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  1. GP practices in North Yorkshire rated by patients

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    Most patients in North Yorkshire rate their GP practice higher than in the rest of the country, according to new data released by NHS England.

  2. People in North Yorkshire asked to help health and care services recover from effects of coronavirus pandemic

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    People in North Yorkshire are being asked to help health and care services resume safely in the coming months as they begin to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

  3. County council offers ‘safety net’ to vulnerable people as shielding restrictions eased

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    People in North Yorkshire who are clinically extremely vulnerable to Covid-19 are being ensured no one will “slip through the cracks” as shielding restrictions are eased.

  4. Director of Public Health updates on new cases of COVID-19 in North Yorkshire

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    The number of new COVID-19 cases in the county is currently between two and three a day, North Yorkshire’s Director of Public Health has revealed.

  5. Online training sessions in Scarborough and Ryedale to encourage early detection of cancer

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    Online training sessions have been launched to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer and encourage early detection in part of North Yorkshire.

  6. Autism assessments for children and young people in Scarborough and Ryedale go online

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    Children and young people in Scarborough and Ryedale will have online assessments to avoid face-to-face appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  7. National Institute for Health Protection launched to strengthen fight against COVID-19

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    A new organisation is being established by the Government to help the UK recover from COVID-19 and meet the health challenges of the coming winter.

  8. North Yorkshire volunteers help ease residents back into everyday life after COVID-19 lockdown

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    Volunteers will continue to support people in North Yorkshire who have been shielding as the coronavirus lockdown restrictions continue to lift.

  9. Online service expanded for hospital patients following pandemic

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    The hospital trust that runs the Friarage in Northallerton is expanding access to personalised care plans online for patients following the coronavirus outbreak.

  10. Healthwatch says new contact-tracing app addresses privacy concerns

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    The new COVID-19 contact tracing app is being tested in England – and Healthwatch is confident that the latest version prioritises the safety and privacy of its users.

  11. Whitby Hospital renovation on target to be finished next year

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    Work is continuing on the renovation of Whitby Hospital through the “challenging times” brought by the coronavirus pandemic.

  12. Five new cases of COVID-19 in North Yorkshire each day as council gives update on care homes

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    People in North Yorkshire have been reminded to avoid large gatherings and maintain two-metre social distancing from people outside their household as it was revealed the number of new COVID-19 cases in North Yorkshire is about five per day.

  13. Mental health provider asks people in North Yorkshire for ideas about how it can improve

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    An NHS trust that provides mental health services in most of North Yorkshire is asking people to help improve the quality of care it offers.

  14. Citizens Advice launch money and benefits helpline for people in North Yorkshire

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    Local Citizens Advice offices across North Yorkshire have this week launched a new helpline to increase their capacity for the additional demand generated by the Covid-19 pandemic.

  15. North Yorkshire’s schools to fully open for autumn term

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    Schools in North Yorkshire will be fully open to all pupils and home-to-school transport will be back in operation from the start of the autumn term, says the county council.

  16. Support on offer for older people

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    Help for people feeling lonely, including befriending services

  17. North Yorkshire residents are reassured that they will be vaccinated against the flu this year

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    People in North Yorkshire are being reassured that they will get their free flu vaccination from the NHS this year, with GP practices set to contact those classed as “high-risk”.

  18. Ashley Green joins Healthwatch North Yorkshire as Chief Executive Officer

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    Healthwatch North Yorkshire’s first full-time Chief Executive Officer has outlined how he plans to use more than 20 years of experience to help improve health and social care in the county.

  19. Mental health support on offer for children and young people returning to school this week

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    Children and young people who are returning to the classroom this week are being urged “not to suffer in silence” if they feel anxious and overwhelmed.

  20. Face coverings – when to wear one, how to make one and badges for people do not have to wear one

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    Support and advice is on offer about using face coverings to help tackle the COVID-19 outbreak, including resources to help people who do not have to wear any kind of a mask.

  21. COVID-19: What people have been telling Healthwatch in England

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    More than 19,700 people have shared their experiences during the coronavirus pandemic with Healthwatch in England.

  22. Pupils’ mental health is a priority as North Yorkshire’s schools fully reopen

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    Pupils returning to school in North Yorkshire this week have been becoming familiar with the new arrangements in place to help manage the COVID-19 pandemic.

  23. COVID-19 cases rise across North Yorkshire with spikes in Selby, Scarborough and Harrogate districts

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    People in North Yorkshire are being urged to take more care and stick strictly to the key COVID-19 safety messages after a rise in the number of cases in the county.

  24. Are you trying to find an NHS dentist in North Yorkshire?

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    Healthwatch North Yorkshire is frequently contacted by people who are struggling to register as an NHS patient with a dental surgery in North Yorkshire.

  25. Don’t delay seeking help, say two North Yorkshire residents after cutting-edge cancer treatment

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    Two North Yorkshire residents have told of how they have benefited from cutting-edge cancer treatments.

  26. Changes to prescriptions for over-the-counter medicines in North Yorkshire

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    People in North Yorkshire have been told that from next month doctors will no longer routinely issue a prescription for medicines that they can buy themselves over the counter.

