Ampleforth & Hovingham Surgeries

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

10/11/2025

💙 It’s Anti‑Bullying Week 2025: Power for Good! Time to stand up, speak out, and build kinder communities 🌟

Bullying can happen anywhere: in schools, workplaces, online, even in organisations up and down the ladder. It affects everyone.

Here’s how we can make a difference together:
👫 Be an ally, not a bystander - if you see something, say something
🏫 In schools: encourage safe spaces, peer support, and open dialogue
💼 In workplaces & organisations: promote respect, zero tolerance, and clear reporting structures
🗣️ Share stories, challenge harmful behaviour, and support those who feel alone

Learn more and access resources:
👉 https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/
👉 https://www.acas.org.uk/discrimination-and-bullying

Let’s work together for environments where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued 💪

🌫️ Lung Cancer Awareness Month is here - and this year, we’re shining a light on the connections between lung health, co...
07/11/2025

🌫️ Lung Cancer Awareness Month is here - and this year, we’re shining a light on the connections between lung health, coughs, and family cancer history.

A persistent cough might be dismissed as a cold or heart issue — but sometimes, it’s more than that. If it lingers, gets worse, or you have other symptoms, get it checked.

Key point: family history of cancer doesn’t only mean the same cancer you have. When your doctor asks, they mean any cancer your relatives have had. This information can help assess your risk and guide decisions.

📚 Learn more about cancer risk and genetics:
👉 https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/worried-about-cancer/causes-and-risk-factors/family-history-genetics-and-cancer-risk
👉 https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/inherited-cancer-genes-and-increased-cancer-risk/family-history-and-inherited-cancer-genes

Stay alert to changes, know your family history, and speak up for your lung health 💨

🧠🌀 Feeling overwhelmed? Stress isn’t just “part of life” — it can affect your body, mind and behaviour in real ways.Here...
05/11/2025

🧠🌀 Feeling overwhelmed? Stress isn’t just “part of life” — it can affect your body, mind and behaviour in real ways.

Here’s what you might experience:
✔️ Physical: headaches, muscle tension, stomach issues, chest‑racing heartbeats
✔️ Mental: trouble concentrating, making decisions, constant worrying
✔️ Behavioural: irritability, sleep too much or too little, eating changes, pulling away from others

When stress becomes long‑term, it can lead to burnout — extreme exhaustion, cynicism, reduced performance.

You don’t have to cope with it alone.

👉 Learn more and find help:
https://ow.ly/iQ0w50Xmy3k
https://ow.ly/xWnN50Xmy3a
https://ow.ly/IgpM50Xmy3i

Take a pause. Talk it out. You matter. 💚

North Riding Primary Care NetworkMindfulness for Stress CourseMalton Community Sports CentreTuesdays 6.30 - 8.30Followin...
03/11/2025

North Riding Primary Care Network

Mindfulness for Stress Course

Malton Community Sports Centre

Tuesdays 6.30 - 8.30

Following the success of our Mindfulness courses in 2024 & 2025, we are delighted to offer this 6-week Mindfulness for stress course. The course will be delivered by an experienced teacher in a supportive group setting and will teach you skills to help you relax, manage stress associated with work, family and relationships and improve health and wellbeing. It consists of 2 hours class time a week including meditation, mindful movement, teaching of mindfulness concepts and techniques, and group discussion.

The course starts week commencing Tuesday 4th November.

For more information and to book a place please contact Kim Rose
Tel 01653 918050
Email kim.rose12@nhs.net

"A practical and powerful toolkit to help me enjoy life more. The course helped so much - I will never be able to say how much."

🎇 Bonfire Night is here - and it’s a time for fun, but also for staying safe! 🔥 Before you light those fireworks and dig...
03/11/2025

🎇 Bonfire Night is here - and it’s a time for fun, but also for staying safe! 🔥 Before you light those fireworks and dig into all the good food, here’s what to watch out for:

🍗 Food Safety / Food Poisoning
• Don’t let food sit out too long - especially meats or salads
• Keep raw and cooked foods separate
• Store leftovers promptly at safe temperatures

🔥 Fire & Fireworks Safety
• Always follow firework instructions carefully
• Keep a safe distance
• Never relight a dud firework
• Always supervise children
• Have a bucket of water or hose nearby in case of fire
👉 Safety info:
https://ow.ly/b3YI50XjLhX
https://bonfire-night-safety.co.uk
https://www.firstaid.co.uk/fireworks-safety--first-aid/

🚑 First Aid for Firework Injuries
• Minor burns: cool under running water for 10+ minutes
• Seek medical help for deeper burns, wounds, or if you see smoke inhalation symptoms
• Use sterile dressings, don’t apply creams or adhesives until checked

Have a safe and happy Bonfire Night! 🎆

Caring for someone living with dementia? 💜Monday Meet Up @ Malton on 10th November, 1–3pm features guest speaker Deborah...
03/11/2025

Caring for someone living with dementia? 💜

Monday Meet Up @ Malton on 10th November, 1–3pm features guest speaker Deborah Senior from Alzheimer’s Society.

A welcoming space to learn, connect and discover support available for carers.
📍Details in the poster below.

Free folders, Ampleforth surgery
31/10/2025

Free folders, Ampleforth surgery

🎃🔪 Thinking of carving up a spooky pumpkin this Halloween? Before you do, here’s how to stay safe - and how to keep your...
31/10/2025

🎃🔪 Thinking of carving up a spooky pumpkin this Halloween? Before you do, here’s how to stay safe - and how to keep your sugar intake in check 👻🍬

How to carve a pumpkin safely:
🛠️ Use a clean, dry, well-lit area with a sturdy surface.
🧼 Wash and thoroughly dry your hands and tools to avoid slips.
🛡️ Use a proper pumpkin carving kit (small serrated saws) instead of large kitchen knives.
🔄 Always cut away from your body and use small, controlled motions.
👨‍👩‍👧 Leave the carving to adults; kids can draw the design or scoop out pulp.
⚠️ If you get cut and heavy bleeding continues for more than 15 minutes, seek medical care.

Too many sweets can impact your health in more ways than one.
Read how sugar affects your body and tips for moderating consumption:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/food-types/how-does-sugar-in-our-diet-affect-our-health/

Balance is everything - carve safely, enjoy treats mindfully, and take care.

Patient NoticeOur practice will be receiving a routine inspection from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) on 11 November ...
30/10/2025

Patient Notice

Our practice will be receiving a routine inspection from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) on 11 November 2025.

As part of this assessment, the CQC would like to hear from our patients about the care and services we provide.

Your feedback helps ensure we continue to offer safe, effective, and high-quality care. Feedback can be given confidentially and anonymously using the contact details below:

📧 Email: enquiries@cqc.org.uk
📞 Phone: 03000 616161

Thank you for taking the time to share your views and support our commitment to quality care.

29/10/2025

Movember is coming up - and we’re calling on everyone who cares about men’s mental health.

Globally, 3 out of 4 suicides are men. That’s 1 man every 60 seconds.
This isn’t just a statistic - it’s someone’s brother, father, partner, or friend 💔🕯️

It’s time to stop the silence. It’s time to unite.

Together, we can:
🧪 Fund life-saving mental health research
📚 Support training and education
🫂 Provide real help for those in crisis

💥 Ready to take action?
👉 Register, grow a Mo, fundraise or simply spread the word:
https://movember.com/register

✊🏽 Let’s change the face of men’s health together.

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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

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+441439788215

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