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  1. North Yorkshire County Council staff to carry out contact-tracing calls to help stop spread of COVID-19

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    North Yorkshire County Council is now undertaking local contact tracing to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

  2. Effects of COVID-19 pandemic revealed ahead of World Diabetes Day

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    Diabetes UK has revealed that nearly half of all people living with diabetes in England have had no contact with their healthcare team since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  3. North Yorkshire residents urged to stock up their medicine cabinet to tackle winter illnesses

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    The NHS in North Yorkshire says residents can take steps now to look after their own health – so they are well prepared if they succumb to a common winter illness like a cough or cold.

  4. People flouting lockdown to be targeted as COVID-19 cases in Scarborough surge to twice the average for England

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    Spiralling COVID-19 infections in the Scarborough area are causing major concerns for North Yorkshire’s authorities, with figures double the national rate.

  5. ‘Help us to help you’ – NHS in North Yorkshire urges people not to put off seeking medical advice

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    NHS leaders in North Yorkshire 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.

  6. Flu vaccinations in North Yorkshire to be available to 50 – 64-year-olds from December

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    People aged 50-64 in North Yorkshire will be able to get a free flu vaccine from their GP or pharmacy.

  7. Permanent local COVID-19 testing sites open in Northallerton and Selby

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    More permanent local testing sites have opened in North Yorkshire to support the ongoing expansion of COVID-19 testing.

  8. North Yorkshire residents urged to order repeat medication early to ensure they’re ready in time for Christmas

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    Residents in North Yorkshire who are on repeat medication are being urged to order in advance of Christmas week to avoid running out.

  9. North Yorkshire communities thanked for helping ensure county will be in tier 2 of COVID restrictions when national lockdown ends

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    North Yorkshire’s leaders have issued a big thank-you to all of the county’s communities that have worked so hard to bring the COVID-19 rate of infection down below the England average.

  10. Care home residents will be able to see families at Christmas

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    Care home residents will be able to see their families again this Christmas with more than a million tests being sent to providers over the next month.

  11. Think you need to go to A&E? Call NHS 111 first

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    The NHS wants to make it easier and safer for patients to get the right treatment when they need it, without waiting a long time to be seen in A&E.

  12. North Yorkshire infection rates fall – but residents urged “don’t let your guard down over Christmas”

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    All areas of North Yorkshire are “sitting very comfortably” below the England average for COVID-19 infection rates as the county emerges from national lockdown.

  13. Healthwatch calls for Government to take action as pandemic leaves yet more people unable to access NHS dentists

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    Healthwatch North Yorkshire and the national Healthwatch network in England are today calling for the Government and the NHS to tackle widespread issues with access to NHS dental care following an unprecedented surge in concerns from the public.

  14. North Yorkshire leaders urge residents to stay COVID safe as county remains in tier 2

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    Leaders in North Yorkshire have urged residents to do everything they can to help drive down infection rates as the Government announced today that the whole county will remain in tier 2.

  15. GP Practices in North Yorkshire ask for patience, with surgeries seeing high demand for appointments

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    NHS leaders in North Yorkshire and York are asking residents for their patience and kindness in the run-up to Christmas, with GP practices saying there is high demand for appointments.

  16. West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership encourage everyone to be safe and protect each other this Christmas

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    Local Authorities and organisations within West Yorkshire Prepared have joined forces with West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership (WY&H HCP) to appeal to the public to be safe, think about others and continue following the guidance.

  17. “Extreme caution” urged over North Yorkshire care home visits

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    Care homes and residents, families and friends are urged to exercise extreme caution over Christmas and into the New Year when organising visits to loved ones or trips out.

  18. New online support service launched across North Yorkshire and beyond to help men with their mental health

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    A free online mental health and emotional wellbeing support service has been launched to help men living in North Yorkshire and across the Humber, Coast and Vale area.

  19. Beware: Covid-19 vaccine scam text alert circulating

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    North Yorkshire Police have sent out a message on behalf of Neighbourhood Watch regarding a new scam that is circulating, which looks very believable and is therefore highly dangerous.

  20. COVID-19 vaccine rollout in North Yorkshire

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    A number of GP practices in North Yorkshire have begun administering the first doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine to patients over the age of 80.

  21. North Yorkshire residents asked to stay at home, and stay in touch

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    North Yorkshire residents must stay at home to drive down the Covid-19 virus, but everyone can do their bit to help others through the national lockdown by looking out for neighbours, friends and family.

  22. Health leaders call for patience as the COVID-19 vaccine rollout accelerates

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    Health leaders in North Yorkshire and York are urging people to be patient as the phased rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations accelerates.

  23. Care homes to remain vigilant over visits

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    Care homes must stay on the alert and keep vigilant over visits from friends and family, even as the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out begins in care settings across North Yorkshire.

  24. West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership gets extra funding for staff mental health support

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    West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership has secured funding from NHS England/NHS Improvement to the end of March 2022 of more than £1million to develop and maintain a Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub for all staff.

