Hospital Emergency Departments exceptionally busy: NHS urges kindness and patience

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

Get winter strong in Humber and North Yorkshire with important vaccinations

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