NHS teams across the North East and Yorkshire have helped thousands more patients access treatment sooner through expanded services, additional clinics, improved pathways and increased diagnostic capacity. New data, published today (Thursday 14 May), shows the NHS has hit the 65% target for the number of patients waiting 18-weeks, with NHS teams across North East […]
NHS teams across the North East and Yorkshire have helped thousands more patients access treatment sooner through expanded services, additional clinics, improved pathways and increased diagnostic capacity. New data, published today (Thursday 14 May), shows the NHS has hit the 65% target for the number of patients waiting 18-weeks, with NHS teams across North East […]
The North East and Yorkshire is eligible for funding for nursing degree apprenticeships 2,000 new nursing degree apprenticeships will be available across England, prioritising areas with the greatest need Providers of NHS services in the North East and Yorkshire will be able to apply for a share of a £65.4 million government funding package Apprentices earn a […]
Ahead of the Early May bank holiday on Monday 4th, people in the North East and Yorkshire are reminded to plan their medicines needs, visit NHS111 online if medical advice is needed, and use the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions. Dr Hamish McLure, Regional Medical Director for NHS North East and Yorkshire, said NHS111 online enables people to […]
Teams and individuals across North East and Yorkshire have been named as regional champions in the first NHS Excellence Awards, recognising work that is improving care for patients and communities. The NHS Excellence Awards are the only awards run by, and for, the NHS. They recognise, celebrate and share innovative work taking place across health […]
The NHS in the North East and Yorkshire has commenced its spring COVID‑19 vaccination programme, enabling eligible people to book appointments for a seasonal boost to their protection. The spring dose is being offered in line with Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) guidance to help maintain protection against severe illness, as immunity from […]
The NHS in North East and Yorkshire is urging patients to continue coming forward for care with resident doctors expected to go on strike following the Easter bank holiday. Industrial action begins at 7am on Tuesday April 7 until 7am on Monday 13 April and NHS teams across the region are working round the clock […]
Four neighbourhood health centres confirmed for North East and Yorkshire – part of the first national wave of 27 Backed by up to £50 million Government funding nationally to bring care closer to home Centres will provide one stop shop access to NHS and community services in areas with the highest need Thousands of people […]
Ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend, people across the North East and Yorkshire are encouraged to plan ahead and use the NHS App to help them stay on top of their healthcare needs during the break. The NHS App is a digital front door to the health service which allows people to order repeat prescriptions, manage appointments, access NHS 111 online, and find nearby […]
A York-based woman has described how tailored support from NHS Talking Therapies enabled her to overcome a debilitating obsession with handwashing and cleanliness, developed after she picked up a skin infection at her gym. Meg, 25, works in retail and had always considered herself someone who coped well, day-to-day. However, around five years ago she […]
The NHS is launching a new campaign urging people to turn on notifications in the NHS App to stay on top of messages, appointments and reminders and receive them as soon as they’re sent. The campaign comes as a new survey shows 1 in 4 (25%) people in Yorkshire and Humberside missed an NHS appointment because they […]