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Order and collect your prescription medicine in advance of Christmas
Residents in North Yorkshire and York who are on repeat medication are being encouraged to place their orders this week to avoid running out. In the lead-up to Christmas, pharmacy processing times may take a little longer than usual because of the volume of prescriptions. NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Vale…
Read MoreDoctors’ leaders speak out about GP practice staff ‘abuse’ in North Yorkshire and York
Doctors’ leaders in North Yorkshire and York say experienced frontline GP practice staff are being driven out of their jobs because of high levels of verbal abuse from some patients. Surgeries are continuing to experience a surge in demand for appointments and while the vast majority of patients are sympathetic to the pressures practices are…
Read MoreMore opportunities for eligible patients in the Harrogate district to get their COVID booster jabs
Patients in the Harrogate district who are eligible for their COVID booster vaccine can now book appointments to have their jab at the Yorkshire Event Centre. The Yorkshire Health Network – a collaborative of GP practices in the Harrogate and Ripon districts – is aiming to deliver around 20,000 jabs from the Harrogate showground site…
Read MoreStephen Eames appointed Designate Integrated Care System Chief Executive in Humber, Coast and Vale
Humber, Coast and Vale Health and Care Partnership is delighted to announce it has appointed Stephen Eames CBE as its Designate Integrated Care System (ICS) Chief Executive. Stephen will also be appointed Designate Chief Executive of the anticipated NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Integrated Care Partnership (ICP). Final appointment to the role of Chief…
Read MoreSupport the Whitby Hospital Appeal by buying your very own brick!
As part of Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s fundraising campaign for the #WhitbyHospitalAppeal, they are launching an opportunity for people to sponsor their very own brick! The bricks can be personalised and will be a part of the landscaping wall on site. It’s a great way for you to have your very own part of…
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