Ilkley and Wharfedale Medical Practice

03/01/2026

“Since joining this practice, after my practice of 30 years changed their boundary, I have had nothing but positive experiences. The front staff have always been incredibly patient, empathetic, and generous with their time. Every doctor or nurse I have seen has been competent, timely, and helpful, for both me and my seven month old son.
I am really pleased, in the state of the current nhs, to have a reliable place to go where I feel cared for and respected, which has been so rare in recent years.”

03/01/2026

02/01/2026

Happy Friday!

The surgery is now closed for the weekend. If you need urgent assistance whilst we are closed, please call the surgery to be re-directed to our Out-Of-Hours Service.

02/01/2026

MMRV is now part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing the MMR vaccine.

It protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.

Chickenpox is very common and can sometimes lead to serious complications, so vaccination helps reduce the risk of serious illness as children grow.

You don’t need to do anything — your GP will be in touch when your child is due.

More advice ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/

01/01/2026

31/12/2025

If something in your body doesn’t feel right,
don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.
Tests could put your mind at rest.
Until you find out, you can’t rule it out.
Contact your GP practice. nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

30/12/2025

Did you know that you can contact the surgery online? Use Patchs for health advice, appointment booking, fit notes, medication and more.

https://patchs.ai/practice/ilkleyandwharfedalemedicalpractice

30/12/2025

We are currently accepting new patient registrations, and it couldn’t be easier to register with us!

And even better, we don’t do triage! Once registered, simply ring up and book an appointment!

Simply visit https://www.iwmp.co.uk/register-as-a-patient

29/12/2025

Taking your bra off at the end of the day feels great.

And so does getting your breast screening sorted. It can detect cancer before you can feel it. Or more likely, put your mind at rest.

So when you're invited, save the date. It could save your life.

nhs.uk/breast

28/12/2025

Dr Sophie Lord MBChB (Birmingham), MRCGP (2018)

"I qualified from Birmingham in 2011 and returned to Yorkshire to complete my training in Harrogate, Leeds & then Airedale.

I qualified as a GP in 2018, having worked as a GP registrar at IWMP since 2015.
My special interests include cancer & palliative care. I am Child & Adult Safeguarding Lead for the practice."

27/12/2025

“I went for my rsv vaccination today which was so efficient, I literally walked straight in-had the vaccination and straight out again. Thank you”