Health

Pharmacies can prescribe for seven common conditions without the need to see a GP, and the NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is urging people to bear this in mind for the winter

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Seven common problems for which pharmacies can prescribe medicines

Jane Macklam taking part in the Archaeology on Prescription project at Willow House, in Long Lane Close, York. Picture is from Jane Macklam/York Archaeological Trust

Jane Macklam taking part in the Archaeology on Prescription project at Willow House, in Long Lane Close, York. Picture is from Jane Macklam/York Archaeological Trust

'People are digging to help them heal' - users hail Archaeology on Prescription

Women and girls are being invited by North Yorkshire Council to have their say on healthcare services via a survey

Women and girls are being invited by North Yorkshire Council to have their say on healthcare services via a survey

Women and girls invited to have say on healthcare services by council

Maple Leaf care home, Scarborough. Google Maps

Maple Leaf care home, Scarborough. Google Maps

Inspectors find Scarborough care home ‘requires improvement’

Scarborough Hospital. Courtesy Anttoni Numminen

Scarborough Hospital. Courtesy Anttoni Numminen

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Concern as number of 12-hour trolley waits increase at York and Scarborough NHS Trust

Jo Southwell and Ed Smith outside the Scarborough UECC. Courtesy LDRS

Jo Southwell and Ed Smith outside the Scarborough UECC. Courtesy LDRS

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Trust confirms when Scarborough’s UECC to become ‘fully operational’

Scarborough Library is currently hosting the mental health-themed artworks of young patients from Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Scarborough Library is currently hosting the mental health-themed artworks of young patients from Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Youths' mental health artworks on display at Scarborough Library

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s endoscopy service has received accreditation from the Royal College of Physicians’ Joint Advisory Group on gastrointestinal endoscopy. Pictured is operational lead, Will Jolly

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s endoscopy service has received accreditation from the Royal College of Physicians’ Joint Advisory Group on gastrointestinal endoscopy. Pictured is operational lead, Will Jolly

Accreditation for York and Scarborough NHS Trust endoscopy service

A new drop-in blood taking service is now available three days a week at Malton Hospital

A new drop-in blood taking service is now available three days a week at Malton Hospital

New drop-in blood taking service available three days a week at Malton Hospital

Saint Cecilia’s Care Group will host an awards night in Scarborough on October 25 to thank its staff

Saint Cecilia’s Care Group will host an awards night in Scarborough on October 25 to thank its staff

Ed Balls to be special guest at care group’s Scarborough awards night

Scarborough Hospital. Courtesy Anttoni Numminen

Scarborough Hospital. Courtesy Anttoni Numminen

Biomedical scientists walk out over ‘unmanageable’ workloads

For National Eye Health Week (23– 29 September), the team at Specsavers Malton took their services directly to the residents of Croft Community, an assisted living community because many vulnerable members often struggle to access eye care heath.

For National Eye Health Week (23– 29 September), the team at Specsavers Malton took their services directly to the residents of Croft Community, an assisted living community because many vulnerable members often struggle to access eye care heath.

Opticians provide Croft Community with drop-in sessions for National Eye Health Week

Laura Bottomley, left and her sister Emma, right, who passed away in 2019 from ovarian cancer

Laura Bottomley, left and her sister Emma, right, who passed away in 2019 from ovarian cancer

My sister is my biggest inspiration every single day

Derwent Medical Practice, Norton

Derwent Medical Practice, Norton

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Derwent Practice to introduce new telephone system

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

‘Significant improvements’ at York Hospital after damning report by health watchdog

Jess Harper has been helped by the charity Racing Welfare after being seriously injured in two accidents leaving her unable to work.

Jess Harper has been helped by the charity Racing Welfare after being seriously injured in two accidents leaving her unable to work.

Woman who broke her back twice is supported by open day funds

Lauren Nuttall, and her partner Joe Witty, were left devastated after the death their son Ruben in April due to Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Lauren Nuttall, and her partner Joe Witty, were left devastated after the death their son Ruben in April due to Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

He passed away during a cuddle - 13-day-old baby dies of rare heart condition

Staff at Derwent Practice in Norton are all ready to start the 2024 flu season.

Staff at Derwent Practice in Norton are all ready to start the 2024 flu season.

Staff at Derwent Practice in Norton ready to start the 2024 flu season

Cross Lane Hospital new workshop location.

