Antibody testing for Covid-19 (coronavirus)

Antibody testing is now gradually being introduced across the country. However, its availability is currently limited, and guidance for its use in the community has not yet been released. As it does not change any of the clinical management or social distancing rules NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS Vale of York Clinical…

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Mental Health Awareness Week: Children and young people urged to use free online service for mental health and emotional wellbeing support

Children and young people living in North Yorkshire are being encouraged to use a free online mental health and emotional wellbeing service if they need support during Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May) and beyond. People aged between 11 and 25 can register to use Kooth – a free, anonymous online counselling and emotional wellbeing…

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Compass ‘Wellbeing wake-up’: online sessions to support children’s mental health in North Yorkshire, coming soon

Compass is a charity which provides health and wellbeing services, helping people unleash their unique potential and live healthier, safer and more fulfilling lives. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an uncertain time for children and families and Compass recognises the impact this may be having on children’s mental health. Compass believes that during these unprecedented…

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