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User Groups with attachment to York Hospital as at October/November 2011

Group Name Area represented Additional Information Breathe Easy York Health - Respiratory conditions across ages and genders Patient group linked to The British Lung Foundation Run by...

A history

In 1936 Scarborough Hospital was built at a cost of £135,000. It officially opened its doors on Sunday 23 October by H.R.H the Duke of Kent. In 1948 the NHS was formed. The Leeds Regional Hospital B...

A history

A history Bridlington Hospital was officially opened by the Duchess of Gloucester on May 16 1989, bringing together services from three former hospitals. The hospital had over 200 beds which catered...

The New Selby War Memorial Hospital

A history

The New Selby War Memorial Hospital was completed in 2011 however there has been a hospital on site since 1926. Services from the old Selby War Memorial Hospital and Selby Raincliffe Street Clinic mov...

Emergency Department (ED)

* Please be aware that we prioritise the treatment of our patients according to the seriousness of their condition so you may see people who arrived after you being treated before you.

Bronchoscopy

What is a bronchoscopy? A bronchoscopy is a test, which allows the doctor to look into your windpipe and the air tubes of your lungs. The doctor uses a thin, flexible tube called a bronchoscope. It...

Microbiology - Faeces collection

Faeces Collection Use pots with a collecting spoon. Suggestions for collection of faeces specimens: When opening your bowels please use one of the following collection methods. It is of paramount...

Who's who

Clinical lead: Dr Charlie Millson Secretary: Mrs. Ann Black Sisters and Nursing team on Ward 33 Substance misuse nurse specialist: Louise Morley

Storing breastmilk

Breast milk can be left for a maximum of 6 hours at room temperature. It can be stored in the fridge (at a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius) for between 4 and 8 days. It can also be kept in a freezer...

Tongue tie

Tongue tie (or Ankyloglossia) is a condition where the piece of skin (frenulum) under the baby's tongue is short, and can stop the tongue from moving properly. Although it does not always cause a...

Occupational therapy for orthopaedic services

What we do The orthopaedic occupational therapy team work along side the orthopaedic consultant teams treating patients with ongoing musculo-skeletal conditions following a trauma or elective...

Occupational Therapy for acute elderly medicine

What we do Occupational therapists in the team work across the acute elderly medicine wards. The occupational therapy service provides assessment, intervention and discharge planning to facilitate s...

Occupational therapy services to general medicine

What we do The Occupational Therapy team for General Medicine work with adult patients who may have problems associated with Cardiac, Respiratory, Renal, Dermatology, Haematology or Oncology...

Occupational therapy for surgical services

What we do The occupational therapy team for acute surgery work with adult patients who due to their surgical condition are experiencing difficulties with their day to day functional activity. The t...

Stroke occupational therapy

Stroke occupational therapists provide specialist assessment and treatment for patients who have had a stroke. The aim of occupational therapy is to maximise patients’ abilities to carry out eve...

Occupational therapy for rheumatology

Occupational therapists working in the rheumatology team at Scarborough Hospital provide a specialist occupational therapy service to both in-patients and out-patients. Intervention Includes: A...

Occupational Therapy for Orthopaedic Services

What we do The orthopaedic occupational therapy team work along side the orthopaedic consultant teams treating patients with ongoing musculo-skeletal conditions following a trauma or elective...

Occuptional Therapy for Surgical Services

Occupational Therapy for Pain Management

What we do Occupational Therapists work with individuals to help them find the most effective ways to manage their pain and to address the impact pain has on their day-to-day activities and roles w...

Occupational Therapy Service for Rheumatology

Occupational therapists working in the rheumatology team at York Hospital provide a specialist occupational therapy service to both in-patients and out-patients. Intervention Includes: Assessment of...

Occupational Therapy to Medicine for the Elderly services

Occupational Therapy to the Hip Fracture Unit

What we do The occupational therapists on the Hip Fracture Unit have a specialist interest in this area. They are skilled in the assessment, treatment and management of patients who have sustained a...

Occuptional Therapy for General Medicine Services

What we do The Occupational Therapy team for General Medicine work with adult patients who may have problems associated with Cardiac, Respiratory, Renal/Gastroenterology, Haematology or Oncology...

Occuptional Therapy for Stroke

Stroke occupational therapists provide specialist assessment and treatment for patients who have had a stroke. The aim of occupational therapy is to maximise patients’ abilities to carry out eve...

Occupational Therapy for Neurosciences

The neurosciences occupational therapy team provides specialist assessment and treatment for patients who have a neurological condition (other than stroke who are seen by another specialist team) The...

Becoming an NHS patient

Becoming an NHS patient at our Trust is a simple process. If you are suffering from pain and reduced mobility, your first step is speaking to your GP. They will decide what treatment options there ar...

Enhanced recovery

Before your surgery even takes place, we help to ensure you achieve a speedy recovery. We work with you to make sure you are well, offer you nutritional support, enriched dietary supplements and an...

What we do

Hips The most common cause of hip pain is arthritis; osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Normally a doctor would recommend a course of pain relief before considering whether surgery is n...

Where's my nearest clinic?

Scarborough Hospital Woodlands Drive Scarborough YO12 6QL 01723 368111 Monday – Friday AM - Fracture Clinics Monday PM - Mr Livesey, Upper Limb/Hips Monday PM - Mr Mannan, Foot/Ankle Tuesday AM - Mr...

Testimonials

Kent Ward, Bridlington Hospital "The service would be hard to improve. It was outstanding in all respects" – May 16 "Everything and everyone was fantastic, couldn't have wished for anything better" –...

Orthopaedic physiotherapy

What we do The Senior Physiotherapist on the Hip Fracture Unit has a specialist interest in this area. The Physiotherapist is skilled in the assessment, treatment and management of patients who have...

Physiotherapy for Cardiac Rehabilitation

What we do Assessment and analysis of client function and risk stratification for safe exercise Prescription and evaluation of individual and group exercise programmes. Education about cardiac m...

Physiotherapy for Orthopaedic Inpatients

There are 3 orthopaedic wards in the hospital: an elective ward for planned orthopaedic procedures such as hip and knee replacements, an adult trauma ward for fractures of any kind, and a ward...

Physiotherapy for the General Medical Wards

Physiotherapy service to the general medical wards

Physiotherapy for the Surgical Wards and Intensive Care

Physiotherapy to the surgical wards and intensive care

Physiotherapy for Neurosciences

What we do We provide Physiotherapy advice and treatment for people, aged 16 and over, with any neurological condition (other than stroke patients, who are seen by another specialist physi...

Physiotherapy services for Stroke

What we do Stroke physiotherapists provide specialist assessment, treatment and management of patients suffering from the symptoms of stroke. The aim of physiotherapy is to maximise a person’s in...

Physiotherapy to Medicine for the Elderly services

What we do The Acute Medicine for the Elderly Physiotherapy Team have a developed interest in the treatment of older people and the specific physical problems that can be associated with ageing. The...

Physiotherapy services to acute medicine for the elderly

Physiotherapy service to the general medical wards

Stroke physiotherapy services

Rheumatology physiotherapy

What we do The role of the physiotherapist is to provide assessment, treatment and self-management advice for all rheumatology conditions, in in-patient and outpatient settings. This applies for all...

Physiotherapy services to the Trauma Ward

Special Care Baby Unit

The Trust has two Special Care Baby Units (SCBU) located at: The York Hospital Scarborough Hospital The units provide high quality, evidence-based nursing care to babies that are born prematurely or a...

Scarborough SCBU

The Special Care Baby Unit at Scarborough Hospital has eight cots that primarily care for babies requiring special care, that are born from 32 weeks onwards. On occasions it cares for those requiring...

Motor Neurone Disease

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks the upper and lower motor neurones. Degeneration of the motor neurones leads to weakness and wasting of muscles,...

Nelsons Court

Find information about Nelsons Court, including accommodation details, facilities, contact information and how it supports patients, families and visitors connected with York and Scarborough Teaching...

Home

Welcome to York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Find information about our hospitals and services, appointments, patient advice, visiting, contact details and the latest news.

Who's who

Meet the Board of Directors at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Find out who’s who in our executive and non-executive leadership team and how they support safe, hi...

Who's who

Governors The Council of Governors consists of 16 public governors and six staff governors who have all been elected by the membership of their constituencies. It also includes nominated...

Main services

Bridlington Hospital Services include:• Audiology • Bereavement Services (Chapel) • Blood Taking Service • Care of the Elderly (Lawrence Unit) • Community Midwifery Services • Day Case Treatment • Ora...

