Crossley Street Surgery

11/06/2026

🎯TARGET DAY TODAY🎯
Please can we remind our patients that today we will be closed from 12pm, due to staff training.
Day Lewis will be open as usual.
If you are in need of assistance please use NHS 111 online or by telephone.
In an emergency, please call 999 or visit A&E.
Thank you for your understanding.

04/06/2026

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04/06/2026

Join us at the Dementia Awareness and Support event!!!!

Join us at the Dementia awareness and support event!

04/06/2026

After nearly 25 years of dedicated service at Crossley Street Surgery, we would like to announce the retirement of our much-loved and highly valued GP, Dr Sarah Fraser, who will be leaving us at the end of July. Her final day at the practice will be 28th July.

Throughout her time with us, Sarah has provided exceptional care, kindness, and support to generations of patients and has been a treasured colleague and friend to our staff. Her dedication to the health and wellbeing of our community has touched the lives of so many people, and her presence at the surgery will be greatly missed.

We know that many patients will share our sadness at seeing Sarah retire, but we are also delighted that she is beginning an exciting new chapter and enjoying a truly well-earned retirement.

On behalf of everyone at Crossley Street Surgery, we would like to thank Sarah for her outstanding service, commitment, and friendship over the past 25 years. We wish her every happiness, good health, and success for the future.

If you would like to share a message, memory, or good wishes for Sarah, please feel free to leave a comment below. We know she will appreciate hearing from the many patients whose lives she has positively impacted over the years.

Thank you, Sarah, for everything you have done for our patients, our practice, and our community. You will be greatly missed.

With our warmest wishes,
The Partners and Team at Crossley Street Surgery

03/06/2026

🏥 Understanding Hospital Referral & Waiting Times
We know many patients contact the surgery asking for updates on hospital referrals and waiting times – so here’s a helpful reminder of how the system works.

Once you have been referred to hospital:
📨 Your referral is sent to the hospital specialist team
🏥 The hospital manages your appointment, waiting list, and scheduling
📞 The GP surgery does not hold or control hospital waiting lists
📅 We are unable to book, speed up, or change hospital appointment times

⏱️ “How long will I be waiting?”
Waiting times vary depending on:
💠The hospital you have been referred to
💠The specialty (e.g. orthopaedics, dermatology, ENT)
💠How urgent your referral is
💠Current NHS demand and capacity

📊 Some hospitals publish average waiting time information online, which can give a general idea of current demand.

You can view estimated waiting times via NHS resources such as “My Planned Care” or your hospital trust’s website. There are links to these on our website: https://www.crossleystreetsurgery.co.uk/news-page/waiting-times-for-hospital-referrals.html
👉 These figures are estimates only, and individual waiting times may be longer or shorter.

📞 Who should I contact for updates?
If you have questions about your hospital appointment:
👉 Please contact the hospital directly using the details provided in your referral letter

The hospital team will have the most accurate and up-to-date information about:
💠Appointment dates
💠Waiting list position
💠Clinic scheduling

⚠️ When to contact the GP surgery
Please only contact us if:
💠Your symptoms have significantly changed or worsened since referral
💠You need your referral details clarified
💠You believe a referral may not have been received
Otherwise, hospital waiting list queries are best directed to the hospital service.

💙 A final note
We completely understand that waiting for hospital care can feel frustrating. Please be assured:
✔ Your referral is active once sent
✔ You have not been forgotten
✔ Care is prioritised based on clinical need

We are unable to influence waiting times, but we will always support you if your condition changes.

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02/06/2026

🎯TARGET DAY NEXT WEEK🎯
Please can we remind our patients that on next week, Thursday 11th June, we will be closed from 12pm, due to staff training.
Day Lewis will be open as usual.
If you are in need of assistance please use NHS 111 online or by telephone.
In an emergency, please call 999 or visit A&E.
Thank you for your understanding.

