As we head in to the summer months, it’s a useful time to highlight that we cannot help with medical issues if you are on holiday abroad. Remember to pack sun cream and a good first aid kit when travelling. Pharmacies in Europe can often help with minor illness such as ear ache or insect bites. In the event that you need medical assistance while on holiday, you should seek a local service and inform your insurance company as appropriate. We recommend you have adequate travel insurance. If you are travelling to a country in the Europe Economic Area (EEA), you can apply for a free UK Global Health Insurance Card (EHIC) which may give you access to free or reduced cost medical treatment. You can see more advice about your health when travelling on our news page: https://www.priorymedical.com/latest-news/holidays-and-your-health/ A reminder re our policy on prescriptions for travelling: https://www.priorymedical.com/prescriptions/
Women's Health
Womens Health
We run dedicated women's health clinics, offering a range of services including fitting coils, pessaries and implants. Clinicians are specially trained to perform these procedures.
Smear Test/Cervical Screening
Did you know cervical screening saves 4000 lives every year?
Arranging a smear test (cervical screening) has never been easier. We have evening and weekend clinics available and you can access appointments by phone, the NHS app or by using the online prioryCARE system (choose nurse appointments > smear test) and our reception team will get in touch with you to book.
Contraception
Our contraception service is mainly nurse led; we are able to offer oral, implant and injectable contraceptive options. If you would like to discuss any of these then please use the prioryCARE form and choose the "nurse appointment" tile then contraception.
Coil fitting and exchange is available and we ask that you submit a routine appointment request using the online form or phone us to discuss.
Emergency contraception and advice re termination is also available.
HRT and the Menopause
We run specialist pharmacist led clinics for patients needing a HRT review. If you would like to discuss menopausal symptoms and consider treatment options for this, please request a routine appointment with a clinician.
Antenatal Care
Community midwives coordinate antenatal care locally. If you are pregnant and need to arrange a booking in appointment please contact the midwifery team directly. You can now self refer online here to arrange your initial booking in appointment or to read further information visit the York Hospital website.