Chicken pox is currently “doing the rounds” locally. It’s a useful time to share some self care tips about how to manage the symptoms at home as most children with chicken pox don’t need to see a GP. ⏺️ encourage your child to drink plenty of fluids - try ice lollies if your child is not drinking ⏺️ give paracetamol to help with any pain and discomfort - avoid ibuprofen ⏺️ use cooling creams or gels from a pharmacy ⏺️ speak to a pharmacist about using antihistamine medicine to help itching ⏺️ bathe in cool water and pat the skin dry (do not rub) If your child has chickenpox, they will need to stay off school/nursery until all the spots have formed a scab. This is usually 5 days after the spots first appeared. For further advice see the NHS website or contact NHS111. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chickenpox/
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.