15/05/2026

If you know anyone with Dementia or who cares for someone with Dementia please do let them know about the Wetherby Dementia Event which is on Thursday 11th June 10-2 in Wetherby Town Hall. There will be 20 different stalls offering support and advice, short talks by a GP, about the Herbert Protocol, Memory Support, Wise and legal dementia support available. There will also be refreshments provided downstairs. Hope to see you there.

Promoted by Penny Stables, Leeds Green Party, Goosemooor Organics, Cowthorpe, Wetherby. LS22 5EU.

11/05/2026

🚨 WE'RE HIRING! 🚨
Patient Services & Data Administrator

📍 Crossley Street Surgery, Wetherby
🕒 Part-time (25 hours)

Are you organised, approachable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment? We’re looking for an enthusiastic new team member to join our friendly Patient Services Team.

This is not just a reception role. We’re recruiting for a hybrid position where you’ll split your time between front-of-house patient services and supporting our busy admin team with important behind-the-scenes work that helps keep the practice running smoothly.

You’ll be involved in:
✔ Supporting patients at reception and over the phone
✔ Managing appointments and online requests
✔ Handling AccuRx triage and admin tasks
✔ Processing referrals and hospital correspondence
✔ Supporting repeat prescriptions and registrations
✔ Working closely with clinicians and the wider practice team

We are a modern, semi-rural GP practice serving over 11,800 patients from our purpose-built surgery in Wetherby. We pride ourselves on being supportive, hardworking, and team-focused – and we’re looking for people who share those values.

This role would suit someone who:
✨ Enjoys helping people
✨ Has excellent communication and IT skills
✨ Can multitask and stay calm under pressure
✨ Wants to develop both reception and administrative experience within primary care

You will be required to work flexibly between Monday and Friday, 7:30am – 6:30pm.

If this sounds like the role for you – or someone you know – we’d love to hear from you. Please share this post to help us find the right people to join our team 💙

📨 How to apply:
To apply, please send your CV and a short covering email telling us why you'd like to work with us to [email protected]
Or, click the link below to view the full job description and apply online:
🔗 https://uk.indeed.com/job/patient-services-and-data-administrator-032ac5da669b7587

Come join a place where your work truly matters. We can’t wait to meet you! 💙

Crossley Street Surgery

07/05/2026

💙 May Measure Month 2026 💙

May is all about one simple action that could save your life: checking your blood pressure.

May Measure Month is a global campaign raising awareness about hypertension—the leading cause of preventable death worldwide. Shockingly, around half of people with high blood pressure don’t even know they have it.

This initiative, launched by the International Society of Hypertension, encourages people everywhere to take a few minutes to get their blood pressure checked—often for free—and learn their numbers.

💡 Why it matters:
• High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke
• Early detection can prevent serious complications
• A quick check could make a life-saving difference

Since it began, millions of people across 100+ countries have taken part, with over 1 million cases of previously undiagnosed hypertension identified.

👉 This May, be part of :
✔ Get your blood pressure checked
✔ Encourage friends and family to do the same
✔ Share awareness and help save lives

Because knowing your numbers is the first step to protecting your health. 💙

06/05/2026

💜 Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week (4th - 10th May)💜
🩵World Maternal Mental Health Day (Today)🩵

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is a UK-wide campaign dedicated to talking about mental health before, during and after pregnancy—raising awareness, challenging stigma, and helping families access the support they need.

This year’s theme, “A Decade of Voices,” celebrates 10 years of progress while highlighting how important it is that women feel heard, supported, and empowered to speak about their experiences.

Around 1 in 5 women experience mental health challenges during pregnancy or in the first year after birth—yet many still feel isolated or unsure where to turn.

Let’s use this week to:
💬 Start honest conversations
🤝 Support mums, partners, and families
📣 Raise awareness and break the stigma
💡 Share information and signpost support

If you’re struggling, please know—you are not alone, and help is available. And if you know a mum, take a moment to check in. Your support could make all the difference.