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People in North Yorkshire have been told that from next month doctors will no longer routinely issue a prescription for medicines that they can buy themselves over the counter.

Two North Yorkshire residents have told of how they have benefited from cutting-edge cancer treatments.

Healthwatch North Yorkshire is frequently contacted by people who are struggling to register as an NHS patient with a dental surgery in North Yorkshire.

People in North Yorkshire are being urged to take more care and stick strictly to the key COVID-19 safety messages after a rise in the number of cases in the county.

Pupils returning to school in North Yorkshire this week have been becoming familiar with the new arrangements in place to help manage the COVID-19 pandemic.

More than 19,700 people have shared their experiences during the coronavirus pandemic with Healthwatch in England.

Support and advice is on offer about using face coverings to help tackle the COVID-19 outbreak, including resources to help people who do not have to wear any kind of a mask.

Children and young people who are returning to the classroom this week are being urged “not to suffer in silence” if they feel anxious and overwhelmed.

Healthwatch North Yorkshire’s first full-time Chief Executive Officer has outlined how he plans to use more than 20 years of experience to help improve health and social care in the county.

People in North Yorkshire are being reassured that they will get their free flu vaccination from the NHS this year, with GP practices set to contact those classed as “high-risk”.

Schools in North Yorkshire will be fully open to all pupils and home-to-school transport will be back in operation from the start of the autumn term, says the county council.

Local Citizens Advice offices across North Yorkshire have this week launched a new helpline to increase their capacity for the additional demand generated by the Covid-19 pandemic.