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Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.
29 August 2025

What help can you get to pay for your NHS prescriptions?

With living costs so high many people are living under financial strain, and NHS prescriptions cost more than some people can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.
29 August 2025

How can you find an NHS dentist?

Can't find an NHS dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems finding an NHS dentist taking new patients or if you're struggling with NHS dentistry costs.
26 August 2025
Young pharmacist explaining to customer how to be dosing medication

What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me?

The Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.
24 August 2025
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NHS support for refugees and people seeking asylum

Are you a refugee or seeking asylum in North Yorkshire? Learn about how to access NHS care and what services you’re entitled to.
19 August 2025
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What can I do while waiting for an ADHD assessment?

Waiting for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment can take a long time. What support is available for people while they wait?
1 July 2025
Senior diabetic man is having a check up at home from a district nurse. She is checking his blood glucose levels.

How the NHS can help you lower your risk of Type 2 Diabetes

The NHS's Healthier You programme offers support to people in North Yorkshire at risk of Type 2 diabetes, helping them make healthier lifestyle choices to prevent or delay the condition.
29 May 2025
Hospital sign pointng toward patient and visitors car park, drop off, main hospital entrance, minor injuries unit, GP out of hours service

Understanding your local NHS Hospital Trusts: Where to go and what they do

Here’s an overview of the NHS Trusts that support people across North Yorkshire, the Humber, and neighbouring areas.
16 May 2025
Male pharmacist in pharmacy holding a box of tablets whilst serving an older couple at the counter.and looking at his computer.

Shaping local pharmacy services: What you need to know about the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment

Every three years, the local NHS and council review pharmacy services through something called the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment. We explain what it is, how it works, and why it matters to you.
14 May 2025
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Someone I love had died - where can I find support?

Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.
13 May 2025

How are NHS patient records managed?

Everyone who uses the NHS in England could soon have a single patient record that brings together important information about your health care. So how and where are your records kept now, how can you view them, and what do you do if you find mistakes in them?
6 May 2025

NHS prescription charges frozen until 1 April 2026: What you need to know

The cost of NHS prescriptions will stay the same this year, the government has confirmed.
2 May 2025

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