Celebrating the refurbishment of Whitby Hospital: your chance to get involved

By Tim Readman | 27/04/2022 | Comments Off on Celebrating the refurbishment of Whitby Hospital: your chance to get involved

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is to hold an open meeting at Flowergate Hall in Whitby from from 2.30pm on 5 May to meet and talk to people and groups in the town who would like to take part in creating the artwork and contributing to the celebrations of the revitalisation of the hospital. The…

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Health leaders in North Yorkshire and York urge patients to only use hospital A&Es in genuine ‘life and limb’ emergencies

By Tim Readman | 14/04/2022 | Comments Off on 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…

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Residents encouraged to use NHS 111 and community pharmacies this Easter weekend

By Tim Readman | 11/04/2022 | Comments Off on Residents 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…

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Eligible Residents in North Yorkshire and York encouraged to take up their spring booster vaccination offer

By Alex Flowers | 08/04/2022 | Comments Off on Eligible Residents in North Yorkshire and York encouraged to take up their spring booster vaccination offer

NHS leaders in North Yorkshire and York are encouraging eligible patients to take up the offer of a spring booster vaccine when they receive it. As throughout the vaccination programme those whose clinical need is greatest will be prioritised. Current eligibility for the spring booster vaccination programme includes: Spring boosters for people aged 75 years…

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