Posts by Tim Readman
Whitby Hospital redevelopment shortlisted for prestigious award
The £13.1 million redevelopment of Whitby Hospital has been shortlisted for a prestigious award from The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The award is in the category ‘Refurbishment/Revitalisation Project’ and follows recent work to remodel and refurbish the Tower Block part of the hospital, which began in March 2020 and was completed by October…
Read MoreCelebrating the refurbishment of Whitby Hospital: your chance to get involved
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is to hold an open meeting at Flowergate Hall in Whitby from from 2.30pm on 5 May to meet and talk to people and groups in the town who would like to take part in creating the artwork and contributing to the celebrations of the revitalisation of the hospital. The…
Read MoreHealth leaders in North Yorkshire and York urge patients to only use hospital A&Es in genuine ‘life and limb’ emergencies
Health leaders in North Yorkshire and York are urging patients to only visit hospital A&Es “in genuine life and limb emergencies”. A&Es across the region are currently under intense pressure and some patients are waiting longer to be seen than might ordinarily be the case. Ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend, the NHS says…
Read MoreResidents encouraged to use NHS 111 and community pharmacies this Easter weekend
The NHS in North Yorkshire and York say patients who become unwell over the Easter weekend can save time if they choose the right health services. With most GP practices closed for the four-day Easter weekend which begins with Good Friday on 15 April, local NHS leaders want to make sure people access the most…
Read MoreNew weight management service available in North Yorkshire
Adults in North Yorkshire can now access a Specialist Weight Management Service through NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). This intensive service (known as Tier 3) is available for all patients in the NHS North Yorkshire CCG area for the first time. The new service is for patients who have tried other weight loss…
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