Dr Mitchells' North Ferriby Surgery
15 School Lane, North Ferriby, East Yorkshire, HU14 3DB
Telephone: 01482 634004
Sorry, we're closed
FLU clinic appointment dates Veterans from the Armed Forces Voted best surgery in East Yorkshire for Patient Satisfaction 2023
Clinics & Services
We offer a full range of NHS Services as well as some additional specialist clinics
FLU CLINICS
The NHS strongly advises that all people of 65 and over, and anyone else with chronic health problems such as Asthma, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Kidney & Liver problems, should be vaccinated against the ‘flu every year in the autumn. There is a common misconception that people may be given the ‘flu by having a ‘flu vaccination, this is simply not possible and adverse reactions of any sort are rare.
We would strongly advise anybody who falls into one of the following groups to contact our Reception from August each year to arrange your autumn appropriate vaccination.
-
those aged 65 years and over
-
those aged 2 to under 65 years in clinical risk groups eg Diabetes, Heart failure, COPD, Asthma
-
pregnant women
-
all children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2023
-
primary school aged children (from Reception to Year 6) – This will be given in school
-
those in long-stay residential care homes
-
carers in receipt of carer’s allowance, or those who are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person
-
close contacts of immunocompromised individuals
-
frontline workers in a social care setting without an employer led occupational health scheme including those working for a registered residential care or nursing home, registered domiciliary care providers, voluntary managed hospice providers and those that are employed by those who receive direct payments (personal budgets) or Personal Health budgets, such as Personal Assistants
PNEUMONIA
Pneumococcal vaccination is also recommended for all age 65 years+.
One vaccination for most people is sufficient. Exceptional circumstances for specific chronic disease suffers (eg.splenectomy patients) might need a boost pneumococcal every 5 years. Your doctor or nurse will advise at the time of injection.
Our practice team is highly trained in a number of areas including:
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Minor Illness
- Phlebotomy and Near Patient Testing
- Minor Surgery
- Cryotherapy
- ECGs
- Spirometry
- Chronic Disease Management including Coronary Heart Disease, Diabetes, Asthma, COPD
- Annual Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccinations
- Childhood Immunisations
- NHS Health Checks
Women’s Health
- Cervical Smears
- Menopause
- Weight Management Advice and Support
Family planning including:
- Pill checks
- Coil fits
Immunisations for babies and children
The latest childhood immunisation schedule can be found at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/
This also includes the latest information on the New Meningitis B vaccination
Our receptionist will make your appointment for your child to see our nurse for all children’s immunisations.
The Health Authority will send these appointments to you automatically. It is vital for the health of your child and the community, that all children are properly immunised.
The universal programme does get updated with regimes and addition, but covers, amongst others :- Diptheria. Tetanus. Whooping Cough (Pertussis). Polio. Hepatitis B. HIB. Meningitis. MMR. Pneumococcal.
DRUG & ALCOHOL
Please discuss any drug or alcohol problems with the Doctor.
Emotional Wellbeing Service
The name of the East Riding Emotional Wellbeing Service is changing to NHS East Riding Talking Therapies.
Feeling stressed, anxious or down? Don’t worry – help is available and you don’t even need to see your GP. East Riding Talking Therapies are available 0800 to 1800 Monday to Friday and can be contacted on 01482 335451
Stop Smoking
0800 9177752, text QUIT to 60163 or visit www.nhs-health-trainers.co.uk for further information. The Stop Smoking Service is run by the NHS Health trainers.
Non NHS Services
Private Medical Examinations
Dr R Mitchell is an MCA certified doctor able to perform the ENG1 Seafarer’s Medical examination and issue a certificate confirming that you are in a fit condition to work on board.
Dr R Mitchell is also an UKOOA (UK Offshore Operators Association) registered doctor to perform UK Oil & Gas Medicals and issue a certificate to allow an employee to work worldwide.
Medical examinations for special purposes such as:-
PSV, Taxi, HGV and Elderly Driving Medicals
Pre-employment,
Medical Insurance
- Fitness to Participate Letters
- Medical Exemption Certificates
- Private Prescriptions
- Medical Reports and Examinations (for example HGVs)
- Insurance Reports
- Holiday Cancellation Forms
- Holiday Vaccinations
- Passport Forms
- Pre Employment Medicals
- To whom it may concern letters
- Private sick notes
- Fitness for work reports
Many of these do not require an appointment with the Doctor. Please ask at reception for further information.
Opening Times
- Monday
08:30am to 12:15pm
03:45pm to 06:00pm - Tuesday
08:30am to 12:15pm
03:45pm to 06:00pm - Wednesday
08:30am to 12:15pm
04:45pm to 06:00pm - Thursday
08:30am to 12:15pm
03:45pm to 06:00pm - Friday
08:30am to 12:15pm
03:45pm to 06:00pm - Saturday
CLOSED - Sunday
CLOSED
