NightOWLS is the overnight listening service for children and young people experiencing a mental health crisis, their families and carers.

The service is changing its text number. The new text number is 07984376950 (charges may apply). You can also call free on 0800 1488244.

Measles is highly infectious and can be passed on even before a rash appears.

Make sure you are protected from becoming seriously unwell from measles by making sure you are up to date with your MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccinations.

More info ➡️ nhs.uk/MMR

Mike and wife Julie from Pontefract are the first patients in Yorkshire to have weight loss #surgery using a robot at #Dewsbury #Hospital . Mike said: “The surgery went great and the level of care I received was exceptional.' Read more: bit.ly/4awkOr9

You can now book your spring COVID-19 vaccine online or via the NHS App if you are eligible. Appointments will start from 22 April. You don't need to wait to be invited.

Find out more and book now at nhs.uk/book-vaccine.

Welcome to MY Role ! 🔦

Mary loves working in our Theatre team at Dewsbury, talking to the patients and making sure they're comfortable. Outside of work she loves to sing, cook and make TikToks! 🎶🤳

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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 place for you.​

📲 Call, go online or use the NHS App.

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join the MY team as a Non-Executive Director. If you have knowledge of the communities we serve in North Kirklees & Wakefield, gained through community engagement or leadership in health & wellbeing services, take a look at the role 👇

Bronte Birth Centre is celebrating the birth of its first baby since reopening on April 1st 👶

Baby Olivia made her entrance into the world last weekend, much to the delight of her parents, Blanka and Damian, from Lupset.

Read more ➡ midyorks.nhs.uk/news

Patients undergoing microsurgery at the Trust will benefit from a new piece of state-of-the-art technology. Our Plastic Surgery Unit is one of only three plastic departments in the country with access to the highly advanced microscope. Read the full story: bit.ly/3xHAby4

Over at the new Community Diagnostic Centre on Westgate Retail Park, we welcomed our first ECHO patient, Thomas, today.

🌐 Find out more about this new diagnostic testing facility at midyorks.nhs.uk/community-diag…

#communitydiagnosticcentre #MidYorksNHS

Whether you're going through cancer treatment, or care for someone who is, come along to our cancer wellbeing event to find out about the support available to patients and carers.

📅Thursday 18 April, 12-2pm
📍Upper floor exhibition area, The Ridings Shopping Centre, Wakefield

Your child can still have their #mmr vaccination to protect against #measles , #mumps and #rubella . Just contact your GP to book an appointment - it's never too late to be protected nhs.uk/mmr

Eid Mubarak to all of our colleagues, patients and communities celebrating Eid al-Fitr.

We wish you all a safe and blessed celebration ✨ #EidMubarak #MidYorksNHS

Our #patients are the first in the country to be treated ahead of #surgery with a new light-activated #antimicrobial that kills all types of bugs including viruses, bacteria, and fungi, in minutes. Read our press release ▶️ bit.ly/3TJmiH2

Measles cases are still rising across England.

Make sure your child is up to date with their MMR vaccinations. You can make an appointment with your GP practice to catch up on missed doses.

For more info ➡️ nhs.uk/MMR

🌟Liz Rogers is our latest MY Star Award winner!🌟
Liz has been learning British Sign Language (BSL) to assist in her role, and recently received great feedback from a patient who appreciated her skills before the official interpreter arrived!

Congratulations! 👏👏👏

Welcome to MY Role ! 🔦

Lauren works in the community assisting the nurses, reviewing patients and undertaking response visits. Outside of work she loves hot countries and gardening! 🪴

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🌳 We recently planted 4,000 trees at Pinderfields Hospital in one of the biggest new hedgerow planting initiatives undertaken by any public sector organisation in the UK for many years, helping to provide a host of sustainability and wildlife benefits ➡️ bit.ly/MYtreeplanting

Need medical help over the weekend? 📲 Use #NHS111 online to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.

Visit ➡️ 111.nhs.uk

For seven common conditions, including insect bites, UTIs and more, your pharmacist can now provide treatment and some prescription medicine, if needed, without seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first 💊

Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyf…