Ayton and Snainton Medical Practice

23/04/2026

We’re Hiring! Join our Clinical Research Team 🩺✨

Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for innovation and patient care? We are looking for a PCN Clinical Research Nurse to join our team!

In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of healthcare, supporting the delivery of clinical trials across our local GP practices. You’ll play a vital part in recruiting participants, ensuring patient safety, and helping us shape the future of primary care.

💰 Salary: Band 5/6 (depending on experience)

Key Requirements:
✅ NMC Registered Nurse
✅ Experience in primary care or clinical research
✅ Excellent communication & IT skills (SystmOne knowledge is a plus!)
✅ A proactive, organised approach to patient care

Help us bring cutting-edge research to our community. For more details and to apply, click the link below:

https://uk.indeed.com/job/pcn-clinical-research-nurse-2a51b96e5ea0b452

22/04/2026

Diabetic eye screening is an important part of diabetes care and helps protect your sight. Diabetes can damage the small blood vessels in the eyes, leading to a condition called diabetic retinopathy, which can cause vision loss if not detected early. Screening checks for early signs before you notice any changes, meaning treatment can start sooner and help prevent serious damage.

If you have diabetes and are aged 12 or over, you will usually be invited for screening every 1–2 years. The test is quick and involves taking photographs of the back of your eyes to check for any changes.

Attending your screening appointment can:
• Detect problems early before symptoms develop 👁️✨
• Help prevent or reduce sight loss 💙🩺
• Support long-term eye health as part of your diabetes care 🌿📊

Even if your vision feels fine, it’s important to attend when invited. 💙✨

Learn more about diabetic eye screening: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/diabetic-eye-screening/

21/04/2026

😴 Tired of Tossing & Turning? Unlock Better Sleep with Sleepstation – Your NHS Ally! 😴

Struggling with sleep but not sure where to start? Great news – if you're a patient of our PCN practice, you have free access to Sleepstation! No need to contact your GP first – you can self-refer and start improving your sleep right away.

Sleepstation blends cutting-edge psychology & sleep science with personalized support to help you catch those Zzz's you've been missing. No pills, no waiting – just real, lasting results tailored to YOU.

✅ Dedicated expert guidance
✅ Drug-free, evidence-based fixes
✅ Hit your unique sleep goals
✅ Long-term wins without the wait

From quick app chats with pros to handy tools & resources (check out those screenshots – it's that easy!), it’s all designed for real life. Whether stress is keeping you up or your mood's taking a hit, start your journey today.

Don’t wait for better rest – access Sleepstation today and start improving your sleep.

Sweet dreams await! 🌙💤

20/04/2026

Smoking affects nearly every part of your body, increasing the risk of serious conditions like cancer, heart disease and stroke. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, and the benefits start almost immediately. It can also have a big impact on your finances, with the cost of smoking adding up over time. Understanding both the health and financial impact can be a powerful motivator to quit. 💷🚭💙✨

Reasons to quit smoking include:
• Improved heart and lung health ❤️🫁✨
• Reduced risk of cancer and serious illness 🎗️💙
• More energy and better overall wellbeing ⚡🌿
• Saving money every week and year 💷📊

Small steps can lead to big changes, and support is available to help you quit for good. 💙🚭✨

Use the smoking cost calculator: https://patient.info/healthy-living/smoking-cost-calculator
Learn about the true impact of smoking: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/why-quit-smoking/understanding-the-true-impact-of-smoking/

19/04/2026

If you’re struggling with a mental health condition like social anxiety, OCD or PTSD, treatment is available.

NHS Talking Therapies are effective, confidential, and free treatments delivered by trained professionals, and can take place in-person, on the phone, or as an online course.

You can refer yourself online at nhs.uk/talk

17/04/2026

Knowing your blood pressure reading is one of the simplest ways to protect your heart and overall health. High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but it can increase your risk of heart disease, stroke and kidney problems if left untreated. Checking your reading regularly and understanding what it means can help you take control of your health.

You can help manage your blood pressure by:
• Eating a balanced diet with less salt 🥗🧂✨
• Staying active and moving regularly 🚶‍♂️💪
• Maintaining a healthy weight ⚖️💙
• Reducing alcohol and stopping smoking 🚭🍷
• Managing stress levels 🧠🌿

Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference over time. 💙🩺✨

Check your blood pressure reading: https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/check-your-blood-pressure-reading
Read about foods that can help lower blood pressure: https://patient.info/features/heart-health/foods-to-lower-blood-pressure

16/04/2026

Did you know that we have an active Patient Participation Group at our Practice?

Members of the group meet every 2-3 months and play a key role for the Practice by helping to ensure that patients and carers can have their voices heard about their local healthcare services. They also advise the Practice from a patient perspective, providing an insight into responsiveness and quality of services.

Another key role of the Patient Participation Group is organising health promotion events. Last Summer you may have spoken to some of the group on our stall at the Ayton Gala, where they were encouraging everyone to be responsible for theirs and their family’s health by staying up to date with immunisations and NHS screening tests.

If you feel that you could help our group by offering a little bit of your time, please e-mail your details to aytonandsnaintonppg@gmail.com.

16/04/2026

***Telephone issues***
Please be aware that we are currently having issues with our telephone system. Our telephone supplier is investigating the situation.
Thank you for your patience and we apologise for any inconvenience in the meantime.

15/04/2026

If you're waiting for treatment or surgery, the My Planned Care website can help you stay informed and supported while you wait. It provides average waiting times for local hospital trusts, helping you understand what to expect, as well as signposting to advice and support to help maintain your health and wellbeing during this time. Taking small steps to look after yourself while waiting can make a real difference. 💙🩺✨

Find waiting times and support on My Planned Care: www.myplannedcare.nhs.uk

13/04/2026

IBS Awareness Month highlights a common condition that can have a big impact on daily life.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects the digestive system and can cause a range of ongoing symptoms that may come and go.

Common symptoms include:
• Stomach pain or cramping, often relieved after going to the toilet 🤕✨
• Bloating and excessive wind 💨💙
• Diarrhoea, constipation or a mix of both 🚽⚠️
• Changes in bowel habits 📊🩺

Symptoms can often be triggered by stress, certain foods or lifestyle factors. Managing IBS may involve dietary changes, staying active, reducing stress and understanding your triggers. If symptoms are persistent or worsening, it’s important to speak to your GP to rule out other conditions. 💙🌿✨

Read NHS guidance on IBS: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs/
Learn about digestive issues and when it could be something more serious: https://patient.info/features/digestive-health/could-your-digestive-issues-be-ibd

10/04/2026

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder of how important screening is, even if you feel well.

The NHS bowel cancer screening programme is designed to detect cancer early, often before symptoms appear, when treatment is more effective and outcomes are better.

If you are aged 50 to 74, you will be sent a free home testing kit every 2 years. The test is simple to do and checks for tiny amounts of blood in your poo, which can be an early sign of bowel cancer.

Taking part in screening can:
• Detect cancer early, before symptoms develop 🩺✨
• Help prevent cancer by finding and removing polyps 💙🔍
• Improve survival rates and treatment outcomes 📊🌿

Even if you feel healthy, it’s important to complete your test when invited.

If you notice symptoms like changes in bowel habits, blood in your poo, ongoing tummy pain or unexplained weight loss, contact your GP. Early action can save lives. 💙🎗️✨

Learn more about bowel cancer screening: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/bowel-cancer-screening/

09/04/2026