NHS clinical commissioning groups in North Yorkshire and York pledge support for World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
The NHS in North Yorkshire and York is backing a global campaign which aims to increase awareness of antibiotic resistance and reduce unnecessary prescribing. Every year, World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18-22 November) shines a light on global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the spread of drug-resistant infections. As resistance grows to a wider range of drugs,…
Read MoreNHS North Yorkshire CCG part of joint effort to help fight against Covid-19 second wave
The NHS, local authorities and care providers are joining forces to help tackle rising cases of Covid-19 across North Yorkshire. Following a request from the Government to the NHS and local councils, specially-approved residential care and nursing homes have agreed to support discharged coronavirus patients to ease the pressure on the county’s hospitals. Amanda Bloor,…
Read MoreElectronic system to improve patients’ end of life care shared nationally as best practice
Details of an electronic system supporting people who are receiving end of life care in the Humber, Coast and Vale Care Partnership area, have been published nationally, to share with other health and care organisations as best practice. The Electronic Palliative Care Co-ordination System (EPaCCS) is a palliative care shared record, which enables different health…
Read MorePrepare now for common ailments this winter
The NHS in North Yorkshire and York says residents can take steps to look after their own health if they succumb to a common winter illness like a cough or cold. By keeping a medicine cabinet at home containing simple remedies like paracetamol, ibuprofen and anti-diarrhoea tablets, NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and…
Read MoreNHS call for Volunteer Responders in York and North Yorkshire
New important opportunities to support local NHS services as an NHS Volunteer Responder are available in York and North Yorkshire. The national volunteer scheme was set up by the NHS in England in March this year to help win the battle against COVID-19. It is supported by Royal Voluntary Service and GoodSAM, with work continuing…
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