The Ridings Medical Group

08/12/2025

Urgent Patient notice

We are experiencing a high level of demand today. Please avoid contacting us by e-consultation or telephone unless your query is urgent. For basic health concerns, please use your local pharmacy or visit nhs.uk for self-help advice. Thank you for your understanding

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04/12/2025

For the attention of Bubwith and Holme Upon Spalding Moor Patients

Dear patient,

Important changes to your GP Practice – proposed change in opening hours of Bubwith branch surgery from 19th January 2026

This is a letter regarding our proposal to change the opening hours at Bubwith Surgery from 19th January 2026.

Our branch surgery at Bubwith has been operating limited medical services for some time now and we have been struggling to recruit for the dispensary team. Following a review of the medical services based at Bubwith, along with the patient footfall for the dispensary we are proposing a reduction in the opening hours at Bubwith surgery. The new opening hours that we are proposing are Monday 8.30 am – 12.30pm, Thursday 8.30am – 6.00pm and Friday 8.30am – 6.00pm. Holme Upon Spalding Moor surgery will continue to be open Monday to Friday 8am until 6.00pm. The Dispensary will continue to be available over the phone. You may opt to collect your prescription from Holme Upon Spalding Moor if you would prefer.

We will be offering a home delivery service to patients who live near Bubwith surgery to enable easier delivery of prescription medication. This will be a weekly service for Bubwith and surrounding villages. Please contact the dispensary team if you would like more details of this.

This letter aims to keep you informed about the planned change and to offer you the chance to share your views on the proposed branch opening time changes. You can also send your questions or comments on this proposal via email to theridingsmedicalgroup@nhs.net. Further information on our proposal will be available in the practice and on our website www.theridingsmedicalgroup.nhs.uk.

We would again like to reassure you that all patients will continue to be able to access medical services across our sites as you do now. No one will need to re-register and people will be able to contact the surgery for appointments in the usual way, either by telephone, online or in person.

At Bubwith, you will continue to have access to medical services during the new proposed hours and at Holme upon Spalding Moor surgery during the current hours. You will also continue to have access to evening and weekend appointments and any other services provided at our other sites at Holme on Spalding Moor, South Cave and Brough in the same way that you do now.

As a result of these changes, there will be no change to the existing clinical team working within the practice. There will be no reduction to our teams who take your calls and there will be no reduction in the number of appointments currently available.

If you would prefer to register with a different GP practice, you may do so at any time. The easiest way to do this is by using the NHS “Find a GP” website - Find a GP - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
The easiest and most effective way to ensure your voice is heard is to email us at the theridingsmedicalgroup@nhs.net. Alternatively, please send your feedback to the surgery via letter.

If you would prefer to write to the Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, the address is, Humber and North Yorkshire ICB, Health House, Grange Park Lane, Willerby, HU10 6DT.

Yours sincerely

The Partners of the Ridings Medical Group

03/12/2025

Online Consultation - User Tips

There is now an option to submit a request for routine care. If you need an appointment for routine care you can submit a request through the econsultation service via the link on our website https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/b81061

This will save you time on the phone. We will send you a link to book directly into a appointment slot at a time convenient for you.

Bonus tip - It is quicker to submit via the NHS app

02/12/2025

💡 Did you know?
On SystmOnline, you can view a summary of your current and past medical records under “Summary Patient Record.”

You can also see a list of your vaccinations by checking the “Childhood Vaccinations” section.

It’s a quick and easy way to stay informed about your health! 🩺💻

02/12/2025

❤️ National Grief Awareness Week 2025 ❤️

2nd–8th December

Grief touches everyone in different ways, and there is no “right” or “normal” way to feel. National Grief Awareness Week reminds us that support is available, and no one has to face loss alone.

At our practice, we recognise how deeply bereavement can affect emotional and physical wellbeing. If you’re finding things difficult, please reach out. Our GPs and Social Prescribers are here to listen and help connect you with the support that feels right for you—whether that’s guidance from our team, local bereavement services, or community groups.

If you need support:
• Speak to one of our GPs

• Book an appointment with our social prescribers

• Contact local bereavement charities such as Cruse Bereavement Support or HEYmind

• Talk to someone you trust and let them know how you’re feeling

Let’s help break the stigma around grief by encouraging open conversations and supporting each other.

You are not alone.

01/12/2025

UPDATE - we are back on!

Our phones are currently down at all sites. Our IT team is currently working to get them restored. You can still submit econsultations during this time by visiting our website and scrolling down to online consultations

28/11/2025

Did you know that you can request a sick note online via our econsultation service. You don't need to call the surgery. Go via our website to the online consultations service and submit your request.

Website of The Ridings Medical Group. Find opening hours, online services, and contact details.

28/11/2025

Online Consultation - User Tips
There is now an option to submit a request for routine care. If you need an appointment for routine care (blood appointments, smears, Practice Nurse Appointments, Vaccinations etc) you can submit a request through the econsultation service via the link on our website https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/b81061
This will save you time on the phone. We will send you a link to book directly into a appointment slot at a time convenient for you.
Bonus tip - It is quicker to submit via the NHS app

Online Consultation - User Tips

There is now an option to submit a request for routine care. If you need an appointment for routine care you can submit a request through the econsultation service via the link on our website https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/b81061

This will save you time on the phone. We will send you a link to book directly into a appointment slot at a time convenient for you.

Bonus tip - It is quicker to submit via the NHS app

28/11/2025

PHONE LINE ISSUE

Hello, we have spoken to ou phone provider who have advised that Kcom are experiencing issues with the phone lines. This is affecting our calls intermittently, they have said they are working on rectifying this ASAP.

Thank you in advance for your patience.

25/11/2025

💐Today we say farewell to Lisa as she begins her well-earned retirement.
Lisa has devoted more than 23 years to the practice, serving for many years as a dispenser and, more recently, as a clinical coder.

Her commitment and contribution have been invaluable, and she will be greatly missed by colleagues and patients alike.
Wishing you a long, healthy, and happy retirement, Lisa!

19/11/2025

🫁 Today is World COPD Day 🫁

The theme this year is "Short of breath, think COPD".

This highlights the need for earlier diagnosis, as COPD is often underdiagnosed and misdiagnosed, despite being a common and preventable disease.

Theme: "Short of breath, think COPD".

Focus: Encouraging everyone to be aware of the symptoms of breathlessness and consider COPD as a possible cause.

Goal: To improve early diagnosis and treatment, which can lead to better outcomes for patients.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd/