Posts Tagged ‘covid19’
Successful COVID-19 vaccination programme expands to over-60s in North Yorkshire and York
The successful rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines across York and North Yorkshire is expanding to include everyone aged over 60 and people with underlying health conditions. The push to protect people from the virus is moving into the next phase following the successful first stage targeting the top four priority groups – those aged 70…
Read MoreResidents of North Yorkshire urged to download the NHS Test and Trace app
Residents of North Yorkshire are being encouraged to download the new NHS Test and Trace app which launches across the country on 24 September. North Yorkshire CCG Governing Body GP, Dr Bruce Willoughby said ‘While cases of Covid-19 in North Yorkshire are not as high as in some other areas of the country we know…
Read MoreNorth Yorkshire and York residents reassured that they will be vaccinated against the flu
With flu season fast approaching, NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS Vale of York Clinical Commissioning Group, along with local authorities want to reassure eligible patients that they will get their free NHS flu vaccination this year – and health partners are working together to ensure people in high risk groups get vaccinated.…
Read MoreNHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) offers advice on the new NHS Test and Trace scheme
NHS Track and Trace aims to limit the spread of coronavirus by asking patients with positive test results to share details about the people they’ve been in contact with recently who could have caught the virus as a result. The NHS will get in touch with people who have tested positive, as well as those…
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…
Read More