Priory Medical Group

18/12/2025

It is with great sadness that we need to announce the sudden and devastating death of one of our team. Heather was a highly skilled and valued member of the reception team at Rawcliffe Surgery. She was much loved and will be hugely missed by all that knew her. We send love and condolences to her family and those that knew her.

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16/12/2025

Our Winter Services list is out now! If you are looking for activities, advice or practical help in York over the holiday season check it out here: https://www.healthwatchyork.co.uk/seecmsfile/?id=115. Thanks to everyone who has already shared - please keep sharing!

15/12/2025

A drop in cervical screening clinic this evening at Monkgate ⤵️ YSH York & North Yorkshire

We're holding our last walk in cervical screening clinic of the year in 📍 York on Monday 15th December between 4pm and 7pm. We'll be at our clinic on Monkgate (see our website for a video walk through of this location)

If you've been putting off your cervical screening this year, let's get it ticked off your to do list before Christmas, so you can go into 2026 without worry 🎄🎉

Cervical screening saves at least 2000 lives each year, but we understand why it can slip down your priority list. With busy lives, caring responsibilities, worries and anxieties, it's easy to put it to the back of your mind. Don't leave it there over the festive period and into 2026.

All you need to come to our clinic is:
✅ To have received your reminder - this is now via the NHS app
✅ Your NHS number

What you don't need:
❌ A wax
❌ Matching socks
❌ Loads of enthusiasm - we're not offended, we know you'd probably rather be at the Christmas market!

Here's what some recent attendees have said about our service:

❤️ All of the team are so friendly and welcoming and really make you feel at ease
❤️ Excellent service with fab staff
❤️ Super reassuring and calmed my nerves. Super quick and informative.
❤️ I had my first smear test today and I had the most positive experience. The nurse I had was just wonderful and very reassuring, she made sure I was talked through everything and made me feel so comfortable. I can’t thank them enough for making my first experience so positive

We also offer cervical screening as a booked appointment, if that suits you better. Give our team a call on 01904 721111 and we'll get something arranged.

Not quite due? Look out for more information on our walk in clinics in 2026.

For more information on cervical screening, visit yorsexualhealth.org.uk/wellbeing/cervical-screening/

14/12/2025

▶️ Announcement - due to unforeseen circumstances we are sadly going to close Rawcliffe Surgery tomorrow (MONDAY).

If you have an appointment at Rawcliffe tomorrow we will contact you to move this to another site (or reschedule if you are unable to travel).

Lavender Grove, Priory Medical Centre and Heworth Green are the nearest surgeries to Rawcliffe and they will be open as normal.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

11/12/2025

You might have seen on the news that flu rates locally are rising. We are seeing lots of patients with cold/cold/flu symptoms at the moment. We would ask, that if able, you wear a mask if attending the surgery with flu like/respiratory (cough/wheeze) symptoms.

The majority of cough/cold symptoms are caused by a viral illness and you will improve in a few days (around a week or so) with self care measures. You can buy remedies from supermarkets or ask your local pharmacy for advice.

See the NHS website for more tips:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/flu/
https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/cough/

08/12/2025

Sometimes all the extra pressure at this time of year makes things feel even heavier, especially if you’re already having a tough time. We’re here if you need us. 116 123 📱

02/12/2025

Did you know York has two wellbeing hubs?
> The Yor Community Wellbeing Hubs are based at Clarence Street and Acomb Garth. They offer a safe, non-judgemental, and friendly spaces to over 18’s from within the City of York who feel they may need support to manage their mental health and wellbeing. You can see more information on our website and see their recent newsletter below.

https://www.priorymedical.com/referrals-resources/mental-health/

02/12/2025

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01/12/2025

is a global movement to unite people in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Since 1988, communities have stood together on World AIDS Day to show strength and solidarity against HIV stigma and to remember lives lost.

In the UK, more than 105,000 people are living with HIV. Globally, an estimated 38 million people live with the virus. More than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS related illnesses over the past 40 years, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history.

Medical advances mean people with HIV can expect a long and healthy life and that we have the tools to stop HIV transmissions for good. But HIV continues to be highly stigmatised and misunderstood. At National AIDS

World AIDS Day exists to shine a light on the real experiences of people living with HIV today, while celebrating the strength, resilience and diversity of the communities most affected.

https://worldaidsday.org/about/

01/12/2025

A reminder that repeat prescription requests take 5 working days for the practice to action. Community pharmacies have their own waiting times as well so we always recommend you request your medication in very good time.

We have some sickness in our Prescription Admin team today but we are working hard to action repeat requests as quickly as possible.

Given the bank holidays this month, please request in good time - ideally before the end of the week.

25/11/2025

Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer. More than 43,000 people are diagnosed with the condition every year in the UK.

There are usually no signs or symptoms in the early stages of lung cancer, but many people with the condition eventually develop symptoms including:

> a persistent cough
> coughing up blood
> persistent breathlessness
> unexplained tiredness and weight loss
> an ache or pain when breathing or coughing

If you have any of these symptoms, please get in touch.

Lung cancer mainly affects older people. It's rare in people younger than 40. More than 4 out of 10 people diagnosed with lung cancer in the UK are aged 75 and older.

Although people who have never smoked can develop lung cancer, smoking is the most common cause (accounting for more than 70 out of 100 cases).

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lung-cancer/