Welcome to Ampleforth & Hovingham Surgeries    

Lateral Flow Tests

Lateral flow tests can be ordered online or collected from a pharmacy, they are not available to collect from the surgery.  Please click here for further information about ordering and collecting lateral flow tests.

Flu Vaccinations

WE STILL HAVE FLU VACCINATIONS AVAILABLE AT AMPLEFORTH SURGERY.

If you are eligible for a flu vaccination this year and have not yet received one, please book an appointment online here, or contact the surgery on 01439 788215 and press Option 4.

PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SURGERY BY HAVING YOUR FLU VACCINATION WITH US THIS YEAR.  WE HAVE TO ORDER VACCINES A YEAR IN ADVANCE AND WILL LOSE INCOME IF YOU GO ELSEWHERE.

More information about who is eligible for the flu vaccination this year can be found on the NHS website here.

Self Care for Patients

Prescribing of over the counter medications is changing, click here for more information. 

Please also click here for self care information for minor ailments, and here for information about what you can keep at home to be prepared for common health problems.

Dementia Forward

Dementia Forward is a local charity supporting people affected by dementia across North Yorkshire.  Please click here for more information and resources.

Privacy Notice 

Please click here to view the practice Privacy Notice which has recently been updated.

Job Vacancies

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.

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 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.

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.