How is it on the front line?’

Dr Charles Parker is a GP Partner at Topcliffe Surgery near Thirsk. He is the Clinical Chair of NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). In his first post for a new CCG blog called ‘Doctor Diaries’, Charles speaks about the impact Covid-19 has had in primary care.

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Patients in North Yorkshire encouraged to access their surgery via the NHS App or GP services online

Patients in North Yorkshire and York can now access a wide range of medical advice and help from their GP surgery through a laptop or smartphone – without needing to visit their practice in person or wait on the phone. The free NHS App – together with the GP practice online service – can be…

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NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) advises public to not forget social distancing guidance

NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group is calling on local people to continue to be cautious in their response to the coronavirus pandemic. This is after the Prime Minister’s latest announcement relaxing lockdown guidance. Dr Peter Billingsley, the CCG lead for vulnerable people said  “We understand the lifting of lockdown restrictions will come as very…

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Save the Date for Annual General Meeting

Members of the public are invited to the NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Annual General Meeting (AGM) which will take place virtually on Tuesday 25 August from 5.00pm. The event will include: Updates from the CCG’s Governing Body members, including Amanda Bloor, Accountable Officer and Charles Parker GP, Clinical Chair Presentation of 2019/20…

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