Like many men, Les had never heard of an abdominal aortic aneurysm screening before the invitation arrived in the post in his 65th year. Les Ruffell, who lives in Leeds, recalls: “I remember the letter from the NHS arriving in the post – and I’ll be honest, I didn’t really know what the aorta was! However, I thought […]
Blog Sophie, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner at North Cumbria NHS Talking Therapies Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, or something else that’s making life difficult, I want you to know that help is available. NHS Talking Therapies is here to support you. You don’t need to face things on your own. Many people feel nervous […]
Blog Darren Clifford, Senior Employment Advisor at NHS East Riding Talking Therapies A key role of NHS Talking Therapies is employment support to help people with common mental health conditions find and stay in work. Talking Therapies employment advisors can help with a wide range of activities and issues including CV writing and job applications, […]
As the NHS launches its first-ever breast screening campaign to help detect thousands of cancers earlier, two cancer survivors from the North East and Yorkshire share their stories. Retired NHS nurse Susan Wilson says her breast cancer was picked up during a routine scan and she urges other women to attend their screening appointment when […]
NHS and social care staff from across the region will come together in Sheffield today for a major deliberative event designed to shape the 10-Year Health Plan, ensuring frontline voices play a key role in the future of health and care. Following the first event in Liverpool earlier this week, Sheffield marks the second in […]
The NHS is inviting eligible people in the North East and Yorkshire who haven’t yet had their vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to book an appointment with their GP. Nationally, almost 1.5 million people – including approximately 240,000 in this region – have been vaccinated against RSV, which can lead to severe lung infections […]
Staff who work in sexual assault referral centres (SARCs) in the North East and Yorkshire are featuring in a new national campaign to raise awareness of SARCs and encourage survivors of rape and sexual assault and abuse to seek help. As part of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, which runs until Sunday 9 […]
The NHS in the North East and Yorkshire has introduced several initiatives to improve patient discharge processes and enhance the flow of patients through hospitals, ensuring timely and efficient care as new figures reveal that more hospital beds were occupied last week than at any other point this winter. New data published this week reveals […]
Blog NHS Talking Therapies Thomas Boldy, High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, NHS East Riding Talking Therapies At East Riding Talking Therapies, Thomas offers free therapeutic support to clients from the ages of 16 and upwards. The team also has specialised knowledge on supporting clients to manage long-term conditions. Thomas (pictured) says: ‘I’ve worked with patients […]
With NHS services under significant pressure in the first full week of 2025, the region’s Medical Director is reminding people who need assistance to use healthcare options wisely. NHS North East and Yorkshire Medical Director Dr Hamish McLure says the impact of cold weather on people’s existing health conditions, along with an increase in respiratory […]