Gibson Lane Practice

19/05/2026

Gibson Lane Practice will be closed on Tuesday 19th May from 12 noon for staff training. If you require urgent medical assistance during the times we are closed, please call the normal surgery telephone number 0113 2870870 and you will be put through to the emergency GP Service or call 111.

18/05/2026

Patient Notice – Garforth Branch Closure

Please be advised that our Garforth branch site will be closed on Friday 22nd May.

If you require medical assistance during this time, please contact our main surgery site or use NHS 111 for urgent medical advice.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.

18/05/2026

📢 Dispenser Vacancy

We are looking for a motivated and professional Dispenser to join our team.

For full details and to apply, please see the NHS Jobs advert below:

28/04/2026

Gibson Lane Practice will be closed on Tuesday 28th April from 12 noon for staff training. If you require urgent medical assistance during the times we are closed, please call the normal surgery telephone number 0113 2870870 and you will be put through to the emergency GP Service or call 111.

15/04/2026

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09/04/2026

🚨 New Assessment Hub Launches 27th April 2026 🚨Getting the Right Appointment, First Time.

From Monday 27th April, we’re introducing a new way to request GP appointments to help us better manage increasing demand and improve your experience.

We’ve listened to your feedback about long phone queues, waiting outside the practice, and the difficulty in booking appointments that suit you. This new system is designed with you in mind.

💻 What’s changing?
All GP appointment requests will now go through our online system, PATCHS, available from 8am, Monday to Friday. You can access it via the NHS App, your smartphone, or computer.

📞 No internet? No problem
Our reception team can still help submit your request over the phone.

👩‍⚕️ What happens next?
A clinician-led team will review every request and guide you to the most appropriate care – whether that’s a GP appointment, another healthcare professional, advice, or a different service.

✅ Benefits of the new system:
• Priority given to those with the greatest clinical need
• Faster, more appropriate responses
• No more morning phone queues or waiting at reception
• Easy online access from 8am
• Ability to submit requests for someone you care for
• More choice for routine appointment times

Once reviewed, we’ll contact you with next steps – this may be a call, message, questionnaire, or a booking link.

Our reception team will still book appointments with nurses and healthcare assistants as usual.

We’re making these changes to ensure we continue to deliver safe, effective care and improve access for our community.

👉 Read more here: https://www.gibsonlanepractice.co.uk/assessment-hub/

Thank you for your understanding and support 💙

19/03/2026

Meningitis Awareness – Important Information

We want to make our patients aware of a recent increase in cases of meningitis, including MenB (Meningococcal B), reported in other areas of the country.

Meningitis can develop rapidly, so it’s important to be aware of the symptoms and seek urgent medical advice if you are concerned.

For full information, please visit:

Read about meningitis, an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. Find out about the symptoms, vaccines and treatments.

17/03/2026

Gibson Lane Practice will be closed on Tuesday 17th March from 12 noon for staff training. If you require urgent medical assistance during the times we are closed, please call the normal surgery telephone number 0113 2870870 and you will be put through to the emergency GP Service or call 111.

11/03/2026

🐾 A Very Special Visitor at the Practice! 🐾

Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Selma, an 11-month-old guide dog in training, to the practice! 💛

Selma is currently learning all about the world around her — including getting used to the sounds, smells, and busy environment of a GP surgery. Experiences like this help prepare her for her future role as a guide dog, where she will one day make an incredible difference to someone’s life.

She was beautifully behaved and made quite a few new friends along the way! 🐶

Please join us in celebrating Selma and the amazing work these dogs go on to do.

👍 Give Selma a like if you think she’s doing a brilliant job!
💬 Leave her a comment of encouragement for the rest of her training journey!

24/02/2026

Changes to Long-Term Condition Reviews – from 1 April 2026

From 1 April 2026, we’re changing how we invite patients for long-term condition reviews and routine blood tests.

👉 If you have a long-term condition, we’ll usually invite you for your annual review around your birthday month.

Why are we doing this?
• It’s simpler and easier to remember
• We can review all your conditions and medications together
• Fewer appointments where possible
• Safer and more joined-up care

If you need a blood test before your review, we’ll let you know when we contact you.

Please visit our website for more information here: https://shorturl.at/MmP4o

📱 If you have questions or concerns at any time, please contact us via PATCHS or call the surgery.

Thank you for your support as we make this change 💙

From 1 April 2026 There is strong evidence that people living with long-term health conditions live longer and feel better when their condition is well managed. It is also important that any…