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People urged to watch for signs of “hidden harm”
Communities in North Yorkshire are being urged to be alert to changes in children and young people which could suggest they are suffering “hidden harm” or abuse. As more meeting places, clubs and venues open up as further COVID-19 restrictions are expected to be eased over the coming weeks, North Yorkshire’s Safeguarding Children Partnership (NYSCP) is…
Read MoreLocal NHS asks for views on current adult autism and ADHD service
The NHS in York and North Yorkshire is calling for patients’ help to reshape adult autism and ADHD services. NHS Vale of York and North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are hoping to gather feedback from people who have accessed adult autism and ADHD assessment and diagnostic services. Patient experiences will help influence the design…
Read MoreCatterick Integrated Care Campus – plans for state of the art primary health care continue to progress
The Catterick Integrated Care Campus (CICC) has been more than seven years in the making and has now secured financial approval from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the NHS. Last month (February), Tilbury Douglas (formerly Interserve) were appointed to deliver the design and build phase of the project. It is envisaged the new care…
Read MoreSleep support for children and young people extended for all North Yorkshire families
A pilot project to help children and young people overcome sleeping difficulties has been extended across North Yorkshire. It uses behavioural therapy, sleep clinics and workshops – rather than medication – to improve a child’s sleep health. The Sleep Charity – an award-winning voluntary organisation based in Doncaster – was initially commissioned to offer services…
Read MorePatients aged 50 and over now encouraged to contact the NHS to have their COVID-19 vaccine
The NHS in North Yorkshire is asking people aged 50 and over who have not yet been invited to have their COVID-19 vaccination to come forward and arrange a jab. The NHS had previously asked people not to contact them about their COVID vaccination and wait until they are approached but is now encouraging the…
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