Bank Holidays & Surgery Closures
The Practice will be closed on the following days: Extra Holiday(s) Monday the 8th of May 2023 – King’s coronation Need
Find your little big thing for your mental health
There are little things we can all do to lift our mood or ease our anxiety – we need to find what works for us.
Behind the scenes of a general practice
Did you know that, in addition to your GP, there are other health professionals in general practice who can help you get the right care?
Holderness Health Win Two Awards!
Holderness Health are very proud to announce that we have won not one but two amazing awards at the annual
Prescription Prepayment Certificate
The Prescription Prepayment Certificate and the low-income scheme to help patients save money on their prescriptions.
Prevent shingles, a common, painful skin disease
The eligibility for a free NHS Shingles vaccine is changed from the 1st of September 2023
Holderness Health Green Team!
We are pleased to be able to share that Holderness Health now has a “Green Team”. The group is made
Proposed Closure of Prospect House Surgery, Keyingham
Our Prospect House Surgery in Keyingham has been temporarily closed since March 2020. We are now proposing that it will
NHS winter flu and covid vaccine
The adult covid and flu vaccination programmes had been due to start in October to maximise protection over the winter months, but now those most at risk including adult care home residents will be vaccinated from 11 September.
MMR and Measles
Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. Having the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent it.
NHS Low Income Scheme (LIS)
If you have a low income, you may be able to get help with NHS costs through the NHS Low Income Scheme (LIS)
Don’t ignore your cervical screening invite
If you’ve been invited for cervical screening, we hope you’ll choose to have it.
Letter to Patients
July 2023 Dear Patient Unfortunately, we have seen a significant increase in unacceptable behaviour from an ever-increasing number of our
Seasonal health: how to cope in hot weather
Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it’s too hot, there are health risks.
Meet the Managers Events 2023
We are really keen for our management team to be accessible to patients so that you can ask us questions
Measles: Are you protected?
Parents are being asked to check children are fully up to date with their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations by checking their vaccine record in their red book.
Life Saving Poo
The bowel cancer screening kit can save your life.
When Stroke Strikes, Act F.A.S.T.
Act F.A.S.T. Call 999 if you see any single one of the signs of a stroke.
Help Us, Help You: Cancer – early diagnosis
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.
Sunday Times Article
Some weeks ago, we hosted a visit from the Sunday Times to provide an insight into a day of GP
Get to the help you need — use 111 online
The NHS 111 online service can assess and direct people to the most appropriate local service, including urgent treatment centres, GP practices, and consultations with a pharmacist.
Strep A Infections – Know the Signs
Parents are being urged to be alert for the signs of Strep A infections. This is also known Group A
Care Quality Commission Inspection (CQC)
The Practice is registered with CQC. The aim of CQC is to ensure that patients can expect all health and
Better Health: 24/7 Breastfeeding Support
The best start for you and your baby.
Did you know we are now offering more appointments at times to suit you?
Thank you to the many patients (almost 5500!) who responded to our recent survey about what appointment times would best
Better Health: Every Mind Matters
Looking after your mental health. There are little things we can all do to help look after our mental health. Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more.
Care Quality Commission Feedback
The Practice is registered with CQC. The aim of CQC is to ensure that patients can expect all health and
Training & Bank Holiday Changes to Practice Opening Hours
The practice will be closed as follows: Wednesday 14 September for East Riding wide staff training for general practice (from
Burton Pidsea Dispensary Collection Point – Important Information
We have been made aware of the ongoing changes effecting Burton Pidsea garage. We have decided that we will no
Patient Survey
We are reviewing our opening times to see if we can offer more appointments at times to suit you. Please
Don’t let the thought of cancer play on your mind
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, talk to your doctor. Most people who go for tests find out it’s not cancer.
How the NHS works and how it is changing
This video from the King’s Fund explains the structures that make up the NHS and how these are changing to
How does the NHS in England work and how is it changing?
Big changes are taking place across the health and care system. What does it mean?
Practice News/Announcements
Following the latest NHSEI guidance we are pleased to announce that the wearing of face masks within the surgeries is
Why can’t I get a prescription for an over-the-counter medicine?
Your GP, nurse or pharmacist will not generally give you a prescription for over the counter medicines for a range of minor health concerns. Instead, over the counter medicines are available to buy in a pharmacy or supermarket in your local community.
New Building
Dear Patients For some time, the practice has been experiencing severe space challenges. Over the last year we have recruited
Children aged 5-11 are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine
Get advice about when and how children aged 5 to 15 can get their COVID-19 vaccination, and information on side effects and safety. Vaccination for children aged 5 to 15 Vaccine side effects and safety for children