This week is #CarersWeek “A carer is someone who provides unpaid care and support to a family member or friend who has a disability, illness, mental health condition, addiction, or who needs extra help as they grow older. It isn’t someone who volunteers or is employed to provide support.” This year the theme is 'Caring About Equality' highlighting the inequalities faced by unpaid carers, including a greater risk of poverty, social isolation, poor mental and physical health. Far too often, carers of all-ages miss out on opportunities in their education, careers, or personal lives, just because of their caring role. Get involved in Carers Week 2025, and together let’s work towards an equal society, where carers are truly valued, recognised and supported. If you are a carer, you can access more information and support: ➡️ Carers UK: https://www.carersuk.org ➡️ York Carers Centre: https://www.yorkcares.co.uk If you would like to let us you are a carer, find out how to do this on our website here: https://www.priorymedical.com/referrals-resources/carers/
Dentistry and Optician
Dentistry
General Practice staff cannot give advice about dental issues. We have put together a summary of advice regarding dental abscesses -click here to read more.
Please contact your registered dentist if you have a dental problem, if you are not registered with a dentist please contact NHS111.
We have a policy relating to prescribing for dental illnesses here.
Community Eye Care Service (CECS)
Symptoms that can be seen under the service include:
- Loss of vision, including transient loss
- Flashes and floaters
- Ocular pain and irritation
- Eye infections that have not responded to treatment
- Trichiasis (in growing eyelashes)
If you have dry eye or red eye symptoms you may be advised to self-care or seek support from your local pharmacy first.
The Community Urgent Eyecare Service provides urgent assessment, treatment or referral for sudden onset eye problems. You should contact your chosen practice by telephone and ask for an urgent eyecare service appointment, visit their website to see local eligible opticians and their contact details.
A leaflet about the service.
