04/08/2014 Look North (Yorkshire)

Good evening and welcome to Monday's Look North.

The Yorkshire doctors surgery telling patients it's

at crisis point, calling deland for appointments "unsustainable."

We ask a doctors' leader whether other GPs in Yorkshire would

Thousands of Yorkshire men volunteered for a

We've been at commemorations across the region.

The cat rescue centre overwhelmed with kittens needing homes

as volunteers face their busiest year ever.

And I'm at a gymnastic club in Leeds. The star of the games has

just been given a hero 's welcome. First tonight to the GP practice

in Yorkshire that's telling Doctors at Keighley Road Surgery

in Halifax have written to dveryone who uses to clinic to say

the number of patients has become The practice, which has now scrapped

on`the`day appointments for all but urgent cases, says

its problems are being experienced Meanwhile, NHS England say

they're working hard to improve Here's our health

correspondent Jamie Coulson. This surgery in Halifax cursor

around 10,000 people but now it has contacted all its patients warning

they are dealing with an unsustainable demand. Unless changes

are made, it will no longer be safe. This is a copy of the letter that

was sent to all patients. Only cases deemed medically urgent will be put

on the call`back for same day on the call`back for same d`y

appointments. The reasons behind the appointments. The reasons bdhind the

letter concerning people. It explains that practices across

England are at breaking point. It really is worrying. Something has

to be done. The government is It really is worrying. Something has

to be done. The government hs saying to be done. The government is saying

GPs are going to be more accessible for longer hours and that is not

what they are saying us `` `re what they are saying us `` are

saying to us. Patients were also told that doctors

want to provide more appointments but until more resources are

available it is impossible. It is letting the public know that they

want to do something about it. They want to do something about ht. They

are not just chugging it under the table. I wonder if some people who

aren't able to express themselves might not get immediate tre`tment.

might not get immediate treatment. The NHS says it recognises that

people want immediate treatlent people want immediate treatment.

This changes have been made to the contract to improve the situation

and they are looking at extdnded and they are looking at extended

opening hours and improved tse of opening hours and improved tse of

technology to further improve access. The changes come into force

in two weeks time, providing a short`term solution to a long`term

problem. Richard Vautrey is a GP in Leeds

and represents doctors for How widespread is the probldm? This

is a situation affecting doctors right around the country. In some

parts of the country practices have already closed because doctors can't

cope with the rising workload. already closed because doctors can't

cope with the rising worklo`d. Why cope with the rising worklo`d. Why

is there a shortage of GPs? Some doctors are on 6`figure sal`ries, so

why are we facing these problems? The reality is many doctors are not

are struggling with rising workload. are struggling with rising workload.

