Posts Tagged ‘COVID-19’
“Help us, to help you” – NHS in North Yorkshire and York offers advice for patients
NHS leaders in North Yorkshire and York are continuing to urge people not to put off accessing health services – despite a recent surge in COVID-19 (coronavirus) hospital admissions in parts of the region. In some parts of Yorkshire and Humber, a number of planned routine procedures have been postponed to free up beds and…
Read MoreHarrogate community centre to be temporarily repurposed to help local NHS Covid effort
A community centre in Harrogate is set to be temporarily repurposed so patients with Covid-19, or symptoms of the virus, have the opportunity so see a GP face-to-face. Until now, patients with Covid in the Harrogate district who urgently needed a face-to-face doctor’s appointment would attend their own surgery. And while there are strict social…
Read MoreNHS North Yorkshire CCG part of joint effort to help fight against Covid-19 second wave
The NHS, local authorities and care providers are joining forces to help tackle rising cases of Covid-19 across North Yorkshire. Following a request from the Government to the NHS and local councils, specially-approved residential care and nursing homes have agreed to support discharged coronavirus patients to ease the pressure on the county’s hospitals. Amanda Bloor,…
Read MoreHelp beat spread of coronavirus by remembering rules on socialising
Health officials in North Yorkshire are urging people to follow the rule of six when socialising, to stay two metres apart from people they do not live with where possible and to wear a face covering in indoor settings where social distancing may be difficult. As the number of positive coronavirus cases continues to rise…
Read MoreHealth and Care Partnership appeals for public support to help ensure services resume safely and promptly
NHS and council organisations in Humber, Coast and Vale are appealing for the public’s help as they work together to increase the availability of health and care services, which were restricted, relocated or paused during the coronavirus outbreak. At the outset of the pandemic, health and care professionals including hospital teams, GPs, health visitors and…
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