Andrology

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: There will temporarily be no room booking appointments available for dates from 9th December 2024 (drop off appointments are NOT affected). This is unfortunately beyond the lab...

Training

Training We offer a range of training opportunities to parents and staff across York, Scarborough, Whitby, and the Ryedale area. These evidence-based sessions have been developed by specialist speech...

About us

About our children's speech and language therapy service

SLC Advice Sheets

Speech, language, and communication adviceAdvice and useful websites for parents and children.

Medication and treatments

Medication and treatments In the dropdown boxes below, our IBD specialist nurses have answered some frequently asked questions about medication and treatment. You may also find useful information...

Diet and nutrition in IBD

Help with diet and nutrition for people with an IBD diagnosis

IBD flare

How to manage your IBD symptoms if you have a flare-up between appointments

Psychological support

Psychological support Psychological and emotional wellbeing is an important part of living with IBD. It is important to discuss your feelings about the illness with your care team. It can also help...

Blood Taking Service (Phlebotomy)

Find information about the blood taking service at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals, including how blood tests are arranged, what to expect during your appointment and support available.

Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Learn about abdominal wall reconstruction at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals, including what the procedure involves, who it’s for and how it supports recovery as part of our specialist su...

Radio Reps with York Hospital Radio

Full list of resourcesPlease see our main Psychological Medicine self-help resources page for all materials and guides. Further resources• Online self-help CBT techniques - Every Mind Matters - NHS •...

Colorectal cancer

Information and support available for patients with colorectal cancer.

Let's Make Sense Together

Let’s Make Sense Together is a virtual service that has been developed by our Occupational Therapists. It is part of our sensory processing pathway, supporting children and young people who have a ph...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Information on our IBS service at York Hospital, who can help people with an IBS diagnosis manage their symptoms.

Palliative Care

Palliative care Palliative care is the active care and support of people at any stage of a progressive life-limiting illness; this includes the management of symptoms (which may include pain). The...

Getting here

Plan your journey to York and Scarborough hospitals. Find travel information, directions, parking, public transport advice and maps to help you arrive on time for your appointment or visit.

Car parking

Find car parking information for York and Scarborough hospitals, including where to park, charges, Blue Badge spaces, pay stations and advice for visitors and patients.

Travel

Travel information for getting to York and Scarborough hospitals, including public transport, buses, trains, taxis, cycling and walking routes. Plan your journey and arrive on time for your...

Coming into hospital

Find essential information for patients and visitors coming into hospital at York and Scarborough, including what to expect on arrival, getting here, visiting, discharge and support during your stay.

Staying active in hospital

Advice to help you stay active during your hospital stay at York and Scarborough. Learn why moving matters, simple exercises to try safely, and how activity can support recovery and independence.

Visiting

Find visiting information for York and Scarborough hospitals, including visiting times, ward guidance and advice for family and friends. Check what to expect before you arrive and how to support...

Our strategy

Read our strategy for York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, including our priorities, plans for improvement and how we will deliver safe, high-quality care for patients.

Annual Report and Accounts

Annual Reports and Accounts Introducing our Annual ReportEach year, our Annual Report provides a snapshot of the progress we’ve made, the challenges we’ve faced, and the priorities that have shaped ou...

Patient experience

Find out about patient experience at York and Scarborough hospitals, including how we listen to feedback, support patients and carers, and use your comments to improve our services.

Building progress

Our new facilityThe UECC will be a genuine healthcare innovation for the people of Scarborough and surrounding areas and will completely transform the environment for our patients and staff. One of t...

Meet the UECC team

Moving to the new UECCAs we prepare for the opening of the new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre at Scarborough Hospital, catch up with staff who have been instrumental in the move and will be working...

Leaving hospital

Information to help you prepare for leaving hospital at York and Scarborough. Find guidance on discharge planning, medicines, transport, follow-up care and support once you are home.

Patient record requests

Freedom of Information

Freedom of information Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2000, the public has the right to see information held by public authorities, including NHS organisations.

Privacy notices

Privacy notices The Trust has a legal obligation to tell you how it handles your personal information. We provide you with this information in privacy notices. For every notice the following...

Information for patients

Diabetic eye screening information for patients.

Appointment information

Information for patients attending an appointment with North Yorkshire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme.

