Launch of Drink Drug Hub website provides reliable harm reduction information for anyone in North Yorkshire

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Not every person who drinks or uses drugs develops harmful patterns of use – but drink and drugs can cause lots of people lots of problems. With reliable and accurate information, adults and young people can make more informed decisions, understand how to access support, and potentially reduce the harms they face. Family and friends…

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Support the Whitby Hospital Appeal by buying your very own brick!

As part of Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s fundraising campaign for the #WhitbyHospitalAppeal, they are launching an opportunity for people to sponsor their very own brick! The bricks can be personalised and will be a part of the landscaping wall on site. It’s a great way for you to have your very own part of…

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The Go-To Website backs Children’s Mental Health Week campaign

With Children’s Mental Health Week beginning on 1 February, NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is encouraging young people to visit the ‘The Go-To’ for advice and support. As we continue in another lockdown, it’s more important than ever to share how we’re feeling with others and encourage young people to express themselves. The…

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Pilot scheme to tackle sleep problems in children and young people begins to have an impact

Doctors are hailing the impact of a sleep support service, commissioned to help tackle persistent sleeping problems among children and young people in Scarborough, parts of Ryedale and Whitby. The 12-month pilot project was set up by the former NHS Scarborough and Ryedale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)* and launched earlier this year. Families living in…

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Health and care leaders in North Yorkshire and York prepare for the winter season

Health and care partners in North Yorkshire and York are working closely together to ensure local services are well prepared for the winter season – and patients can continue accessing help when they need it. The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has meant that there have been changes to the way health and care services are being…

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