Airedale Hospital NHSFT

28/01/2026

Join us as a member today! It’s a great time to be a member as we plan for our new hospital.

Members can get involved in the Trust and stand for election and vote for governors in elections which take place in March this year.

Lead Governor Linda Dobson:
“It’s an exciting time to be involved as the NHS 10 year plan is put into action and more community-based healthcare is on the agenda.”

At the same time the Trust is moving ahead with plans for the new hospital, which offers a real opportunity to contribute to ensuring the right healthcare is provided for our communities, for now and in the future.”

Join here https://secure.membra.co.uk/Join/Airedale or find out more about membership on the Trust website here : https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk/about-us/governors-and-membership/members/

27/01/2026

Come along to our next Partnership meeting!

Thursday 29th January 2026, 10am-12pm
Central Hall, Alice Street, Keighley, BD21 3JD and online, via Teams

We will be looking in particular at disability in maternity and parenthood

Recent service users (and their babies!) and those supporting families through maternity and neonatal care welcome!

Email wendy@cnet.org.uk to book your place.

24/01/2026

North Yorkshire Council will be carrying out essential works to the traffic lights outside Skipton Hospital from 26 January to 20 February 2026.

If you're attending an appointment, please make sure you allow time for traffic delays.

21/01/2026

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20/01/2026

14/01/2026

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: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-flu-vaccination/

08/01/2026

Snow and ice warnings are in place across the country ❄️

Falls are common, particularly in older people. If you or someone else falls, try to stay calm. Take a couple of minutes to check for any pain or injuries and see if you think you can get up.

If they need further help, call 111 or 999.

07/01/2026

The Airedale Midwives page has shared information from First Steps Nutrition and the Food Standards Agency regarding the recall of affected batches of SMA milk.

For more information, please click on the link below or view the original post on Airedale Midwives.

Nestlé has taken the precautionary step of recalling several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula because they may contain cereulide toxin.

06/01/2026

⚠️ Our Emergency Department 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 NHS 111, go to www.111.nhs.uk or speak to your pharmacist for advice.

02/01/2026

Colder weather is forecast this weekend. Please take extra care and look out for those who might need a helping hand.
You can find top tips for staying warm and healthy at www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/keep-warm-keep-well

01/01/2026

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01/01/2026

Happy New Year to all of our colleagues, service users and communities ✨
We hope you all have a happy and healthy 2026.
Thank you to all of our colleagues who have been working over the festive period 💙