FAQs

Answers from the North Yorkshire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme team to frequently asked questions about diabetic eye screening.

Carer Hub

The Carer Hub offers support, advice and information for carers when someone comes into hospital. Find guidance on visiting, discharge planning, services and practical help at York and Scarborough...

Rheumatology

Rheumatology The Rheumatology team provide a comprehensive range of general and specialist rheumatology clinical services to the population of York and North Yorkshire for patients with arthritis and...

Rheumatology at York

Rheumatology at York These pages contain information for patients and healthcare professionals about the Rheumatology department at York Hospital. We hope that you find this information useful. If...

Psychological Medicine self-help resources

Radio Reps with York Hospital RadioSelf-help resources from the Department of Psychological Medicine. Why self-help?Many people are used to repeating exercises to build physical strength. In the same...

Psychological Medicine self-help: thoughts and attention

Self-help resources: thoughts and attentionWhen we face problems, our thinking can change. These changes are not always helpful. In this section: • The Find Out in Five resources offer some more in...

Psychological Medicine self-help: breath, body and movement

Self-help resources: body, breath, and movementOur bodies react quickly and automatically to changes in our environment, our thinking, and our feelings. Tension in our bodies might even be the first...

Chaplaincy

Spiritual care and Chaplaincy services The Chaplaincy team offers spiritual and pastoral support to patients, visitors, and staff. We hope to accompany people of all faiths, beliefs, or none, to f...

Accessibility Hub

Visit our Accessibility Hub for information and support to help you access services at York and Scarborough hospitals. Find accessible formats, interpreters, communication help and reasonable...

Outpatient FAQs and contact

List of frequently asked questions relating to outpatient appointments.

Information and communication

Information and communication support at York and Scarborough hospitals, including confidentiality, consent, accessing medical records and help with interpreters and accessible formats.

Other opportunities

Explore other opportunities and ways to work with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Research and Innovation

Learn about research and innovation at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - how our dedicated department supports health research, involvement opportunities for patients and...

Volunteering

Learn about volunteering at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust — how volunteers support patients and staff, current opportunities, role requirements, and how to register yo...

Stroke Therapy Team

Stroke Therapy TeamThe Stroke Therapy Team provides specialist assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for people following a stroke, supporting them to maximise recovery, regain independence, and...

Rapid Access Chest Pain Service (RACP)

Find out about the Rapid Access Chest Pain Service (RACP) at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals, including who it is for, referral information and how we assess and manage chest pain symptoms...

Radiology

Find information about radiology services at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals, including diagnostic imaging such as X-rays, CT, MRI and ultrasound, plus how to prepare and what to expect from...

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy The Trust's physiotherapy service is a single service spanning both the acute and community settings. It covers most clinical areas and inputs to multiple sites as well as patient's h...

Access to your health records

Find out how to access your health records at York and Scarborough hospitals. Learn how to request information, what you may be able to see, and how we protect your confidentiality and data.

Breast screening service locations

Breast screening service locations - North Yorkshire We have two static sites, based at Scarborough Hospital and York Hospital. We have three mobile screening vans, which move around a number of...

Weight Management

Find out about the Tier 3 Weight Management programme at the Trust, including how the service works, what support is available, referral information and contact details.

Stroke Services

Information on Stroke Services at our Trust, including contact details and the stroke patient journey.

York Hospital

York Hospital provides a wide range of NHS services for patients in York and surrounding areas. Find ward and visiting information, directions, parking, facilities and contact details.

Scarborough Hospital

Find information about Scarborough Hospital, including services, wards, visiting times, contact details, directions, parking and facilities to help plan your visit.

Haematology & Oncology Inpatient Unit

Specialist haematology and oncology care at York Hospital, providing chemotherapy support, blood transfusions, 24-hour triage and multidisciplinary patient care

Microbiology - Swabs

Swab CollectionOur standard swab for bacterial specimen collection and transportation is a black capped MWE Transwab containing Amies gel medium with charcoal. It is intended for recovery of aerobic,...

News and media

Stay up to date with the latest news, stories, press releases and media updates from York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Find news about services, staff, awards and...

Stream (formally Wagestream)

Stream Swap Money worries for financial wellbeing with StreamStream (previously Wagestream) is a financial wellbeing app that gives you the tools to manage your money day-to-day and build a brighter...

