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New defibrillators to help save lives in Calderdale
The Community CPR Fund and Calderdale Council have teamed up to install new defibrillators across the borough, to help increase the survival rate if someone has a cardiac arrest outside of hospital.
The Council worked with Neil Davidson from the Community CPR Fund to identify where they were needed most,
Psychologist & psychotherapist launches national day to encourage parents to ditch the phone
National No Phones At Home Day is celebrated 21st January.
With 93%* of adults owning a smartphone it’s become an additional ‘unhealthy’ member of the family in many homes. This is the view of Psychologist and Psychotherapist Charlotte Armitage who believes that overuse of mobile phones and devices are
Expansion of pioneering private hospital in historic Leeds building set for approval
Planning approval is set to be granted for the second phase of a pioneering private hospital in one of Leeds’ most iconic buildings.
Leeds City Council planners are ready to give the green light to a brand-new 6,500 sq ft extension at the 17th century Red Hall House estate
Digital healthcare start-up secures share of multi-million-pound funding
A digital healthcare start-up has secured two grants including a six-figure sum from a government programme to trial ground-breaking gaming and AI technology to support early screening and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
Yorkshire-based Ascentys is borne from Alzheimer's research UK funding. In partnership with Durham University
Yorkshire pharmacy company acquires medical centre
An award-winning pharmacy group which delivers a comprehensive range of healthcare services in Yorkshire has expanded its portfolio thanks to seven-figure funding from Unity Trust Bank.
Ashley and Nikki Cohen, who set up Pharm-Assist in 2006 and now employ more than 60 staff, have used the refinance loan to take
What makes a good carer?
The UK’s social care and support network is a crucial lynchpin for the wellbeing and quality-of-life of millions. Elderly, disabled, developmentally challenged and otherwise infirm members of the population rely on regular support and interventions of care in order to live as close to normal lives as possible.
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Local businesses join forces to help to save lives in Richmond
Two further publicly available defibrillators have been installed in the North Yorkshire town of Richmond thanks to generous donations from local businesses and individuals, coordinated by charity: Heart of Richmond.
Following the installation of the first unit on Darlington Road to service Whitefields, St Nicholas Road and Ronaldshay which was