Cross Lane Hospital new workshop location.

New building approved at Scarborough’s Cross Lane Hospital despite noise concerns

Rich Carr before the 10,000ft skydive.

Rich Carr before the 10,000ft skydive.

Man diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease at just 55 completes 10,000ft skydive

Brit Wheldon is taking part in the Great North Run (GNR) for a PTSD UK

Brit Wheldon is taking part in the Great North Run (GNR) for a PTSD UK

Woman to take part in Great North Run for charity close to her heart

Chef Jon Smith and his team have introduced personalised meal options for patients at Scarborough-based hospice Saint Catherine's

Chef Jon Smith and his team have introduced personalised meal options for patients at Scarborough-based hospice Saint Catherine's

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Hospice chef whips up fresh approach to food for patients

Helen Mahoney said she now faces a 30-mile round trip for each three minute appointment needed following the announcement by Derwent Surgery that it will no longer be able to carry out hospital blood tests from the beginning of September.

Helen Mahoney said she now faces a 30-mile round trip for each three minute appointment needed following the announcement by Derwent Surgery that it will no longer be able to carry out hospital blood tests from the beginning of September.

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Cancer patient's anger at Derwent Practice blood test cuts

Ryedale Parkinsons Support Group enjoy trip to Butterwick Alpaca Retreat

Ryedale Parkinsons Support Group enjoy trip to Butterwick Alpaca Retreat

Ryedale Parkinson's Support Group enjoy trip to Butterwick Alpaca Retreat

Dad Daniel, big sister Ellie, Lucas, little brother Eddie, and mum Lucy

Dad Daniel, big sister Ellie, Lucas, little brother Eddie, and mum Lucy

Help give Lucas the gift of life

Derwent Medical Practice, Norton.

Derwent Medical Practice, Norton.

Four Ryedale practices take part in British Medical Association action

NHS York and Scarborough Trust board meeting 31.07.24. Courtesy LDRS

NHS York and Scarborough Trust board meeting 31.07.24. Courtesy LDRS

Scarborough Hospital trust warns about impact of possible industrial action by GPs

Caroline Kitching draws on knowledge of the stresses of the farming and emergency services sectors

Caroline Kitching draws on knowledge of the stresses of the farming and emergency services sectors

New therapy practice in York to tackle mental health issues

Allison and Dan Gilbank

Allison and Dan Gilbank

Woman lives life to the full two years after incurable cancer diagnosis

The June meeting of the Ryedale Parkinson's Support Group was an outing to Sledmere House

The June meeting of the Ryedale Parkinson's Support Group was an outing to Sledmere House

Ryedale Parkinson’s Support Group enjoy outing to Sledmere House

Concerns raised over level of support for new mothers in Ryedale

Concerns raised over level of support for new mothers in Ryedale

Concerns raised over level of support for new mothers in Ryedale

Jessica Thomas, from Norton, was born with an atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD), which is a hole in the top and bottom chambers of her heart.The 13-year-old has since gone on to enjoy a wide range of dance from ballet and tap and to musical theatre

Jessica Thomas, from Norton, was born with an atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD), which is a hole in the top and bottom chambers of her heart.The 13-year-old has since gone on to enjoy a wide range of dance from ballet and tap and to musical theatre

Inspirational teen excels at dancing after overcoming heart defect

Cllr LIndsay Burr outside Ashfield care home in Malton

Cllr LIndsay Burr outside Ashfield care home in Malton

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‘Outrage’ at plan to close care home in Malton

Norman was thrilled to be visiting St Mary’s school as he used to be a primary school teacher

Norman was thrilled to be visiting St Mary’s school as he used to be a primary school teacher

Rivermead care home takes a Memory Walk for Alzheimer’s research

Artist's impression of how the main reception area will look when the UECC is open to the public

Artist's impression of how the main reception area will look when the UECC is open to the public

New Urgent and Emergency Care Centre at Scarborough Hospital to host visitor tours

Air pollution causes one in 20 deaths in Ryedale, new figures show.

Air pollution causes one in 20 deaths in Ryedale, new figures show.

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Air pollution causes one in 20 deaths in Ryedale, new figures show

A Yorkshire Ambulance Service ambulance. Picture is from the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, available for all LDRS partners to use.

A Yorkshire Ambulance Service ambulance. Picture is from the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, available for all LDRS partners to use.

