Front Street Surgery

05/11/2026

More than 14 million Pharmacy First consultations have been delivered since February 2024. That includes treatment for seven common conditions, minor illness referrals and urgent medicine supplies.

You can get treatment for these conditions from your local community pharmacist, including some prescription medicine, if needed – without needing to see a GP.

Think pharmacy first. Search ‘NHS Pharmacy First’ to learn more.

05/11/2026

Our nurse team are working really hard to roll out this programme. If your child is eligible, we will be sending out staggered invites when it is their turn. Please look out for a message in your NHS app or via sms. Thank you

Is your child eligible for a free NHS vaccine to protect against chickenpox? 🤔
From 1 November, a free catch-up MMRV vaccine will be offered to eligible children born between 1 January 2020 and 31 August 2022.
Chickenpox is often seen as a routine childhood illness, but it can be serious for some children. The recent addition of chickenpox protection to the routine NHS childhood vaccination programme will help protect more children from severe illness.
👇 This graphic explains who is eligible for routine MMRV vaccination and who may be eligible for a catch-up dose.

26/10/2026

FRONT STREET SURGERY - WINTER NOTICE

To protect our most vulnerable patients and keep our practice staff safe and healthy, we ask all patients to follow these simple guidelines when visiting the surgery:

• Wear a face covering: If you are attending the surgery with a cough, cold, fever, or any other respiratory symptoms, please wear a face mask upon entering the building. Masks are available at the front entrance and reception desk. 🤧
• Clean your hands: Please use the alcohol hand gel stations located at the entrance and throughout the building when you arrive and before you leave. 🙌🏼
• Practice respiratory etiquette: Remember to "Catch it, Bin it, Kill it." Always use a tissue to cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, dispose of it immediately in a bin, and sanitise your hands. 🗑️
• Do not visit if you have diarrhea or vomiting: If you are suffering from a stomach bug, please do not come into the surgery until you have been completely symptom-free for at least 48 hours. Call us instead so we can advise you safely.
• Get your winter vaccines: Please get your vaccines, if you are eligible for the seasonal flu, COVID-19, or RSV to ensure you have maximum protection this winter.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our practice safe for everyone. 😊

19/10/2026

UPDATE - following the emergency incident this morning, the practice is now back open.

We had a flood in our reception and waiting area, but we are now safe to reopen.

There may be a delay in dealing with your request whilst we catch up, but we thank you for your understanding.

16/10/2026

Following the success of our first 3 NHS App drop in days, we will be running further sessions. These sessions support patients set up the NHS App or for those who need help using the App. If you or someone you know would benefit from this, please contact our reception team and we will book you in to one of the forthcoming dates.

This is a great service provided by our Digital Support Team, and we have already helped over 75 patients set up and use the NHS App!!

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08/10/2026

If you have the NHS app and we send you a text message, it will now automatically go to the app first (if you have push notificiations set).

Don't worry if not or you don't see the message in the app, it will then default to sending you as a text message. Receiving messages in the app will save the NHS £££.

Watch this simple video how to set up for messages in the app.

https://youtu.be/_jHQ32Lu2C0?si=14OGDZzQ_Wotg6jS

We are running open days for anyone needing support, if so, please ask our reception team who will take your details.

This video explains how to receive messages from your trusted healt...

06/10/2026

INTRODUCING........

I’m Dr Altaf, and I recently joined Front Street as a GP Registrar. I graduated from Pakistan and then moved to Ireland, where I worked in A&E.

Before starting my GP training, I worked in care for the elderly and cardiology. I particularly enjoy working with older patients, and I think geriatrics will be an area of interest for me going forward. Before joining Front Street, I had a rotation in Frailty, which I really enjoyed. I think it’s an amazing service that helps prevent unnecessary hospital admissions for some of our elderly patients.

I have a year and a half left of training and I am looking forward to gaining more experience.

Outside of work; I’m a toddler’s mum and enjoy sightseeing and travelling.

02/10/2026

Updated ***Please see below road closure from Monday 5 October for 1 week. Yorkshire Water

No access on to Front Street from the roundabout by Morrisons . . Access to Front Street will be from the Gale Lane end. Please allow extra time if you are attending for an appointment next week as there will be delays.

08/09/2026

Introducing Dr Murray..........

Hi, I’m Dr Murray and I have recently joined Front Street Surgery as a GP Registrar. I’m in my second year of GP training and have recently moved from hospital medicine into general practice. I’ll be splitting my time between Front Street Surgery and the Frailty Hub, and I’m keen to develop my knowledge and experience in both areas.

I’m originally from York and went to medical school in Belfast. I’ve previously worked as a doctor in Liverpool and Harrogate before starting my GP training back here in York.

Outside of the practice, I have a passion for the outdoors and am pursuing a career in expedition medicine alongside my GP training. This has taken me to North West Scotland and Northern Sweden this year, and I’m looking forward to the next adventure!

I’m really excited to be joining the team at Front Street Surgery and look forward to getting to know the patients and practice over the next six months.

08/09/2026

Our NHS App drop in session at Copmanthorpe is up and running . Thanks to everyone that has been so far - the sessions are open until 3.30 this afternoon @ Howell Hall.