Priory Medical Group

22/01/2026

Many thanks to all our staff and patients who were flexible and understanding regarding the necessary closure of Heworth Green due to an internet outage.

A massive thanks to the N3i engineers that got us up and running today.

We will be open as normal across our sites at 8am tomorrow.

22/01/2026

Update 12pm: our engineers have found the source of the issue and a fix is in place. We will be able to reopen at 8am tomorrow as normal. Heworth Green will remain closed for the rest of the day.

The Internet at Heworth Green remains down so we have closed the site as unable to access patient records.

Please use Tang Hall Lane, Park View or Victoria Way surgeries. Patients with booked appointments at Heworth will be contacted ASAP.

This remains an issue with City Fibre and a fix is out of our control, sadly. We will update this post as we hear more.

21/01/2026

Update 6.35pm - we still have no internet at Heworth Green, we understand it remains an issue with the fibreoptic internet in the local area. The engineers are working on a fix and we hope to be working normally in the morning. It the site needs to close we will update patients first thing in the morning.

Update 4.20pm - Heworth Green will close at 4.30pm

The internet at Heworth Green surgery and surrounding area is down. It is related to City Fibre and we are working with our internet/computer providers to provide a fix.

We have moved clinicians to other sites but Heworth Green remains open (but with limited capabilities). If you need a blood form or help filling in a request form, please use Victoria Way or Tang Hall Lane surgeries.

20/01/2026

More patients are using GLP-1 medications such as WeGovy and Mounjaro as part of their type 2 diabetes care or to support weight loss in obesity.

We are aware that some of our patients are seeking GLP-1 medications privately, if you are unsure if your private provider has informed us that you are taking the medication - please let us know. It is important we have an up to date record of medication so we can ensure safe prescribing of your other medicines. This is particularly important for women taking oral contraception or oral HRT medications. See our website for more information ⤵️
https://www.priorymedical.com/news/glp-1-medications/

The practice are getting a lot of requests to prescribe Semaglutide (Wegovy), Liraglutide (Saxenda) or Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) for weight loss purposes. While NICE have approved the use of GLP-1 medications for obesity via the NHS recently, this is not available to us in general practice to prescribe.

If you have a raised BMI and would like to discuss other options to support you with weight loss do get in touch to arrange a routine appointment. Referral to the specialist tier 3 obesity clinic has specific criteria but locally you can also seek help with obesity and weight loss via the council Health Trainers or Healthwise. More information here ⤵️
https://www.priorymedical.com/referrals-resources/weight-loss-and-exercise/

In October 2025, Humber and North Yorkshire ICB announced the new primary care weight management service to support the prescribing of mounjaro for eligible patients via community pharmacies (not GP practices). Patients can self refer if they fulfil the strict criteria here ⤵️
https://letsgetbetter.co.uk/weight-management/

20/01/2026

From October to March we can’t make enough vitamin D from sunlight, so to keep bones and muscles healthy, it’s best to take a daily 10 microgram supplement of vitamin D. You can get vitamin D from most pharmacies and retailers.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/

19/01/2026

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week takes place from 19th to 25th January 2026 and is an opportunity to encourage women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64 to come forward for their cervical screening and help us to understand the barriers stopping people from being screened.

Did you know cervical screening saves 4000 lives every year?

Arranging a smear test (cervical screening) has never been easier. We have evening and weekend clinics available and you can access appointments by phone, the NHS app or by using the online prioryCARE system (choose nurse appointments > smear test) and our reception team will get in touch with you to book.

You may also receive your screening invites and results via the NHS app (text or post if you do not have the app).

Our Specialist Smear Takers are able to offer advice, to any woman anxious about having a smear. An appointment to talk through a smear test or any difficulties is available to book.

Read more on our website ⤵️
https://www.priorymedical.com/news/cervical-cancer-prevention-week/

16/01/2026

Sadly, today is Heather’s funeral, she was our good friend and colleague at Rawcliffe surgery. In her memory, and for those who would like to pause to reflect, we are holding a 2 minute silence across our sites at 11am.

Many thanks for supporting us with this.

May she rest in peace.

15/01/2026

Nimbuscare's blood‑taking service remains available by appointment, in addition to the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust drop-in service being offered at the same location.

If you choose to book your appointment with Nimbuscare, you will be able to:

📅 Select a time and date that suit you
📞 Book your appointment by calling 01904 943690

There is no need to collect blood forms in advance unless the request is from the Hospital, in which case they will provide you with the form.

12/01/2026

Two women die every day from cervical cancer in the UK – but almost all cases are preventable.

Don’t ignore your cervical screening invite, and if you missed your last one, book an appointment with your GP practice today.

Cervical screening saves lives.

Find out more:
hnycanceralliance.org.uk/cervicalcancer

12/01/2026

A really useful summary of the NHS111 mental health support

12/01/2026

See a new drop in clinic available at the CDC ⤵️

A drop-in blood test service is now open at Askham Bar Community Diagnostic Centre 🩸

From today, our team will be available every Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.45pm for patients aged 12 and above. No need to book an appointment!

Find out more about all blood taking services ➡️ https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/our-services/a-z-of-services/blood-taking-service/

12/01/2026

We have significant unplanned absences in the GP team today due to sickness. We will try our best to safely see as many patients as we can today but the number of urgent/same day appointments will be impacted.

We apologise for any inconvenience and wish our staff a speedy recovery.