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York’s leaders are taking action to tackle a big surge in demand for mental health support from people of all ages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Demand for urgent care services remains high in Humber, Coast and Vale (HCV), despite the significant reduction in the rate of Covid infections in the region.

A specialist recruited to support people living with Parkinson’s disease in the Vale of York has proved a huge success in the pioneering role.

The NHS is using Facebook to reach millions of men aged 40 and over who are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, to help them to change their lifestyle and avoid the condition.

The JCVI has advised that pregnant women should be offered the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as the rest of the population, based on their age and clinical risk group.

A leading doctor has shone a light on how GP practices, councils and the voluntary sector have worked together to protect vulnerable people against COVID-19 in Selby.

Staff who run the Pharmacy at Harrogate District Hospital have walked the distance from Harrogate to Wellington, New Zealand – a total of 22,866km – in order to raise money for charity.

Covid-19 local test site is to open at Ypres Lines, Richmond Road, Catterick Garrison as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to increase testing.

The first Moderna jabs were delivered in England yesterday (Tuesday) as the NHS vaccination programme reaches another milestone.

New guidance has been issued for the use of the Oxford AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.

People with high blood pressure are being identified and offered support thanks to the Healthy Hearts programme in West Yorkshire and Harrogate aiming to prevent 1,200 heart attacks and strokes in the next ten years.

A pilot project to help children and young people overcome sleeping difficulties has been extended across North Yorkshire.