Strensall Medical Practice

Swine Flu Vaccine for Children

We have begun to invite all children over six months and under five years of age for the swine flu vaccine. For most people swine flu is a mild illness but can cause serious complications in small numbers of people.

Invitations will be sent out in phases from the end of January to the middle of February to children in this age group. Appointments will be available in special clinics only. The vaccine will not be available at other time.

Choose Well

The North Yorkshire and York Primary Care Trust has produced an information leaflet to help patients get the most suitable treatment in the quickest possible time.

PDF Document Click here to download the Choose Well leaflet.

A&E or 999: Symptoms of serious illness or injury, chest pain or severe bleeding.
Walk-in Centre: Minor illness or injury. An appointment is not necessary.
GP: Medical advice, examinations and prescriptions for persistent illness or injury.
Pharmacy: Treatment and advice on common illnesses.
NHS Direct: Advice and information about your health or where to access NHS services.
Self-care: Very minor symptoms that can be treated with a well stocked medicine cabinet.

Implanon Contraceptive

The Practice is pleased to announce that we have extended our contraception service to include the Implanon hormone contraceptive for women. This contraceptive implant lasts 3 years and does not cause weight gain.

Please ask at reception for more information.

Volunteers wanted!

The Practice teaches medical students from the Hull & York Medical School, based at York University. If you have a long term health condition and are willing to be approached to be involved in the teaching of medical students please contact the Practice.

Online Appointments & Repeat Prescriptions

Our convenient and secure online system allows you to book doctor appointments and request repeat prescriptions. You need to register for Appointments Online at the surgery. Click here for more information.

Remember to allow 2 working days before collecting your prescriptions.

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Met Office COPD Health Forecasting

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will be invited to enrol on the Met Office Health Forecasting scheme. The Met Office will make automated calls to these patients’ homes over winter when there are changes in weather or virus levels, so that patients can prepare themselves and reduce symptoms of illness getting worse.

Click here for more information.

Swine flu

The Department of Health has launched a new National Pandemic Flu Service website dedicated to help patients who have symptoms of Swine flu: www.direct.gov.uk/pandemicflu

Additional information on Swine flu can be found on the Direct.gov.uk homepage.

Stamford Bridge & Dunnington Health Visitors move to Tang Hall Childrens Centre

From May 12th, the Health Visitors for Stamford Bridge and Dunnington areas will be located at Tang Hall Childrens Centre. Their new telephone number is: 01904 551 760

Click here for more information about services provided by the Health Visiting team.

Cancer Patients - New Exemption From Prescription Charges

As from 1st April 2009, patients who are undergoing the following treatments are entitled to medical exemption from NHS prescription charges:

Treatment for cancer
Treatment for the effects of cancer
Treatment for the effects of cancer treatment

Patients should ask at reception for an exemption form FP92A. Patients should complete the form and this will be passed to your GP for signing.

If you are unsure if you qualify we suggest you arrange a telephone appointment with their GP.

Click here for more information from the Department of Health website.

HPV vaccination for girls between 12-18 years of age

Human papilloma virus (HPV) is the name of a family of viruses that affect the skin and the moist membranes that line your body (such as those found in the cervix). There are over 100 types of HPV and 13 of them are known to cause cancer.

The HPV vaccination will be introduced as part of the national immunisation programme. A three year catch up campaign has started that offers the HPV vaccine to girls who are between 12-18 years of age.