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Families In East Riding Of Yorkshire Are Being Urged To Talk About Organ Donation

Families In East Riding Of Yorkshire Are Being Urged To Talk About Organ Donation
July 23, 2020
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New figures published by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) show that last year (2019/20) 1,580 people in the UK donated their organs after they died. In East Riding Of Yorkshire, 11 people gave the gift of life, by donating their organs after death.

The national deceased organ donor figures were on course to surpass the previous year’s total, but unfortunately, the global COVID-19 pandemic hit in March and had a wide-reaching impact across the whole NHS and every aspect of UK society.

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Drunk Animal Creative Studios Searching For Three Apprentices

Drunk Animal Creative Studios Searching For Three Apprentices
July 10, 2020
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Following a period of strong growth, Drunk Animal Creative Studios Ltd. is on the hunt for the next rising stars in marketing and design.

Currently home to two of this year’s Top 30 under 30, the agency’s Creative Director, Calvin Innes, believes that the success to date, and the continued growth of the agency, lies in nurturing and developing a new generation of talented professionals.

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Virtual Drop-In Sessions Start This Week For Parents And Carers

Virtual Drop-In Sessions Start This Week For Parents And Carers
June 2, 2020
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East Riding Safeguarding Children Partnership is organising an online forum in partnership with East Riding Voluntary Action Services (ERVAS).

The service is for people who have concerns about young people and online activities or simply want a general chat about issues they have identified in their community that they feel may pose a risk to young people during the Covid-19 restrictions.

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Local Young People Being Urged To Access Mental Health Service

Local Young People Being Urged To Access Mental Health Service
May 19, 2020
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Children and young people living in the Humber and North Yorkshire areas are being encouraged to use a free online mental health and emotional wellbeing service if they need support during Mental Health Awareness Week (18th-24th May) and beyond.

People aged between 11 and 25 in Hull and East Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire, and North Yorkshire can register to use Kooth – a free, anonymous online counselling and emotional wellbeing service which can be accessed using a computer, smartphone or tablet device.

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5 Bathroom Remodeling Mistakes You Should Avoid At All Costs

5 Bathroom Remodeling Mistakes You Should Avoid At All Costs
May 19, 2020
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The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in any house. A great bathroom can significantly improve your quality of life, and could also add a lot of value to your property.

It has to be done right though, and a bad bathroom remodel could turn into an absolute nightmare, not to mention the fact that mistakes will have to be corrected no matter what happens, which could end up literally ruining you.

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15 Arrested As Police Tackle Online Sex Offences

15 Arrested As Police Tackle Online Sex Offences
May 15, 2020
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15 people have been arrested in the last three weeks as part of a targeted forcewide operation to tackle online sex offences.

Detectives from the Internet Sex Offenders Team (ISOT) have been busy gathering evidence and making arrests to help protect our communities.

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Recovery Network Supports Drug And Alcohol Users During Lockdown

Recovery Network Supports Drug And Alcohol Users During Lockdown
April 2, 2020
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A charity supporting individuals in recovery from alcohol and drugs has set up a Facebook Group to provide much-needed support, during the government enforced lockdown to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.

The Recovery Network can be found on The Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) Facebook page. It’s for anyone whether they are using the service or not, to join the conversation, whilst staying safe at home.

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Candlelighters Launch Virtual Fundraising Event, The Big Night In

Candlelighters Launch Virtual Fundraising Event, The Big Night In
April 1, 2020
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In such unprecedented times, families across the UK are facing challenges like never before, but for families affected by childhood cancer whose lives have already been turned upside down, COVID-19 is making life more difficult than ever.

That is why local childhood cancer charity, Candlelighters, is launching the Big Night In to enable people to continue to support these families when they need it most.

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Dove House Hospice Struggles Through Crisis Times

Dove House Hospice Struggles Through Crisis Times
March 19, 2020
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Well-loved and much needed local charity, Dove House Hospice are appealing to the community of Hull and East Yorkshire to do what they can to support the hospice during these difficult weeks and months.

The outbreak of the Coronavirus in the UK and the impact of the Government’s guidelines to keep everyone safe and reduce the spread of the virus is having a hugely negative effect on Dove House who provides specialist care to local people living with a terminal illness.

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Family And Friends Come Together To Raise Funds And Awareness

Family And Friends Come Together To Raise Funds And Awareness
March 17, 2020
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The family and friends of a popular Market Weighton man with Motor Neurone Disease have pledged to raise £5,000 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MDNA).

59-year-old former Royal Mail manager and accomplished musician, Dave Foster was diagnosed with the debilitating disease in July 2019. His family and friends initiated the fundraising drive to raise awareness of the condition that affects up to 5,000 adults in the UK at any one time.

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