Ayton and Snainton Medical Practice

30/01/2026

30/01/2026

Turning on NHS App notifications is a simple way to help the NHS save money while staying informed about your healthcare. 💙

Notifications can remind you about appointments, test results, prescriptions and important updates, helping reduce missed appointments and unnecessary letters or texts.

Using the NHS App makes it easier to manage your health in one place, saves time for NHS services and helps resources be used where they are needed most. Making this small change can have a big impact for you and the NHS. 📱

Learn how to manage NHS App notifications: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/nhs-app-help-and-support/nhs-app-account-and-settings/managing-nhs-app-notifications/

30/01/2026

The NHS childhood vaccination schedule has recently been updated. Changes include protecting children against some diseases earlier and adding vaccines that protect against more diseases.

Our latest blog post covers everything you need to know: https://bit.ly/49dpra0

29/01/2026

From 1 January 2026, routine childhood vaccines will be updated to give better protection earlier. Read the UKHSA guidance for parents here: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/12/30/changes-to-the-childhood-vaccination-schedule-from-january-2026/

29/01/2026

28/01/2026

***Reminder***

When leaving samples in the sample boxes at Ayton and Snainton Surgery sites please ensure that they have the name and date of birth of the patient marked on them.

Any samples without these details on the pot will be destroyed.

Thank you for your co-operation.

28/01/2026

NHS 111 is there to help when you need urgent medical advice but it’s not an emergency. You can use NHS 111 if you’re unsure what to do, where to go, or if you need help outside of GP opening hours. 🩺💙

Find out when to use NHS 111: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Trained advisors and healthcare professionals can assess your symptoms, give advice, book appointments, or direct you to the right service quickly and safely. You can access NHS 111 online or by phone, and it’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 📞✨

Use NHS 111 online: https://111.nhs.uk
Contact NHS 111 by phone: Call 111

27/01/2026

Carers Trust has teamed up with Energy Saving Trust to produce energy saving advice specifically for unpaid carers. The advice is in the form of interactive online modules. Carers can sign up and go through the modules in their own time and at their own pace 💜

Carers can sign up by using this link 🔗 https://carers.org/energyadvice

Or via the Housing and Heating Costs information page on the Carers Trust website 🔗 https://carers.org/housing-and-heating-costs/housing-and-heating-costs

👉 Energy Saving Trust are experts in the field and have produced modules that are designed to help busy carers understand:
• insulation and draught-proofing the home
• heating systems and controls
• the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning
• the Priority Services Register (PSR)
• energy-efficient appliances, and
• grants and schemes for insulation and heating improvements

27/01/2026

Looking for a safe space to connect with other women online? We are re-launching our NYH women's group ONLINE held weekly on Fridays at 2pm ran by our fantastic volunteer Katy. Join us to check-in and discuss all things recovery, mental health, wellbeing and women's health. Connection is the opposite of addiction!

See our website for the joining link 🙂https://nyhorizons.org.uk/get-help/aftercare/

27/01/2026

Jess’s Rule: Three Strikes and We Rethink

If you come to see us three times with the same symptoms or concerns, especially if they continue, get worse, or have no clear explanation, it is a sign for us to take a closer look.

Reflect – We will think back over what you have told us. Has anything changed, or could something have been missed? We will make sure you get ongoing care, and if previous appointments were online, we may ask to see you in person for a full check-up.

Review – If there is still uncertainty, we may ask a colleague for their view and check for any warning signs that could suggest a different cause, no matter your age or background.

Rethink – If needed, we will arrange further tests or refer you to a specialist so you get the care you need.

Three visits are not just a number. They are a signal to pause, review carefully, and make sure nothing is overlooked.

27/01/2026

You can take steps to support your mental health and well-being every day!

Learn these techniques to manage stress and stay alert about any changes in your mental health. Remember, it's okay to ask for help when you need it. Whether you confide in a trusted friend, a family member, a colleague, a supervisor, or a health professional—talking through difficult times can improve mental health.

Take care of yourself. You matter!

Remember: Your employers are also responsible for fostering a work culture where you feel safe and supported.

26/01/2026