People in the North East and Yorkshire with long-term health conditions, and those living in areas which may generally have lower incomes, are being reminded they could save money on their regular prescriptions. A new NHS England campaign encourages people to use prescription prepayment certificates if they pay for more than three items in three […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the NHS is calling on women in the North East and Yorkshire to attend their breast screening appointment when invited. All women aged from 50 up to their 71st birthday are invited for free NHS breast screening, which is vital in helping the NHS identify cancers at an […]
Millions of eligible people in the North East and Yorkshire can book their life-saving autumn Covid vaccine online as the NHS steps up its winter vaccination programmes in response to the risk of the new Covid variant. In this region more than 3.3 million people are eligible for the latest dose of the Covid vaccine. […]
People in the North East who have had a cough for three weeks or more are being encouraged to contact their GP practice and come forward for life-saving checks, as part of an NHS campaign. The Help Us, Help You campaign from NHS England uses TV, radio, online adverts and social media to increase knowledge […]
People in Yorkshire and Humber who have had a cough for three weeks or more are being encouraged to contact their GP practice and come forward for life-saving checks, as part of an NHS campaign. The Help Us, Help You campaign from NHS England uses TV, radio, online adverts and social media to increase knowledge […]
With children going back to school, the NHS is urging parents across Yorkshire to check their children are up-to-date with their MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccinations in the wake of measles cases rising across the country. Childhood vaccination rates in England have fallen over the past 10 years and new statistics show 8,600 children […]
With children going back to school, the NHS is urging parents in the North East to check their children are up-to-date with their MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccinations in the wake of measles cases rising across the country. Childhood vaccination rates in England have fallen over the past 10 years and new statistics show […]
People in the North East and Yorkshire are being urged to contact their GP practice if something in their body doesn’t feel right. The call by the region’s Medical Director for Primary Care, Dr Faisel Baig, comes as a new national campaign encourages people who are experiencing potential signs of cancer to seek NHS support. […]
Shoppers at Morrisons supermarkets in the North East and Yorkshire will find NHS advice on underwear labels urging them to contact their GP practice if they spot potential symptoms of breast or testicular cancer. Nutmeg-branded underwear featuring NHS advice is stocked in 240 of the Bradford-based supermarket’s stores, including more than 50 outlets in this […]
People in the North East and Yorkshire are reminded to plan their healthcare needs ahead of the summer bank holiday on Monday 28 August. People can use NHS 111 online for help with a wide range of health needs and they will be directed to the most appropriate treatment option. The NHS region’s Medical Director for System Improvement […]