As the year draws to a close and the holiday break approaches, NHS leaders across the North West are urging the public to help get their loved ones home for Christmas. As the cold season starts and winter viruses flourish, the NHS will be under increased pressure, with more patients coming into hospital sick and […]
FLU hit hospitals in the North West even harder last week, as a ‘tidal wave’ of infections led to a 28% increase in hospital cases across just seven days. The NHS is encouraging eligible people to get vaccinated without delay if they haven’t done so already to avoid “festive flu” with 1153 patients with flu […]
With the Christmas and New Year holiday approaching, the North West’s top pharmacist is urging members of the public to order repeat prescriptions in good time. Chief Pharmacist, Karen O’Brien MBE, who leads the pharmacy service across the region, has advised that any repeat prescriptions due in the days over the Christmas and New Year […]
The NHS in the North West is advising people to take extra care to avoid a fall in the wake of a yellow cold weather alert issued for the region this week. Last year, more than 86,000 people contacted North West Ambulance Service because of a fall and 40% of emergency call-outs to people who […]
THIS winter NHS England North West is encouraging communities across the region to become familiar with NHS 111 – a quick, easy and reliable service for urgent health advice and support. For life threatening emergencies and serious injuries people should use 999 or A&E services, and to otherwise get to the help they need by […]
Christmas is coming and with just two weeks until online bookings for COVID-19 and flu vaccines close, the NHS in the North West is urging anyone still eligible to book an appointment and get potentially lifesaving protection ahead of the festive season. As the huge effort to help avoid a ‘tripledemic’ this winter continues, people have until […]
The NHS in the North West is urging parents and carers to ensure their children are protected from flu, as the latest data shows there is twice as much flu among school children than any other group eligible for the vaccine. As we enter the first real cold snap of the winter, supporting people to […]
More than one million COVID-19 vaccines have been delivered to those at greatest risk in the North West, as the NHS encourages more eligible people to come forward and protect themselves this winter. As people gather inside during the colder months, viruses such as Covid and flu are more likely to spread, which can result […]
As the first cold snap of the winter gets underway, the North West’s leading doctor is advising people to protect their health by stocking up on essential medicines, getting flu and COVID-19 vaccines, and reducing the risk of falls. With snow forecast for some parts of the region this week, NHS England North West’s Medical […]
FROM 11 to 15 November, the NHS in the North West is celebrating Psychological Professions Week, highlighting the essential work and diversity of psychological professions and encouraging people to think about careers in these roles in both mental health and physical health settings. Phil Gooden, Psychological Professions Lead at NHS England – North West who […]