Park View, Victoria Way and occasionally Lavender Grove surgery will close for an afternoon if staffing pressures or to avoid lone working. See our monthly News Post with more details of specific opening hours.
The practice will close during the afternoon (from midday) of Wednesday 12th November for a York-wide Protected Learning Time event.
Also see ourdedicated pageon local Mental Health support.
NHS Talking Therapies (previous known as IAPT) is a national NHS programme designed to offer talking therapy treatments recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).
Significant events like bereavement, unemployment, relationship breakdown, traumatic events or even stress at work can lead to difficulties requiring help and support. Problems with low mood and anxiety can develop and make it difficult for us to cope with life’s daily demands.
To make sure that the York and Selby Talking Therapies (previously known as IAPT) service is right for you, patients over the aged 16 can complete a self-referral form online hereor by telephone Monday-Friday 9am-5pm on 01904 556840. Assessments are undertaken over the phone, although alternative arrangements can be made if required. At the end of the assessment, they will discuss what help is available within the service. Where IAPT is not the most suitable service they can signpost you to alternatives where available.
Wellbeing Hubs
Yor Community Wellbeing Hubs are based at Clarence Street and Acomb Garth (see their leaflet here). They offer a safe, non-judgemental, and friendly spaces to over 18’s from within the City of York who feel they may need support to manage their mental health and wellbeing.
Whether you're managing your own mental health and wellbeing or supporting someone who is, they are here for you. They provide a comfortable space and a listening ear if you need to talk. They can offer support with a range of mental health needs and connect you to a range of different support in your area.
You may wish to meet other people with similar experiences, be listened to or just sit and be in the company of others. There is no obligation to share your story, but they will support you with a listening ear if you wish to do so.
Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis in County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby, can access urgent support 24/7 by calling NHS 111 and selecting the mental health option (this is option 2). Calls will be answered by mental health advisors who will be able to quickly assess the situation and determine whether an urgent referral is required.
Support for your memory
Nimbuscare run a York’s Brain Health Café at Acomb Garth Community Care Centre every Friday (except bank holidays) 10am – 12pm. Anyone who has any concerns about their memory or wants to know more about how to keep their brain healthy can attend. You may have been invited by your GP or the Memory Clinic, or you may have just seen it and want to come along. Everyone is welcome. More information here.
Our last NHSapp support session of the year will be on 20th November between 10am-12pm at Priory Medical Centre, Cornlands Road.
If you are keen to use the NHSapp but feeling unsure about how to sign up or use the app, come along to one of our drop-in sessions and the team will help you feel more comfortable and confident using the app. No need to book, just come along.
Check our website for more information:
https://www.priorymedical.com/news/nhsapp-support-sessions/
A reminder we are now closed for the afternoon, will reopen as normal at 8am tomorrow.
Nimbuscare are providing clinical cover for urgent problems - please follow instructions when calling us.
On Armistice Day, we pay tribute to all those who lost their lives for the cause of freedom and peace, reflecting on the sacrifices made by our veterans, reservists and their families, both past and present.
At the going down of the sun,
and in the morning,
we will remember them.
Remembering can be hard. Those who have served in the UK Armed Forces, and live in England, can contact Op COURAGE for support with their mental health > https://veteranaware.nhs.uk/op-courage/
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