Welcome to Ampleforth & Hovingham Surgeries    

Job Vacancies

We are currently advertising for an additional Dispensing Assistant and a Patient Services Team Member more details can be found on our job vacancies page.

North Riding Community Health Network is currently advertising for a First Contact Physiotherapist, for more details and to apply please visit the NHS Jobs website here.

WHAT RESTRICTIONS WILL LOOK LIKE AT AMPLEFORTH & HOVINGHAM SURGERIES after 19th July  

For the time being there will be no changes here at the practice. Patients coming to the surgery will still need to wear a mask, use the hand sanitiser, and socially distance. Our staff will continue to wear appropriate PPE and medications will still need to be collected from Ampleforth Surgery or delivered.

 We have made this decision as often patients coming to the surgery are sick, vulnerable, and maybe unvaccinated due to medical reasons, so we feel that these precautions will help to protect everyone.  We also need to minimise the number of our staff catching Covid so we can keep a functioning service, so for this reason alone, these measures are vital.

 Our consultations will continue, these might be offered face to face, by phone, or by video. It is worth noting that we are consulting with higher numbers of patients than we ever did before the pandemic, whilst also playing a big part in the vaccination programme too. Our doors are open but just in a different way.

 We hope you will understand why we need to continue with these measures and keep the surgery as safe for everyone as we can.  We have all come so far in trying to minimise the impact of Covid, let’s continue to stay safe together.

Covid-19 Vaccination Status

Proof of your vaccination status will be available on the NHS App, and you will not need access to your Detailed Coded Record in order to view your vaccinations on the NHS App after this date.  Please note that we are unable to issue vaccination status certificates at the practice.  

The NHS App can be downloaded from https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/nhs-app/id1388411277 for iPhone or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nhs.online.nhsonline for android.  Alternatively, you can call the NHS helpline on 119 from 17th May and ask for a letter to be posted to you. This must be at least 5 days after you’ve completed your course of the vaccine, and the letter may to take up to 5 days to reach you.  Please see https://www.gov.uk/guidance/demonstrating-your-covid-19-vaccination-status-when-travelling-abroad for further information about travelling abroad.  

Please click here to read more about the most recent guidance regarding Covid-19 vaccinations and blood clotting.

Please note that while our Saturday vaccination clinics are running, the dispensary will not be open.  This is so that we can ensure flow through the surgery, taking account of social distancing requirements and patient safety.

Please continue to use the NHS website here for up to date information about Covid-19, and there is further help for patients who are recovering from Covid-19 here.

Physiotherapy Self Referrals

Please click here for information about how to make a self referral to physiotherapy.

Mental Health Support 

TEWV have launched a freephone crisis line for those in mental distress. In a mental health emergency call 0800 0516 171 for your local crisis service. 

Advice and information on what to do in a mental health crisis is available here: www.tewv.nhs.uk/crisisadvice. 

For more information about this new service for young people and parents please visit the website above or click here.

Living with Persistent Physical Symptoms

https://www.recoverycollegeonline.co.uk/your-mental-health/living-with-persistent-physical-symptoms/

The page is an introduction to living with and supporting people with persistent physical symptoms. You will find videos, resources, websites, real life experiences, information, and a link to e-learning developed for staff (although, anyone may find this e-learning helpful).

Privacy Notice and the New General Practice Data for Planning and Research Data Collection

Please click here to view the practice Privacy Notice and additional information about the new General Practice Data for Planning and Research data collection.

Medication Ordering

Please allow a minimum of 5 working days to order your medication.  We are experiencing delays in medication stock delivery from our wholesalers.

Extended Access Service

Ampleforth & Hovingham Surgeries work alongside other GP Practices in Ryedale to provide services 7 days per week.  Click here for more information about booking appointments.

Patient Forum 

More Information about the Patient Forum      

Access

Ampleforth Surgery has ramp access from the car park at the front of the surgery. Hovingham Surgery offers parking right outside the door on a flat surface which you may find easier.

If you require assistance please ring before visiting the surgery and we will be waiting to help.