September sees the largest number of children being seen for #Asthma related illnesses. Make sure your child keeps using their preventative inhalers (puffers) as instructed by their doctor or asthma nurse. wypartnership.co.uk/our-priorities…

Summer fun shouldn’t mean your child forgets their asthma prevention medication. Sticking to their asthma action plan can keep them safe in autumn by helping to prevent attacks when they go back to school. Visit ➡ asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/ast… for more info.

The number of emergency #Asthma treatments for children doubles in September. Make sure your child takes their preventer medicine regularly and carries their reliever inhaler (puffer) wherever they go. wypartnership.co.uk/our-priorities…

Our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Pinderfields Hospital has moved back to Gate 30 following a temporary relocation to Gate 38A. Please be aware of this if you are planning to visit friends or relatives in ICU. Gate 30 is located on Level C 🏥

We're proud to introduce Juan, Inigo and Mateo– BaBi Wakefield's first triplets! Mum, Aurachelle, shares her story at midyorks.nhs.uk/babi-news where you can learn more about this study which uses routine data about infants' health to help improve the lives of future generations.

You can now access your clinic letters and discharge letters via Patients Know Best (PKB), our patient portal. You can read digital versions as soon as they are available without having to wait for them through the post. Find out more and how to register bit.ly/pkbregister

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 care for your needs ✅ Call 111, use the NHS App, or go to: 111.nhs.uk

🌟Congratulations to Phillip, the latest winner of our MY Star Award! Phillip worked with our Smokefree Pregnancy Team, procuring a company to provide vape devices. This has aided a huge number of pregnant smokers to become smokefree at the time of birth. Well done! 👏👏

For seven common conditions - your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine, if needed, without seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first. nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyf…

Welcome to MY Role🔦 ❤️If you're aware of our Organ Donation team, you'll likely know Raz and his vital work supporting the families of organ donors. Outside of work, he loves to go paddle boarding! #OrganDonation 👉bit.ly/3o2CDuC

Do you have an appointment coming up at one of our hospitals? MY Psychological Services has put together some helpful tips to manage anxiety and keep you focused before your visit, or as you wait for your appointment 💙 #MidYorksNHS #Mindfulness #MYPsychologicalServices

A change in the law will see Medical Examiners providing independent scrutiny of all deaths that are not referred to the Coroner from 9 September 2024. Read more on our website ➡ bit.ly/3MsIDW7

Does your child have asthma? A&E visits often rise in September, so ensure they continue taking preventative medication during school holidays. Keeping a routine can ease their return and help prevent attacks. Visit asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/ast… for more info on managing asthma.

With the last of the summer sun ☀️: - keep cool - drinking lots of water - wearing a hat and sunglasses outdoors - and slapping on the sun cream to protect against high UV. Check out our #TogetherWeCan guide to summer health: togetherwe-can.com/seasonal-advic…

Join us for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 12 September to hear all about our Trust's ongoing progress and our future plans to continue to develop our services to provide a high quality of care. Find out more on our website ➡️ bit.ly/3Z0SOXD

To mark International #SpinalCordInjuryDay, European medallist Saffron Cresswell, who is currently a patient at the Yorkshire Regional Spinal Injuries Centre (YRSIC) here at Pinderfields Hospital, shares her story: bit.ly/3TgVUVO #SCIDay #MidYorksNHS

Our Haematology service on Gate 21 at Pinderfields Hospital is temporarily relocating to Gate 38A from 6 September. Relevant patients will be made aware of this move. If you are visiting Haematology, there is signage for Gate 38A. Find out more bit.ly/MYgate21

🌟This Friday we're giving a special shout-out to Nchima, a staff nurse at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. She's been shortlisted for the Overseas Nurse of the Year award at the Nursing Times Workforce Summit Awards 2024.👏 🗣️"Nchima is being recognised for her unwavering passion for others"