North Yorkshire and York Pharmacy opening times – Christmas 2022
Please see below the Pharmacy opening items in North Yorkshire and York. You can also find them in the attached. Hambleton, Richmondshire and Whitby Scarborough and Ryedale Harrogate and Rural District Vale of York
Read MoreLocal GPs provide important Strep A advice: What is it and what to look out for as a parent
Parents are being urged to be alert for the signs of group A streptococcal (GAS) infections. GAS is a common bacteria which can live harmlessly in our throats and on our skin. Sometimes it can cause mild illnesses like sore throats, occasionally more serious illnesses like scarlet fever and, albeit rarely, very serious diseases such…
Read MoreYorkshire Events Centre Covid Vaccination Site closes its doors
After almost two years of operation and over 250,000 vaccinations delivered – 30,000 of them during the 2022 Autumn Booster campaign alone, the Yorkshire Events Centre vaccination site will finally close its doors on 23 November. Yorkshire Health Network Clinical Lead Cath Dixon said ‘this has been a monumental team effort by all concerned over…
Read MoreNHS Launches NHS 111 Online Campaign Ahead of Winter
The NHS is launching its annual NHS 111 Online campaign today, encouraging people to get to the help they need from the convenience of their own homes ahead of winter. From today, a new national campaign will remind the public they can use the NHS 111 online service for urgent help on a wide range…
Read MoreNHS in North Yorkshire and York pledges support for World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
The NHS in North Yorkshire and York is backing a World Health Organisation campaign which aims to increase awareness of antibiotic resistance and reduce unnecessary prescribing. Every year, World Antimicrobial Awareness Week shines a light on global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the spread of drug-resistant infections. This year, the theme of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week…
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