We are seeing more patients with more complex problems and we

We are seeing more patients with more complex problems and wd simply

don't have the time to deliver the right level of service. Young

Doctors can see that. They are not Doctors can see that. They `re not

choosing general practice. The pressure is increasing on hospitals

because patients can't see their doctors. Are we not just passing the

problem one customer we are causing problems. The government nedds

problem one customer we are causing problems. The government needs to

wake up to the reality. As we saw, doctors are coping with eight or

less percent of the funding. We only have three quarters of the funding

we should have. An extra ?50 million was given to doctors at the end of

nastier to help with access and to help with opening for longer. Is

that not happening? No, that scheme was a sham. It was about doing

that not happening? No, that scheme was a sham. It was about dohng extra

was a sham. It was about doing extra services and providing extr`

services and providing extra appointments at weekends and

evenings. There was no sustainability or additional

funding. Doctors want it more appointments with more hours. The

Australian government is planning on Australian government is pl`nning on

charging patients for GP care. Is that something that could happen

here? That is something we don't want to see. The service is free at

the point of access. The last thing doctors want to do is place barriers

in the way. Why massive budget cuts havd left

a respected theatre company Some news in brief now, and

a 40`year`old man has been `rrested after another man was found with

fatal stab injuries in a car in The body of the 44`year`old victim

was discovered in the car in Whipley Bank

at 9.30pm last night after `mbulance Five hours later

at 2.40am the suspect handed him Police are investigating

an allegation of serious sexual Police want to speak to this man

in connection with the incident which happened just

after 10.00am yesterday morning in the disabled toilets of the Gledlow

wing of St James Hospital in Leeds. Police are asking

for anyone who knows anything about the incident or knows the man

pictured to call them on 101. South Yorkshire Police have applied

for permission to build The centre

on Shepcote Lane would include 50 cells as well as accommodathon for

police officers and custody staff. It'll replace existing custody

suites in Ecclesfield, Sheffield Nearby residents and businesses are

being consulted over the plans. A campaign's under way to save one

of Yorkshire's best known independent theatre companids after

its funding was cut from ?160,000 Red Ladder has been operating

for more than 40 years, gracing the stage at theatrds across

our region, including York Theatre It's now launched a fundraising

appeal and members dressed in red at a protest today to raise

awareness Shirley Henry reports. Promised Land,

a Red Ladder Theatre production The company has been going

for more than 40 years. Last year it was given ?160,000

funding from the Arts Council, The first reaction was this

could be the end of Red Ladder. Have there been no reaction

across the country then probably we would have been winding down,

but there has been a huge reaction right across the country on Twitter

and Facebook and e`mails to us. This afternoon the supporters made

sure their voices were heard. They've also had celebrity backing

from Phil Jupiters and Paul Heaton. The online campaign has already

raised more than ?6000 But what

if they don't reach their target? It could be the end

of the organisation completely Other people will lose their jobs

as well. In a statement the Arts Council

said... The company's motto is to create

inspiring theatre They are now facing

their own battle. Now, 100 years ago today Brhtain

declared war with Germany. During four years of conflict that

followed between 1914 and 1818, Today, people across Yorkshire

have marked the centenary, of the One of the biggest commemorations

was at Bramley Park in Leeds, Phil Bodmer looks back

on an emotional but proud day. Across the broad acres they

gathered. Exactly 100 years today from the outbreak of World War I.

Yorkshire turned out to remdmber from the outbreak of World War I.

Yorkshire turned out to remember the dead.

In Bramley, they stood in silence under a summer sun. Here ard

In Bramley, they stood in shlence under a summer sun. Here are 500

In Bramley, they stood in silence under a summer sun. Here ard 50 of

under a summer sun. Here are 500 of its people made the ultimatd

sacrifice. 300 of them in the great sacrifice. 300 of them in the great

War alone. This is a big thing for War alone. This is a big thing for

the people of Bramley. It is why we are all here. If people hadn't

fought for our country, we wouldn't be here. It is really a gre`t

be here. It is really a great monument to signify the

contributions people have m`de. monument to signify the

contributions people have made. Up contributions people have made. Up

to a thousand people watched on as a new war memorial was unveiled. It

to a thousand people watched on as a new war memorial was unveildd. It is

taken more than two years for the people of Bramley to raise more than

people of Bramley to raise lore than ?100,000 for this memorial. It will

now serve as a poignant and permanent reminder that the people

from this community made thd from this community made the

greatest sacrifice by giving their lives in the service of thehr

lives in the service of their country. In Doncaster they laid

wreaths and said prayers for those who fell during 1914 to 1918. It is

a reminder of the people of generations today to make them aware

what our grandfathers and great grandfathers went through. Hn York,

grandfathers went through. In York, descendants of those who didd came

descendants of those who died came together to pay their respects.

Meanwhile, Scarborough Art Gallery is hosting a special exhibition

dedicated to World War I and its impact on the town. It is

interesting to find out that your town that you live in had bden

bombed. At Ripon racecourse old and young alike stood in silence.

bombed. At Ripon racecourse old and young alike stood in silencd. Men

made quite a mistake when they declared war on each other. It would

be a lesson for younger ones to learn. So that we don't makd the

learn. So that we don't make the same mistake when we become adults.

Back in Bramley, they have waited a long time for a permanent mdmorial.

Fitting then, today of all days they finally have a place to come

and pay their respects. Public buildings and households

across Yorkshire are being encouraged to turn their lights off

from 10.00pm to pay their tribute. It's designed to echo the words of

the Foreign Secretary on the eve of the conflict who said, "The lamps

are going out all over Europe." We'll have more from one

of tonight's special servicds Now to an amazing story

of the role of the Peak District It's hard to believe,

but during World War One nurses and doctors looked to the l`nd to

help treat wounded soldiers. The hills above Sheffield provided

the perfect conditions for ` special Heidi Tomlinson has the first

of a week of special reports to mark Hidden beneath the heather hn

the squelchy peat land at Ringinglow This sphagnum thrives in acid,

low nutrient sites, heathlands and bogs, essentially where there is no

drainage, so these sites are wet. Sphagnum moss was considered

an essential medical resource Scouring the Peaks for

the plant was important war work. It was used to make dressings

for wounded soldiers, effective because it is extremely

absorbent and naturally anthseptic. If I get some fresh sphagnul out

of the bog and then squeeze that, About 20 to 25 times

the plant's own weight. And if you are a surgeon

in the trenches in the First World War, you can usd that to

staunch the flow of blood. You can use it to absorb

other bodily fluids. It became an invaluable substance

at Derbyshire's Longshaw Estate which served as

a convalescent hospital from 1916. Soldiers came here to recover

from serious injury ? amput`tions, Doris Elliott was

a volunteer nurse at Longsh`w using She would often tell her

grandchildren She pointed to it and said,

that is what they used for dressings Looking at it, I could not really

believe that something so natural or unclean, if you like,

could have been used as a dressing. It was dried and picked cle`n

before use. The nurses would extract he`ther,

peat and sometimes dead frogs from the spongy, wet moss before it

was inserted into a dressing. This is just a very small one

I have had a go at making. Very loosely packed

into a muslin bag. This is a species called

sphagnum papillosum. It is a very robust species, so it

absorbed a lot more of the blood It could be described as a crude way

to treat brave soldiers with the most severe injuries but 10

years ago the Peak District provided Effective, economical and,

more importantly, available. cats. Almost 230 of them are

kittens. With so many cats to care for, costs are soaring. Last year

the charity spent ?900 per week on vets bills. This year that hs

vets bills. This year that is increased to ?1200 per week. There

are 600 caps on the waiting list to come into the centre. The charity

has set up an emergency team to deal has set up an emergency teal to deal

with the most urgent cases. You want to contact the rescue you

can find the details on our Facebook page.

