Beech Tree Surgery

09/03/2026

🧠 Myth-Busting Monday

❌ “You always need to see a GP for a cold.”

Most colds improve on their own within 7–10 days.

You can usually manage symptoms at home with:
• Rest
• Plenty of fluids
• Paracetamol or ibuprofen (if suitable for you)
• Advice from your local pharmacist

Book an appointment if:
• Symptoms last more than 3 weeks
• You have chest pain or difficulty breathing
• You have a high temperature that isn’t improving
• You feel significantly worse rather than better

Pharmacists are highly trained and can advise on many minor illnesses without the need for a GP appointment.

07/03/2026

💗 Cervical Screening Reminder

If you’ve received a cervical screening invitation, please don’t ignore it.

Cervical screening helps prevent cervical cancer by detecting changes before they become serious.

Screening is offered through the National Health Service to women and people with a cervix aged 25–64.

The test:
• Usually takes around 5 minutes
• Is done by a trained nurse
• Can prevent most cervical cancers

If you’re overdue, please contact the practice to book.

05/03/2026

Monthly Stats Are In! 📊
This month, 183 patients did not attend their appointments. Missed appointments impact waiting times and access for others. If you can’t make your appointment, please let us know in advance so we can offer it to someone else.

03/03/2026

🌟 Meet the Team Tuesday: Our Admin Team! 🌟

Behind the scenes at Beech Tree Surgery, our Admin Team keeps everything running smoothly! 💼✨

Here’s what they look after:
📁 General administrative queries
📝 Secretarial work
👥 Registration Queries
💌 Insurance and Private work
📄 New Paper Notes / Deductions
📬 Post
🔍 Searches (Data Quality)

Our admin team are the unsung heroes making sure the practice runs like clockwork in the background… and yes, they don't like having their photo taken! 😄💙

02/03/2026

🧠 Myth-Busting Monday

❌ “Antibiotics treat colds and flu.”

Colds, flu and most sore throats are caused by viruses — and antibiotics do not work against viruses.

Taking antibiotics when they aren’t needed:
• Won’t help you recover faster
• Can cause side effects
• Contributes to antibiotic resistance (making infections harder to treat in the future)

Antibiotics are only effective against certain bacterial infections, such as some chest infections, UTIs, and skin infections.

If you’re unsure whether you need treatment, speak to your GP or local pharmacist for advice.

Guidance from the National Health Service supports careful antibiotic use to protect everyone’s health.

26/02/2026

🫁 PCN COPD Project – Award Nomination!

We’re incredibly proud to share that our PCN COPD Project has been nominated for two awards 🎉

This recognition reflects the dedication, teamwork and commitment shown by colleagues across all our surgeries. Supporting patients living with COPD is a real team effort, and this nomination highlights the positive impact of that work.

Nurse Underwood, alongside other PCN representatives, will be attending the awards ceremony in London — and we’ll be keeping everything crossed for a win! 🤞

Please join us in congratulating everyone involved in this fantastic achievement 👏

25/02/2026

☕💬 Community Cafes – Everyone Welcome! 💬☕

Looking to meet new people in a relaxed, friendly space? Our Community Cafes are social, informal sessions with a health and wellbeing focus, offering friendly conversations, refreshments and access to guest speakers and professionals who can offer advice and support.

Each session explores a different theme, including:
🌱 Winter Resilience
🎯 Goal Setting (Health & Finance)
❤️ Heart Health
🚭 Stop Smoking / Stop Va**ng
🎗️ Cancer Awareness
🌳 Nature & Mental Health

📍 Where & When:
St Richard’s Centre, Barwic Parade, Selby
🗓️ Tuesdays | ⏰ 10am–12pm
Feb 24th • March 31st • April 28th • May 26th

Our Space, Flaxley Road, Selby
🗓️ Wednesdays | ⏰ 10am–12pm
March 4th • April 1st • May 6th

✨ No booking needed – just drop in
✨ Free to attend
✨ Open to everyone

Come along for a cuppa, a chat and some practical support for your wellbeing 💙
Feel free to share and invite someone who might enjoy coming along!

24/02/2026

🌟 Meet the Team Tuesday: Emily! 🌟

Meet Emily, our Practice Support Coordinator at Beech Tree Surgery! 👋

Emily joined us in July 2023 as a dispenser and moved into her current role in April 2025. She has a strong background in administration, IT support, and clinical systems, with experience using SystmOne and EMIS.

In her role, Emily supports the day-to-day running of the practice, helping to resolve staff queries, provide IT and technical support, and working closely with the Practice Manager and Business Support Manager to keep everything running smoothly. She’s also passionate about medicines management, patient care administration, digital content creation, and creative communications.

Outside of work, Emily loves musical theatre (performing since age 9), piano (played since age 6), horror films, reading, and music. 🎭🎶

23/02/2026

💛 Eating Disorders Awareness Week 💛

This week we’re recognising Eating Disorders Awareness Week — a time to support those affected by eating disorders and help break the stigma around them.

Eating disorders can affect people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. Recovery is possible, and every conversation, act of understanding, and moment of support matters. If you or someone you care about is struggling, you’re not alone.

Find information, support resources, and ways to get involved here:
👉 https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

18/02/2026

17/02/2026

🌟 Meet the Team Tuesday! 🌟

This week we’re introducing Adam, who has been a valued part of the Beech Tree Surgery team for almost 10 years 👏

Adam originally started out in our Admin Team and has since moved into his current role as Business Intelligence Co-ordinator. In this role, he helps ensure we’re following the QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) and supporting good practice across the surgery. A big part of Adam’s work focuses on medication safety, quality improvement, and making sure our clinicians have the right data to provide the best possible care — especially for patients with long-term conditions.

When he’s not busy running reports and checks, Adam spends his spare time playing with his dog 🐶 and hiking in the Lake District fells ⛰️.

Thanks for all you do, Adam! 💚

10/02/2026

🌟 Meet the Team Tuesday! 🌟

This week we’re shining the spotlight on Nurse Natalie 👋

Natalie qualified from the University of Leeds with a BSc in Adult Nursing and brings a wealth of experience to our team. She has a strong background in District Nursing, including work in palliative care and specialist wound care.

Since moving into primary care a few years ago, Natalie has developed a special interest in respiratory management, supporting patients with conditions such as Asthma, COPD and ILD. Alongside this, she is highly skilled in specialist wound care, child and adult vaccinations, and the management of long-term conditions including hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

Outside of work, Natalie is a busy mum to two children and enjoys dance classes and socialising with friends and family 💃💬