Posts Tagged ‘coronavirus’
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…
Read MoreNorth Yorkshire GP practices show excellent response to the pandemic
GP practices across North Yorkshire are working hard to respond to challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past few months the day-to-day routine of a GP practice has changed with staff and patients seeing a very different approach. NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has been speaking with frontline staff at local…
Read MoreDrop in cancer referrals: doctors urge people to visit their GP if they have health worries
NHS organisations in York and North Yorkshire are working together to ensure cancer services continue safely, urging patients not to delay seeking help if they notice any signs and symptoms of cancer. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, across York and North Yorkshire there has been a significant reduction in two-week referrals from GP…
Read MoreStatement: Re-opening Abbey ward at Whitby Hospital
The NHS in Whitby is exploring options to ensure it has sufficient capacity as part of its response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Humber NHS Foundation Trust and NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group are well prepared for outbreaks of infectious diseases and part of these preparations includes the re-opening of the Abbey ward to provide…
Read MoreCancer Advice Line for Harrogate patients
In light of the Coronavirus pandemic Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust have launched a Cancer Advice Line for cancer patients in Harrogate and their families and carers. This advisory line signposts callers to specific information and address queries. It is staffed on a rota basis by administrative and nursing staff so that it has…
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