In just over 9 weeks we will be partnering once again with Heslington parkrun for a #parkrunpractice takeover. We hope to fill the roster with practice staff and patients. We have been lucky enough to run a couple of these events and they are always great fun… even in the torrential rain of March 2019! On 20th September Dr Abbie Brooks (GP partner) and Jenny Jackson (clinical pharmacist) will be enthusiastically run directing and organising the PMG team at parkrun. For those that are keen to get running, the NHS couch to 5k app is a great way to get started > https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/get-active/get-running-with-couch-to-5k/ This video sums up the joy of parkrun and the parkrun practice initiative: https://youtu.be/si2ng7yu23o?si=Np6mUo6v3RUNy4Mm ▶️ parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate/cheer ▶️ It is 5k and takes place every Saturday morning at 9am- we have three local events (Heslington, York (on the Knavesmire) and New Earswick ▶️ Junior parkrun is 2k, dedicated to 4-14 year olds and their families and you can join in every Sunday on the Knavesmire at 9am ▶️ No one is too slow for parkrun, there is no pressure at all to run and everyone is so friendly. If you are not sure about running/walking then join us to volunteer or cheer (or bake cakes?!)
Prescription Charges
Help with Prescription Charges
A single prescription charge is currently £9.90 per item. There are many reasons why you might receive free prescriptions or help with paying for prescriptions. The NHS website has an eligibility checker. If you are not entitled to free prescriptions you could get a prescription prepayment certificate (PPC) :
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A 3 or 12 month PPC covers all your prescriptions for that period, no matter how many you need
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A prescription costs £9.90 per item, but a PPC costs £32.05 for 3 months or £114.50 for 12 months (May 2024)
For more information on how to apply for a PPC here.
In April 2023 the government also introduced a HRT PPC - £19.30 for 12 months:
- It will cover all your eligible HRT prescriptions for that period, no matter how many different medicines you need. There’s no limit on the number of HRT prescription items you can get with it while it’s valid.
- You’ll save money if you’re going to buy more than 2 prescription items in 12 months.
