Covid and Flu vaccines

Covid and Flu vaccines 

we have been sending invites to all our eligible patients inviting them to book an appointment for covid and flu vaccinations.

If you have not yet received an invite, please contact the practice on 01642 723421 to book an appointment.

Who is eligible for Flu:

• those aged 6 months to under 65 in clinical risk groups
• Pregnant ladies
• Those aged 65 years and over
• Carers
• Household contacts of immunocompromised individuals
• Residents in care homes

 

Who is eligible for Covid 19

• Those aged 75 years and over
• Residents in care homes for older adults
• Individuals who are immunosuppressed aged 18 years and over

Child flu vaccinations

From 1st September 2025: all children aged 2 or 3 years on 31st August 2025 (with a date of birth on or after 1st September 2021 and on or before 31st August 2023) will be offered a flu vaccine at Great Ayton Health centre.

Please call the health centre on 01642 723421 to book an appointment with the nurse.

Published on 11th Sep 2025

We have been rated one of the best GP Surgeries in North Yorkshire

 

We have been rated one of the best GP Surgeries in North Yorkshire by patients ⭐

 

The best performing GP Surgeries in North Yorkshire have been named, after patients had their say in the 2025 GP Patient survey, produced by Ipsos on behalf of NHS England.

 

More than 700,000 patients in England completed the survey, which took place between January and March this year with Great Ayton Surgery making the 10^th in the list with outstanding results in response rates.

 

There were 342 survey forms sent out to patients at Great Ayton Surgery in Great Ayton. The response rate was 50%, with 122 patients rating their overall experience. Of these, 76% said it was very good.

 

We are grateful to all our patients for their positive responses and continued support  for the Team at the Great Ayton Health Centre.

 

Link Below from the Yorkshire post/ Best rated GP surgeries in North Yorkshire.

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/health/best-gp-surgeries-north-yorkshire-voted-for-by-you-did-your-doctor-make-the-list-5265467?page=3

 

Published on 18th Aug 2025

Lets Talk Cervical Screening

Cervical screening

Cervical screening, which used to be called smear test, is a test to check the health of the cervix and help prevent cervical cancer. It's offered to women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64.

 

• All women aged 25 to 64 are invited by letter to cervical screening to check the health of their cervix. Cervical screening used to be called a smear test.
• Everyone with a cervix should go for cervical screening.
• The cervix is the opening to your womb from your vagina.
• It's not a test for cancer, it's a test to help prevent cancer.
• During the screening appointment, a small sample of cells will be taken from your cervix.
• The sample is checked for certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that can cause changes to the cells of your cervix. These are called "high risk" types of HPV.
• If these types of HPV are not found, you do not need any further tests.
• If these types of HPV are found, the sample is checked for any changes in the cells of your cervix. These can be treated before they get a chance to turn into cervical cancer.
• The nurse or doctor will tell you when you can expect your results letter.

 

For more help and support please click on the link below.

 

Further help and support for cervical screening - NHS

Published on 27th Jan 2025