Mayford House Surgery

08/09/2025

29/08/2025

Winter Covid and Flu Vaccinations

We have had a number of patients request separate covid and flu' appointments instead of a single appointment for both vaccines to be administered.

Unfortunately, due to capacity plus to allow patients to get immunised as soon as possible, we are unable to accommodate this request and we will need to book any patients who are eligible and want both vaccines in to a single appointment.

We would like to remind all patients of the importance of receiving vaccinations; these help prevent many infectious diseases plus protecting family members who may be unable to be vaccinated (such as babies who are too young or those who are too ill to be vaccinated) or those who may be more susceptible to the affects of contracting these diseases.

Yours in health, Mayford House Surgery.

26/08/2025

Zero Waste Week - 1st to 5th September 2025

In support of zero waste week we would like to remind all patients to only order the medication you need.

Last year Humber and North Yorkshire ICB spent £332 million on medication. £265 million of this total was spend on repeat medications. The number of unused, returned medications amounted to £26 million for the Humber and North Yorkshire area.

This equates to £2.167 million per month, or £500,000 per week on medications that have been returned, more often over-ordered by patients.

Please be mindful when ordering your medication and only order the items that you require. If there are any medications you no longer require, please inform our dispensary staff.

Yours in health, Mayford House Surgery

21/08/2025

Bank Holiday Chemist Opening Times on Monday 25th August

20/08/2025

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (Hambleton Community Action)

Hambleton Community Action now have a wheelchair accessible vehicle as part of their fleet which is available for travel to appointments/ days out/ shopping trips. Please be mindful that your wheelchair may need to be risk assessed by Hambleton Community Action before they can confirm any travel requests.

Transport journeys are charged at 0.45p per mile from the volunteers home and back, plus an annual registration fee of £20.00. There is a minimum charge of £2.80 per journey.

For more information please go to, https://www.hambletoncommunityaction.org/What-We-Offer/Community-Car-Scheme, or call 01609 780458.

Yours in health, Mayford House Surgery

The Community Car Scheme supports those living in Northallerton, Bedale and surrounding villages who are unable to access public transport.

15/08/2025

Summer Bank Holiday Weekend

This is a reminder that the surgery will be closed on the 25th August.

If you require medication over this period, please remember to order it in good time to prevent any inconvenience/ delay prior to us closing at 6:30pm on Friday 22nd August and re-opening at 8am on 26th August.

Yours in health, Mayford House Surgery.

11/08/2025

Winter Covid and Flu Vaccinations

Mayford House Surgery has started inviting patients for their Covid and/or flu vaccinations.

Due to the significant changes in this season's eligibility criteria for Covid, we have only invited patients where age automatically makes them eligible. We will be inviting other 'at risk' groups in due course.

If you have not received either an e-mail, text or letter inviting you for vaccination, there is no need to contact the surgery. We will automatically be in touch with you as soon as possible, and prior to 1st October, when the programme is due to start.

Yours in health, Mayford House Surgery

07/08/2025

Travel Assessments

Dear patients,

There is currently a delay in our ability to process travel forms submitted to us. Any forms submitted up to 6th August will be dealt with as soon as possible, however there is a delay of up to 3 months for any forms submitted after this date until further notice. Although we run a waiting list, we would like you to be aware of the long wait time. If you are travelling in the next 3-4 months, you may wish to seek advice privately so that you receive guidance and appropriate vaccinations in good time.

Please accept our apologies for this inconvenience. Thank you.

Yours in health, Mayford House Surgery

31/07/2025

Autumn Flu and Covid Update

A national decision has recently been taken to change the eligibility for those getting covid vaccinations this Autumn.

COVID-19 vaccinations will be offered from 1st October to:
- Those aged 75 years and over
- Those who are immunosuppressed

Flu vaccinations will be offered from 1st October to:
- Those aged 65 years and over,
- Those in clinical risk groups, carers, & close contacts of immunocompromised individuals

Pregnant ladies, and children aged 2-3 years or children who are in clinical at risk group can be vaccinated from September 1st.

We will be contacting eligible patients closer to the time to book into clinics.

More information is available at, https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/flu-and-covid-19-seasonal-vaccination-programme-autumn-winter-2025-26/

Please support your surgery by booking your covid and/or flu' appointment(s) with us.

Yours in health, Mayford House Surgery

NHS England » Flu and COVID-19 Seasonal Vaccination Programme: autumn/ winter 2025/26

28/07/2025

Care Navigation for Appointment Booking at Mayford House Surgery

When you contact the surgery—by phone or through eConsult—we’ll use our care navigation process to guide you to the most appropriate clinician or service, which means our reception team will ask you brief questions about your symptoms. This helps ensure you’re seen as quickly and effectively as possible. You may be offered an appointment with a nurse, pharmacist, physiotherapist, or another healthcare professional, or be directed to a local service such as a pharmacy or Urgent Treatment Centre. This also helps us keep GP appointments available for those occasions when you need them most.

We know many patients value seeing the same clinician, and we recognise the importance of continuity of care. However, if your medical need is more urgent, you may be recommended to see another clinician to ensure timely treatment. Our care navigation team will be able to advise you when this option is suitable for you.

Lastly, if you’re unable to attend an appointment, please cancel it as soon as possible. Every missed appointment is a missed opportunity for someone else in need.

Thank you for helping us help you.

Mayford House Surgery

16/07/2025

IT OUTAGE

We are currently experiencing an IT error, affecting all GP practices in the area.

As such we are unable to provide our usual services. We are actively engaging with our IT providers but currently have no timescale for the restoration of normal service.

If you require same day medical support please call 111 for advice or attend another appropriate service such as UTC, or A&E for more serious illnesses.

If you require routine medical advice, please call tomorrow (17/7/25) when services should be restored.

We sincerely apologise for this issue and for any inconvenience caused.