Airedale Hospital

Our Emergency Department is extremely busy and has to prioritise the sickest people. If your condition isn't a life or limb-threatening emergency, you may have a long wait. Need non-urgent medical help? Phone 111, go to 111.nhs.uk or speak to your GP for advice.

Please be aware that the footpath next to Teal House through to Main Road will be temporarily closed from Monday 13 April to Friday 17 April. During this time, please use the main hospital entrance instead. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Doctors are taking industrial action from Tuesday 7 April until Monday 13 April 2026. We will contact you if we need to cancel or change the date for any pre-planned appointments. If you do not hear from us, it’s important that you attend any scheduled appointments as normal.

There’s just one week left to nominate yourself be a potential Governor. If you’re interested in healthcare and passionate about representing the voices of your community, this could be the role for you! Nominations close 8 April 2026 Find out more at cesvotes.com/airedale2026

Today is #SocialPrescribingDay. Social prescribing connects people with local community activities & services that can help improve their health & wellbeing. 📽️Jane, a social prescribing link worker in the North East, explains more. 👇

Are you interested in healthcare and passionate about representing the voices of your community? Nominations for our 2026 Governor elections will open on 16 March 2026. Find out more at cesvotes.com/airedale2026

📰NEWS | 'NHS urges people in North East and Yorkshire to ‘tap the NHS App’ as new figures highlight missed appointments' 📱Turn on notifications in the NHS App to stay on top of messages, appointments & reminders! england.nhs.uk/north-east-yor…

Thousands of cases of bowel cancer will be diagnosed earlier, or even prevented, as part of major NHS plans to increase the sensitivity of bowel cancer screening. Read more ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2026/01/nhs-de…

North Yorkshire Council are carrying out essential works to the traffic lights outside Skipton Hospital from Monday 26 January to 20 February 2026. Please make sure you factor in extra time if you are coming for an appointment.

With flu still circulating, it's not too late for eligible people to get protection by getting their flu vaccine. Thousands of appointments are still available, visit nhs.uk/nhs-services/v…

Our ED and hospital are extremely busy. Please help us by choosing NHS services wisely and only coming to ED if it is a life or limb-threatening emergency. If you need non-urgent medical help, please phone 111, go to 111.nhs.uk or speak to your pharmacist for advice.

⚠️ Some of our services are affected by strike action today, and you may have to wait longer than usual in our emergency department. Need medical attention? Help is available at 111.nhs.uk

This cold and flu season #TogetherWeCan avoid sickness by 🦠 ✅Washing our hands for at least 20 seconds ✅ Getting vaccinated ✅ Cleaning surfaces ✅Staying home if ill For seasonal health advice and information visit: togetherwe-can.com/seasonal-health

Make the right choice when you need health & care services this winter. If you become unwell, coughs, colds, sore throats & minor injuries can be treated at home. Visit togetherwe-can.com for local health advice or use 111.nhs.uk

Our Emergency Department and hospital are extremely busy today and likely to remain so into the early part of the week. If your condition is not an A&E emergency, phone NHS 111, go to 111.nhs.uk or speak to your pharmacist for prompt advice.

24 hours NOT in A&E - this film from @NHSEngland highlights other ways to get medical help when you need it, when it's not an emergency.

@andy2186 Thank you for your kind feedback Andy. We'll make sure to pass it on to the Ward 13 team 💙

@AiredaleNHSFT A big shout out to Dr *Pav* on ward 13. Took the time this afternoon to explain to me the causes of my mother’s condition and the treatment and why staff are doing what they’re doing in respect of that. Many thanks.

#NEYWinterReady | ❄️This winter, hear from Dr Meg Crossley on how @AiredaleNHSFT's Urgent Treatment Centre is easing pressure on emergency care. Open 12 hours a day, the UTC treats minor illnesses and injuries fast, helping keep ED care focused on those who need it most. 📽️👇

It’s important for the NHS to know how patients feel about their care. It helps us improve cancer services. If you are invited to take part, have your say in the #CancerPatientExperienceSurvey 📢 ncpes.co.uk @NHSEngland