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Award-winning music and dementia charity Playlist for Life is bringing the power of personal playlists to North Yorkshire
Music and dementia charity Playlist for Life is inviting community groups and organisations across the UK to join their free Help Point network to share the power of personal music for people living with dementia, their families, and carers.
3 March 2022
News
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Specialist scanner for North and East Yorkshire cancer patients
Cancer patients in North and East Yorkshire are being saved a 90 mile round trip for a crucial scan with the launch of a specialist mobile scanner at Scarborough Hospital.
3 March 2022
News
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What could be the cost to health of the energy crisis?
The energy price cap will increase by a massive £693 on 1st April which will result in average energy bills rising to around £2,000 per year, more than double the cost of the cheapest tariffs a year ago.
2 March 2022
Advice and Information
Additional mental health support available in GP practices across the Vale of York for 2022
Three primary care networks within the Vale of York are prioritising the need for continued dedicated mental health provision within their primary care teams and supporting patients via Mental Health Practitioners.
23 February 2022
News
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The Public Experience: Mental Health and Well-Being
Our latest briefing looks at the public experiences of mental health and wellbeing.
17 February 2022
Report
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Your local GP practice and what they can offer you
The pandemic has put extra strain on many things, including doctor’s surgeries, which means you may have waited longer than normal to see your doctor or found it difficult to get a face-to-face appointment.
10 February 2022
Advice and Information
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Volunteer Stories
It's Student Volunteering Week 2022! And what a great opportunity to introduce you to one of Healthwatch North Yorkshire's volunteers, Shaun.
7 February 2022
Blog
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North Yorkshire libraries boost young people’s wellbeing with self-care toolkits
Young people are being encouraged to visit their local library to collect new self-care toolkits launched to support their mental health and wellbeing.
4 February 2022
News
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Dementia Forward: Support service for people in North Yorkshire and York
Dementia Forward is the leading dementia charity for York and North Yorkshire. They provide support, advice, and information to anybody affected by dementia across the county.
3 February 2022
Advice and Information
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Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust appoints new Chair
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) has appointed Sarah Armstrong as its new chair of the board.
28 January 2022
News
Living with COVID-19 and taking care
People across North Yorkshire are asked to carry on being considerate towards each other now COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted.
27 January 2022
Advice and Information
Community First Yorkshire new website launched
Community First Yorkshire's new websites to support voluntary organisations and community groups
Accessing support for voluntary and community groups is easy with two new Community First Yorkshire websites.
18 January 2022
Advice and Information