Ampleforth & Hovingham Surgeries

Ampleforth & Hovingham Surgeries GP surgeries in the villages of Ampleforth & Hovingham.

Symptoms such as ongoing tiredness, swelling, changes in urination or persistent kidney pain should never be ignored. Li...
12/03/2026

Symptoms such as ongoing tiredness, swelling, changes in urination or persistent kidney pain should never be ignored. Lifestyle choices, hydration and underlying health conditions all play a role in kidney health.

There is also growing concern about ketamine use in young people, as it can cause serious damage to the bladder and kidneys, sometimes leading to long-term complications. Knowing the risks and acting early can help protect kidney function and overall wellbeing. ๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ’™โœจ

Learn more about kidney health and support:
https://kidneycareuk.org

Take a kidney health check:
https://www.kidneyresearchuk.org/kidney-health-information/kidneyhealthcheck/

Read about ketamine risks and organ damage:
https://www.ukat.co.uk/addiction/drug/ketamine/

๐Ÿฉบ FREE FIRST AID AWARENESS TRAINING SESSION๐Ÿ“… Monday 27th April at 1:00pm๐Ÿ“ Ampleforth Village Hall, West End, Ampleforth,...
12/03/2026

๐Ÿฉบ FREE FIRST AID AWARENESS TRAINING SESSION
๐Ÿ“… Monday 27th April at 1:00pm
๐Ÿ“ Ampleforth Village Hall, West End, Ampleforth, YO62 4DU

Ampleforth & Hovingham Surgeries Patient Participation Group would like to invite you to a free 2.5โ€‘hour First Aid Awareness Training Session, supported by Yorkshire Ambulance Service.

This practical session will cover essential lifeโ€‘saving topics, including:
โœ”๏ธ Heart Attacks
โœ”๏ธ CPR
โœ”๏ธ Recovery Position
โœ”๏ธ Bleeding
โœ”๏ธ Choking
โœ”๏ธ Stroke
โœ”๏ธ Defibrillators

Everyone is welcome โ€” a great opportunity to learn vital skills that could save a life.

๐Ÿ“ฉ For more information:
Email: ampleforthsurgery@nhs.net
Phone: 01439 788215

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Young Carers Action Day shines a light on the incredible young people who help care for family members, often balancing ...
11/03/2026

Young Carers Action Day shines a light on the incredible young people who help care for family members, often balancing responsibilities at home with school and friendships.

The 2026 theme focuses on Action for Equality, calling for better recognition, improved support in schools, access to training and employment opportunities, and meaningful breaks so young carers can thrive just like their peers.

Some young carers may miss school activities or struggle with their mental health due to caring responsibilities, which is why awareness and understanding matter. Schools, organisations and communities can access resources and posters to help raise awareness and ensure young carers are not held back. ๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŒŸโœจ

Learn more about Young Carers Action Day 2026:
https://carers.org/young-carers-action-day/young-carers-action-day

Access awareness resources:
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/event/young-carers-awareness-day-2026

10/03/2026

Tomorrow is No Smoking Day, a great opportunity to take the first step towards a smoke free future.

Smoking harms nearly every organ in the body and increases the risk of heart disease, cancer and stroke. Some people turn to va**ng to help them quit smoking, but itโ€™s important to understand the facts, including concerns often raised about โ€œpopcorn lungโ€ and other myths.

Getting the right information and support can help you make an informed decision and move towards better health. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your body. ๐Ÿšญ๐Ÿ’™โœจ

Learn what you need to know about va**ng:
https://ash.org.uk/key-topics/va**ng-what-you-need-to-know

Read va**ng myths and the facts:
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ready-to-quit-smoking/va**ng-to-quit-smoking/va**ng-myths-and-the-facts/

Get free NHS quit smoking support:
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

Weโ€™re Hiring! Join Our Research Team ๐ŸฅWe are looking for a dedicated Research Nurse to join our team on a part-time basi...
09/03/2026

Weโ€™re Hiring! Join Our Research Team ๐Ÿฅ

We are looking for a dedicated Research Nurse to join our team on a part-time basis (16-20 hours per week). This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to clinical excellence and help shape the future of healthcare within our community.

Think youโ€™d be a great fit? Find out more and apply via the NHS Jobs link below:
๐Ÿ”— https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A5697-26-0000

08/03/2026

๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ปโ€™๐˜€ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜† is a time to celebrate womenโ€™s strength and resilience, and also a reminder to prioritise your health. Attending cervical screening and breast screening when invited can help detect changes early, often before symptoms appear, improving outcomes and saving lives. ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿฉบโœจ

๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด : https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜ ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด (๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—บ) : https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/breast-screening-mammogram/

Looking after your mental health is just as important, especially if current media stories feel overwhelming or triggering.

