In celebration of the NHS’ 75th anniversary, parkrun UK is collaborating with the NHS to encourage staff, volunteers, and local communities to participate.
In addition to recognising the NHS’s immense contribution to the health of the nation, the events will also recognise the dedicated individuals who have played a fundamental role in shaping the service.
Hull Food Bank has been given a funding boost by McCarthy Stone Foundation to bring festive cheer to locals this Christmas.
In preparation for the holiday season, McCarthy Stone, which operates four Retirement Living developments in the East Riding of Yorkshire, has donated £500 to Hull Foodbank.
It is important for parents to be aware of the signs of group A streptococcal (GAS) infections.
A common bacteria called GAS can live harmlessly on our skin and in our throats. Sometimes it causes mild ailments like sore throats, sometimes more serious illnesses like scarlet fever, and very rarely, very serious diseases such as sepsis, pneumonia, or bone infections.
Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire health officials are urging people to take action now to prevent flu this winter.
Those who are eligible, such as those over 50, pregnant women, and those with serious health conditions, should take advantage of the offer of a free NHS flu vaccine as soon as possible.
During World Antimicrobials Awareness Week (18-24 November), the East Riding of Yorkshire and Hull Health and Care Partnerships are encouraging the public and healthcare professionals to become Antibiotic Guardians.
Last month, Hull City Council, Riverside and the residents at Redwood Glades, Cecil Gardens and Harrison Park celebrated five years of Extra Care in Hull.
There are 316 extra care apartments at the above three locations across the city which have been built to provide an environment where vulnerable adults over the age of 18 have their own front door with a provision for 24-hour on-site care and support.
Residents in Hull and East Riding are reminded about the availability of NHS services over the upcoming bank holiday weekend.
GP out-of-hours services and Urgent Treatment Centres (UTC) in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire will remain open. It should be noted, however, that GP practices and most pharmacies will be closed on Monday 29 August.
A decline in meat-eating has been taking the country by storm but what does this mean for venues that rely on meat consumption for their profit? The flexitarian approach is proving that people can make conscious decisions to adopt a more plant-based lifestyle without giving up animal products entirely.
The top food trend predicted for 2022 was the rise of the ‘flexitarian’ diet. A lifestyle approach where those traditionally classed as meat eaters make conscious choices to eat vegetarian or plant-based for part of their week.
A new campaign ‘Help Us to Help You – Get the most out of your GP Practice’, highlighting some of the small things patients can do to help get the most out of their GP practice, has been announced.
Running across radio and social media, the campaign will inform people how they can support their GP practice to relieve some of their pressures and allow staff to deal with more enquiries.
So that blood donation saves even more lives, all sessions in Hull will help make medicine.
The red blood cells of the donors will still be used as normal and the donor will not notice any changes.
Being a manager definitely comes with huge responsibility and it seems like there’s no room for any type of improvisation. It doesn’t matter whether your employees work remotely or in the office, you still have to make sure that things are working impeccably.
In these past two years, a lot of companies were forced to rely on digital management tools. Some of them have already been used before, while there were new ones that still haven’t been tested enough.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is looking to recruit new foster carers and supported lodgings providers, for children and young people, at a fostering event in Driffield next week.
Anyone interested in finding out more about becoming a foster family is invited to go along to an information event at Driffield Rugby Club, YO25 9DW (next to Driffield Show Ground), on Tuesday, 21 September, starting at 7pm, with refreshments available from 6.30pm.
Hull and East Riding residents are being reminded which NHS services are available to them this bank holiday on Monday 31 August 2021.
If you need medical help, the NHS is here for you – Urgent Treatment Centres (UTC), out of hours GP services and some pharmacies across Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire will remain open. GP practices and most pharmacies will be closed on the bank holiday.
Little Monkeys, the indoor soft play centre which is part of Hull’s Active+ sports and leisure facility has partnered with Evoke Technologies, FootyTots and Aim Higher to provide a fun filled day for SEND children and their families.
As a new fish mom or someone that wants to add an aquarium to your show shelf or museum, keeping your fish alive is heavily reliant on the maintenance of the aquarium.
The main trick to aquarium maintenance is cultivating a regular daily, weekly, and monthly routine.
Happy Pride month to you all! – this is how the conversation starts between Pippa, Josh and Aaliyah, three young people from Hull.
Drawing from their experiences, they have created a podcast to provide an eye-opening insight into how being a part of the LGBTQ+ community may contribute to mental health issues, whilst highlighting some important messages and where young people can get support.
The Leeds Children’s Hospital’s Congenital Heart Unit is the first in the United Kingdom to undertake pioneering research addressing challenges in the diagnosis and monitoring of infants with congenital heart disease.
The project aims to establish a new approach to imaging these patients by using a 4D Flow MRI prototype software from Siemens Healthineers, reducing scan time to under ten minutes whilst infants sleep in an MRI safe incubator.
Hull and East Riding residents are encouraged to ensure they are prepared for the upcoming bank holiday, Monday 31 May 2021, and reminded which NHS services will be available.