Derwent Practice

15/04/2026

If you're waiting for treatment or surgery, the My Planned Care website can help you stay informed and supported while you wait. It provides average waiting times for local hospital trusts, helping you understand what to expect, as well as signposting to advice and support to help maintain your health and wellbeing during this time. Taking small steps to look after yourself while waiting can make a real difference. 💙🩺✨

Find waiting times and support on My Planned Care: www.myplannedcare.nhs.uk

14/04/2026

🌿 Need support with your wellbeing? Our Social Prescribing team is here to help.

Social Prescribers can support anyone aged 16+ with a wide range of non-medical needs, including:
💬 Loneliness or isolation
🧠 Low-level mental health support
💷 Money or housing worries
🤝 Social groups and activities
🌱 Volunteering, training and employment
🤍 Bereavement and more

They offer personalised, non-medical support to help you connect with local services and activities that can improve your wellbeing.

If you think you could benefit, just ask at reception for a Social Prescribing referral. 💚

13/04/2026

Join Sight Support for free Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) drop-in which includes Digital Inclusion support!

These friendly sessions are designed to bring practical support directly to our local community.

When: Tuesday 14 April, 10 – 12 pm

Where: Derwent Practice, Norton Road, Norton, Malton YO17 9RF
No appointment needed - just come along and have a chat.
We’d love to see you there!

Join us tomorrow for our free Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) drop-in which includes Digital Inclusion support!

These friendly sessions are designed to bring practical support directly to our local community.

When: Tuesday 14 April, 10 – 12 pm
Where: Derwent Practice, Norton Road, Norton, Malton YO17 9RF

No appointment needed - just come along and have a chat.
We’d love to see you there!

13/04/2026

IBS Awareness Month highlights a common condition that can have a big impact on daily life.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects the digestive system and can cause a range of ongoing symptoms that may come and go.

Common symptoms include:
• Stomach pain or cramping, often relieved after going to the toilet 🤕✨
• Bloating and excessive wind 💨💙
• Diarrhoea, constipation or a mix of both 🚽⚠️
• Changes in bowel habits 📊🩺

Symptoms can often be triggered by stress, certain foods or lifestyle factors. Managing IBS may involve dietary changes, staying active, reducing stress and understanding your triggers. If symptoms are persistent or worsening, it’s important to speak to your GP to rule out other conditions. 💙🌿✨

Read NHS guidance on IBS: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs/
Learn about digestive issues and when it could be something more serious: https://patient.info/features/digestive-health/could-your-digestive-issues-be-ibd

10/04/2026

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder of how important screening is, even if you feel well.

The NHS bowel cancer screening programme is designed to detect cancer early, often before symptoms appear, when treatment is more effective and outcomes are better.

If you are aged 50 to 74, you will be sent a free home testing kit every 2 years. The test is simple to do and checks for tiny amounts of blood in your poo, which can be an early sign of bowel cancer.

Taking part in screening can:
• Detect cancer early, before symptoms develop 🩺✨
• Help prevent cancer by finding and removing polyps 💙🔍
• Improve survival rates and treatment outcomes 📊🌿

Even if you feel healthy, it’s important to complete your test when invited.

If you notice symptoms like changes in bowel habits, blood in your poo, ongoing tummy pain or unexplained weight loss, contact your GP. Early action can save lives. 💙🎗️✨

Learn more about bowel cancer screening: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/bowel-cancer-screening/

09/04/2026

Social Prescribing – support beyond medicine 💙

Social Prescribing helps connect you to local services and activities that can support your health and wellbeing 🌱

Whether you’re feeling lonely, struggling with money worries, dealing with housing issues, or looking to build confidence, support is available 🤝

✨ Speak to a member of staff at your GP practice to ask about a referral to the Social Prescribing team

08/04/2026

Stress Awareness Month is a time to recognise the signs of burnout and take steps to protect your mental wellbeing.

Burnout can build up over time and may leave you feeling physically and emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, less motivated or struggling to concentrate. Recognising the early signs and taking action can help prevent things from getting worse.

