The NHS in Humber and North Yorkshire says antibiotics are generally not the answer to treat common colds and coughs. Winter bugs have started circulating, with many of us getting the sniffles and sneezes. Doctors say antibiotics won’t work against viral infections and say patients should not expect a prescription if they present with symptoms … Read more
Those living across Humber and North Yorkshire are being urged to keep warm and look out for friends, family and neighbours who might be vulnerable to the cold weather after the Met Office and UK Health Security Agency issued a Yellow Cold-health alert this week. Low temperatures and overnight frosts are forecast until Saturday across … Read more
The West Yorkshire and Harrogate Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) is launching a series of films to help future proof local maternity services, promoting the breadth of maternity roles available and information on how to choose a career in maternity care. The films, and new website, are part of a system-wide plan to tackle … Read more
Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire are encouraging people with minor illnesses to ‘Think Pharmacy First’ this winter. Under the scheme, launched earlier this year, patients can get treatment for seven common conditions directly from their local community pharmacy, without needing a GP appointment or prescription. Pharmacists are able to supply prescription-only medicines, including … Read more
Opticians in Humber and North Yorkshire are playing a greater role in detecting high blood pressure and other potential triggers for coronary heart disease. More than 60 opticians in our area are currently offering blood pressure checks as part of their eye test assessments as part of a successful pilot scheme. The current pilot is … Read more
Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire are urging people to get vaccinated to “get winter strong”. Thousands of people in our area have already received one or more vaccines for COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), but there is concern that some eligible people have not yet come forward. Dr Ben Rayner (pictured … Read more
Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire are among those who say they are “delighted” to see the Tobacco and Vapes Bill back in front of MPs. The bill – to be introduced in the House of Commons today (5 November) – has had strong regional support since an initial proposal was put forward in … Read more
Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire who advocate for tougher measures to help tackle smoking and vaping have welcomed a new tax on vape liquids and rises in smoking taxes, announced by the Chancellor in yesterday’s budget. The Government is making the following changes to tax on tobacco and vapes: Associate Director of the … Read more
Smoking survivors, clinicians and public health leaders from Humber and North Yorkshire are continuing to lobby MPs for a change in the law that would see new restrictions on the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products. A delegation – coordinated by the Humber and North Yorkshire Centre for Excellence in Tobacco Control – travelled … Read more
A modern health electronic health record system which means women and birthing people can digitally access their pregnancy and maternity records has been rolled out across Humber and North Yorkshire. BadgerNet, along with its accompanying parent portal, Badger Notes, replaces the traditional handheld paper notes for maternity care. Through the BadgerNotes app, women and birthing … Read more
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