Blog NHS Talking Therapies  ‘I should feel happy – it’s Christmas, ‘I should attend as many social events as possible – otherwise I’m being miserable, ‘I should create the perfect dinner, have decorations up and make sure my family have fun, ‘I should be able to afford to buy my family fantastic gifts.’   The […]

As Christmas and New Year approach, people in the North East and Yorkshire are being reminded to plan for their medicine needs, use the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions and visit NHS111 online first if medical advice is needed. Dr Hamish McLure, NHS Medical Director in the North East and Yorkshire, said: “The NHS […]

NHS England’s Senior Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Joshua Gardner, received his flu jab this week, as the NHS urges those eligible to make sure they’re protected from the risk of serious illness in time for the festive period. Joshua attended a community vaccination service in West Yorkshire where he received his vaccination from Registered […]

As a nine-year-old recovering in Leeds Children’s Hospital from a serious spinal injury, Joshua Gardner was able to keep up with his studies thanks to the hospital’s school classroom. Nineteen years on to the month, Joshua, who is now NHS England’s Accessibility and Disability Lead, will for the first time return to the West Yorkshire […]

As the NHS prepares for winter, latest official figures show almost 4 million eligible people in the North East and Yorkshire have received their Covid or flu vaccinations. Seasonal vaccination data shows NHS staff have delivered 1,443,505 Covid-19 and 2,446,847 flu vaccinations to protect vulnerable people in this region ahead of winter. Across England, a total of […]

NHS staff in the North East and Yorkshire have already delivered more than 1.8 million Covid and flu vaccinations so far this autumn to protect vulnerable people ahead of winter. The first seasonal vaccination data shows 632,879 Covid-19 and 1,196,787 flu vaccinations have been delivered in this region as eligible people come forward to get […]

Members of Parliament from across the political spectrum came together yesterday to celebrate the work of NHS staff who have gone above and beyond in their field, at the annual NHS Parliamentary Awards held in London. This year’s winners include, The Proactive Care Team at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust in the North East […]

NHS hospitals across the North East and Yorkshire region are harnessing the power of the sun to meet their energy needs and reduce their carbon footprint. Thanks to the installation of solar panel systems funded by the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, some hospitals are now generating enough electricity to cover their daytime running requirements during […]

Climate change poses a significant threat to health and the environment. NHS England North East and Yorkshire is launching a month-long Greener NHS initiative, showcasing the region’s commitment to sustainability, and reducing its environmental footprint. Throughout September, this initiative will focus on various areas of sustainability to highlight the NHS’s ongoing commitment to a greener […]

Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis can now benefit from support through NHS 111 in the North East and Yorkshire, the NHS region’s Medical Director has confirmed. Across the North East and Yorkshire, and the rest of England, patients are among the first in the world to have access to a 24/7 full package of mental health crisis support via a 3-digit number: NHS […]