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New data shows hundreds of thousands in region benefiting from NHS 111 services as latest ads go live
Hundreds of thousands of people are getting the medical help they need using 111 services every month in the North East and Yorkshire, new NHS data shows. Around 100,000 111 Online sessions were completed and a further 220,000 calls were answered by the 111 phone service in the region during the month of October. These […]
Invest in your future health this Self Care Week, urges NHS in North East and Yorkshire
The NHS in the North East and Yorkshire is encouraging everyone to invest in their future self this Self Care Week (13 – 19 November) by making small changes that can make a big difference. The theme for 2023 is “Mind & Body” and is an opportunity for people to make improvements to their life […]
Region’s Chief Midwife urges pregnant women across North East and Yorkshire to book their Covid-19 and flu vaccines
The Chief Midwife for NHS England in North East and Yorkshire is calling on all pregnant women to take up their Covid-19 and flu vaccines as they are more at risk of severe Covid-19 or flu, following guidance from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). Pregnant women are at increased risk of becoming […]
Over 3.3 million winter vaccinations already delivered as NHS encourages even more to take up the offer
The lifesaving NHS winter vaccination programme in the North East and Yorkshire has delivered more than 1.4 million Covid vaccines and 1.9 million flu jabs to people most at risk in a little over six weeks. The national booking system recently opened up for those eligible to book an appointment to have the covid vaccine as […]
NHS encourages patients to speak with a pharmacist for minor illnesses this winter
As we mark ‘Ask Your Pharmacist Week 2023’ (30 October – 6 November), patients across the North East and Yorkshire are being encouraged to talk to a pharmacist if they need help for minor illnesses this winter. Pharmacists are qualified healthcare professionals, who can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor […]
Expanded NHS Support Available For Patients in GP Practices Across the North East and Yorkshire
The support on offer for patients at their GP practice is expanding across the North East and Yorkshire region, thanks to thousands more healthcare staff working in local communities and to the new GP access recovery plan. More than 4,450* additional staff have been recruited into direct patient care roles within the region’s primary care […]
NHS healthcare support workers across North East and Yorkshire share their stories
The NHS is reminding people of all working ages of the opportunity to build a career in supporting patients on their journey back to health through the role of Healthcare Support Worker. This week (16 to 20 October) the NHS in the North East and Yorkshire is celebrating the role of Healthcare Support Worker by […]
Strong start to Covid-19 and flu vaccine roll-out in North East and Yorkshire
The NHS Covid and flu vaccination programmes are off to a strong start in the North East and Yorkshire region, with more than 450,000 autumn Covid jabs and 850,000 flu vaccines delivered already. This week a new flu booking system has been introduced, allowing millions of eligible adults to conveniently schedule their flu jab appointments […]
NHS money-saving campaign targets people in North East and Yorkshire living with long term conditions
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 […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month launches with ‘Screening saves lives’ call to women in North East and Yorkshire
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 […]