We have received a lot of requests for weight loss injections in the last few months, these drugs cannot be prescribed by clinicians working in general practice. There are other ways to seek support for weight loss - via City of York Council, the NHS programme (see below) or we can refer to Healthwise or Tier 3 weight management services where appropriate. The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme supports adults living with obesity who also have a diagnosis of diabetes, hypertension or both, to manage their weight and improve their health. It is a 12-week online behavioural and lifestyle programme that people can access via a smartphone or computer with internet access https://www.england.nhs.uk/digital-weight-management/
Vaccinations and Immunisation
Vaccinations and Immunisations
Childhood Vaccinations
Our practice nurses are trained in giving childhood vaccinations, these start from 8 weeks and the schedule can be found here. You will be invited in for your baby’s first injections and the nurse will explain everything and put you at ease. We will explain when the next injections are due and you will be invited in when your child reaches the age of the next vaccinations.
If your child is due/overdue their vaccinations and you would like to arrange an appointment, you can use the prioryCARE form, choose the “Nurse appointment” tile and then click "Child vaccination” and you will be guided through a simple process to request an appointment. You can also call us on 01904 404100.
Some vaccinations e.g. nasal flu will be given in school by the school health nursing team.
Adult Vaccinations
Adults are currently offered a one off pneumococcal vaccine at age 65 and a flu vaccine every year from the age of 65 years. Patients are eligible for a shingles vaccine between the ages of 70-80 years. Patients with some long term conditions will be offered flu/pneumococcal and other vaccines before the age of 65 years where appropriate.
Pregnant women will be offered both whooping cough and flu vaccines during their pregnancy.
If you would like to find out if you are due a vaccine then please use the prioryCARE form and choose the “Nurse appointment” tile and then click “Vaccinations (aged 18+)” or call us on 01904 404100.
Covid Spring Boosters 2024
The National Covid spring booster campaign will commence week beginning 15th April and ends on 30th June.
- All eligible patients can attend to have the vaccine at a local pharmacy and this can be pre-booked by ringing 119 or online via the National Booking Service.
- Priory Medical Group will offer a limited number of appointments at Priory Medical Centre and Heworth Green surgeries on the morning of Saturday 18th May. Appointments will be sent via text or letter nearer the time.
- Patients in care homes will be prioritised for early vaccination.
- Housebound patients will be visited in May or June to have the vaccine.
Please ensure you contact details are up to date, including a mobile number where possible.
Flu Clinics 24/25
We will update the website when we have planned the 2024/25 flu campaign.
