Local patient support groups

York Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group

Susan Blore, Secretary, York RA Support Group
Tel: 01904 642227
Email: susan.blore@btinternet.com

Left: (Standing) Dr Amanda Isdale, Diane Tyas (SpN), Claire Taylor (Rheumatology co-ordinator), Helen Bickerdike (SpN) and Julie Green (SpN). (Seated) Susan Blore (YORKRA) and Rita Peacock (YORKRA).

Arthritis Research UK - York Branch

Joan Carter, Chairman, Arthritis Research UK - York Branch
Tel: 01904 709096
Email: joanjohncarter@btinternet.com
Website: www.arthritisresearchuk.org

York Carers Forum

Email: yorkcarersforum@tiscali.co.uk
Website: www.yorkcarersforum.org

Arthritis care UK

Email: NorthEngland@arthritiscare.org.uk
Website: www.arthritiscare.org.uk

York Orthopaedic Support Group

For people who have had or are having joint replacement surgery
Pauline Palmer, Chairperson - Tel: 01904 783134, email: pauline.palmer@gmx.com
Morag Francis, Secretary - Tel: 01904 430809

York NASS Group

Contact: Tim Procter
Tel: 07977 395927
The group meets each Tuesday at Burton Stone Community Centre from 6.15pm-7.15pm for exercises.

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.