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 […]

Hospitals across the North East and Yorkshire are feeling the strain from flu outbreaks, with rising cases leading to significant pressure on wards following festive gatherings. The latest data shows that flu is impacting almost triple the amount of hospital beds in our region compared to the previous month, with 1050 general and acute beds […]

The region’s Deputy Medical Director is reminding people to use the NHS App and its wide range of functions to make sure they have easy access to healthcare over the festive season. Dr Jonathan Slade, NHS England’s Deputy Medical Director in the North East and Yorkshire, and a practicing GP in Stockton-on-Tees (pictured right), says: […]

Blog NHS Talking Therapies Thomas Boldy, High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, NHS East Riding Talking Therapies Christmas brings joy to many people, though for some it recalls memories of loss or other personal challenges. As a therapist, I would say be kind and considerate to yourself. If there is a difficult day for you, allow […]

Blog NHS Talking Therapies Libby Richardson, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP), East Riding Talking Therapies, provided by Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust What does your role involve? I assess patients that come into our service to help ensure their treatment is relevant for them or even signpost to somewhere better suited for what treatment they prefer. […]

Flu hit hospitals in England even harder last week, as a surge in infections led to a 70% increase in hospital cases over just seven days, according to new NHS figures. The NHS is encouraging eligible people to get vaccinated without delay if they haven’t done so already to avoid “festive flu”. The warning comes […]