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
Convalescent Plasma Programme for England
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
Carers Leeds Vaccination Support
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
Covid Vaccinations for patients aged 55 and over
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 in surgery
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
Laurel Bank Surgery Christmas & New Year Opening Times
Christmas and New Year Opening Times. Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and a healthy 2021!
Flu jab appointments still available
Appointments for flu jabs are still available for the over 50s and ‘at risk’ patients. Contact the surgery to make an appointment.
Student Support
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
Bank Holiday Closure – 31st August 2020
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
NHS Blood and Transplant needs your support for convalescent plasma donation
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
CQC ‘Outstanding’ rating renewed
We are happy to announce that following our CQC review in February 2020, we have retained our rating of ‘Outstanding’.
New Partner Announcement
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
Dr Samuel Retires
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
Accessing the surgery during Covid-19
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
CCG launch Big Thank You campaign
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
Launch of ‘eReception’
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 Season 2019-20
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
Staff Training Closures 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
Flu campaign
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
General Practice Awards
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
Changes in ordering your repeat prescriptions from 1st October 2018
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
Practice voted Best GP Surgery in Leeds
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 Closed
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
Top 10 GP Surgeries in Leeds
Laurel Bank Surgery ranked 4th best surgery in Leeds by NHS Choices survey, according to Yorkshire Post
The NHS GP Patient Survey
The latest GP Patient Survey results have been published and Laurel Bank Surgery has scored highly in all areas. Scores are consistently above the local and national averages for appointments, … [continue] The NHS GP Patient Survey
Carers Week 11th – 17th June 2018
In support of Carer’s Week 11th-17th June, we will be hosting a Carers Leeds information stand on Thursday 14th June from 10.00 am – 1.00 pm. They will be on … [continue] Carers Week 11th – 17th June 2018
Laurel Bank nominated for Practice of the Year award
We are very happy to have been nominated for the ‘People’s Choice’ Practice of the Year award, voted for by our patients. If you would like to vote please text … [continue] Laurel Bank nominated for Practice of the Year award
Practice Nurse Grace shortlisted for Nurse Mentor of the Year
Our practice nurse and nurse trainer, Grace Abid, was runner-up in the Nurse Mentor of the Year catagory in the General Practice Nursing Awards 2018. Grace was nominated by one of … [continue] Practice Nurse Grace shortlisted for Nurse Mentor of the Year