North Yorkshire residents often travel to Leeds for hospital care. Now, they will continue to have a seat at the region’s health scrutiny panel.
Health
North Yorkshire retains seat at West Yorkshire health scrutiny board
North Yorkshire councillors will still be able to scrutinise hospital services used by residents who travel to West Yorkshire for care. Cllr Jim Clark, chair of North Yorkshire County Council, has agreed two seats at the West Yorkshire Joint Health Scrutiny panel...
Care home residents see health benefits of stretching classes
The new stretching classes have proven to be a big hit with staff and residents, improving the wellbeing of people suffering with dementia.
Two-week extension for Nightingale hospital as negotiations continue
Harrogate’s Nightingale Hospital has been given a two-week extension whilst talks continue between the NHS and council. The hospital is yet to treat any coronavirus patients.
Harrogate fitness centre responds to craze for new sport
A sports and fitness centre in Harrogate is playing its part in encouraging people to be healthy and active. Due to increased demand, the centre has plans to add more courts, changing rooms and toilets.
No positive coronavirus patients at Harrogate hospital
It is the first time the hospital has been clear of the virus since the pandemic began. There have been no reported deaths for 15 days now.
No coronavirus deaths at Harrogate District Hospital for 11 consecutive days
In Yorkshire and the North East only one death was recorded today – a total of 82 people have died of coronavirus at the hospital since the pandemic began.
No further coronavirus deaths at Harrogate District Hospital
Todays figures showed there was only one recorded death in the Yorkshire and North East region.
WATCH: How do you feel about wearing face masks in shops?
Today was the first day wearing face masks is mandatory when visiting shops in England. The Stray Ferret asked people in Harrogate what they thought about the new measure.
Huge rise in virtual GP appointments
Although 17,500 virtual consultations have been held, doctors have raised concerns that people are avoiding making appointments in order to follow social distancing guidelines.
No coronavirus deaths at Harrogate hospital for over a week
Today’s figures confirm that no further deaths have been reported at the hospital for the eighth day running.
Councillors clash over free parking pledge for NHS workers
Lib Dem Cllr Geoff Webber put forward a motion today to support free parking and claimed two Conservative councillors spoiled it.
Number of organ donations at Harrogate hospital falls
Just four people donated organs at Harrogate District Hospital after they died in 2019/20. But the new opt out system could dramatically increase this number next year.
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Ripon saint’s parade couldn’t go marching in
A sunny Saturday would, in normal years, have been perfect for Ripon’s St Wilfrid’s Day procession, but the coronavirus crisis, which has brought a temporary halt to mass participation events, meant that celebrations had to be scaled down.