Helen Flynn

From 16 August, people without symptoms who are double jabbed, as long as the second jab was 14 days ago or more, will no longer be legally required to self-isolate if they are identified as a close contact of a positive COVID-19 case. Instead they will be advised to take a PCR test as soon as possible. […]

Councillor Stuart Martin, who is a former Mayor of Harrogate and is the newly appointed Chair of North Yorkshire County Council, and his wife, April, are just two of a growing number of people who have been targeted by online fraudsters during the pandemic. Stuart was contacted by his bank a few weeks ago to

While you’re enjoying the summer holiday and hopefully some hot weather it’s the right time to get your home ready for winter. Below are some of the physical effects of temperature: Below 13°C – blood pressure and risk of cardiovascular disease may increase. 14-15°C – less resistance to respiratory diseases. 18°C – is the recommended

Action Fraud has received over 700 reports from members of the public about fake emails purporting to be from the NHS. The emails claim to be able to provide people with a “digital passport” that “proves you have been vaccinated against COVID-19”. These emails are fake, and the links within them lead to genuine-looking websites

Harrogate Borough Council (HBC) is now offering a new, free service to customers, providing advice about household budgeting and assisting with debt management. The services they offer include: check that you are claiming all the benefits that you are entitled to help you claim housing benefit or a council tax reduction draw up a formal

The Warm Home Discount is a Government scheme funded by energy suppliers. It’s designed to help lower income and vulnerable households with their energy costs during the winter. You can apply for the discount from 11-18 August. If you meet certain criteria, you may qualify to receive the payment of £140. It is now even

Vaccination volunteer marshals from across Nidderdale and the Washburn Valley came together at a “Thank You Lunch” organised by Nidderdale Plus Community Hub on Sunday 1st August at the Memorial Hall in Pateley Bridge.  Over 50 of the 90 volunteer marshals who helped at the mass vaccination sites in Harrogate and Ripon were able to

We now have rapid lateral flow test kits in stock at Nidd Plus. They are free of charge and each box contains 7 tests. Do drop by during our opening hours to pick up a box if you need to do a rapid test and have no COVID symptoms. Who this service is for You

The NiddArt Trail of local arts and crafts that takes place annually in Nidderdale every August is going online through its website throughout the whole month, and with open studios taking place between 20th-30th August. The NiddArt Trail shows and exhibits images from local artists, craftspeople and galleries in Nidderdale and surrounding areas.  On ‘Yorkshire

Carer’s Time Off is just one of the many projects within local charity Carers Resource. Carers Time Off has continued to operate throughout the pandemic with volunteers giving vital support to those caring for loved ones at home. There are around 7 million carers in the country – around 1 in 10 people, half of