In launching the National Cancer Plan, the NHS sets out a landmark ambition to transform cancer outcomes across England. For the first time, the health service commits to ensuring by 2035 three in four people diagnosed with cancer will be cancer‑free or living well five years after their diagnosis. This ambition represents the fastest improvement […]
People who have been raped or sexually assaulted are being urged to contact the NHS for free support, with 10 centres available in the North East and Yorkshire. NHS specialists can help people access counselling or sexual violence support services and medical care such as emergency contraception, with more than 50 sexual assault referral centres […]
People in the North East and Yorkshire are being reminded to use the NHS App over the festive season to help manage their health. The message from the region’s Medical Director for Primary Care, and GP, Dr Faisel Baig comes as NHS figures show a record number of people are using the App as a ‘digital front […]
As Christmas and the New Year approach, people in the North East and Yorkshire are reminded to plan ahead for their medicine needs. Use the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions and visit NHS111 online first if medical advice is needed. Dr Hamish McLure, Regional Medical Director for NHS North East and Yorkshire, said people should order any repeat […]
The NHS is calling on eligible people in the North East and Yorkshire to get their flu jab as soon as possible so they and their families are fully protected for the winter months. Eligible adults can book an appointment at their local pharmacy, via the NHS App, GP practice, or visit nhs.uk/bookflu to find […]
The NHS across the North East and Yorkshire has set out how it is preparing for what is expected to be one of the busiest winters on record. Hospitals, community teams, GPs, mental health services and social care partners are working together to strengthen capacity, improve patient flow, support timely hospital discharge and provide more […]
To mark Nursing Support Workers Day (23 November), NHS North East and Yorkshire shines a spotlight on three Healthcare and Maternity support workers from our region whose professionalism and dedication make a difference to patient care. Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs) deliver high-quality care and support the work of nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals. They […]
A country-wide vaccination drive kicks off this weekend as those eligible for their free flu jab are urged to get vaccinated now to get protected before the festive period – with the vaccine usually taking two weeks to be fully effective. In addition to more than 325,000 flu vaccination slots available next week in North […]
Ahead of five days of industrial action by resident doctors, beginning this Friday, the NHS is asking patients to choose services appropriately and take simple steps to help ensure care is available to patients who need it most. This includes using 111 online as the first port of call for health needs, and only using […]
The NHS in North East and Yorkshire is urging eligible adults to get their flu vaccine now, as the region braces for an early and intense flu season with cases already triple those seen this time last year. In response, the health service in the North East and Yorkshire is making nearly 350,000 vaccination slots […]