Ayton and Snainton Medical Practice

20/11/2025

Couldn’t make it last time?

Our Rural Health Team will be back at Malton Livestock Market on Tuesday 25 November, 9.30am–12pm.

Free checks, friendly advice, and local support for everyone in our rural community.

19/11/2025

Temperatures are dropping across the country this week.

Cold weather can have a serious impact on health, particularly in older people and those with pre-existing health conditions.

Find out how you can stay well this winter ➡️ http://nhs.uk/staywell

19/11/2025

💙 You don’t have to navigate grief alone. Our Scarborough Bereavement Support Group offers a gentle, supportive space where you can talk, listen, or simply sit with others who understand.

📅 Thursday 20 November
🕚 11:00–12:30
📍 The Quiet Room, The Grand Hotel, Scarborough

Free to attend, open to all.

19/11/2025

👨‍⚕️📋 International Men’s Day is approaching – and it’s the perfect moment to prioritise our health checks!

Did you know the NHS offers a free health check for adults to help spot risks like heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and more? Check it out:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/nhs-health-check

Want to know what happens at the check? Learn more at:
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-to-expect-at-an-nhs-health-check

📌 This is important for every man – whether you feel fine or not. Strong health starts with awareness and action.

18/11/2025

🌟 CARERS RIGHTS DAY | 20/11 🌟

Every day, 12,000 people become unpaid carers. This year’s theme, ‘Know your rights, use your rights’ aims to help unpaid carers to recognise their legal rights and what they’re entitled to in terms of support and benefits. We have events taking place on Thursday 20th to celebrate unpaid carers. See what's happening near you! 👇🏼

Events 🔗 www.carersplus.net/news/events



Carers UK

17/11/2025

17/11/2025

🦠💊 Antibiotics are powerful medicines - but they aren’t always the answer. Using them when they’re not needed can cause harm and make future infections harder to treat.

Here’s what you should know:
✔️ They only work against bacterial infections, not viruses like colds or flu.
✔️ Overuse is driving antibiotic‑resistance (“superbugs”) - which means common infections can become untreatable.
✔️ Do these things to help protect their effectiveness:
‑ Only take antibiotics when prescribed by a healthcare professional
‑ Complete the full course exactly as directed
‑ Never save antibiotics for later or share them with others

📚 Learn more here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/antibiotics/antibiotic-antimicrobial-resistance/
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/why-antibiotics-should-not-be-overused

14/11/2025

🩺🔍 Worried you could be at risk of type 2 diabetes? A few changes in your family history, lifestyle or symptoms might mean a lot.
Here’s what to keep in mind:

• 👪 Family history matters – If a parent, sibling or relative has diabetes, your own risk goes up.
• 🍔 Lifestyle factors count – Being overweight, inactive or having higher waist size can all raise risk.
• 🚩 Symptoms might be subtle – Increased thirst, tiredness or needing to wee more may be signs.
• 📊 Want to know your risk? Try this tool: https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk/start
• 📖 More reading on what to expect and why this matters: https://patient.info/diabetes/diabetes-mellitus-leaflet

It doesn’t mean diabetes is inevitable - taking action now could make a real difference. 💪

13/11/2025

We’ll be at Malton Livestock Market tomorrow morning!

Pop by between 9.30am–12pm for a free health check and advice from our Rural Health Team.
Whether it’s your blood pressure, aches and pains, or just a quick chat about your wellbeing — we’re here to help.

12/11/2025

🥂✨ Not drinking? That’s a valid choice - and one worth celebrating.

is about creating a space where everyone feels comfortable with their own decisions, whether they drink or not.
Some people are cutting back for health, others are taking a break, and some simply don’t enjoy it - and that’s okay 💬🧃

👂 How can we be more supportive?
✔️ Respect someone’s choice without questioning it
✔️ Offer non-alcoholic options
✔️ Keep social events welcoming for everyone

Learn more from:
👉 https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/stopsobershaming
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-not-to-say-to-someone-who-doesnt-drink-alcohol
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/is-sobriety-becoming-trendy

Let’s help make every setting inclusive, whatever’s in your glass 💚

12/11/2025

Supporting Rural Health, One Visit at a Time!

Our Rural Health Team will be at Malton Livestock Market offering free basic health checks and advice to everyone — from farmers and auctioneers to family and friends.

🩺 When:
Friday 14 November, 9.30am–12pm
Tuesday 25 November, 9.30am–12pm

No need to book — just come along for a friendly chat about your health and wellbeing.