Future doctors get chance of extra funding and support with new mentoring programme launched by local GP Practice

Haxby Group GP Practice has launched a new GP Mentoring and Support Programme, offering bursaries to people wanting to become a GP. The new programme is designed to offer support to future doctors and those applying to medical school across the region. Anyone interested in becoming a doctor will get the chance to apply to…

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Mental health support for children returning to school in North Yorkshire and York

With students returning to the classroom after the summer break health leaders in North Yorkshire and York are helping children and parents access support. It is common for students to experience emotional wellbeing difficulties when going back to school after a long summer break. In addition, with changing COVID-19 restrictions over the last eighteen months,…

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Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in North Yorkshire and York offer training on cancer symptoms and lung health for people with Learning Disabilities

NHS North Yorkshire and NHS Vale of York Clinical Commissioning Group in partnership with People First Merseyside will be hosting a series of events targeted at people with Learning Disabilities. The events known as ‘Red Flag Roadshows’ aim to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms that could lead to cancer, and how to have…

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NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) supports young people during Mental Health Awareness Week

NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is supporting children and young people to look after their mental health and wellbeing this Mental Health Awareness Week (10–16 May). The local Clinical Commissioning Group is reminding young patients that there are a variety of services available to them across the region to help manage their mental…

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