The practice will soon be contacting eligible patients to book a flu appointment. You do not need to contact us about your flu jab – please wait and we will … [continue] Flu Season 2021

There is a national shortage of blood bottles, which is expected to last until at least the 17th September 2021 which is affecting every healthcare service provider. We have therefore … [continue] Blood Test Bottle Shortage

We are conscious that some patients registered with Laurel Bank Surgery may be affected by current events in Afghanistan. As a surgery we are accredited by the Royal College of … [continue] Supporting patients following events in Afghanistan

This handy patient leaflet provides guidance for self-isolating with suspected COVID-19, including where to find support, how to arrange a test, and advice for women who are pregnant or who … [continue] Self-Isolation Guidance

The Government have announced that the wearing of face masks in enclosed spaces will no longer be a legal requirement from the 19th July 2021. However, the wearing of face … [continue] England moves to step 4 on the 19th July on the Coronavirus recovery roadmap

After more than 10 years of dedicated service as a GP and Partner of Laurel Bank Surgery, Dr Sweeting has decided, with sadness, to take early retirement. Dr Sweeting will … [continue] Dr Sweeting retires

The Government has announced that proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status will be available via the NHS app. They recommend that you register with the app before booking international travel. … [continue] Accessing your COVID-19 vaccination status

The NHS is currently offering COVID-19 vaccinations to people in the following priority groups: Cohort 5 – people aged 65-69 Cohort 6 – people with underlying health conditions that put … [continue] COVID-19 vaccinations

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) are recruiting Convalescent Plasma Donors to take part in their UK trial. If you have tested positive for the Covid- 19 infection 28 days or … [continue] Convalescent Plasma Programme for England

Eligible unpaid carers are now entitled to the Covid vaccination. If you consider an unpaid carer then please contact the Carers Leeds Vaccination Support Line on 0113 380 4300 who … [continue] Carers Leeds Vaccination Support

If you are aged over 55 and haven’t had your first vaccination yet you can contact the NHS National Booking Service for an appointment. Please visit http://www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination. This will allow … [continue] Covid Vaccinations for patients aged 55 and over

Face coverings are necessary when attending the surgery and should be worn at all times, unless you are deemed exempt by a clinician. This is for the safety of both … [continue] Face coverings in surgery

Christmas and New Year Opening Times. Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and a healthy 2021!

Appointments for flu jabs are still available for the over 50s and ‘at risk’ patients. Contact the surgery to make an appointment.

We realise that things probably aren’t quite what you expected at the current time and life as a student in Leeds is far from normal. If you are struggling then … [continue] Student Support

The Surgery will be closed for the Bank Holiday on Monday 31 August 2020. We reopen at 8 am on Tuesday 1 September 2020. You can book GP appointments over … [continue] Bank Holiday Closure – 31st August 2020

The antibody rich plasma of people who have recovered from COVID-19 can be transfused into people who are struggling to develop their own immune response. NHSBT is seeking our support. … [continue] NHS Blood and Transplant needs your support for convalescent plasma donation

We are happy to announce that following our CQC review in February 2020, we have retained our rating of ‘Outstanding’.

Following a very happy career at Laurel Bank Surgery, Dr Samuel retired on the 30th April. Laurel Bank Surgery are pleased to announce Dr Cutting as a partner to practice … [continue] New Partner Announcement

After a very happy career at Laurel Bank Surgery, Dr Samuel will retire on 30th April 2020.  Everyone at Laurel Bank gives her their warmest thanks  for being such a … [continue] Dr Samuel Retires

Please note, we are still open, but the way you receive medical care has changed. The surgery remains open and available to patients, but how you access our services has changed. In … [continue] Accessing the surgery during Covid-19

Message from NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG): “This week, we launched the 2019-20 Big Thank You Campaign. This is a way of encouraging people to recognise the hard work … [continue] CCG launch Big Thank You campaign

From today we are trialling a new online service called eReception, whereby you can contact the practice without having to telephone or come into the practice.  Any comments, either positive … [continue] Launch of ‘eReception’

Flu vaccinations are now in stock and you should receive an invite over the coming weeks. These invitations are sent out in stages to allow for stock deliveries, but feel … [continue] Flu Season 2019-20

We aim to provide you with the highest level of care.  In order to do so, the Practice participates in Leeds TARGET clinical training.  We also review our systems, procedures … [continue] Staff Training Closures 2019-20

The flu season is well underway and we are pleased to say that most eligible patients have been vaccinated.  If you are over 65, pregnant or are in an ‘at … [continue] Flu campaign

We were, unfortunately, not shortlisted for the People’s Choice award, but we were sent a copy of all the comments received during voting and we give our warmest thanks to … [continue] General Practice Awards

In line with many practices in Leeds, and our commitment to improve management of repeat prescribing systems, particularly with regards to patient safety and reducing medication wastage, from 1st October … [continue] Changes in ordering your repeat prescriptions from 1st October 2018

We are delighted to announce that the practice was rated No. 1 in Leeds according to the most recent GP Patient Survey:  The Yorkshire Evening Post.   The practice was rated … [continue] Practice voted Best GP Surgery in Leeds

Voting has now closed for the General Practice Awards.  Thank you to all of you who voted! If we have been shortlisted for the People’s Choice Award we will hear by … [continue] Voting Closed