This #DyingMattersWeek we will be visiting a number of venues across the Wakefield district, alongside The Prince of Wales Hospice, Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, The Kirkwood & Age UK Wakefield in a bid to break down barriers surrounding discussions about death and dying.

Do pay us a visit or visit the…

More than 3 million unvaccinated children are at risk of catching measles in 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.

Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/MMR

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Yesterday was #InternationalDayOfTheMidwife ! The perfect chance to say THANK YOU to all our hardworking and dedicated midwives 🌟

👶Danielle works with our digital maternity systems, outside of work she loves to weightlift!
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This bank holiday weekend, some pharmacies might have different opening hours.

Search ‘Find a pharmacy NHS’ or click below to find an open pharmacy near you ⬇️

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In celebration of today’s #InternationalDayoftheMidwife , we gave you, our local community, the opportunity to show your appreciation towards a member of maternity staff, through a virtual award ceremony, and now it’s time to unveil the winners! 🏅

Congratulations! 🌟

If you need medical help over the bank holiday, use 111 online to be directed to the right care for your needs.

Visit ➡ 111.nhs.uk

Please remember that A&E is for serious, life-threatening emergencies only.

This bank holiday weekend, some pharmacies might have different opening hours.⌚️

💻Search ‘Find a pharmacy NHS’ or click below to find an open pharmacy near you.

➡️nhs.uk/service-search…

With the a bank holiday coming up, it’s a really good time to check that you have a well-stocked first aid kit at home or in your car.

Things like plasters, antiseptic cream & painkillers can help you deal with minor accidents and injuries 🤕

Visit ➡ togetherwe-can.com/stay-well

Wakefield parents, Taylor Simpson and Matthew Kent, have kindly donated a cold cot to Pinderfields Hospital following their own tragic loss, as their son was born sleeping last summer.

💗Read their moving story: midyorks.nhs.uk/news

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust we have asked our patients, carers & relatives to nominate staff who have made a positive impact on their experience. Here are some of our staff receiving their gift to say thank you #PEW2024 😍🤗

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust we have asked our patients, carers & relatives to nominate staff who have made a positive impact on their experience. Here are some more of our staff receiving their gift to say thank you #PEW2024 😍🤗

Measles cases are still rising across England.

2 doses of the MMR vaccine provide the best protection against measles, mumps and rubella.

For more information and how to book ➡️ nhs.uk/MMR

During April 2024, we have asked our patients, carers & relatives to nominate staff who have made a positive impact on their experience. As part of Experience of Care week Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust #PEW2024 we will be delivering a little gift to those staff who have been nominated 🤗

Did you know you can order your repeat prescriptions through the NHS App? 📲

Make sure you're prepared and order ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

➡ nhs.uk/nhs-app

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🍽️Debbie works to keep everyone at Dewsbury fed and refreshed in the restaurant. Outside of work she loves rugby! 🏉

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If you need medical help and you aren't sure what to do, think NHS 111.

For assessment of people aged 5 and over, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. NHS 111 is there to make it easier and quicker for you to get the right advice or treatment you need.

Visit: 111.nhs.uk

Feel unwell and need help during the weekend? 🤒

If you think you might need to speak to a doctor, they’re still here.

📲 Just call your practice as usual and you’ll be diverted through to GP Care Wakefield.

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.

🌈On Tuesday 7 May, just two days after International Day of the Midwife, Caroline Booth will be celebrating her own milestone of 45 years in healthcare.

Today, Caroline shares her story to inspire future midwives 🗞️ midyorks.nhs.uk/news

We're delighted to be part of the super scarves mission! 💙

A huge thank you to Scamp & Dude who have donated over 360 super scarves to our Trust, as part of their aim to reach 60,000 cancer patients starting chemotherapy.

Read more on our website: bit.ly/3WecA2q