Leyburn Medical Practice

05/11/2026

Jag is our First Contact Physiotherapist.

✅He currently has appointments available for the 4th & 11th of November.

First contact practitioners are physiotherapists with enhanced skills.
They can help patients with:
✅ Musculoskeletal issues such as back, neck and joint pain by:
✅Assessing and diagnosing issues
✅Giving expert advice on how best to manage their conditions
✅Referring them onto specialist services if necessary.

📞Phone our reception team to get booked in.

04/11/2026

📢 Our latest practice newsletter is here!
We're pleased to share another monthly update, packed with helpful health tips, practice news, and information about services available to support you and your family.
Take a few minutes to have a read and stay up to date with what's happening at the practice. 💙

04/11/2026

💜 It's always lovely to hear from our patients!
Whether your feedback is positive or highlights areas where we can improve, every comment helps us provide the best possible service to our local community.
Thank you for supporting our practice and helping us continue to grow. 🙏

03/11/2026

📢 Memory Support Clinic – Here to Help
Did you know we have a Memory Support Advisor available right here at the practice?
📅 Lajos runs a monthly clinic, usually on a Tuesday
✅Lajos has appointments available on Tuesday 17th of November.

🧠 Lajos, our Memory Support Advisor, offers confidential support to patients and carers who have concerns about memory but don’t yet have a formal diagnosis of dementia
He can:
✔️Talk through any concerns
✔️Offer advice and guidance
✔️Help gather background information
With consent, refer to Dementia Forward for extra support Dementia Forward can provide ongoing help through the diagnostic process and signpost to services that support both patients and families

📞 To find out more or to book an appointment, please speak to a member of our team
Let us support you — you're not alone.
https://www.dementiaforward.org.uk

02/11/2026

💙 Stress Awareness: It's Okay Not to Be Okay 💙
Stress affects us all at different times in our lives. While a little stress can help us cope with challenges, too much stress can have a negative impact on both our physical and mental wellbeing.
⚠️ Signs of stress can include: • Feeling overwhelmed or anxious
• Difficulty sleeping
• Irritability or mood changes
• Trouble concentrating
• Headaches, muscle tension, or feeling constantly tired

🌿 Ways to help manage stress: ✅ Talk to someone you trust
✅ Stay active and get outside when you can
✅ Make time for activities you enjoy
✅ Prioritise rest and sleep
✅ Seek support when you need it

Remember, you don't have to cope alone. If stress is affecting your daily life, support is available. Please contact the practice or visit the NHS website for advice and resources.
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/stress/
Take a moment today to check in with yourself and those around you. A simple conversation can make a big difference. 💙

01/11/2026

First Contact Mental Health Practitioner.
Our FCMHP, Gill, is based at Leyburn Surgery every Monday and Wednesday, offering support for adults experiencing mental health difficulties.

📅 Appointments Available From Wednesday 4th of November and throughout.
She provides:
✅ Wellbeing-focused support
✅ Initial assessments
✅ Tailored interventions
✅ Help coordinating care plans

If you feel Gill could help you too, just give reception a call and ask to book an appointment. Alternatively use our online form and let us know your availability: https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/b82078

You don't need to face things alon

30/10/2026

👀👀 The emergency eye care department is changing 👀👀

From Tuesday 3 November, the emergency eye care department at James Cook will introduce a triage telephone service to support patients with urgent, non-sight-threatening eye conditions.

Patients are advised to call 01642 854096 before attending the hospital if they experience conditions, including:

✅suspected eye infections
✅new onset of flashes, floaters or a dark curtain over vision
✅red or painful eye/s and
✅flashing lights and floaters (without blurring of vision)

Following an initial telephone call, a triage nurse, will assess the patient’s condition and direct them to the most appropriate care pathway.

⏰The service is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, and weekends and bank holidays, 8am to 12 noon⏰

☑️Walk-in appointments will remain available during these hours for patients experiencing genuine sight-threatening, eye emergencies.

☑️Outside of the department's opening hours, patients with emergency eye conditions should attend their nearest emergency department or urgent treatment centre.

☑️Patients with acute eye concerns such as mild irritation, dry or sticky eyes or gradual blurred vision, should contact their GP or local optician.

➡For opening times, location details and guidance on what to do for your eye condition, visit: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/news/specialist-eye-care

27/10/2026

25/10/2026

👂A note about earwax and looking after your ears👂
We know that access to earwax removal concerns some of our patients, so we wanted to share some helpful advice.
Earwax is normal and helps protect and clean your ears. For most people, it works its way out naturally and does not need to be removed.
❎Unfortunately, routine earwax removal is not a service the NHS currently funds us to provide. This is decided through local NHS commissioning arrangements rather than by the Practice.
🔹 Avoid using cotton buds or other objects inside your ears, as these can push wax further in.
🔹 If you are prone to a build-up of wax, speak to your pharmacist about suitable ear drops or oils to help soften it. [northeast....nce.nhs.uk]
If you choose to have earwax removed privately
Please check the provider’s training and experience, what method they use, and that they will assess your ears before treatment.
Traditional manual ear syringing is no longer recommended. Modern electronic ear irrigation uses controlled pressure, while micro suction is another method of removing earwax.
No method of earwax removal is completely without risk, so it is important to choose an appropriately trained and experienced provider.
⚠️ Worried about your hearing after treatment?
If you experience sudden or significant hearing loss, severe pain or dizziness during or after earwax removal, please seek prompt medical advice. Do not assume that hearing loss following treatment will simply settle by itself.
✅Contact the Practice or NHS 111 for advice.

24/10/2026

📢 Supporting unpaid carers across North Yorkshire! 💙
If you look after a family member, partner, or friend who needs extra help due to illness, disability, or age, Carers Plus Yorkshire and Carers' Resource are here to support you.
Here is how they can help you manage your caring role:
• 📞 Information & Advice: Friendly guidance on financial benefits, council tax discounts, and navigating adult social care.
• ☕ Peer Support Groups: Local chat sessions and events to connect you with other carers and combat isolation.
• 📋 Carer Assessments: Help arranging official assessments with North Yorkshire Council to secure practical aid or funding.
• 🏥 Home From Hospital: Free transitional support to help your loved ones settle back home safely after a hospital stay.
• 📇 Emergency Cards: Free ID cards to ensure your loved one is looked after if an unexpected emergency happens to you.
💜You don't have to do it alone. Reach out to your local North Yorkshire team today!
✅Find out more at https://www.carersplus.net/ or https://www.carersresource.org/