Onto sport and Super League, Wakefield are now four points

adrift of a top eight spot after losing to Huddersfield yestdrday.

The Giants scored inside70 seconds ` Joe Wardle with the try `

and Huddersfield ran in seven in total to win by 36 points to 18.

And you can see all the highlights and reaction

from the weekend on the Supdr League Show tonight at 11.25pm.

The Commonwealth Games came to a close in Glasgow last night

after 11 days of top class sport and amazing success for Yorkshire.

Let us have a look at how our region would've fared in the

based on individual medals we'd be ahead of Wales and Northern Ireland

In total competitors from our region won 12 golds,

In a moment we'll be live at a homecoming party for 18

First here's a reminder of some of the highlights.

Goodness me, this is a wonddrful smell. `` wonderful swim. A diving

masterclass. There is the Commonwealth champion.

And the gold medal goes to the world number two.

I don't believe we got gold. What a performance. In the blue corner

representing England, Nicol` Adams. I've done it again. They are gold

I've done it again. They ard gold medallists. She will not be denied

here in Glasgow. It is gold for Lizzie Armistead. I'm reallx happy.

One of the real heroes you saw in that piece was 18 year`old

Nile Wilson from Pudsey who won 2 golds, a silver and a bronzd medal.

There's a party now to welcome him home

What you're seeing here is Leeds gymnastics club. It is a sporting

success story. The club has been going for a while but they loved

success story. The club has been going for a while but they moved to

going for a while but they loved to this venue two years ago. They have

increased their membership fourfold. This place is open from 9am in the

morning until 10pm in the evening. But nobody is as busy as thhs man

here. Congratulations. You came in about an hour ago and received a

great reception. How did it feel? It was amazing. It's great to know that

many people have supported you. was amazing. It's great to know that

many people have supported you. I couldn't have done it withott the

facilities here at this club. I know you are one of the coaches here how

did you feel watching his performance in Glasgow? It was

brilliant. To be formed the way he did it was just fantastic. We

couldn't have asked for more. did it was just fantastic. We

couldn't have asked for mord. I couldn't have asked for more. I

understand you are one of hhs understand you are one of his

British coaches. He has four medals around his neck. How much bdtter can

around his neck. How much better can he get? With his attitude and work

ethic, he can go as far as he wants. He can do anything. We hope he will

qualify for the World Champhonships will stop the ultimate target is the

will stop the ultimate targdt is the Rio Olympic games. I have to ask,

did you get a chance to celdbrate? Yes, we finished on Friday. I had a

weekend of celebrations. Evdryone weekend of celebrations. Evdryone

saw me celebrating. We are dancing to Lulu Kylie? Kylie.

Did you see Bolt? Yes, he's a great athlete and it was great to watch.

It a bit of a cliche to talk about young athletes and the road to the

Olympics, but in this case H young athletes and the road to the

Olympics, but in this case H think it is very apt. He has become

Olympics, but in this case I think it is very apt. He has becole a

it is very apt. He has become a medal factory.

Some pictures from the weekend to show you before I start fordcast.

You can keep those photos coming in will

a mixed bag through the course of the week. Some heavy rain to come on

Wednesday. Tomorrow doesn't look too bad. The best of the sunshine will

be in the morning. More cloud will be in the morning. More cloud will

develop from the west of thd develop from the west of the

afternoon moves on. This is the pressure chart for the next few

days. You can see the pressure pushing up from the south`wdst.

days. You can see the presstre pushing up from the south`west. It

will bring heavy rain through the day on Wednesday. We have bden

mostly dry today. Here is the satellite picture. It is a beautiful

evening with plenty of sunshine Make the most of it while you can.

Conditions will remain fine through this evening and into the night.

Long, clear spells. It will be a chilly night compared with recent

evenings. Temperatures are much evenings. Temperatures are much

cooler out in the countryside. Some will be in single figures ott

cooler out in the countryside. Some will be in single figures out in the

Dales. The sun will rise in the morning at

either 20 7am. Tomorrow, the best of the wdather

will be through the first half of will be through the first half of

the day. Largely dry condithons the day. Largely dry condithons

through the morning with a little bit of cloud bubbling up. The cloud

will thicken through the afternoon from the West. That will introduce

the risk of the odd shower especially along the Pennine chain.

Not particularly windy. Temperatures are doing quite well. They will be

up to 23 Celsius. A warm theme are doing quite well. They will be

up to 23 Celsius. A warm thdme to the rest of the week. Tomorrow,

largely dry with a bit more cloud developing. That will incre`se the

developing. That will increase the shower risk in the evening.

Wednesday, a filthy day with heavy rain. It will clear away to the

north`east. On Thursday it looks fine, with more showers on Friday.

We'll be back later on with a roundup of how the region h`s

roundup of how the region has commemorated the start of the First

World War.