Landmarks including Newcastle’s Tyne Bridge, Carlisle’s Civic Centre and The Deep in Hull will be among more than 30 buildings and landmarks across the North East and Yorkshire to Light Up Blue this Saturday evening (3 July) ahead of the 73rd Birthday of the NHS. Richard Barker, NHS England and NHS Improvement’s Regional Director for […]
The NHS Covid Vaccination Programme in the North East and Yorkshire has now surpassed 10 million jabs and has also given a vital second vaccine dose to more than half the adult population across the region. Figures released yesterday show that across the region the NHS has given over 10 million vaccinations and of these, […]
Dr Yvette Oade, Regional Clinical Lead for the NHS North East and Yorkshire vaccination programme, said there is now no reason for people over 18 not to get their first dose, with an extra 50 walk-in locations among 80 additional sites across the region open this weekend for people to ‘grab a jab’. Anyone over […]
Two West Yorkshire men with cystic fibrosis, a life-limiting genetic disorder that causes the body to produce abnormally thick mucus affecting the lungs, say a drug treatment available to NHS patients has been transformative to their wellbeing, and they can begin to make plans for […]
Everyone aged 60 and over across the North East and Yorkshire who has not yet had their first coronavirus vaccine dose will get their invite this week, the NHS has announced. Almost two million letters will hit doormats across the country from today Monday 1 March as the NHS vaccination programme, the biggest in health […]
My name is Danielle Alderson and I’m a Health and Wellbeing Coach for the Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme in the Humber Coast and Vale health and care partnership. I thrive on helping individuals reach their health goals by creating a positive environment for long-term lifestyle changes. Diabetes can cause serious long-term health problems […]
MPs and NHS leaders in North East and Yorkshire have joined forces to honour health and care staff who have helped to improve treatment for patients in the regional round of the NHS Parliamentary Awards. The coronavirus pandemic, the greatest public health challenge in the NHS history has prompted a record number of nominations from MPs across […]
People with persistent tummy troubles in the North East, including diarrhoea, bloating or discomfort in the tummy area, are being urged to get checked for cancer as part of the NHS and Public Health England’s ‘Help Us, Help You’ campaign. TV adverts and social media posts in the North East will urge people to speak […]
People with persistent tummy troubles in the Yorkshire area, including diarrhoea, bloating or discomfort in the tummy area, are being urged to get checked for cancer as part of the NHS and Public Health England’s ‘Help Us, Help You’ campaign. TV adverts and social media posts in Yorkshire will urge people to speak to their […]
People at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes can sign up online for the free Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme. They can find out if they are eligible to join the programme through the Diabetes UK risk tool and anyone identified moderate to high risk of Type 2 can sign up online Lyn […]