Strike action affecting NHS services: information for patients

Trade unions representing some NHS staff are in dispute with the Government over the 2022/23 pay award. A number of the unions have balloted their NHS members to take part in industrial action. As a result members of the GMB and Unison (ambulance staff) are striking on 11 January and members of UNISON (ambulance staff)…

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Still opportunities to get vaccinated against flu in North Yorkshire and York

People across North Yorkshire and York are being encouraged to get their flu vaccination if they have not already. There has been a significant increase in flu cases across our region over the last few months and this is likely to continue spread over the winter. Local hospitals are also seeing a high number of…

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Patient advice on how to stay well this winter

With winter just around the corner, NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership are advising their residents on the best ways to stay well during the cold weather.  Ordering repeat prescriptions  Residents in North Yorkshire who are on repeat medication are being encouraged to place their orders this week to avoid running out.…

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Protect yourself and your NHS this winter

The NHS in North Yorkshire is urging people to get vaccinated as soon as possible in the fight against both flu and COVID-19 this winter. Health bosses are emphasising that vaccination is the best way to protect people from serious illness and prevent the local health and care system from being overwhelmed. After what was…

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Health and care collaboration to ease pressure on urgent care services this winter

NHS and care services across Humber and North Yorkshire are under huge pressure – with more than 1,000 people a day attending emergency departments in the region. This pressure has significantly increased over the last week – especially in hospitals and GP surgeries – and is compounded by rising cases of Covid-19 and flu. Despite…

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