Posts by Tim Readman
Statement: Re-opening Abbey ward at Whitby Hospital
The NHS in Whitby is exploring options to ensure it has sufficient capacity as part of its response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Humber NHS Foundation Trust and NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group are well prepared for outbreaks of infectious diseases and part of these preparations includes the re-opening of the Abbey ward to provide…
Read MoreCancer Advice Line for Harrogate patients
In light of the Coronavirus pandemic Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust have launched a Cancer Advice Line for cancer patients in Harrogate and their families and carers. This advisory line signposts callers to specific information and address queries. It is staffed on a rota basis by administrative and nursing staff so that it has…
Read MoreOpen letter to GP patients in York and North Yorkshire
NHS North Yorkshire CCG and NHS Vale of York CCG, together with the local LMC, have written an open letter to patients outlining how GP practices will be working together through the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The letter says: “Our approach sees GP practices working together in a new way. We are ‘clustering together’ to form…
Read MoreDoctors’ surgeries and community pharmacies – Easter arrangements in North Yorkshire
GP practices in North Yorkshire are refining their opening hours over the four-day Easter bank holiday weekend to ensure help is available for those who need it during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic – while encouraging people who are well to “Stay at Home, Protect the NHS and Save Lives”. Primary Care – Many doctors’ surgeries…
Read MorePharmacy Easter Bank Holiday opening times in North Yorkshire
You can find details of Pharmacy opening times for the Scarborough and Ryedale and Hambleton Richmondshire and Whitby locality in this document. Information on Pharmacy opening times in the Harrogate and Rural District locality please click here.
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