๐—”๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ก๐—›๐—ฆ ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜ : https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/

๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฎ : https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/how-to-look-after-your-mental-health-on-social-media

With Motherโ€™s Day approaching, this time of year can also bring up feelings of grief and bereavement for many people, and support is available if you need it. Taking care of your physical and emotional wellbeing matters.

๐—š๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐— ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟโ€™๐˜€ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜† : https://www.cruse.org.uk/understanding-grief/managing-grief/grieving-on-mothers-day/

The Rural Health Team are all set up at the Rural Business Advice Day, titled "Unlocking Your Farm's Potential" at Picke...
06/03/2026

The Rural Health Team are all set up at the Rural Business Advice Day, titled "Unlocking Your Farm's Potential" at Pickering Memorial Hall today.

We are alongside many other organisations supporting local farmers, it is a great community event.

Our team are on hand to provide free and opportunistic health checks, screening information, support and advice on health issues and accessing the right help, so do pop in and use this opportunity to have a chat! ๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿšœ๐Ÿ’š

Help us make a difference in our community! ๐Ÿ’™Do you know what to look for when it comes to the early signs of cancer? Kn...
05/03/2026

Help us make a difference in our community! ๐Ÿ’™

Do you know what to look for when it comes to the early signs of cancer? Knowledge truly is power, and it could help you save a life.

The Ampleforth & Hovingham Surgeries Patient Participation Group invites you to a FREE cancer awareness training session. Come along, learn the signs, and find out how you can become a Cancer Champion.

๐Ÿ“… When: Monday, 9th March
โฐ Time: 7:00 pm โ€“ 8:30 pm
๐Ÿ“ Where: Hovingham Village Hall, Main St, Hovingham, York YO62 4LF

For more details or to book your spot, please contact Kim Paul at ampleforthsurgery@nhs.net or call 01439 788215.

Letโ€™s look out for one another. See you there!

Ovarian Cancer Awareness is a reminder to know the symptoms and act early. Symptoms can be vague and may include:- persi...
04/03/2026

Ovarian Cancer Awareness is a reminder to know the symptoms and act early.

Symptoms can be vague and may include:

- persistent bloating
- tummy pain
- feeling full quickly
- needing to wee more often
- unexplained changes in appetite

If you notice ongoing symptoms that are unusual for you, itโ€™s important to speak to your GP. When discussing symptoms, let your doctor know about any family history of cancer, not just ovarian cancer and not only in parents or siblings, as this can help assess your overall risk.

Keeping up to date with cervical screening when invited is also an important part of protecting your gynaecological health. Early action can make a real difference. ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿฉบโœจ

Learn more about ovarian cancer: https://ow.ly/pFaI50YlUeu

Read about spotting the signs and acting early: https://ow.ly/Kmy950YlUer

๐Ÿ˜ด Tired of Tossing & Turning? Unlock Better Sleep with Sleepstation โ€“ Your NHS Ally! ๐Ÿ˜ดStruggling with sleep but not sure...
04/03/2026

๐Ÿ˜ด Tired of Tossing & Turning? Unlock Better Sleep with Sleepstation โ€“ Your NHS Ally! ๐Ÿ˜ด

Struggling with sleep but not sure where to start? Great news โ€“ if you're a patient of our PCN practice, you have free access to Sleepstation! No need to contact your GP first โ€“ 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 โ€“ just real, lasting results tailored to YOU.

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

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

Donโ€™t wait for better rest โ€“ access Sleepstation today and start improving your sleep.

Sweet dreams await! ๐ŸŒ™๐Ÿ’ค

๐ŸŒฟ Need support with your wellbeing? Our Social Prescribing team is here to help.Social Prescribers can support anyone ag...
03/03/2026

๐ŸŒฟ Need support with your wellbeing? Our Social Prescribing team is here to help.

Social Prescribers can support anyone aged 16+ with a wide range of non-medical needs, including:
๐Ÿ’ฌ Loneliness or isolation
๐Ÿง  Low-level mental health support
๐Ÿ’ท Money or housing worries
๐Ÿค Social groups and activities
๐ŸŒฑ Volunteering, training and employment
๐Ÿค Bereavement and more

They offer personalised, non-medical support to help you connect with local services and activities that can improve your wellbeing.

If you think you could benefit, just ask at reception for a Social Prescribing referral. ๐Ÿ’š

Address

Ampleforth & Hovingham Surgeries, Back Lane, Ampleforth
York
YO624EF

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+441439788215

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