Kirkbymoorside 10k Sunday 3 May 2026
NHS - Choose Well - Stay Well
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Let’s choose well Get the right care |
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Self-care starts with choosing well Knowing when you can look after yourself, when a pharmacist can help, and when to get advice from your GP makes a real difference. By choosing the right care for your illness or injury, you’re looking after your health and helping NHS staff care for those who need it most. Learn more about self-care and getting the right support: Choose Well. Stay Well |
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Think Pharmacy first Your local pharmacy is a quick, easy way to get expert healthcare advice for common illnesses like coughs, colds, aches and pains. Highly trained pharmacy teams can assess symptoms, offer treatment, and in some cases provide prescription medicines without needing a GP appointment. You can speak to your pharmacist in confidence, often in a private consultation area, about even the most personal health concerns. Find out how pharmacies can help: |
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Not sure where to go? Talk before you walk NHS 111 is here to help if you need medical advice fast but it’s not a 999 emergency. Available free, 24/7, you can call NHS 111 or use NHS 111 online. A trained clinical advisor will assess your symptoms and guide you to the right care, whether that’s self-care advice, a pharmacy, an urgent treatment centre, an out-of-hours GP, or another NHS service. They can even book appointments for you when needed. Call NHS 111 if you:
If you think you need medical help right now, 111 online can tell you what to do next. Get help for your symptoms - NHS 111
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Your GP surgery is here for you Your local GP surgery offers a wide range of family health services—from advice on staying well and preventing illness, to vaccinations, examinations, treatment and prescriptions. They can also refer you to other health services when specialist care is needed. GP practices have a whole team ready to help, including nurses, advanced nurse practitioners, pharmacists and healthcare assistants. You don’t always need to see a GP—the receptionist can help guide you to the right professional for your needs. Many practices offer urgent appointments, evening and weekend services, as well as online booking, repeat prescriptions and online consultations. Remember to keep your appointment or let the surgery know if you need to cancel or change it. Visit GP Surgery - Let's Get Better or your GP practice website to find out what services are available and how to access them. Choose Well. Stay Well |
North Yorkshire Council Cost of Living Campaign
It’s crucial that people know where they can turn for help, and North Yorkshire Council know that the cost of living is still a major concern for almost all our residents. Since the council’s previous cost of living campaign briefing in 2024/25, NYC has been continuing to promote the help and support available and will carry on doing so over the coming months.
If you’re struggling to pay for food and other essentials, there are local schemes and organisations in North Yorkshire which may be able to help or point you in the right direction. You’ll find information about emergency support with everyday living costs, benefits, energy bills, food, schemes to help families, free adult learning courses and managing your debt all in one place at www.northyorks.gov.uk/costofliving
You’ll also find details for local community-based support including Warm Welcome spaces as well as advice on staying safe and well.
If you’re less confident with technology and have friends or family who might be able to help you understand what support is available, please ask them to look at the web page with you. You can also go into any North Yorkshire library or North Yorkshire Council office.
If you’re not sure who to turn to, you can call North Yorkshire Council’s customer service centre on 0300 131 2 131 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9am to 5pm, Wednesday 9:30am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4:30pm asking for ‘cost of living help’ when prompted.
Could you or someone you know be missing out on Pension Credit?
If you’re aged 66 or over you could be eligible for Pension Credit, which tops up pension income and can help with everyday living costs. Even if you own your home or have savings, you might still qualify.
As well as extra money every week to make sure pensioners have a minimum income, people who are entitled to Pension Credit can also get other benefits like the Winter Fuel Payment, help to pay for NHS dental treatment, vouchers for glasses or contact lenses and a free TV licence if they’re over 75. Not everyone who qualifies for Pension Credit is currently claiming it, so lots of people are missing out.
You can find out more about Pension Credit at www.northyorks.gov.uk/costofliving, or you can call North Yorkshire Council’s customer service centre on 0300 131 2 131 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9am to 5pm, Wednesday 9:30am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4:30pm asking for ‘Pension Credit’ when prompted to check your eligibility.
Their friendly team can complete your online claim with you over the phone, explaining it in a way that’s easy to understand. You don’t need to worry about lots of complicated forms.
Residential development off Swineherd Lane given planning approval by North Yorkshire Council
The Planning Authority, North Yorkshire Council, have approved the application for development off Swineherd Lane as follows:
19/00772/MOUT | Outline planning application for 43 residential dwellings and associated infrastructure - all matters reserved other than for layout, scale and access (1.46 ha) | Land Off Swineherd Lane Swineherd Lane Kirkbymoorside North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Council Planning Portal - Planning Application and links to associated documents
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