How the NHS is preparing for winter in the North East and Yorkshire

Health and care services across our region are working together to be ready for the colder months, when demand is at its highest. Teams in hospitals, primary care, community services and social care are putting robust plans in place to keep people safe, reduce waiting times and make sure help is available when it is needed. From expanding same day emergency care and virtual wards to strengthening community support and vaccination programmes, our focus is on providing timely, high quality care for patients and supporting staff through what is expected to be a busy period.

Urgent and Emergency Care

Primary Care

Mental Health Support

Community Health Services

Getting the Right Help First Time

Winter Vaccination and Protection

How the NHS is preparing for winter across the North East & Yorkshire

Dr Hamish McLure, Medical Director for NHS North East and Yorkshire, explains how the NHS is preparing for winter across the North East & Yorkshire. The NHS across the North East and Yorkshire has set out how we’re preparing for what is expected to be one of the busiest winters on record. Hospitals, community teams, GPs, mental health services and social care partners are working together to strengthen capacity, improve patient flow and provide more care closer to home.