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read moreIf you are in a multiple occupancy household and have symptoms then you must self isolate for 10 days, everybody else from the household must isolate for 14 days (this includes children). Thornton Dale And Seamer Surgeries are now closed for all non essential medical services. If you have been offered an appointment at these surgeries please wait in your car or if you have walked to the surgery please stand at a safe distance outside the surgery. There is no need to knock on the door, the Doctor or Nurse will come and get you.

read moreThe more you know about your pregnancy and your options, the more you are likely to feel in control. The information given here is based on The Pregnancy Book, which your midwife should give you at your first appointment. Here's a checklist of the vaccines that are routinely offered to everyone in the UK for free on the NHS, and the age at which you should ideally have them. Having an ill child can be a very scary experience for parents. If you understand more about the illness it can help you to feel more in control.

read moreElizabeth Bull is involved with the care of children and support of the family. She organises Child Health Clinics at East Ayton Village Hall, (back room), Wilsons Lane, on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, 1:30pm - 2:45pm. If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required.

read moreIf you live within our practice area you are welcome to register with us and our reception staff will be happy to guide you through the procedure. Eligibility can be quickly confirmed from your address so it would help if you could provide proof by way of a recent utility bill. All new patients over the age of 16 are offered a health check with a member of the healthcare team to ensure that any required tests are up to date and that we have an accurate note of any repeat medication you may be taking.

read moreIf you do not wish anonymous information about you to be used in such a way, please let us know. Reception and administration staff require access to your medical records in order to do their jobs. These members of staff are bound by the same rules of confidentiality as the medical staff. Information about the General Practioners and the practice required for disclosure under this act can be made available to the public. All requests for such information should be made to the practice manager. In accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Access to Health Records Act, patients may request to see their medical records.

read moreThere is a new Central NHS Computer System called the Summary Care Record (SCR). It is an electronic record which contains information about the medicines you take, allergies you suffer from and any bad reactions to medicines you have had. Storing information in one place makes it easier for healthcare staff to treat you in an emergency, or when your GP practice is closed. This information could make a difference to how a doctor decides to care for you, for example which medicines they choose to prescribe for you.

read moreThe practice is part of Scarborough General Practice vocational training scheme and has been since its inception. The current trainers are John Reay and Lucy Hobkinson and the other doctors and team members. We aim to provide an appropriate balance between clinical experience, teaching and study time. The practice has a relatively stable population with a high proportion of elderly patients most of them in their own homes. We have a strong personal list ethos and encourage registrars to establish ongoing doctor-patient relationships in as much as this is possible in a 6 month period.

read moreThe Patient Participation Group was first formed in 2012/2013 and is made up of 9 patient representatives who meet approximately every 8 weeks with the Practice Manager and an Administrator to discuss any issues affecting patient care and assist in providing a good service to our patients. The Patient Participation Group represents the views of the patient body and provides feedback on their needs and concerns. The Group's Mission is to support the continuous improvement of services delivered by Ayton and Snainton Medical Practice by finding ways of making a positive contribution to the delivery and development of local health care services.