Ayton and Snainton Medical Practice

15/01/2026

🌾 Calling rural and farming communities

The North Riding Primary Care Network Rural Health Team is supporting better access to healthcare for rural and farming communities by bringing health services out into the community.

Visits are already taking place at local auction markets, with more planned – and ideas are welcome.

Are there local events or venues with a rural audience that could benefit from free health checks, blood pressure or cholesterol checks, health screening, advice, or a friendly chat?

💬 Share suggestions in the comments or
📧 Email: justine.strickland@nhs.net

15/01/2026

Sometimes known as 'winter vomiting bug', norovirus typically spreads at this time of year. Our blog explains what to do if you catch it and how to help stop the spread. 🤢🦠
🔗 https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/23/norovirus-what-to-do-if-you-catch-it-and-helping-to-stop-the-spread/

14/01/2026

You can get oral contraception and emergency contraception directly from participating pharmacies, without needing a prescription or GP appointment. This makes accessing contraception quicker and more convenient, helping you stay in control of your s*xual health. Trained pharmacy teams can offer confidential advice and support to help you choose the right option for you. 💊🩺

Emergency contraception can stop you getting pregnant after unprotected s*x (s*x without contraception or when contraception might have failed). If you need emergency contraception after having unprotected s*x, speak to your local pharmacist as soon as you can. You need to use emergency contraception within 3 to 5 days of having unprotected s*x. ✨

Find a pharmacy offering contraception without a prescription: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-offering-contraceptive-pill-without-prescription/

13/01/2026

📊 Last night’s numbers are IN! 📊

A huge well done to everyone who turned up across our three Andy’s Man Club groups in Scarborough last night 🙌

The energy, commitment, and consistency on show was absolutely spot on.

Whether it was your first session or you’ve been coming for a while, you’re helping build something genuinely important 👏

13/01/2026

12/01/2026

Living well is about taking care of your health in ways that fit into everyday life, and trusted NHS advice can support you at every step. 💙✨

Whether you want to eat a more balanced diet, reach or maintain a healthy weight, move your body more, improve your sleep, quit smoking or cut down on alcohol, there is practical guidance to help you make lasting changes.

Support is also available for addiction and s*xual health, helping you look after both your physical and mental wellbeing. Making small, positive changes today can lead to a healthier, happier future. 🌱💪

Explore NHS Live Well advice on healthy eating, exercise, sleep, addiction and s*xual health: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/

11/01/2026

As temperatures drop, many households are looking for ways to improve energy efficiency and reduce household bills 🥶

Carers Trust in partnership with the Energy Saving Trust, has launched a new Knowledge Hub e-learning course - designed specifically to support unpaid carers and their households 💜

The short online course (around 25 minutes) helps you:
🌿 Learn simple ways to insulate and draught-proof your home
🔥 Understand your heating system and keep it safe from carbon monoxide
⚡ Discover how to use appliances more efficiently
💷 Find out about grants, schemes, and the Priority Services Register

You can complete the modules at your own pace, saving your progress as you go 👇

Register here 🔗 https://energysavingtrust.reach360.com/register/3fc1877a-aef5-48c8-b0fe-97fc3138a951

📸 November 2024

09/01/2026

Starting the new year smoke free can make a huge difference to your health, finances and wellbeing. 🚭

Creating a personal quit smoking plan helps you understand your triggers, set clear goals and prepare for cravings so you can quit with confidence and support. Taking that first step today can lead to lasting change. 💪✨

Create your personal quit smoking plan: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ready-to-quit-smoking/personal-quit-plan/

If you would like more support, you can contact your GP practice and they will be able to help you get started on your journey to quit smoking 🚭🌱✨

08/01/2026

From 1 January 2026, routine childhood vaccines will be updated to give better protection earlier. Read the UKHSA guidance for parents here: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/12/30/changes-to-the-childhood-vaccination-schedule-from-january-2026/

08/01/2026

08/01/2026

Vaccines protect your child from measles, whooping cough and other serious illnesses. 🧒

Check if your child has missed vaccinations, look in their red book or speak to your GP practice.

🔗 http://nhs.uk/childhoodvaccinations