North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC) has set up an on-line shop for some of the archive material it holds. This will be of particular interest to those researching local history or their family tree. for further details visit: www.archiveshop.northyorks.gov.uk
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Keeping warm this winter
It’s been a mast autumn, which means lots and lots of berries. As the saying goes, ‘lots of berries forecast a harsh winter’. Well, while the birds are eyeing up their winter food, the forum members are preparing themselves for keeping warm during the winter months. This meeting focused on practical help and advice about reducing energy bills. Continue reading
Hospital trusts to publish staffing levels
It is reported in the nursing press that an influential group of MPs is recommending that all hospital trusts should publish staffing levels on every ward on a daily basis. Continue reading
The new Commissioning Group for healthcare
The Harrogate and Rural District Clinical Commissioning Group known as HaRD CCG was created in 2012 and one of its first public consultations was in relation to Mental Health Care for vulnerable adults. This afternoon’s presentation highlighted the work of the group to date and emphasised the need for people to get involved with shaping future healthcare provision.
New changes to health services in the district
Changes to the health service provision and monitoring were the theme for this afternoon’s meeting. Health Watch is a new consumer champion for the public, patients, health and social care users, carers and their families. It will be monitoring service provision and giving feedback to commissioners and service providers on our behalf. There will be ‘drop-in’ sessions in local libraries for people who wish to give feedback about their experiences of healthcare provision.
Staying warm and healthy
‘Hotspots’ ….. an apt title for the presentation by Denise Hall, on this cold wintry day. We’re obviously a hardy bunch, because we still turned up – obviously intrigued by the title! To find out more about ‘Hotspots’ you can read the Minutes of this meeting. Alex Bird from Age UK highlighted the assistance that Age UK can provide about staying warm and healthy in winter. Lots of information to digest and leaflets such as ‘Winter Wrapped Up’. Hosts of organisations are involved in helping to keep people warm in winter – not to mention the Government’s ‘Green Deal’.