Elvington Medical Practice

10/09/2026

NOTICE TO PATIENTS

The Elvington Surgery will be closed for staff protected learning from 12.00 - 6.30pm on Wednesday 16th September 2026.

In a medical emergency between 12.00-6.30pm please phone 01904 943777.

This number is for emergencies only. For routine calls or requests please call the surgery as normal on Thursday when we re-open at 8am.

After 6.30pm please call NHS 111 .

02/09/2026

25/08/2026

Dear patients,

Following our message to you on 19 August regarding our clinical system migration to SystemOne and specifically this part:

15th September 2026:
If your repeat prescription would normally be due between the 16th and 29th of September, please order your prescription early. The deadline for this early order is the 15th of September 2026.

We have had a rather large influx of medication requests. An awful lot of them are too early....This has had a knock on effect in our dispensary and we are running out of space.

Please can patients remember to collect their prescriptions as soon as possible following our message to you that they are ready for collection. This would help us a lot.

Many thanks
EMP

19/08/2026

We Are Moving to SystmOne!

We are excited to let all our patients know that Elvington Medical Practice will be changing our clinical system from EMIS Web to SystmOne at the end of September 2026.

This change will help us improve how we manage patient information, appointments, prescriptions and communication with other NHS services. SystmOne is widely used across the NHS and will enable better integration with local healthcare providers, helping us deliver a more efficient service for our patients.

While we make this important change, there will be some temporary disruption to online services and prescription ordering. You will still be able to contact the practice as normal to arrange appointments and access our services. However, some services may take a little longer than usual during the transition period and we appreciate your patience.

Key Dates at a Glance
15th September 2026:
If your repeat prescription would normally be due between the 16th and 29th of September, please order your prescription early. The deadline for this early order is the 15th of September 2026.

16th-29th September 2026:
This is the system change over period. During this time, you will not be able to order your repeat prescriptions online and we will not be able to send any prescriptions electronically to nominated pharmacies. If you require new/acute medication during this period there will be no disruption for our dispensing patients however, for patients who have nominated community pharmacies, paper prescriptions will be available for collection from the surgery.

Changes to Online Access:
As part of this system change, ‘Patient Access’ will no longer be supported. Patients who currently use ‘Patient Access’ to order repeat prescriptions or view their medical record will need to switch to the NHS App.
Why use the NHS App?
The NHS App allows you to:
✅ Order repeat prescriptions
✅ View of your GP record
✅ Access test results (where available)
✅ Receive messages from your GP practice
✅ Access a range of NHS services securely

How to get the NHS App
1. Download the NHS App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or visit: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app
2. Create or sign in to your NHS account.
3. Follow the identity verification process.
4. Once verified, you will be able to access your GP services through the NHS App.

If you need assistance setting up the NHS App, please contact the practice and we will be happy to help.

Thank You for Your Patience
We appreciate that changing clinical systems may cause some temporary inconvenience. This upgrade is an important step in improving the quality and efficiency of the services we provide.
Please be reassured that the practice will remain open throughout the transition period. You can continue to contact us as normal, while some services may be slower than usual, our team will be available to support you and ensure you continue to receive the care you need.

Thank you for your understanding and support whilst we complete this transition.

Elvington Medical Practice

Use the NHS App to view your health information and manage your healthcare online using a phone, tablet or computer.

12/08/2026

FLU & COVID Vaccination Dates - planning has begun and we are looking forward to seeing everyone again this year! Please do support us if you can and don't worry, if you really cannot make the 03 October day, we will be holding some extra clinics throughout October.

On ⭐SATURDAY 03 OCTOBER 2026⭐, we will be vaccinating the following groups of our patients!
✅65 years of age and over.
✅18 to 65 years of age who fall within clinically at risk groups.
✅Care Home residents.
✅Close contacts of immunocompromised individuals.

⚠️Booking links for appointments will be sent over the coming weeks, if you need to update your contact details with us please do so via our online service:
https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/B82081

From ⭐01 SEPTEMBER 2026⭐ vaccinations begin for pregnant women, children aged 2–3, school-aged children (reception to year 11), and individuals aged 6 months to 18 in clinical risk groups.
⚠️Booking links for appointments will be sent over the coming weeks, if you need to update your contact details with us please do so via our online service:
https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/B82081

30/07/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Dear All
The surgery will be closed from 1pm to 3pm, for staff training.
Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

16/07/2026

⚠️ Important notice: Letter circulating in the local area
We've had several patients get in touch about a letter currently being delivered locally by York Delivery Pharmacy, offering free NHS prescription deliveries. We wanted to reassure everyone and clear up some confusion:
❌ This letter is NOT from Elvington Medical Practice
❌ This letter is NOT from the NHS
❌ It does NOT mean Elvington Medical Practice is closing

York Delivery Pharmacy is a distance-selling pharmacy based in York. If you fill in and post back the enclosed form, this will switch your prescription nomination away from Elvington Medical Practice dispensary, to them. That's entirely your choice to make, but it does mean:
📍 Your prescriptions will no longer come to us automatically
📍 You won't be able to collect ANY of your medication from
Elvington Medical Practice unless you switch your nomination back.

If you've already sent the form back and want to remain with us, or if you have any questions at all about this letter, please give us a call or pop in and speak to the team - we're always happy to help.
Thank you for bearing with us, and apologies for any confusion this has caused. 💚

13/07/2026

Dear patients,

We are experiencing intermittent issues with our telephone handsets. We can hear you but there are times when you cannot hear us.
We are working with our provider to have this resolved as soon as possible.
In the mean time, if you have access to the internet, please submit your enquiry online via this link:

Contact us about your request

08/07/2026

🌟 We're Hiring – Practice Nurse Wanted! 🌟

Are you a caring, enthusiastic Practice Nurse looking for your next opportunity? We'd love to hear from you! Join our friendly, supportive team where you'll make a real difference to patients every day. We offer a welcoming working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to be part of a practice that truly values its staff. If you're passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and want to work with a great team, apply today—we can't wait to meet you! 💙

📩 Apply here:

03/07/2026

Patient Update

Our telephone lines are now restored.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.