NHS North East & Yorkshire

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek| ⏪In September, we shared Andrew's story. He was referred to @JamesPlaceUK after finding himself in a mental health crisis with plans to end his own life. He shared his story to inspire others to speak to someone, & access available support.

This week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. 📖In our Talking Therapies blog with Thomas, we look at how the service supports clients to manage long-term conditions. If you're struggling with your mental health, please take that first step & reach. england.nhs.uk/north-east-yor…

The new Community Diagnostic Centre in Workington officially opened yesterday! ...it's already making a significant difference in bringing faster, more convenient diagnostic services directly into the heart of communities across north Cumbria.👏 ncic.nhs.uk/news/official-… @NCICNHS

Teams across our region have helped more patients access treatment sooner. Like at @barnshospital, where they've reduced the number of patients waiting for treatment across Medical Services by almost 3,000 since September! 📽️Lorraine Burnett, Chief Ops Officer, explains. 👇

Up and down the country, NHS staff are making an enormous effort to get patients seen more quickly - and it's making a real difference. Watch to see what @barnshospital have been up to...

📰NEWS | 'Talking therapy has made me more confident' Eileen, 74, from Doncaster, has praised the benefit of talking therapy after seeking help for her anxiety. 🗣️"I felt listened to, I felt heard." @BBCNews article: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… @rdash_nhs @TTherapy_RDaSH

NHS teams across the North East & Yorkshire have helped thousands more patients access treatment sooner! It's thanks to expanded services, additional clinics, improved pathways & increased diagnostic capacity. Meaning faster access to treatment for our patients.

The cancer team at @AiredaleNHSFT have launched a brand new website for patients undergoing radiotherapy. Designed to give patients all the information they need in one place, it'll help them prepare & understand their treatment. 👉airedale-trust.nhs.uk/cancer-team-la…

Cancer patients in Gateshead could benefit from a “rapid” new immunotherapy jab! The jab, which can be given in just 60 seconds, can help patients spend less time in hospital while improving NHS productivity. 👉gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk/news/one-minut…

👋Meet 74-year-old Eileen. This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, she's shared her story about feeling nervous and worried when travelling on public transport. She's hoping to inspire other older adults to reach out for support if they're struggling.💙 📽️👇 youtube.com/watch?v=rKmvqp…

📰NEWS | 'Award honour for Sheffield pregnancy scan pioneer' - @BBCNews Dr Elspeth Whitby, consultant radiologist at @SheffieldHosp, has been given a national award for her work in pioneering a fetal MRI scanning service. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Last week, North East Ambulance Service welcomed @NHSEngland Chief Executive Sir Jim Mackey. It followed a month of outstanding performance, seeing patients receive faster, more timely care than ever before. 👉neas.nhs.uk/news-and-event…

📰NEWS | 'New Nursing Apprenticeship Opportunities to Open Up Across the North East and Yorkshire' It's part of the government’s commitment to fund more nurse degree apprenticeships & break down long-standing barriers into healthcare careers. 👉england.nhs.uk/north-east-yor… @DHSCgovuk

#InternationalNursesDay | Deciding what career path is right for you? Nursing could open up a new world of opportunity. You’ll receive world-class training and a tailored package of support. 📽️Thomas, a Staff Nurse at @SouthTees, explains more. 👇 healthcareers.nhs.uk/we-are-the-nhs…

On #InternationalNursesDay, here's a special thank you from David Purdue - our regional Chief Nurse for the North East & Yorkshire. #IND2026 #IND26 @teamCNO_