Common signs of burnout include:
• Constant tiredness or lack of energy 😴💤
• Feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope 😣💭
• Reduced motivation or productivity 📉💼
• Difficulty concentrating or making decisions 🧠⚠️
• Changes in sleep or mood 🌙💙

Taking regular breaks, setting boundaries, speaking to someone you trust and seeking support can all help you manage stress more effectively. You are not alone, and help is available. 💙🌿✨

Learn more about burnout: https://mentalhealth-uk.org/burnout/
Read about the symptoms of burnout: https://patient.info/features/mental-health/what-are-the-symptoms-of-burnout

07/04/2026

World Health Day is a great time to highlight how digital access is making healthcare quicker and easier for patients. Our “Tap it, type it, we’ll take care of it” approach encourages patients to use online services like the NHS App, GP websites and online forms to get the help they need without waiting on the phone.

Using online access means you can:
• Contact your GP about a health problem quickly and easily 💻📱✨
• Submit requests at a time that suits you ⏰💙
• Get directed to the right care first time 🩺✅
• Help reduce phone lines for those who need them most ☎️💚

Online forms are simple to use and ensure your request is reviewed and prioritised appropriately by the practice team. Digital access helps improve efficiency, reduce waiting times and make care more accessible for everyone. 📲💙✨

Learn how to use an online form to contact your GP: https://ow.ly/x80X50YB3ZG

07/04/2026

Heading to the Russells Moisture Meter Grain Clinic today? 🌾

Our Rural Health Team is on-site at Russells in Malton! While you’re getting your equipment sorted for the season, why not take five minutes for yourself?

🩺 What’s on offer:

Free health checks with our Nurse Practitioner.

Expert advice from our First Contact Physiotherapist for any joint or muscle niggles.

No appointment needed—just pop over and say hello while you wait!

https://www.facebook.com/russells.uk/?locale=en_GB

03/04/2026

Testicular Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder that knowing your body and checking regularly can make a real difference. Testicular cancer is most common in younger men, and early detection is highly treatable. There is nothing to feel embarrassed about when it comes to your health, and getting checked early can save lives. 💙🩺✨

How to check:
• Check yourself once a month, ideally after a warm shower or bath 🛁✨
• Gently roll each testicle between your fingers and thumb 🤲💙
• Get to know what feels normal for you 🧠✨

What to look out for:
• Any lumps or swelling 🩺⚠️
• Changes in size, shape or texture 📏✨
• A feeling of heaviness in the sc***um ⚖️💙
• A dull ache or discomfort in the lower abdomen or groin 🤕✨

If you notice anything unusual, speak to your GP. 💙🩺✨

Learn how to check yourself: https://ow.ly/g60e50YAGUh
Read NHS guidance on symptoms and treatment: https://ow.ly/2kOX50YAGTU
Find support and information from Orchid: https://ow.ly/lj6S50YAGTW

02/04/2026

It’s National Walking Day, the perfect reminder that moving more doesn’t have to be complicated. 🚶‍♀️💚✨

A simple 10 minute brisk walk can boost your mood, improve heart health and increase energy levels. The NHS Active 10 app makes it easy to track your brisk walking, set goals and stay motivated wherever you are. Little steps really do add up to big health benefits. 🚶‍♂️💙🌿

Download the NHS Active 10 app on Android: https://ow.ly/ACgX50YAxkX
Download the NHS Active 10 app on Apple: https://ow.ly/cv7l50YAxl8

01/04/2026

🐰🐣🌼Easter Bank Holiday🌼🐣🐰

Due to the upcoming Easter Bank Holiday, the Practice will be closed on;

❌Friday 3rd April 2026 - Good Friday
❌Monday 6th April 2026 - Easter Monday

✅Saturday 4th April 2026 we will be open as usual for pre booked appointments.

👩‍⚕The Practice will be open as usual from 08.00am Tuesday 7th April 2026.

💊Don't forget to order any repeat prescriptions!

If you require medical assistance when the Practice is closed, you can contact 111 who will direct you to the most appropriate service or for life threatening medical emergencies, please contact 999.