Tim Readman The local NHS in Humber and North Yorkshire is calling for “patience, kindness and understanding” as hospitals, GP practices and ambulance services continue to deal with a surge in flu and other winter illnesses. Flu, norovirus, COVID and RSV infections – dubbed a “quad-demic” – are putting a significant strain on health services. In our … Read more
A specialist academy which has given hundreds of young people in Hull the opportunity to take their first steps towards a career in health and social care is holding further events in the coming weeks to enrol its next cohort of students. The Medical, Health and Social Care Academy (MHSCA), part of St Mary’s College … Read more
York and Scarborough hospitals are asking for public support by urging patients to attend the emergency department alone, if possible, as demand rises. Dr Ed Smith, Emergency Medicine Consultant and Deputy Medical Director at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Our emergency departments are busy all year round but are exceptionally busy … Read more
An infectious disease specialist is reminding people it’s not too late to get the flu jab as winter pressures continue to bite. Around two in every three people with confirmed flu in hospitals across the Humber region are aged over 65 – one of the groups identified as most ‘at risk’ from the winter virus. … Read more
The local NHS in Humber and North Yorkshire is urging people to use NHS 111 to get the medical help they need this winter. Traditionally the busiest time of the year for the NHS, the increase in demand across health services can put a strain on the local system. It is estimated that up to … Read more
The NHS is urging those eligible for vaccination to come forward without delay before the National Booking Service closes this Thursday (19 December). Latest data shows more than half a million vaccinations for flu and COVID-19 have now been booked in the last five weeks alone, with the NHS today making a “last chance saloon” call with … Read more
As the festive season approaches, NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership wants to ensure you stay healthy and happy during the colder months. Here are some essential tips to keep in mind: Order your repeat prescriptions early If you rely on repeat medication, make sure to place your orders now to avoid … Read more
A new service has been launched in Scarborough, providing free virtual bereavement support to children, young people and adults affected by suicide. Just ‘B’ has been commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board to provide the specialist support in three postcode areas: YO11, YO12 and YO13. Clare Schmidt, Director of Client Services … Read more
Ten inspiring projects across York have been awarded a total of £57,585 in funding to tackle health inequalities in local communities. The funding, provided by contributions from City of York Council Public Health through the COVID recovery grant (issued in 2022 to spend over three years) and NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board … Read more
The NHS in Humber and North Yorkshire is continuing its campaign to encourage eligible people to get vaccinated against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). RSV infections – which commonly cause coughs and colds – usually get better by themselves but can sometimes be more serious for babies and older adults. The latest data from the UK … Read more
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