Front Street Surgery

12/06/2026

🆕 A free 2-dose MenB vaccine will be available for a limited time from end of July. Who can get it?

- All current Year 13s

- Anyone either starting university as an undergrad or moving into further education halls for the first time in autumn 2026, aged under 25.

Learn more from UK Health Security Agency ⬇

https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/06/12/who-is-eligible-for-the-new-one-off-menb-vaccine-programme/

10/06/2026

Application to close the Copmanthorpe branch of Front Street Surgery.

We have been investigating the potential use of clinical rooms at Askham Bar if our application to close the Copmanthorpe branch is successful. This option was raised at our patient engagement meeting in April.

It has taken a while to investigate this due to infrastructure changes within the Integrated Care Board (ICB) who are responsible for our funding and estates.

We have been in discussion with the hospital trust, who currently hold the licence for this site, and they have been very supportive with our enquiry. This site currently houses the Community Diagnostics Centre, which is run by the hospital trust.

After extensive discussions and site visits, the conclusion is that Askham Bar is not logistically or operationally feasible for the use of primary care.

• The rooms are not configured for general practice.
• The IT system is owned by the trust and not by our IT provider.
• There are issues around the phone system in terms of GDPR.
• The site is not CQC registered for Primary Care use, which is the regulatory body for GP practices.
• There is not the required emergency equipment at this site.
• There is very limited stock and consumables on site.

Having thoroughly investigated this as an option, we will not be taking this further. We plan to run all our clinical appointments from the main branch in Acomb, where all our staff, services and systems are under one roof.

If we are successful in funding to reconfigure the main branch, we will look to lease rooms at Acomb Garth, but for non- clinical staff during the works.

Updated FAQs has been posted on our website and displayed in the Copmanthorpe practice.

Once we have received a decision regarding our application to close the site we will of course, contact all patients registered at the Copmanthorpe branch.

Remember - you do not need to do anything, your registration will simply switch to our Acomb branch if you are able to remain a patient of FSS.

Thank you for your patience whilst we looked in to this matter.

09/06/2026

Join York CVS and meet the Social Prescribing Team on a social stroll on 18 June.

03/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who came in to write a message in Dr Orr’s retirement book. 🙏 A big thank you for those who donated to his leaving gift and for the various cards and gifts. He was blown away by the generosity and kind words. We bought him an e-reader with the donations - so he’s all set for his travels ( after his summer of golf. )⛳️

It’s been an emotional time at the practice as he’ll be greatly missed by us all. 😢

However we look forward to taking Front Street Surgery in to a new chapter. 😊

25/05/2026

Final reminder - the books will be available for your message to Dr Orr until Thursday. Thank you

12/05/2026

Join the team at Poppleton coffee on the green this Saturday from 10am–12 noon! ☕🍰

Come along and enjoy a lovely morning with delicious homemade cakes and hot drinks, plus a tombola and a book stall to browse.

It’s the perfect way to start your weekend, and we’d love to see you there!

12/05/2026

Today is International Nurses' Day and we want to give a huge shout out our wonderful Practice Nurses. Here at Front Street Surgery; Amanda, Anna, Hannah & Helen provide a vital role caring for our patients. Their resilience, dedication, professionalism and kindness inspire us every day!

12/05/2026

Are you overdue your cervical screening (smear test)? If so, there is a drop in clinic this Saturday.

YSH York & North Yorkshire

Hello, we're YorSexual Health. We offer free and confidential NHS sexual health services across York and North Yorkshire.

Did you know we run walk in cervical screening (smear test) clinics? Our next one in York is:

📍 Monkgate Health Centre, YO31 7PB
📅 Saturday 16th May 2026
⏰ 9am - 12pm.

Around 1 in 3 people in England are currently overdue their screening. If that's you, and your cervical screening has been sitting on your to-do list for a while, this is a your sign to come and get it done. Screening is quick and could save your life!

To come along, you’ll just need:
✅ Your screening invite (usually on the NHS App, or by letter if you’re overdue)
✅ Your NHS number

You don't need:
❌ Loads of enthusiasm - we get it, and will have you in and out in no time!
❌ A fresh wax - come as you are, we're just happy to see you.

If you’d rather book a time instead, that’s absolutely fine too – just give us a call on 01904 721111. We have clinics 6 days a week across the whole of the region, so we're bound to fit you in at a good time for you.

Not due yet? Keep an eye out – we’ll be running more walk-in clinics throughout the year.

You can also find more info about cervical screening here: yorsexualhealth.org.uk/wellbeing/cervical-screening/

12/05/2026

Calling all carers... please note this evening advice line.

York Carers Centre

Our Evening Advice Line at York Carers Centre is open every Wednesday, 5–8 pm. Just call 01904 715 490 to speak directly with our friendly advisers ☎️

We can offer you guidance on:
✔️ Benefits advice
✔️ Your carers’ rights
✔️ Paying for care
✔️ Carers breaks & respite
✔️ Blue Badges
✔️ Lasting Power of Attorney
✔️ Support for carers
✔️ Carers assessments of need

And much more. We’re here to support you🩷💚

Whether you’re new to caring, need support with paperwork, or just want to understand your options better, give us a call this Wednesday evening.

You can also speak to the team during office hours, which are: Monday - Friday, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm (4 pm on a Friday), or email [email protected]

08/05/2026

Walking is good for everyone – people who walk or wheel regularly report being happier, less anxious and have a stronger sense of community.

Will you join Living Streets’ and go for a walk or wheel every day this May? livingstreets.org.uk/nwm