their wellbeing.

👉 If you or someone you care for is struggling, ask at reception about our Social Prescribing Link Worker service.

18/08/2025

📅 Appointments Available this Wednesday 20th August:
First Contact Mental Health Practitioner

Our FCMHP, Gill, is based at Leyburn Surgery every Monday and Wednesday, offering support for adults experiencing mental health difficulties.

She provides:
✅ Wellbeing-focused support
✅ Initial assessments
✅ Tailored interventions
✅ Help coordinating care plans

If you feel Gill could help you too, just give reception a call and ask to book an appointment alternatively use our online form and let us know your availability: https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/b82078

💬 You don’t need to face things alone — support is here if you need it.

17/08/2025

👪Calling all parents... Here's something to keep the kids entertained over the summer holidays:

We’re encouraging young people to take part in “Activate” – a fun, 5-minute daily workout by Joe Wicks on YouTube.

A new video is shared each week.
✅Give it a go using this link:

Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

16/08/2025

Discover resources to support men's mental health and emotional well-being.
Emotional challenges can feel overwhelming, whether it’s you, a friend, a family member, or a colleague. But no one should have to face them alone. Support is available, practical, accessible, and designed with men in mind.

Here are some trusted resources to help:
Mentell – Free, in-person support groups created specifically for men.
Visit: mentell.org.uk
Men Who Talk – Join free online support groups for men.
Visit: menwhotalk.org
12th Man – Workplace mental health training tailored for trades.
Visit: 12th-man.org.uk
Tough to Talk – Equip your workplace to better understand and support men’s mental health.
Visit: ToughToTalk.com

At The Retreat Clinics, we also provide male-focused mental health services, offering accessible therapy options and tools to support emotional well-being. Taking that first step can feel daunting, but we’re here to guide you towards feeling better.

Explore these resources or self-refer through our website today:
https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/