Leyburn Medical Practice

08/06/2026

🚭Linda the Stop Smoking Advisor is back in reception on Wednesday 10th June.
💬Come and have a chat with her.
⏰Linda will be in reception from 10:00am - 12:30pm.
She will be here to give out information and to book people in to the Leyburn Clinic.

Can't make it....
📲Phone Linda to book an appointment and take the first positive step together!
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

07/06/2026

📱The NHS app is an easy way to manage your health records, make appointments, order prescriptions and so much more!

✅Click below to watch a step by step guide on:
How to request a prescription via the NHS APP.
👀https://tinyurl.com/mu387sn3

Download the NHS APP:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

06/06/2026

Ketamine use – important health warning❗
We are aware that some people may be using ketamine recreationally. It’s important to understand that even a single use can potentially cause harm to your bladder and kidneys.
Regular or repeated use is particularly linked to a condition known as Ketamine Urinary Tract Syndrome (KUTS), but symptoms can begin much sooner than many people realise.

✅Please seek medical advice from your GP promptly if you experience:
• Lower abdominal (tummy) pain
• Pain or burning when passing urine
• Difficulty passing urine
• Needing to pass urine more frequently or urgently
• Blood in your urine
✅Early assessment can help prevent long-term damage.

If you are concerned or have symptoms, contact your GP practice for advice.
Find out more about ketamine bladder (KUTS) here:
https://tinyurl.com/577vnh9s
Alternatively, visit the Talk to Frank website by clicking here:
https://talktofrank.com
🙏Please help share this message to raise awareness.

05/06/2026

📣Junes edition of our practice newsletter has landed
✅Keep up to date with practice news, health topics and services
Not to me missed 😉

04/06/2026

Webinar for families: supporting autistic people with a learning disability
We’d like to share a helpful upcoming resource from Autism Central for families and carers.
They are hosting free webinars.
If you have a family member who is autistic and has a learning disability, this could be a useful opportunity to learn, ask questions, and gain ideas for support.

You can book your place via the Autism Central website:
https://www.autismcentral.nhs.uk/one-one

Please feel free to share this with anyone who may find it helpful.

Free online coaching sessions for families supporting autistic people in England. The sessions offer a safe space to reflect on autistic wellbeing and family life. Our peer guides provide practical guidance to navigate services and offer a listening ear, helping you feel heard and connected.

03/06/2026

Richmondshire Primary Care Network Social Prescribing Team
👫As a team, we support patients in accessing a range of lifestyle services and
groups, including those for smoking cessation, weight management, diabetes
prevention, and increasing physical activity through exercise.

🌿 Social Prescribing Success Story 🌿
Our Social Prescriber Georgia Spence recently supported Patient H, who was struggling with low mood and anxiety after a new type 2 diabetes diagnosis.
Together they explored healthy lifestyle changes, confidence‑building, and ways to prioritise her own wellbeing. Patient H learned more about her HbA1c, joined a local Mind group, reconnected with hobbies she loves, and began using mindfulness to support her mental health.
Amazing outcomes:
💚 HbA1c reduced to below 48 mmol/mol
💚 Improved mood and confidence
💚 Better understanding of healthy eating
💚 Enjoyed a family holiday after overcoming travel anxiety
Patient H shared:
“I feel much more in control of my type 2 diabetes diagnosis.”

👀To read the full case study, visit our website
ℹ For more help and information contact your GP and ask to speak to a social prescriber

02/06/2026

We have had a walking stick left behind at the practice .
Please speak to our receptionist if this is yours.
Thank you.

01/06/2026

Jag is our First Contact Physiotherapist.

✅He currently has appointments available for the 3rd. 10th & 15th of June.

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.

31/05/2026

📣Carol our I.T expert will be in our reception area on Tuesday 2nd, 16th & 30th June.

📲You can see her about any I.T issues or get help to set up on the NHS App.
Which gives you access to all your health records, order repeat prescriptions, book appointments and so much more!

29/05/2026

📣For any patients that have not yet downloaded the NHS App.
👀Watch this video below giving you step by step instructions:
https://tinyurl.com/4xxmf7xe

✅The NHS App gives you access to your health records, book/cancel appointments, order prescriptions and so much more.

👩If you would prefer to speak to someone in person.
Come and see Carol our I.T expert who is here to help!
Carol will be in reception on 2nd/16th & 30th June.

✅Or you can download the NHs APP here:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/