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Number of people going to the dentist has plummeted.
The number of people in York going to the dentist has hit a record low as 38.1% of adults were seen by a dentist in the two years leading up to June 2022, according to the House of Commons library. This is down from 56% in June 2018.
There is an oral health report to be presented to the City of York Council today (13th December) emphasising the shortage in order to push for an increase in dental services.
YorHome announces home improvement grants and 12 months rent up-front for new landlords
City of York Council’s not-for-profit letting agency YorHome is offering new incentives for landlords signing with us. Besides offering probably the lowest management fees in the city, we're now offering market-beating benefits of 12-month’s rent up front and funding for certain home improvements.
Collaborative health research to help aid men’s sexual health
A York nurse who recognised men were “suffering in silence” has successfully attracted funding for research.
Possible new sport facilities in Clifton Moor
There are plans for 5 padel courts to be constructed by London's We are Padel.
Council elects new Lord Mayor and confirms new Executive Team
City of York Council has elected the new Lord Mayor of York, and approved its new leadership team at a full council meeting yesterday (23rd May 2024)
York Professor joining Influential Academy
Mark Sculpher, Professor of Health Economics at the University of York, has been elected as Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences.