Leyburn Medical Practice

18/02/2026

Jag is our First Contact Physiotherapist.

✅He currently has appointments available for the 11th March & 18th March.

First contact practitioners are physiotherapists with enhanced skills.
They can help patients with:
✅ Musculoskeletal issues such as back, neck and joint pain by:
✅Assessing and diagnosing issues
✅Giving expert advice on how best to manage their conditions
✅Referring them onto specialist services if necessary.

📞Phone our reception team to get booked in.

17/02/2026

👩‍👩‍👦‍👦Friends and Family Feedback
✅Every comment we receive through the Friends and Family survey is carefully reviewed and shared with our whole team.
🙏Your feedback truly makes a difference thank you for helping us improve and grow together.

16/02/2026

🔔 Pop in and see Linda our Stop Smoking Advisor, here at Leyburn Medical Practice reception this Wednesday 18th February 10:30am – 12:30pm.
💬 Linda will be on hand to offer help, advice, and information about stopping smoking, and can book patients into the Leyburn Stop Smoking Clinic.

✅ There are many benefits to quitting smoking 🚭
🌟 Take the first step today, drop in and speak to Linda.
💜Support is here for you!
Or visit: https://nyhorizons.org.uk/get-help/living-well-smokefree/

14/02/2026

❤️ Love Your Heart This February ❤️
February is Love Your Heart Month, and with it being Valentine’s Day, it’s the perfect time to show some love to the most important relationship you have—your heart.

✅Heart health is about more than romance. Simple habits like eating heart-healthy foods, staying active, managing stress, and knowing your numbers (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar) can make a lifelong difference.
✅👫This Valentine’s Day, skip the pressure and choose intention: take a walk with someone you love, cook a healthy meal together, or schedule that check-up you’ve been putting off. 💕
💜Because when you take care of your heart, you’re able to love others even better.

Click below for more heart health information:
https://www.heartuk.org.uk/get-involved/heart-month-2026

12/02/2026

🧠Children's Mental Health Matters
If you’ve noticed your child may need a little extra support, or if you’d like advice as a parent on how to help them navigate difficult times, you’re not alone. Reaching out early can make a big difference.

Visit here for more information:
https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-helpline/

The YoungMinds Parents Helpline, Webchat and Email provide support and help for parents and carers worried about their child’s mental health and wellbeing.

11/02/2026

🚨 Cold Weather Health Alert – Yellow 🚨
A Yellow Cold Health Alert has been issued for the following regions:
📍 East Midlands
📍 North East
📍 North West
📍 West Midlands
📍 Yorkshire and The Humber
⏰ In effect from 6am Friday 13 February until 8am Monday 16 February

Cold temperatures can increase health risks, especially for older people, young children, and those with long-term health conditions.
Please take extra care, keep warm, and check in on vulnerable friends, family, and neighbours. ❄️🧣
Stay safe and warm 💙

10/02/2026

📕 A quick reminder about appointments 💙
❎In January we had 57 missed appointments.
👫We understand that life happens, and sometimes it’s not possible to attend your appointment. However, missed appointments have a knock-on effect — they mean longer waiting times for other patients who need care, and they impact the running of the practice too.

✅If you’re unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer that slot to another patient who may be waiting.
📞Even a quick call or message really helps.
🙏Thank you for your understanding and for supporting your practice, we truly appreciate it. 💙

08/02/2026

🌟Need help to get set up & running on the NHS APP❓
😃 Carol Young the local tech guru! will be joining us here in the reception, on Tuesday 10th February.
Carol will help any of our patients gain access and set up on the NHS APP. Pop in and have a chat with her.

✅The NHS APP allows you to access your health records, book appointments, order prescriptions and much more❗

Carol deals with all sorts of technical issues/enquires so come down and have a chat with her.
✅No need to book just pop in and speak to Carol.
✅You will preferably need some form of ID, passport. driving license but we can work around this, if you do not have this form if I.D.
✅ Mobile phone & email address (Carol can set one up for you if needed)

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

07/02/2026

📬 February Newsletter is out!
✅From current health issues to practice updates, we’ve got everything you need to know this month. Stay informed, stay healthy!
✅Your opinion matters!
What would you like to see in our next newsletter? Tell us in the comments 👇

06/02/2026

A reminder that there is a walk in clinic for Cervical Screening at The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton tomorrow, Saturday 7th February.

Why cervical smears matter:
✅They save lives: Cervical screening looks for abnormal cell changes in the cervix that could develop into cancer if left untreated.
✅Early action prevents cancer: Most abnormal cells can be treated long before cancer develops.
HPV detection: The test checks for high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV), the main cause of cervical cancer.
Often no symptoms: Early cervical changes usually cause no pain or warning signs, so screening is crucial even if you feel well.
✅Quick and routine: The test only takes a few minutes and is one of the most effective cancer-prevention tools available.

04/02/2026

💜Everyone’s cancer journey is unique to them.
In the UK, we’re lucky to have access to healthcare free at the point of need.
Let’s help to raise awareness.

✅You know your own body better than anyone else. Symptoms aren’t always there, but if something doesn’t feel right or you notice changes, don’t ignore it contact your GP and get it checked 💙
https://www.worldcancerday.org/

02/02/2026

A reminder that there is a walk in clinic for Cervical Screening at The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton on Saturday 7th February.

Why cervical smears matter:
✅They save lives: Cervical screening looks for abnormal cell changes in the cervix that could develop into cancer if left untreated.
✅Early action prevents cancer: Most abnormal cells can be treated long before cancer develops.
HPV detection: The test checks for high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV), the main cause of cervical cancer.
Often no symptoms: Early cervical changes usually cause no pain or warning signs, so screening is crucial even if you feel well.
✅Quick and routine: The test only takes a few minutes and is one of the most effective cancer-prevention tools available.