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If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

England’s top cancer doctor has urged people not to hesitate to get checked as new research revealed that nearly half of the public have concerns about seeking help during the coronavirus pandemic.

A new website has been launched dedicated to helping children and young people find mental health support in North Yorkshire.

The accident and emergency department at the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton will be replaced by a 24-hour urgent treatment centre following a public consultation.

The head of the NHS has launched a major new drive to persuade the public to seek the urgent care and treatment they need.

The new coronavirus hospital is up and running in Harrogate – a “vital insurance policy” that the NHS hopes will not be needed.

There are concerns that some children, young people and their families have been unable to access timely and appropriate support for their mental health and wellbeing.

Parents and carers are in North Yorkshire are being asked to continue accessing health services during the Covid-19 pandemic if they are worried about their child’s health.

Healthwatch North Yorkshire is here to help during these challenging times – and whether you need information about using local health or care services or have an experience to share that could help NHS and social care services improve care.

North Yorkshire is moving its front-line social care teams into a new way of working this week to support local residents better and to help the NHS, as everyone responds to Covid-19.

A new era has dawned for primary care in North Yorkshire with changes being made to some of the organisations responsible for buying health services for their areas.

A series of hubs have been set up in schools and nurseries across North Yorkshire to make sure critical workers have childcare throughout bank holidays, weekends and other times where there is no other local provision.