Airedale Hospital NHSFT

25/11/2025

"Is it too late to get support?" "Do I have to talk to the police?" "What if I'm not sure what happened counts?"

Sexual assault referral centres (SARCs) are here for anyone who has been r***d or sexually assaulted or abused at any time in their life.

Available across England, SARCs provide specialist medical care and emotional support in a place where you will be listened to and believed in a place where you are safe.

You can get help from a SARC without involving the police.

Find your nearest SARC: nhs.uk/sarcs

24/11/2025

| This winter, hear from Dr Meg Crossley on how Airedale Hospital NHSFT's Urgent Treatment Centre is easing pressure on emergency care.

Open 12 hours a day, the UTC treats minor illnesses and injuries fast, helping keep ED care focused on those who need it most.

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24/11/2025

24/11/2025

If you're eligible, join the millions of others who have had their free flu and COVID-19 vaccines and make sure you get protected ahead of the festive season.

Find a clinic near you:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-east-yorkshire/winter-vaccinations/

22/11/2025

Understanding our patients' experiences of care is important to us. It helps us improve our services to best suit their needs.

If you were treated for cancer during April, May, June 2025, you may be invited to take part in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey. If you are invited, you will get a letter with more information. Please take part to help shape NHS services for future patients 🤝

For more information on the survey, please visit www.ncpes.co.uk

22/11/2025

If you’ve been offered a flu vaccination, please get it.

The flu season has arrived early this year, and we are already seeing a lot of people in the Emergency Department who are very ill with flu. Please make sure you get your flu vaccine as soon as possible.

You can get the free NHS flu vaccine if you:

• are aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2026)
• have certain long-term health conditions
• are pregnant
• live in a care home
• are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive a carer's allowance
• live with someone who has a weakened immune system

More details on how to book your vaccination are here: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

21/11/2025

Calling all crafty crocheters and keen knitters!

We are looking for local crafters to knit/crochet soft dolls to help support our patients living with dementia.
The dolls give them something to hold to help ease their anxiety whilst in hospital.

Find out how you can get involved at https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk/an-appeal-for-knitted-dolls-to-support-patients-living-with-dementia/

20/11/2025

Antibiotics don’t treat coughs, colds, or flu. Rest, fluids and paracetamol are usually the best medicine.

Find out more at https://seriouslyresistant.com/common-infections/.

19/11/2025

18/11/2025

Some of our services are affected by strike action today and you may have to wait longer than usual in our Emergency Department if your condition is not life or limb-threatening.

Please choose NHS services wisely – if you need medical help, advice or are unsure about whether you should go to hospital, go to NHS 111 online.

18/11/2025

It’s ! Antibiotics save lives – but only if we use them responsibly. Always take them only if prescribed by your NHS healthcare professional.

Find out more at https://seriouslyresistant.com/common-infections/.

17/11/2025

Our Emergency Department is extremely busy.

We have to prioritise the sickest people so if your condition isn't an A&E emergency you may have a long wait.

Phone NHS 111, go to www.111.nhs.uk or speak to your pharmacist for prompt advice.