The Scott Practice

The Scott Practice Patient-focused GP Practice providing exceptional healthcare and diverse services.

โ€ข Provide high quality medical care
โ€ข Encourage good health and prevent disease
โ€ข Help you to make informed decisions about your own health

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Love Your Liver Month is a reminder to look after an organ that works hard for you every single day. Your liver fights i...
05/01/2026

Love Your Liver Month is a reminder to look after an organ that works hard for you every single day. Your liver fights infections, removes toxins, stores and produces energy and helps you heal.

Making small changes like reducing alcohol, eating well, staying active and knowing your risk factors can help protect your liver and support long-term health. There are simple tools and trusted advice available to help you take positive steps today. ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŽโœจ

Learn more about Love Your Liver Month: https://ow.ly/2Uzw50XJHZe

Check your risk with the liver screener: https://ow.ly/GSwG50XJHZm

Read advice on showing your liver some TLC: https://ow.ly/Qj4w50XJHZg

โ—๏ธโ—๏ธWasted Appointments in Decemberโ—๏ธโ—๏ธ Did You struggle to get an appointment with us in December?This could be whyโ€ฆ We...
02/01/2026

โ—๏ธโ—๏ธWasted Appointments in Decemberโ—๏ธโ—๏ธ

Did You struggle to get an appointment with us in December?This could be whyโ€ฆ

We had 482 appointments wasted due to patients not attending/cancelling appointments, thatโ€™s 102 hours of wasted appointments between all clinicians, The demand for appointments is extremely high at the moment so if you no longer need your appointment or can no longer attend, please cancel so it can be offered to someone else.

To cancel your appointments if theyโ€™re no longer needed you can use one of the following:
โ€ข Call either Balby or Sprotbrough
โ€ข Text to cancel:07935160938
โ€ข When you receive your reminder text for your appointment there is a link for you to cancel your appointment on there.
โ€ข Use our Accurx online Form: https://florey.accurx.com/p/C86019

Dry January is a great reset, but healthier drinking habits can last all year with the right support and mindset. Small ...
02/01/2026

Dry January is a great reset, but healthier drinking habits can last all year with the right support and mindset. Small changes like planning alcohol-free days, understanding your triggers, and finding alternatives can make a big difference to your wellbeing over time.

Help and guidance are available if you want to cut back, take a break, or rethink your relationship with alcohol. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿƒโœจ

For advice on habits that last for Dry January and beyond, go to: https://ow.ly/rK9k50XJzYq

For support on managing your drinking in the new year, go to: https://ow.ly/3eso50XJzYu

Need support? Visit the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support/

Earache? Your pharmacist can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions...
01/01/2026

Earache? Your pharmacist can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions, without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

๐Ÿทโธ๏ธ Thinking about drinking less? Taking regular breaks from alcohol and even stopping for a period can lead to real ben...
31/12/2025

๐Ÿทโธ๏ธ Thinking about drinking less? Taking regular breaks from alcohol and even stopping for a period can lead to real benefits.

๐Ÿ‘‰ https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/should-you-take-regular-breaks-from-drinking-alcohol-throughout-the-year
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-stop-drinking
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/drink-less/

Even a few drink-free days each week can make a difference โ€” better sleep, more energy, improved mood and long-term health gains. Make a plan, choose your days, and notice how your body thanks you. ๐Ÿ’ช

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ถ Safeguarding children and adults is something we all need to be aware of. If youโ€™re worried about someoneโ€™s safety, ...
29/12/2025

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ถ Safeguarding children and adults is something we all need to be aware of. If youโ€™re worried about someoneโ€™s safety, start with clear, trusted information:

๐Ÿ‘‰ https://patient.info/features/mental-health/safeguarding-adults-leaflet/safeguarding-children
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.childline.org.uk/

For young people, support is just a phone call away: free and confidential via Childline at 0800 1111. https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/contacting-childline/

Together we can help keep everyone safe. ๐Ÿค

27/12/2025

GP surgeries provide a range of services by appointment, including medical advice, examinations and prescriptions. GP surgeries employ a range of health professionals including GPs, nurses, clinical pharmacist and physiotherapists. When your GP is closed, call 111

26/12/2025

๐Ÿ“ž๐Ÿ’™ Not sure whether you need to see a doctor, visit A&E, or get advice at home? NHS 111 is here to help โ€” 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ๐Ÿ•’โœจ

If itโ€™s not an emergency but you need medical help or advice, you can:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Call 111 to speak with a trained adviser ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ
๐Ÿ‘‰ Go online for quick guidance: https://111.nhs.uk/ ๐Ÿ’ป

They can tell you what to do next, whether thatโ€™s self-care at home, a pharmacist visit, or an urgent appointment. Stay informed and confident about your care. ๐Ÿ’ช๐ŸŒฟ

๐Ÿ’š Support is always available โ€“ you are not alone ๐Ÿ’šThe festive season can be a difficult time for many people. Whether y...
24/12/2025

๐Ÿ’š Support is always available โ€“ you are not alone ๐Ÿ’š

The festive season can be a difficult time for many people. Whether youโ€™re struggling with your mental health, money worries, loneliness, bereavement or family challenges - there is help available 24/7.