  25. We want to hear your opinions and experiences of the COVID-19 vaccine

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    Healthwatch North Yorkshire are currently undertaking a review of feedback on the COVID-19 vaccination.

  26. COVID-19 vaccination programme in South Hambleton and Ryedale continues

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    The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine is continuing at pace across some of the most rural towns and villages in the Vale of York thanks to the help and support of staff and volunteers within the South Hambleton and Ryedale Primary Care Network (PCN).

  27. National NHS Vaccination Centre opened up in York

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    York has been chosen to open one of the national NHS Vaccination Centres.

  28. COVID-19 vaccination site opens at Friarage Hospital for health and care workers

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    South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has opened its second COVID-19 vaccination site at the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton for health and care staff.

  29. Local A&E department gets crisis support

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    A local charity, Scarborough Survivors, has been working with the Trust to provide crisis support to people attending Scarborough General Hospital’s accident and emergency (A&E) department who may be struggling with their mental health.

  30. West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership launch staff suicide prevention initiative

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    West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership (WY&H HCP) will launch an innovative staff suicide prevention campaign targeted at more than 100,000 health, care, voluntary and community service colleagues.

  31. Vaccinations at The Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate

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    Earlier this month we posted about the vaccination centre in Harrogate. As a result, we have received a lot of feedback, concerns, and inquiries regarding the vaccination programme.

  32. GP urges people to take care of themselves during the national lockdown

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    A leading GP is urging people to take care of themselves during the national lockdown, with doctors seeing lots of “anxiety, worry and stress” in people contacting their local surgeries.

  33. GPs reassure women that the NHS is still here to help with cervical screening

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    Local GPs are reassuring people that invitations are still being sent for regular cervical screening, and that it is safe to attend GP practices in person if they have been asked to.

  34. Selby’s Indoor Adventure centre to open as a COVID-19 vaccination site

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    Up to 5,000 vaccines a week will be given to vulnerable residents from the Selby area from early next month when the Summit Indoor Adventure Centre opens as a COVID-19 vaccination hub.

  35. North Yorkshire’s schools to introduce Coronavirus testing

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    Quick swab tests are being introduced to schools to allow teaching staff and secondary pupils to receive regular, voluntary tests for coronavirus.

  36. North Yorkshire people urged not to be complacent – even if they’ve had the vaccine.

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    Health leaders are urging people in York and North Yorkshire not to be ‘COVID-complacent’ – even if they’ve had the vaccine.

  37. Children’s Mental Health Week supported by The Go-To Website

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    With Children’s Mental Health Week beginning on 1 February, NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is encouraging young people to visit the ‘The Go-To’ for advice and support.

  38. New Medical education centre to open at the Friarage in Northallerton

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    Friarage Hospital in Northallerton is to benefit from a new cutting edge medical education centre thanks to the generosity of a local fundraising group.

  39. New initiative launched to combat loneliness and promote wellbeing in North Yorkshire

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    North Yorkshire libraries have been awarded £10,000 to take part in a national initiative to combat loneliness and promote wellbeing through the power of reading.

  40. Call for people aged 70 and over in North Yorkshire to contact NHS for a COVID vaccine

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    If you are over 70 and haven’t had your first vaccination yet you can contact the NHS National Booking Service for an appointment.

  41. Why Act F.A.S.T? Suspect a stroke – call 999 immediately

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    With all the publicity around the coronavirus, it is easy to forget that there are other serious health conditions that cause death and disability.

  42. Healthwatch warns of dentistry crisis as public concerns continue

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    New data gathered by Healthwatch shows access to NHS dentistry remains a huge problem for the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

  43. North Yorkshire and York CCGs working with specialists to improve access to mental health services

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    Local primary care and specialist mental health colleagues are working together to improve access to services for people with mental health conditions.

  44. GPs encourage coronavirus vaccine confidence amongst culturally diverse communities

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    General practitioners (GPs) across the region have filmed an important message in multiple languages to encourage vaccine confidence.

  45. NHS to offer COVID jab to clinically vulnerable and people aged 65 to 69

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    NHS staff will begin vaccinating people aged 65 to 69 and those who are clinically vulnerable against COVID from today with over one million people already invited to book a jab.

  46. Over 6,500 people complete free suicide prevention training in Humber, Coast and Vale

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    More than 6,500 people have completed suicide prevention training over the last year as part of a local campaign involving NHS organisations and councils in Humber, Coast and Vale.

  47. North Yorkshire’s frontline social care staff urged to book a covid-19 vaccination

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    All frontline social care workers across North Yorkshire are urged to get vaccinated in the fight against Covid-19.

  48. Successful launch of new Selby hub sees hundreds of people receive the COVID-19 vaccine

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    Hundreds of patients have received a dose of the COVID-19 vaccination at the newly opened vaccination centre for Selby.

  49. Lateral flow testing North Yorkshire

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    Information on lateral flow testing for people who have to leave home for work.

  50. COVID-19 vaccination site to open up in Knaresborough

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    A new covid vaccine site will open on Monday in Knaresborough at the site of the former Lidl supermarket on York Road.