Leyburn Medical Practice

16/11/2025

🧠While women are more likely to be diagnosed with common mental disorders than men, this doesn’t mean that men don’t struggle with their mental health.

👂If you’re concerned about someone you know, encourage them to talk about it. It might help to let them know you’re there to listen without judgement. Ask them how they are feeling.

✅There is plenty of help and advise out there.
Click below for more information:
https://mentalhealth-uk.org/mens-mental-health/
https://hubofhope.co.uk/
https://www.manup.how/

15/11/2025

Did you know❓...
📅You can now add your appointments directly to your calendar from your NHS App.
✅Just log in, go to your appointments and click on Add to calendar.
It's as easy as that!
❎ You'll never miss an appointment again.

✅Download the NHS App if you haven't already. It really will save you time.
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

13/11/2025

Blue Wednesday

Blue Wednesday is today November 12th and we are asking you to do this very simple thing:

A self-check for mouth cancer takes 45 seconds and can save your life.

For Blue Wednesday we want to encourage as many people as possible to check their mouth for the early warning signs of mouth cancer.

Help us get more people regularly checking themselves for mouth cancer because early diagnosis is vital for beating the disease.

Spotting mouth cancer early can significantly change a person’s quality of life.
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What to look for:

Long-lasting mouth ulcers

Red or white patches

Unusual lumps and swelling

Where to check

Roof and floor of the mouth

Inside the cheeks

Gums

Tonsils

Tongue

Lips

Head and neck

Who to contact if anything out of the ordinary is noticed:

A dentist

A doctor
Please see out previous posts for more information

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13/11/2025

👀Take a look at our monthly data report for October.
👥You will gain an insight into how many patients we see each month and much more.
❎The number of missed appointments have risen this month, please try to let us know in advance where possible, if you can not attend your appointment.
✅The NHS App is brilliant for managing your appointments.
✅Enabling you to book or cancel where ever you may be.
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

12/11/2025

📣Please note we have a practice closure for half a days training Wednesday 19th November, 12-6pm
📞 Phone 111 for non emergency
🏥Attend an Urgent Treatment Centre or
📞 999 for emergencies

09/11/2025

📣Hot off the press!!
✅Catch up with all the latest health topics and advice.
✅ Comment below if there's anything you'd like us to add on our monthly newsletters.

08/11/2025

📢This is our final call out for the Breast Screening Unit Coming to Leyburn – till November 2025 🎀
The NHS Breast Screening Team has been visiting Leyburn from August to November 2025.

Women and people assigned female at birth aged 50 to 70 will receive a letter inviting them to attend.

📢 Over 71? You can still self-refer!
Call 01904 725590/1 or email: yhstr.NorthYorkshire.BreastScreeningService@nhs.net to book your appointment.

Breast screening helps detect cancer early – even before symptoms appear – and saves lives.
Please attend if invited or spread the word to someone who might be eligible. 💗
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer-in-women/

07/11/2025

💊If you need the emergency contraceptive pill or 'morning after pill'
✅You can now get it free from Day Lewis Pharmacy Leyburn
✅Without needing an appointment with your GP or at a sexual health clinic
👩‍⚕️Pharmacists can provide advice and support

Click below for more help and advice:
https://www.nhs.uk/contraception/emergency-contraception/

07/11/2025

📢 Prescription Update
Just a quick reminder — our prescription turnaround time is three working days. 🕒

To help us process your request smoothly:
✅ Order your repeat medication in good time
✅ Check you have enough left before you run out
✅ Allow extra time for weekends and bank holidays

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep everything running efficiently for all our patients!

07/11/2025

Cuppa Connect: This Month’s Meet-Up!

Leyburn Arts Centre - 14th November 10-12

Cuppa Connect: This Month’s Meet-Up!

Join us this month for Cuppa Connect, an opportunity to enjoy a cuppa and a chat with a variety of organisations. You can get advice and support on a wide range of topics including mental health, finance, benefits, and more.

Come along, connect with local services, and take the time to look after yourself.

06/11/2025

🍁From October to March we can’t make enough vitamin D from sunlight, so to keep bones and muscles healthy,✅ it’s best to take a daily 10 microgram supplement of vitamin D.
💊You can get vitamin D from most pharmacies and retailers.

05/11/2025

😔There are many factors that can cause stress in your life and it can effect anyone at any time.
🙂The good news is, there are things that you can do to manage these problems and stop your bucket overflowing.
👍Knowing how to deal with stress can really help you day to day.

✅Speak to your GP if you are struggling to cope.
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/

(Stress Awareness week 2025)