We are delighted this week to celebrate all the amazing work of our volunteers—and volunteers around the country. Volunteers’ Week is a national event that runs from 1-7 June, and this year is more significant than ever owing to the small legion of volunteers that has become mobilised since the pandemic hit in March 2020. […]
Thanking all our volunteers during National Volunteers Week Read More »
A new project, set up by Citizens Advice in North Yorkshire, is giving legal help and advice to those who need it to solve problems in their everyday lives, as well as support for those representing themselves in court. Three newly recruited specialist advisers are already helping clients with issues around housing, family law and
Extra legal help for North Yorkshire residents from Citizen’s Advice Read More »
All GP practices in North Yorkshire are connected to the NHS App – giving patients the ability to book and manage GP appointments, order repeat prescriptions, view their medical records and access a range of other services. You can also use the NHS App to register to become an organ donor. The NHS App can
Get the NHS App: Book appointments and order repeat prescriptions, etc Read More »
The vaccination programme continues to make steady pace in North Yorkshire with a strong focus on delivering second vaccinations and we are assured that supply will be available to enable every adult to be offered a first Covid vaccination by the end of July. Towards the end of last week invitations for those aged 40
Vaccination Update: 40-year olds invited to book appointments Read More »
One of our biggest tasks here at Nidd Plus over the past few months has been to recruit, vet, train and deploy around 90 new local volunteers from Nidderdale and the Washburn Valley to help with marshalling patients at the two centres that Harrogate GPs have set up at Harrogate and Ripon. So it was
If you are not already aware, everyone in England has had access to their own NHS records since 2015. There are a number of different types of health records, accessing them is free, and healthcare professionals have a legal requirement to allow you to see them. GP records GP records include information about your medicine,
How to access your own health records Read More »
The government has announced twice weekly rapid testing to be available to everyone. This initiative started on 9th April. People are encouraged to take regular Lateral Flow tests–even if you have no COVID symptoms– to help prevent outbreaks and reclaim a more normal way of life. Pick up tests at a local pharmacy You can
Rapid COVID testing now available to everyone: where to get tests locally Read More »
If you need urgent care, then the best way to receive the most appropriate service, in a safe and timely way, is to contact 111. Your NHS 111 advisor or clinician will be able to assess you on the phone and, if needed can direct you to or book an appointment with a GP, pharmacist,
NHS 111 Phone Service: The best way to get urgent care when you need it Read More »
Many of us have been acting as volunteers in the current COVID crisis and helping neighbours and residents in our own communities. This app, described below, may act as a useful resource if you every have safeguarding concerns regarding members of your local community. The NHS Safeguarding app has been developed to act as a
How to stay on top of Safeguarding: NHS England Safeguarding app Read More »
Across the district, many people are wanting to support our local hospital and the amazing work they are doing in the COVID crisis. Here is a way you can help. Harrogate Hospital and Community Charity (HHCC) are challenging you to collectively step across their footprint, covering 405 miles, to raise funds to benefit patients, staff
Stepping Up for Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity (HHCC) Read More »
