News and reports

Humber, Coast and Vale Health and Care Partnership has been selected as one of only 10 areas in England to develop a pilot maternal mental health service.

Rigorous reviews from both the UK and European independent regulators into the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine has confirmed that it does not increase the risk of people developing blood clots.

Families on low incomes in North Yorkshire will receive support this Easter in the form of food vouchers and holiday activity packs for children.

A new safeguarding strategy and knowledge hub has been launched, to continue the fight against all forms of child exploitation in North Yorkshire.

Almost £1 million has been invested in a complete refurbishment of the Intensive Care Unit at Harrogate District Hospital, increasing capacity and creating a much-improved environment for patients and staff.

People referred by their GP to York and Scarborough hospitals with possible bowel cancer may now be offered a revolutionary test at which could provide a diagnosis within hours.

Work to redevelop Whitby Hospital remains on track, despite the challenges of COVID.

Health leaders in North Yorkshire and York have welcomed the return of thousands of children to school classrooms.

Selby’s vaccination centre has this week entered a new phase in its push to protect tens of thousands of residents against COVID-19, with the first patients receiving their second dose of the vaccine.

A new renal unit has officially opened its doors at the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton, thanks to funding from the Friends of the Friarage.

North Yorkshire welcomes the return of indoor care home visits and has set out a cautious and vigilant approach to keep people safe in a letter issued to all care providers.

People aged 56 to 59 are being invited to book a life-saving COVID jab this week as the NHS vaccination programme, the biggest in health service history, continues to gather pace.