Surrogacy is a term used when someone carries and gives birth to a child for another person or couple. This can be due to health reasons that prevent someone from being able to either get pregnant or carry a baby to full term. LBQT+ couples or individuals might also choose to use a surrogate to create or extend a family.
Brain injuries are life-changing events, and a levelling experience for anyone unfortunate enough to suffer them. According to head injury charity Headway, there is a hospital admission for an acquired brain injury (ABI) every 90 seconds on average in the UK – each of which is a devastating personal and familial event.
People in East Riding are being cautioned about the use of fake versions of the drug Ozempic.
Ozempic is a drug prescribed to people with type 2 diabetes in order to lower their blood sugar levels, with the active ingredient semaglutide. However a global alert has been issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO) about fake versions being circulated to people to help lose weight.
It’s vital that motorists are awake and alert when out on the roads. Driving while tired leads to slow reaction times and reduced attention, making it difficult to keep control of the vehicle. In fact, according to Brake, the road safety charity, driver fatigue could be as dangerous as drink-driving.
However, many drivers admit to getting behind the wheel after having very little sleep. A new study by Leeds-based used car dealers, Big Motoring World found that the majority (55%) of drivers have driven after under five hours of sleep.
In celebration of the NHS’ 75th anniversary, parkrun UK is collaborating with the NHS to encourage staff, volunteers, and local communities to participate.
In addition to recognising the NHS’s immense contribution to the health of the nation, the events will also recognise the dedicated individuals who have played a fundamental role in shaping the service.
Hull Food Bank has been given a funding boost by McCarthy Stone Foundation to bring festive cheer to locals this Christmas.
In preparation for the holiday season, McCarthy Stone, which operates four Retirement Living developments in the East Riding of Yorkshire, has donated £500 to Hull Foodbank.
It is important for parents to be aware of the signs of group A streptococcal (GAS) infections.
A common bacteria called GAS can live harmlessly on our skin and in our throats. Sometimes it causes mild ailments like sore throats, sometimes more serious illnesses like scarlet fever, and very rarely, very serious diseases such as sepsis, pneumonia, or bone infections.
Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire health officials are urging people to take action now to prevent flu this winter.
Those who are eligible, such as those over 50, pregnant women, and those with serious health conditions, should take advantage of the offer of a free NHS flu vaccine as soon as possible.
During World Antimicrobials Awareness Week (18-24 November), the East Riding of Yorkshire and Hull Health and Care Partnerships are encouraging the public and healthcare professionals to become Antibiotic Guardians.
Last month, Hull City Council, Riverside and the residents at Redwood Glades, Cecil Gardens and Harrison Park celebrated five years of Extra Care in Hull.
There are 316 extra care apartments at the above three locations across the city which have been built to provide an environment where vulnerable adults over the age of 18 have their own front door with a provision for 24-hour on-site care and support.
Residents in Hull and East Riding are reminded about the availability of NHS services over the upcoming bank holiday weekend.
GP out-of-hours services and Urgent Treatment Centres (UTC) in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire will remain open. It should be noted, however, that GP practices and most pharmacies will be closed on Monday 29 August.
A decline in meat-eating has been taking the country by storm but what does this mean for venues that rely on meat consumption for their profit? The flexitarian approach is proving that people can make conscious decisions to adopt a more plant-based lifestyle without giving up animal products entirely.
The top food trend predicted for 2022 was the rise of the ‘flexitarian’ diet. A lifestyle approach where those traditionally classed as meat eaters make conscious choices to eat vegetarian or plant-based for part of their week.
A new campaign ‘Help Us to Help You – Get the most out of your GP Practice’, highlighting some of the small things patients can do to help get the most out of their GP practice, has been announced.
Running across radio and social media, the campaign will inform people how they can support their GP practice to relieve some of their pressures and allow staff to deal with more enquiries.
So that blood donation saves even more lives, all sessions in Hull will help make medicine.
The red blood cells of the donors will still be used as normal and the donor will not notice any changes.
Being a manager definitely comes with huge responsibility and it seems like there’s no room for any type of improvisation. It doesn’t matter whether your employees work remotely or in the office, you still have to make sure that things are working impeccably.
In these past two years, a lot of companies were forced to rely on digital management tools. Some of them have already been used before, while there were new ones that still haven’t been tested enough.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is looking to recruit new foster carers and supported lodgings providers, for children and young people, at a fostering event in Driffield next week.
Anyone interested in finding out more about becoming a foster family is invited to go along to an information event at Driffield Rugby Club, YO25 9DW (next to Driffield Show Ground), on Tuesday, 21 September, starting at 7pm, with refreshments available from 6.30pm.
Hull and East Riding residents are being reminded which NHS services are available to them this bank holiday on Monday 31 August 2021.
If you need medical help, the NHS is here for you – Urgent Treatment Centres (UTC), out of hours GP services and some pharmacies across Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire will remain open. GP practices and most pharmacies will be closed on the bank holiday.
Little Monkeys, the indoor soft play centre which is part of Hull’s Active+ sports and leisure facility has partnered with Evoke Technologies, FootyTots and Aim Higher to provide a fun filled day for SEND children and their families.