Chance to have say on health services

PENSIONERS and vulnerable people can have their say when the spotlight is turned on to local health and social care services at an event in Ryedale on Monday.

Residents are urged to make their views heard on all aspects of community health and care at a meeting organised by the Ryedale district group of the North Yorkshire Local Involvement Network (LINk). It will be at Malton and Norton Rugby Club in Old Malton Road, Malton, from 9.30am to 1pm and is open to everyone.

A range of speakers has been lined up, with each talk followed by a question and answer session.

Sheila Miller, chairman of Ryedale district LINk, said: “We will be looking at all aspects of healthcare, including mental health, GP surgeries, dentists and hospitals.”

Speakers include leading lights of the Primary Care Trust, North Yorkshire County Council’s Care Service, Community Mental Health Services for Older People in Ryedale, Adult Services at Princess Road Clinic in Malton, and Ryedale Voluntary Action.

For more information about the event contact Jen Sutton at North Yorkshire LINk on 01904 621631 or email admin@northyorkslink. org.uk