NORTH YORKSHIRE: Patient handover delays rise to more than an hour

Fundraiser Jenna Beavan pictured with the mobile hub.

Fundraiser Jenna Beavan pictured with the mobile hub.

Saint Catherine’s to host regular drop-in sessions in Malton

Suzie Garner and her mum Muriel's poignant last moments together in York Hospital in May 2024, captured by Suzie's twin sister Emma. Their joint funeral is on Friday.

Suzie Garner and her mum Muriel's poignant last moments together in York Hospital in May 2024, captured by Suzie's twin sister Emma. Their joint funeral is on Friday.

Video: last moments together of York mum and daughter who died 9 hours apart

The entrance to York Hospital, off Wigginton Road. Picture is from Google Street View, available for all LDRS partners to use.

The entrance to York Hospital, off Wigginton Road. Picture is from Google Street View, available for all LDRS partners to use.

YORK/NHS: Ambulance worker on A&E handover delays

Hospital visitors urged to play their part to stop the spread of norovirus

Hospital visitors urged to play their part to stop the spread of norovirus

Hospital visitors urged to play their part to stop the spread of norovirus

Ryedale Community Foodbank

Ryedale Community Foodbank

Increasing number of Ryedale children living in food poverty

NORTH YORKSHIRE: Council reviews stopping smoking service after quitters fall

David Medd with his partner Kerrie Donohoe

David Medd with his partner Kerrie Donohoe

Today's the day for dad’s skydive to support eating disorder charity

Michael Harrison, Killinghall, Hampsthwaite and Saltergate.

Michael Harrison, Killinghall, Hampsthwaite and Saltergate.

NORTH YORKSHIRE: Council tackles social care shortages with ‘Waiting Well’ lists

Derek Martindale, centre, with his wife Margaret and son John outside Fleetbank House in central London for the Infected Blood Inquiry in 2019

Derek Martindale, centre, with his wife Margaret and son John outside Fleetbank House in central London for the Infected Blood Inquiry in 2019

INFECTED BLOOD SCANDAL

'We need action, not empty words' says blood scandal victim

North Yorkshire meets whooping cough vaccination target – as cases explode across England

North Yorkshire meets whooping cough vaccination target – as cases explode across England

County meets whooping cough vaccination target – as cases explode across England

Langton Primary School children with Bryony Hall from The Smile Rooms

Langton Primary School children with Bryony Hall from The Smile Rooms

Ryedale schoolchildren brush up on their oral health

A team of from Classic and Sportscar Ltd and Malton Coachworks will join Martin and his family, with the company treating for lunch once they have tackled Whernside

A team of from Classic and Sportscar Ltd and Malton Coachworks will join Martin and his family, with the company treating for lunch once they have tackled Whernside

Whernside walk to mark Martin’s amazing recovery

Right: Nick Nixon after completing his 100th 5K run in 100 days. Left: Left, Adam Gray with his wife Chrissy and children Amelie and Wilf

Right: Nick Nixon after completing his 100th 5K run in 100 days. Left: Left, Adam Gray with his wife Chrissy and children Amelie and Wilf

'He's amazing': Nick's 100 runs in 100 days to fund friend Andy's cancer treatment

(L-R) Kevin Hollinrake MP with Chris Lane (Chairman of Park Lane Healthcare), and manager at the home, Diane Hagan

(L-R) Kevin Hollinrake MP with Chris Lane (Chairman of Park Lane Healthcare), and manager at the home, Diane Hagan

North Yorkshire care home one of first to scoop national accreditation

The life expectancy of the most deprived female residents in Ryedale has fallen behind their wealthier neighbours, new figures show.

The life expectancy of the most deprived female residents in Ryedale has fallen behind their wealthier neighbours, new figures show.

Disparity in life expectancy between richest and poorest women in Ryedale grows

Rivermead Care Home in Norton has installed a Rainbow Table

Rivermead Care Home in Norton has installed a Rainbow Table

Care home delights residents with new interactive rainbow table

Photographer and artist Rachel Rimell invites you to slow down and unleash your creativity with a gentle introduction to mindfulness through a lens

Photographer and artist Rachel Rimell invites you to slow down and unleash your creativity with a gentle introduction to mindfulness through a lens

Discover the beauty of Ryedale with a new series of mindful photography walks