Below are national helplines offering free, confidential advice and someone to talk to this winter โฌ‡๏ธ

Samaritans โ€“ 24/7 listening support
๐Ÿ“ž 116 123 (free) | โœ‰๏ธ jo@samaritans.org | ๐ŸŒ samaritans.org

Shout โ€“ 24/7 crisis text support
๐Ÿ’ฌ Text SHOUT to 85258 | ๐ŸŒ giveusashout.org

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) โ€“ su***de prevention and support
๐Ÿ“ž 0800 58 58 58 (5pmโ€“midnight daily) | ๐ŸŒ thecalmzone.net

Combat Stress โ€“ support for veterans
๐Ÿ“ž 0800 1381 619 (24/7) | ๐ŸŒ combatstress.org.uk

The Compassionate Friends โ€“ for bereaved families
๐Ÿ“ž 0345 123 2304 (10amโ€“4pm & 7โ€“10pm daily) | ๐ŸŒ tcf.org.uk

Cruse Bereavement Support โ€“ help after a loss
๐Ÿ“ž 0808 808 1677 | ๐ŸŒ cruse.org.uk

Survivors of Bereavement by Su***de (SOBS)
๐Ÿ“ž 0300 111 5065 | โœ‰๏ธ support@uksobs.org | ๐ŸŒ uk-sobs.org.uk

Age UK (England)
๐Ÿ“ž 0800 678 1602 (8amโ€“7pm daily) | ๐ŸŒ ageuk.org.uk

The Silver Line โ€“ for anyone aged 55+
๐Ÿ“ž 0800 4 70 80 90 (24/7) | ๐ŸŒ thesilverline.org.uk

Beat Eating Disorders

๐Ÿ“ž 0808 801 0677 (England) | ๐Ÿ“ž 0808 801 0433 (Wales)
๐Ÿ•’ Monโ€“Fri, 3pmโ€“8pm | ๐ŸŒ beateatingdisorders.org.uk

National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)
๐Ÿ“ž 0808 2000 247 (24/7) | ๐ŸŒ nationaldahelpline.org.uk

Menโ€™s Advice Line
๐Ÿ“ž 0808 801 0327 (Monโ€“Fri, 10amโ€“5pm) | ๐ŸŒ mensadviceline.org.uk

LGBT Foundation
๐Ÿ“ž 0345 3 30 30 30 | ๐ŸŒ lgbt.foundation
๐Ÿ•’ 10amโ€“10pm, every day

The Trussell Trust (Foodbanks)
๐Ÿ“ž 0808 208 2138 | ๐ŸŒ trusselltrust.org

NHS 111 (England) โ€“ urgent mental health or medical advice
๐Ÿ“ž 111 | Text relay: 18001 111 | ๐ŸŒ 111.nhs.uk

Please share this post to help others find the right support this winter.

๐Ÿ’š No one should face things alone โ€” help is just a call or message away.

๐Ÿ’ŠโŒ›๏ธ Run out of your regular prescription and canโ€™t get to your GP? Donโ€™t worry โ€” help is at hand! ๐Ÿ™ŒYou can request an em...
22/12/2025

๐Ÿ’ŠโŒ›๏ธ Run out of your regular prescription and canโ€™t get to your GP? Donโ€™t worry โ€” help is at hand! ๐Ÿ™Œ

You can request an emergency supply of your usual medication through the NHS 111 online service. Itโ€™s quick, secure and available when you need it most. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿ‘‰ https://111.nhs.uk/emergency-prescription

This service is ideal if youโ€™ve completely run out of a regular medicine and canโ€™t wait for a routine prescription. Always double-check with your pharmacist if youโ€™re unsure. ๐Ÿฉบโœจ

20/12/2025

If you are worried about yours, or someone elseโ€™s health, and don't know what service is needed, call 111 or go online at https://111.nhs.uk/ A fully trained advisor will assess your symptoms, decide what medical help you need and advise where you need to go

19/12/2025

๐Ÿคง๐Ÿฆ  Cold or flu - knowing the difference might not seem urgent, but it can help you act right. A cold often develops slowly and stays mostly around your nose and throat, while the flu tends to hit fast, affects your whole body and leaves you feeling really unwell.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Check what to expect and when to seek help:
https://patient.info/features/infections/difference-between-cold-and-flu
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/common-cold/

Rest well, keep hydrated and if things feel worse than โ€œjust a coldโ€, donโ€™t hesitate to seek advice.

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