  27. Children in parts of North Yorkshire benefiting from support with sleep problems

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    Doctors are hailing the impact of a service aimed at tackling persistent sleeping problems among children and young people in Scarborough, parts of Ryedale and Whitby.

  28. People in North Yorkshire are told local health services will be ready for them this winter

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    People in North Yorkshire are being reassured that they will be able to continue getting the help they need from local health services as the winter season approaches.

  29. North Yorkshire residents urged to help prevent local lockdown as some care homes asked to restrict visiting

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    People across North Yorkshire are being urged to do their bit to protect the county from lockdown measures with COVID-19 infection rates on the rise.

  30. People in North Yorkshire urged to download the COVID-19 app

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    People in North Yorkshire are being urged to download the NHS COVID-19 app to help control the spread of coronavirus and protect themselves and their loved ones as infection rates rise.

  31. Routine visits to care homes to stop across North Yorkshire in October

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    North Yorkshire’s care homes and supported living schemes are being advised to limit routine visiting during October to protect residents as COVID-19 infection rates rise across the county.

  32. Second wave of COVID-19 ‘seeping into North Yorkshire’s communities at an unwelcome rate’

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    Everyone living in North Yorkshire has been urged to act now to protect the county’s most vulnerable residents with the second wave of coronavirus “seeping into our communities at an unwelcome rate”.

  33. First death of COVID-19 “second wave” confirmed in North Yorkshire as hospital admissions increase

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    The first COVID-19 death of the pandemic’s “second wave” in North Yorkshire has been confirmed.

  34. GP surgery in Selby district sets up flu vaccination site at airfield

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    South Milford Surgery has worked with a local airfield and NHS England to set up a local flu vaccination site to create a greater capacity for vaccinating vulnerable patients this October.

  35. Craven could join Scarborough and Selby on Government watchlist

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    People in North Yorkshire have been warned that the county is now in “a more serious position than last week”, with Craven likely to join Scarborough and Selby on the Government’s watchlist as an area of concern.

  36. High demand for flu vaccinations in North Yorkshire

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    People living in North Yorkshire who are eligible for a free flu vaccination at their GP surgery are being asked to be patient if they haven’t yet got an appointment.

  37. New renal unit at Friarage will mean dialysis a lot closer to home for Northallerton patients

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    A new renal dialysis unit is planned for the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton, meaning patients in the area will not have to travel to Middlesbrough.

  38. New mental health support service for people in Craven

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    Adults who need support in Craven can now use Qwell, an online counselling and emotional wellbeing support service.

  39. North Yorkshire residents are thanked as it is confirmed current COVID-19 restrictions will remain in place

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    People in North Yorkshire have been thanked for helping to “stabilise” COVID-19 infection rates after it was confirmed that the county would not be subject to tougher restrictions.

  40. Fundraising calendar shows Harrogate District Hospital staff at work during COVID-19 pandemic

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    Photographs recognising the hard work of NHS staff during the COVID-19 pandemic feature in the new Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity (HHCC) 2021 Calendar.

  41. Social prescribing guide launched as COVID-19 pandemic drives need for a different kind of support

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    A guide has been produced to help voluntary and community groups and social enterprises support people with social prescribing – activities and services that improve people’s overall health and wellbeing and connect them to their local communities.

  42. Group activities may be behind spike in COVID-19 cases among young people in Scarborough

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    Health officials 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.

  43. Healthwatch responds to Care Quality Commission’s annual State of Care report

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    The National Director of Healthwatch England has said rapid changes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic left some people disadvantaged and that services must do more to give people “a fair and equal experience”.

  44. People urged to keep North Yorkshire in Tier 1 of COVID-19 restrictions as half-term approaches

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    North Yorkshire residents have been urged to stay alert and help keep the county in Tier 1 of coronavirus restrictions with the half-term school holidays starting next week.

  45. Health and care partnership publishes review into impact of COVID-19 on BAME communities

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    A health and care partnership covering parts of North Yorkshire has published its review into the impact of COVID-19 on health inequalities for black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities.

  46. Improve hospital discharge now before winter to manage second peak of COVID-19, warn Red Cross and Healthwatch England

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    Patients felt unready to leave hospital and missed out on vital follow-up visits and assessments according to new Healthwatch and British Red Cross research into hospital discharge arrangements during the first five months of the coronavirus pandemic

  47. Support on offer from council for people struggling financially due to pandemic in North Yorkshire

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    People who are struggling to meet the cost of basic essentials due to the COVID-19 pandemic can take advantage of support from North Yorkshire County Council.

  48. North Yorkshire care homes reopen to designated visitors – but people are asked to be ‘realistic’ as national lockdown looms

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    Care homes in North Yorkshire have reopened for visiting ahead of another national COVID-19 lockdown.

  49. People in North Yorkshire asked to be patient when trying to get through to GP on the phone

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    GP practices in North Yorkshire are asking residents for their patience when trying to get through on the phone.

  50. North Yorkshire residents urged to stick to the rules and look after each other as national lockdown comes into force

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    North Yorkshire residents have been urged to stick to the new national lockdown rules “rigidly” – and to look out for each other during the next month.