GP Practices in North Yorkshire and York ask for patience, with surgery staff affected by winter illness and Covid isolation guidance
GP Practices in North Yorkshire and York are asking residents for their patience and understanding with demand for appointments returning to levels not seen since the start of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. While health leaders say it’s good news people are not ignoring symptoms of ill health and are seeking medical help, practices are facing…
Read MoreHelp beat spread of coronavirus by remembering rules on socialising
Health officials in North Yorkshire are urging people to follow the rule of six when socialising, to stay two metres apart from people they do not live with where possible and to wear a face covering in indoor settings where social distancing may be difficult. As the number of positive coronavirus cases continues to rise…
Read MoreHigh demand for flu vaccinations in North Yorkshire and York
People living in North Yorkshire and York who are eligible for a free flu vaccination at their GP surgery are being asked to be patient if they haven’t yet got an appointment. NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Vale of York CCG say there is a high demand for the flu jab…
Read MoreFamilies encouraged to think ‘Pharmacy First’ for head lice treatments
Families in North Yorkshire and York are being encouraged to visit their local pharmacy if their child picks up head lice or nits and needs treatment. Most young people are now back in the classroom after a prolonged period away from school because of the Covid-19 pandemic. With children in close proximity to their friends…
Read MoreResidents of North Yorkshire urged to download the NHS Test and Trace app
Residents of North Yorkshire are being encouraged to download the new NHS Test and Trace app which launches across the country on 24 September. North Yorkshire CCG Governing Body GP, Dr Bruce Willoughby said ‘While cases of Covid-19 in North Yorkshire are not as high as in some other areas of the country we know…
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