York and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership

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The Yormind website and the Chat Chit podcast are two new resources created for young people and those who support them to manage their mental health.

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Community groups offer a variety of support including pay-as-you-feel cafes, Fare Share and community larders.

Ask your local community centre what is available in your area.

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Find more LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing information here: www.prideinourhealth.co.uk

NHS screening programmes aim to detect problems early when treatment may be more effective.

They do not discriminate against gender identity or sexuality. If you are eligible, it’s important to attend.

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To find pharmacies close to you and opening hours, more information is available on the NHS website (https://buff.ly/ZtDPjK)

NHS York and Selby Talking Therapies can help you get back to enjoying the things you love, if you've been feeling low. You can refer yourself online: https://buff.ly/430UHnB

You may be eligible for funded childcare for your two-year-old, depending on your circumstances.

This could help pay for 15 hours of childcare or early years education for 38 weeks, at a playgroup, day nursery or a childminder.

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Is your household income feeling squeezed?

There are a range of benefits that people can apply for to help in different circumstances.

Use a free independent benefits calculator to check you’re getting all the benefits or grants you might be entitled to.

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For hints, tips, advice and support to:

- Feel more confident about managing your money;
- Know where to get good information and advice
- Know what financial support is available and how to get it
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- Find good debt advice.

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Opportunities throughout June to get your COVID booster or any primary and secondry doses you may have missed.

There is a pop up clinic in Knaresborough every Friday and Saturday from 9am to 3pm this month.

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Children in a clinical risk group aged 6 months to 4 years can get their COVID-19 vaccination.

Eligible children will be invited by NHS services, for example through their GP practice, to come forward for their vaccination.

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Get the most out of your GP practice as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

It’s important to register with a GP practice near you so you can receive the right care for you when you need it.

Follow Let's Get Better for more LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing information. Visit www.prideinourhealth.co.uk for more details.

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Let's Get Better is designed to keep you up to date with the latest health advice, top tips and local services.

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If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, there is support available across the country.

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Complete your travel checklist and make sure you and your loved ones are up to date with vaccinations, including . Contact your GP if you need to get any catch up jabs.

People aged 75 or above, or those with a weakened immune system, can get their spring COVID-19 vaccine until 30 June.

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Over 4,300 Cancer Champions in our area are already helping increase awareness and earlier diagnosis of cancer.

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York Carers Centre is hosting a Charity Aweanres Day on Wednesday 7 June at St Sampsons Square in York.

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Anyone can develop type 2 diabetes, but certain factors can increase your risk – such as being white and over 40.

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Let’s make a healthy swap this bank holiday weekend. Why not swap wine and beer for a fruity and refreshing mocktail? It’s the perfect thirst quencher in this hot weather. Search online for recipes.

With the Bank Holiday weekend upon us we're sharing some helpful tips and advice to stock up your medicine box with some sunshine essentials.

With warm weather forecast and many of us spending prolonged periods outdoors, it’s important to wear sun cream, drink plenty of water to keep hydrated and know what to do if you are unlucky enough to be stung or bitten.

By being prepared, you may save yourself an unnecessary trip to hospital, which are often busier during public holidays.

If you do become unwell over the bank holiday weekend, you can visit the new Let’s Get Better website for information about health services you can access – including the nearest available pharmacy or NHS 111.

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As a valued user of Medequip service’s we would be grateful if you could share your experience of using the service by completing a short survey.

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The survey is anonymous.

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Did you know that some ethnicities are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than others?

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There's a part for us all to play in looking after our health and you can find all the information you need on our new website.

Now is a good time to check that you have a well-stocked first aid kit. Things like plasters, antiseptic cream and painkillers can help you deal with minor accidents and injuries.

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