Posts by Tim Readman
Health 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…
Read MoreSir Chris Whitty steps out along the coast on a visit to Scarborough
Professor Sir Chris Whitty, England’s chief medical officer, had a bracing introduction to Scarborough on his fact-finding visit as he walked part of a coastal route with Louise Wallace North Yorkshire’s Director of Public Health. On a bright and breezy morning he stepped out on a Discoveries On Your Doorstep route around Scarborough Castle and…
Read MoreFree eating disorder training for secondary school teachers in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire secondary schools (maintained, academies and independent) and PRUs are being offered the opportunity to access FREE training to increase awareness and understanding of eating disorders. The training has been funded through the Wellbeing Return Grant due to data which is indicating an increase in eating disorders in young people. The training is provided…
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