More than 320,000 people in the North East and Yorkshire have already had their Covid-19 autumn booster vaccination since the latest phase of the programme began earlier this month. Around 4.7 million people in the region will be eligible for the new variant-tackling vaccine and its protection against serious illness. NHS leaders are reminding people […]
NHS vaccination teams have begun visiting care homes across the region as the roll-out of Covid-19 autumn booster jabs gets underway in the North East and Yorkshire. In total, more than 3.1 million people in this region aged 50 or over, or with a weakened immune system, are eligible to receive the next-generation Covid-19 vaccine. […]
Ahead of the summer bank holiday on Monday 29 August, people in the North East and Yorkshire are reminded to plan ahead with their medicines needs, and to contact the most appropriate services should they need medical help. Dr Jonathan Slade, the NHS region’s Medical Director (System Improvement and Professional Standards), said: “The NHS is […]
The NHS in North East and Yorkshire is encouraging young people to consider a rewarding career in the NHS. This Thursday is A level results day and as students consider their future career options the NHS wants to highlight the hundreds of varied roles available to suit everyone. As well as hospital based roles in […]
The NHS in North East and Yorkshire have launched a new campaign, “Meet your General Practice Team”, to help patients better understand the roles of health professionals working in General Practice who are available to support them with their health care needs. The campaign features a number of local NHS staff based in the North […]
The NHS in North East and Yorkshire is encouraging people with symptoms, such as a long-standing persistent cough, to contact their GP practice for potentially lifesaving checks in its latest campaign to catch lung cancer earlier when it is easier to treat. The launch of the latest Help Us Help You campaign comes after figures […]
Over 140,000 people, of which over 19,000 are from the North East and North Cumbria, have volunteered to take part in the world’s largest trial of a blood test that can detect more than 50 types of cancer, as part of the latest NHS drive to catch the disease when it is generally easiest to […]
With summer well underway and social gatherings returning as part of normal life, Covid-19 infections may seem like a distant memory, but with transmission rates rising in the North East and Yorkshire, and England, we must remain cautious. The region’s NHS medical director, Dr Yvette Oade, says there are simple things we can all do […]
With summer heat and unbroken sunshine forecast to continue into next weekend and beyond, people in the North East and Yorkshire are being reminded of the health risks associated with heatwave conditions, and to stay safe in the sun. The main risks posed by a heatwave are not drinking enough water, overheating – which can […]
Ahead of the festival of Eid al-Adha, which begins this Saturday and ends on the evening of Wednesday 13 July, health experts are encouraging people to come forward for their Covid-19 vaccination, and to share any questions or concerns. Dr Hina J Shahid (pictured), Chairperson for the Muslim Doctors Association, said data showed vaccines have […]