A comprehensive range of medications is held within the Dispensary. If, however, a requested item is not held in stock, an order can be placed. Most ordered items can be obtained within 24 hours.

For repeat prescriptions, please allow 3 working days before collection.

We will provide prescriptions on a private basis.

Our Practice Nurses provide Annual Reviews for long-term chronic diseases including:

Diabetes Mellitus

Hypertension

Ischaemic Heart Disease (Angina, Heart Attack)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Hypothyroidism

Stroke

Asthma

Heart Failure

Chronic Kidney Disease

We encourage you to have an Annual Review with the Practice Nurse. At the time of booking, please ask whether you need a blood test prior to the appointment.

Any prescription issued by the hospital and brought to the Surgery will be assessed by a Doctor. If the Doctor agrees, they will issue a prescription in order that it can be dispensed from the Surgery. Please note, this service may not be immediate, although we endeavour to provide a responsive service, please allow up to 3 working days for a prescription to be issued.

If you need vaccinations for overseas travel, please contact the Surgery and the receptionist will send you a questionnaire to complete or take the following information:

date of travel

duration of travel

type of accommodation

type of area being visited

The Practice Nurse will assess this information and will provide you with the most up to date information regarding vaccinations. An appointment can then be arranged in order to perform the vaccination(s).

There will be a charge for private/travel vaccinations.

If you sustain a minor injury you can access treatment from:

Selby War Memorial Hospital: Minor Injuries Unit – No appointment needed.

York District Hospital: Accident and Emergency Department

Practice Nurses at Escrick Surgery provide treatment for minor injuries, although this is a limited service. Please telephone the Surgery (01904 728243), if possible we will provide treatment. Depending on the nature of your injury, you may be asked to attend one of the above services.

Violent and/or abusive patients will not be tolerated. If a patient is deemed violent or abusive they will be asked to leave the practice premises immediately and informed of their requirement to find an alternative Practice with which to register.

If you feel you have a complaint and wish to inform the Practice, we encourage you to follow our Complaints Procedure.

A copy of this can be obtained from our Reception.

Any suggestions you would like to put to us, please do so in writing and leave it in the Suggestion Box provided in the Waiting room. We welcome alternative ideas that may improve the patient experience.