Announcements

In response to a medical safety advisory from aviation-trained physicians, we have made the decision to stop prescribing sedative medications, such as Diazepam and Zopiclone, which are sometimes used to address fear of flying. There are several reasons behind this decision:

1.  Both Diazepam and Zopiclone act as sedatives, inducing relaxation and drowsiness. However, in the event of an emergency during flight, this could impede your ability to concentrate, follow instructions, and respond appropriately. Such impairment poses not only personal risks but also could jeopardise the safety of fellow passengers.
2.  Sedative drugs may lead to an unnatural non-REM sleep pattern, reducing movement and increasing the risk of developing blood clots, particularly deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism, especially on flights exceeding four hours in duration. Blood clots present severe health hazards and can be fatal.
3.  While most individuals experience sedation with Diazepam, some people may exhibit agitation and aggression. These medications can induce disinhibition, prompting behaviour outside one's normal demeanour, potentially endangering personal safety and leading to legal repercussions. This can be similar to alcohol-induced incidents, resulting in flight removal or legal issues.
4.  The British National Formulary (BNF), the prescribing guidelines doctors follow in the UK, explicitly prohibits the use of benzodiazepines for treating phobias. Prescribing against these guidelines poses legal risks for healthcare providers.
5.  Diazepam and similar drugs are illegal in several countries, subjecting travellers to potential confiscation or legal consequences.

In light of these considerations and to prioritise passenger safety and well-being, as a practice we are opting for alternative approaches to address fear of flying that do not compromise aviation safety or legal compliance. This is the same for many GP surgeries.

We appreciate that this is a very real and frightening problem for some people. We recommend that you tackle the problem with a Fear of Flying Course, which is run by several airlines.

British Airways: Flying with Confidence | Special assistance | British Airways

Virgin: How to cope with a fear of flying | Virgin

EasyJet: Courses | Fearless Flyer (easyjet.com)

Contrary to the irresponsible article published in the York Press, Dalton Terrace Surgery would like to confirm that the Surgery's boundary is not being 'shrunk'. It remains unchanged as it has been for many years.

Patients who have moved house and now live outside the Practice boundary are being asked to register with a surgery closer to their new home address. This is for practical reasons of patient safety and the difficulty of GP's  travelling across the city to make home visits. It is not in any way connected to the Practice's recent CQC inspection as insinuated by the York Press article.

To find out how to register a death online, please click here.

All of our hospital sites are smokefree, and we have support available for anyone who is dependant on tobacco.

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Live Well York is a website for adults in York. You can use this website to find helpful information and advice, discover hundreds of local groups and activities and find out what events are happening across York.

To access the website, click here.

If you start to feel unwell you can make an appointment with your GP to discuss your problems or can self-refer online to the York & Selby Talking Therapies.

Due to a high demand for Blood taking appointments we ask if you are able, to kindly go to the blood taking drop in centre at the New Community Stadium at Monks Cross. It's on Kathryn Avenue , Monks Cross Drive , Huntington YO32 9AF. There is free parking for up to 2 hours and the opening times are 8am - 5pm. You will need to come to Reception to pick a Blood form up before hand. You can also make an appointment at Nimbuscare Acomb Garth Community Care Centre, 2 Oak Rise. York, YO24 4LJ. You can contact them on 01904 943690.

During busy times you may have to wait for your call to be answered, our receptionists are doing their best to answer your call as soon as possible.

Please be patient with us.

Thank you.

Prescription requests are not taken over the telephone, please email us on Daltonsurgery.reception@nhs.net or pop a paper request through our letterbox on our front door. 

Prescriptions can also be ordered through NHS app once you have provided us with Documentation of Proof of ID and address. A drivers license is perfect for this or Passport and Utility Bill. 

We ask that you allow us 3 working days to process your request so please order your medication in enough time so you do not run out.