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The NHS in Humber and North Yorkshire spends £330 million a year on medicines – £26 million is wasted when unwanted repeat prescriptions are returned. These medicines can’t be reused … [continue] Repeat Prescriptions – Only Order What You Need

We shall be offering both Flu and Covid vaccinations to our eligible patients this autumn.   Flu vaccinations will be offered to: Pregnant ladies Children aged 2-3 yr old on … [continue] Seasonal Flu and Covid-19 vaccination update

The Pharmacy First scheme which launched in January 2024 means you can go and see a pharmacist about several minor illnesses and conditions you would previously have had to see your … [continue] Pharmacy First – How local pharmacist’s help to treat minor illnesses and conditions

Trusted advice and guidance for parents All the support you need about pregnancy, babies, healthy child development, childcare and early education to help give your child the best start in … [continue] Better Health – Start for Life

Get ready to Activate this summer! ☀️ Joe Wicks has launched a brand-new workout series, ‘Activate’, full of high-energy, fun, 5-minute workout ‘Challenges’ to keep kids active. The Challenges bring … [continue] Get the kids moving more this Summer

Unfortunately, in North Yorkshire the prescribing of weight loss injectable medicines, such as tirzepatide (Mounjaro) and semaglutide (Wegovy), is currently NOT available from GP practices. We appreciate that this may … [continue] Weight Loss medicines

Find out more information on how the Community Hub at Herriot Hospice can help Herriot Hospice at the Lambert Community Hub – Herriot Hospice Homecare

Breast screening aims to detect breast cancer at an early stage, often before any signs or symptoms are visible. Screening saves approximately one life from breast cancer for every 200 … [continue] Why is breast screening important?

parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate parkrun is 5k and takes place every Saturday morning Junior parkrun is 2k, dedicated to … [continue] Move your health forward at your own pace….

Will be offering eligible patients a covid vaccination as part of the Spring Booster 2025 Campaign. Eligible cohorts for the spring 2025 programme are: adults aged 75 years and over … [continue] Spring Covid vaccination boosters

Healthy Families – a healthy living service for families in North Yorkshire   Healthy Families is a free healthy living service for families across North Yorkshire. The service helps families remotely … [continue] Healthy Families – a healthy living service

Regularly drinking more than 14 units of alcohol a week risks damaging your health. Find out more about The risks of drinking too much – NHS and  Tips on cutting down – … [continue] Risks of too much alcohol….

Mind Darlington offer many services for adults and young people across Hambleton & Richmondshire. Visit https://www.darlingtonmind.com/support-us/ for more information. Find out what community support groups are on here.

Can’t make it? No longer need it? Please cancel it! In November we had 17 hours of clinician’s appointment time which was not attended Call the team on 01845 523157 … [continue] Please cancel your appointment if you no longer need it!

If you’re aged between 40 to 74, with no pre-existing conditions then you may be eligible for a NHS Health Check Click here for more information regarding eligibilty.  

Quitting smoking is easier with support – you don’t need to go it alone! Quit smoking for 28 days this #Stoptober and you’re 5 times more likely to quit for … [continue] #Stoptober is back! Join thousands of other people preparing to quit smoking this October.

Protect yourself by having the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE VACCINE? From 1 September 2024, you will be eligible for a free RSV vaccine if … [continue] New RSV Vaccine

Visit our Travel Advice page for more information on vaccines and medications Travel Immunisation and Advice – Lambert Medical Centre

Please click here to view the latest updates in our August 2024 Newsletter

Our GP’s will help you explore options for your future care to enable you to live the best life you can. This Frailty Leaflet provides further information on what to expect during … [continue] Future Care Planning

Looking for advice, information and all types of care services in North Yorkshire? The North Yorkshire Care Services Directory is your guide to adult social care and support. It contains … [continue] Information for Carers

For Child Safety Week 2024, the theme is Safety. Sorted! Child Safety Week is the Child Accident Prevention Trust’s (CAPT’s) annual community education campaign, acting as a catalyst for thousands … [continue] Child Safety Week 3rd- 9th June 2024

Our surgery can also offer appointments through the Better Access service which is being offered across our area. This enables us to book you appointments in extended access hours including … [continue] Using the Better Access Service to increase appointment availabilty

Whooping cough vaccination in pregnancy Whooping cough (pertussis) rates have risen sharply in recent years and babies who are too young to start their vaccinations are at greatest risk. Young babies … [continue] Whooping Cough Vaccine

You can access eyecare for minor eye conditions through Community Eye Care Services It is available to patients aged 2+ presenting minor eye conditions such as: • Loss of vision, … [continue] Community Eye Care Services

Healthy changes start with little changes…. Whether you want to loose weight, drink less alcohol, get active or quit smoking, there are lots of FREE tools and support through Better … [continue] Healthy changes start with little changes….

Breast Screening is Fast, Free and can diagnose breast cancer early Click here to view their leaflet for further information.   Contact the screening office on 01904 725590 to arrange an … [continue] Your Local NHS Breast Screening Service

The NHS Prescription Charge will be £9.90 for each item collected from May 1st 2024 For more information regarding Prescription Prepayment Certificates (PPC), click here For information regarding HRT only … [continue] New Prescription Charges from 1st May 2024