Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

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📢 Visiting restrictions are currently in place at Dewsbury Hospital and Gate 45A, Pinderfields, to help stop the spread of norovirus. We know this is difficult, and there are some exceptions to this. Read more on our website 👉 midyorks.nhs.uk/visiting

If you need urgent medical help, but it’s not an emergency, use 111. Our trained advisors will direct you to the most appropriate help. 📱111.nhs.uk 📞111

A&E is for life threatening medical emergencies and serious injuries. orlo.uk/wWRFD is for urgent medical advice. Make the right choice when you need health and care services this winter. 📲orlo.uk/gRrBZ

Wallop flu and COVID-19. Get vaccinated as we approach the peak of flu season. If you have a long-term health condition, like Bhav, who has asthma, check your eligibility and book now at orlo.uk/6Pdub

We’re regularly reviewing our waiting lists for outpatient appointments and procedures/surgical treatments and are contacting eligible patients. You may receive a letter, text or Patients Know Best notification asking you for more information. Read more bit.ly/waitinglistrev…

Seasonal changes during autumn and winter can increase the risk of an asthma flare-up or adults and children. Follow your asthma action plan and use preventer inhalers as prescribed. ➡️ togetherwe-can.com/winter-protect…

Barry Kirk is back doing things he enjoys the most in his retirement, travelling, a spot of gardening, and some DIY, following #surgery to totally replace his right #ankle in October with Mr Jason Eyre, Mr Tom Goff and our specialist nurses. 👏 More: bit.ly/3V8KdkS.

Sinusitis? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first ➡ nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyf…

Get vaccinated. Get winter strong. Check your eligibility for flu and COVID-19 vaccines and book now at orlo.uk/0ZJEM

Huge congratulations to Consultant Radiologist, Dr Ramachandra Chittal, who has been awarded the Exceptional Contribution Award by @RCRadiologists, recognising his incredible work on the Radiology Events and Learning (REAL) initiative. 📰 Read more: buff.ly/3TuJ8QB

Happy Maternity Support Worker Celebration Day! Today, we’re celebrating our Maternity Support Workers and the amazing care they provide to our patients and their families 💕 Learn more about this invaluable role at bit.ly/3Uzad6o #MSWCelebrationDay

Need medical help over the weekend? If you're not sure where to go, use NHS 111 to get assessed and directed to the right care for your needs. Call 111, use the NHS App, or go to ➡ 111.nhs.uk

🤒 If you feel unwell and need to speak to a doctor, they're still here to help you even if your GP practice is closed. Call your practice as usual and you’ll be diverted through to GP Care Wakefield. You can contact them for advice, prescriptions or a face-to-face appointment.

#PLEASESHARE Our A&E departments are very busy. If you need medical care, please consider other options before attending A&E. 📲111.nhs.uk 🩺King Street Walk in Centre 💊Local pharmacy Please remember A&E is for serious, life-threatening situations.

We're celebrating our ‘gold’ National Joint Registry (NJR) Quality Data Provider award after a national data quality audit programme. The NJR monitors hip, knee, ankle, elbow and shoulder joint replacement procedures so patients get the best care. 👏 🎉 bit.ly/4fEqYYL

In this cold weather, don’t forget to look out for anyone close to you who might struggle with the drop in temperature. Older people and those with heart and lung conditions can be particularly at risk. Read more about staying well in cold weather ➡ nhs.uk/live-well/seas…

For some, flu or COVID-19 can be very dangerous and even life-threatening. Flu and COVID-19 vaccines reduce the risk of serious illness in colder months. Find out if you’re eligible and book now. ■-■ orlo.uk/J8Zja

Cold weather can have serious consequences for health, and older people and those with heart or lung conditions can be particularly at risk. Look out for friends, family or neighbours who might need a hand. Read more about staying well in cold weather ➡ nhs.uk/live-well/seas…

Does your child have impetigo? Your pharmacist can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions, without you seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first ➡ nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyf…