If you’re 56-64 & registered with a GP in England, the NHS will send you a #BowelCancer testing kit.

Catching bowel cancer early reduces your chances of getting seriously ill or dying.

Put it by the loo. Don’t put it off. nhs.uk/conditions/bow…… #BowelCancer AwarenessMonth

Researchers from York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS FT are set to work with academics at York St John University to benefit people living on the Yorkshire coast! 🏖️

🤝The new partnership will help to understand & reduce health inequalities affecting Scarborough’s population.

More: yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/news-amp-media…

If you need medical help, use 111 online to get assessed & directed to the right place for you.

➡️ 111.nhs.uk

👩‍🍼The mother of the 4,000th baby to be born at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust' Midwife Led Unit has showered praise on the team for the exceptional care she received! ☺️

🗣️'From the moment I walked into the centre, the midwives made me feel comfortable'

hey.nhs.uk/news/2024/04/1… Humber & North Yorkshire Health & Care Partnership

👏We're giving a special shout-out to Cherie, a Healthcare Support Worker at Airedale Hospital!

She's been awarded a teamCNO 💙 award for her compassion & commitment to care.💙

🗣️'Cherie often goes the extra mile to support patients'

Well done, Cherie!😃
airedale-trust.nhs.uk/airedale-healt…

If you’ve had a cough for three weeks or more, it could be a sign of cancer, so make sure you contact your GP practice.

Finding cancer early makes it more treatable and can save lives.

nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

🔬Patients undergoing microsurgery at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust are set to benefit from a new piece of state-of-the-art technology!

The equipment provides high-definition 3D imagery, allowing for faster & safer microsurgery.✅

Full story: midyorks.nhs.uk/news/faster-an…

#MeetYourGPTeam 👋

Advanced Nurse Practitioners are just one of many roles within your General Practice team!

Working alongside doctors & other healthcare professionals, they help get you the right care for your needs.

Find out how an ANP can help you england.nhs.uk/north-east-yor…

Meet Sarah.👋

Sarah's worked at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust since 2018 & recently started a new role as a Women's Health & Paediatric Pharmacist.

She's now shared a typical day in her role, looking at how her work helps to support staff & patients.✅

More: gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk/news/the-role-…

View your test results, order repeat prescriptions and much more.

Easy way with the NHS App.

Start using the NHS App today. ➡️ nhs.uk/app

People over the age of 16 can now access their GP health record on the NHS App & nhs.uk.

This includes consultation notes, letters & test results.

During your next visit to the GP surgery, ask at reception to find out more.

nhs.uk/helpmeapp

#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth - a time to shine a spotlight on the importance of early detection in battling bowel cancer.

📽️North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust have worked with students at Kendal College to create a video promoting screening & encouraging people to take up the offer.
ncic.nhs.uk/news/bowel-scr…

🐾This #NationalPetDay , we're giving a huge shout-out to all of the incredible therapy dogs in our region!

📷Like Amber at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals, Chester at The Rotherham NHS FT, & Ruby at Tees, Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust.⬇️

🐶Therapy dogs help spread joy & happiness to staff & patients, improving health & wellbeing.💙

Today is #WorldParkinsonsDay .

This year's theme is ‘there isn’t one Parkinson’s journey’ - every journey is unique.

Parkinson's disease is a condition where parts of the brain become progressively damaged over years.

Learn more about this condition:
nhs.uk/conditions/par…

Hundreds of thousands more people will now have the option to refer themselves for help with incontinence, podiatry, or hearing tests without needing to see a GP!

✅Learn how the NHS is making primary care services more convenient for patients.➡️england.nhs.uk/2024/04/nhs-se…

Immunisation is the safest way to protect children against many illnesses.

Is your child protected?🤔

More ➡️ nhs.uk/childhoodvacci…

🏆Spectrum CIC's Reconnect Hub has been named as a finalist at next week's Healthcare Hero Awards!

It's shortlisted in the best healthcare initiative in a healthcare setting.👏

The hub supports prison-leavers to link with health & wellbeing services.

Good luck, team!🤞

🏥Patients at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust are the first in the country to be treated ahead of surgery with a new light-activated antimicrobial!

The new treatment kills all types of bugs including viruses, bacteria, & fungi, in minutes.✅

More: midyorks.nhs.uk/news/patients-…

Pregnant women across West Yorkshire & Harrogate are being urged to ‘Speak to a midwife’ as soon as they find out they’re pregnant.

It's part of a campaign that aims to make sure they get the care they need as early as possible.

More: wypartnership.co.uk/campaigns/spea…

Anyone worried they may be at risk of hepatitis C can order a confidential test online through our website.

➡️ hepctest.nhs.uk