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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Millions of eligible people in the North East and Yorkshire can book their life-saving autumn Covid vaccine online as the NHS steps up its winter vaccination programmes in response to the risk of the new Covid variant. In this region more than 3.3 million people are eligible for the latest dose of the Covid vaccine. […]
People in the North East who have had a cough for three weeks or more are being encouraged to contact their GP practice and come forward for life-saving checks, as part of an NHS campaign. The Help Us, Help You campaign from NHS England uses TV, radio, online adverts and social media to increase knowledge […]
People in Yorkshire and Humber who have had a cough for three weeks or more are being encouraged to contact their GP practice and come forward for life-saving checks, as part of an NHS campaign. The Help Us, Help You campaign from NHS England uses TV, radio, online adverts and social media to increase knowledge […]