Posts Tagged ‘nhs 111’
“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 MorePrepare now for common ailments this winter
The NHS in North Yorkshire and York says residents can take steps to look after their own health if they succumb to a common winter illness like a cough or cold. By keeping a medicine cabinet at home containing simple remedies like paracetamol, ibuprofen and anti-diarrhoea tablets, NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and…
Read MoreGP Practices in North Yorkshire and York ask for patience, with surgery staff affected by winter illness and Covid isolation guidance
GP Practices in North Yorkshire and York are asking residents for their patience and understanding with demand for appointments returning to levels not seen since the start of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. While health leaders say it’s good news people are not ignoring symptoms of ill health and are seeking medical help, practices are facing…
Read MoreNHS and local councils coordinate response to COVID-19 in North Yorkshire
The NHS and local councils in North Yorkshire and York are working closely together to deliver essential care and support for the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. This collaborative working will help ensure people’s health and care needs are effectively met across the region and we are able to look after the most vulnerable. NHS…
Read MoreNHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) reminds patients that the NHS is still available for non Covid-19 related illnesses
NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) says it is concerned patients may be putting off using NHS services for illnesses not related to coronavirus (Covid-19) The CCG is reminding patients that GP services, pharmacies, NHS 111, out-of-hours services and emergency departments are all still available to patients. When accessing your GP surgery this is…
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