Holidays, Hotels and Get Aways

Holidays, Hotels and GetawaysTime for a well earned break? Check out our fabulous range of holidays, hotel stays and UK breaks.

List a property wanted advert

List a 'Property/ Accommodation Wanted' advertAre you a staff member looking for a property/ accommodation to let? Please complete the below form in full and we'll advertise on our lettings webpage...

Enquiring about a patient

Find out how to enquire about a patient at York and Scarborough hospitals. Learn what information we can share, how confidentiality works, and who to contact for updates about someone in our care.

Star Award

Nominate a member of staff or team for a STAR Award at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Say thank you and recognise great care, kindness and support.

Star Award submitted page

Star Award nomination submitted Thank you for your nomination, the Communications team will be in touch in due course. If you have any questions about your nomination you can contact them on e...

Ward 17

Ward 17Ward 17 is the children's ward at York Hospital which accepts both booked and emergency admissions from the Emergency department and GPs. The ward looks after children from birth through to 18...

Ward 18

Child Assessment Unit (CAU) or Ward 18The Children's Assessment Unit (CAU) is open Monday to Friday from 9am until 10pm. Monday to Thursday a variety of investigations and procedures are performed in...

Rainbow Ward

Welcome to Rainbow WardWhen your child arrives in the ward he/she will be seen and assessed by a member of the nursing team. This process is called “triage” and is where the nurses decide how quickly...

Photo Gallery of Rainbow Ward

Photo GalleriesWant to know what our hospital and wards look like and what to expect? Click on the galleries below to have a peek around.

Rash Awareness

Rashes in pregnancy (rash awareness) It is important to get any rash checked out when you are pregnant- especially if you are feeling unwell. Although most rashes are harmless, there are some...

Downs, Edwards & Pataus Syndrome

Downs, Edwards and Pataus Syndrome You will be offered screening for Down’s syndrome, Edwards syndrome and Patau’s syndrome between 11+2 and 14+1 weeks of pregnancy. This is called the combined test b...

G3 Ward

Ward G3 Coming Soon Ward Clerk York 01904 726003 Mon to Fri 8am to 4pm

G2 Ward

Ward G2 Coming Soon Ward Clerk York 01904 726002Mon to Fri 8am to 4pm

Labour Ward

Welcome to the Labour Ward The Labour Ward team at York Hospital care for all women opting to birth in hospital. Women are seen in the Maternity Triage on admission. From there, a plan is made with yo...

Want to check when a patient is next due to be screened?

Want to check when a patient is due to be screened? If you need to find out when somebody is due screening, or they have been referred to the local hospital, please contact us on 01904 726640. You...

Star Award finalists 2025

Meet the Star Award finalists for 2025 at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Read stories of colleagues and teams recognised for outstanding care, kindness and going above...

Who’s who on the wards

Meet some of the team caring for you on our wards at York and Scarborough hospitals. Learn who does what, from doctors and nurses to therapists, pharmacists and support staff, and how they help your...

Star Award finalists 2023

Meet the Star Award finalists for 2023 at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Read stories of colleagues and teams recognised for outstanding care, kindness and going above...

What happens in clinic

Abdominal Wall Reconstruction - what happens in clinic What happens in clinicThe York Abdominal Wall Unit has set up a combined clinic with a gastrointestinal surgeon and a plastic surgeon. • Pat...

Meet the team

Abdominal Wall Reconstruction - Meet the team Mr S Chintapatla Consultant GI Surgeon Mr P Chitsabesan Consultant GI Surgeon Mr T MacLeod Consultant Plastic Surgeon Mr P Lim Consultant Plastic Surgeon...

Star Award finalists 2024

Meet the Star Award finalists for 2024 at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Read stories of colleagues and teams recognised for outstanding care, kindness and going above...

School Uniform Swap

School Uniform SwapWe recognise that school uniform can be expensive, especially in the current financial crisis. To support staff, we are pleased to announce the launch of the Staff Benefits School...

Long Service Awards: Application form

Long Service Awards: Application form Our long service annual awards proudly recognise staff who have completed 10, 25 and 40 years’ consecutive service within the NHS. Staff who have transferred in...

AHP/Healthcare scientist Awards 2025

AHP/Healthcare scientist Awards 2025 Nominations for the annual AHP/Healthcare scientist Awards 2025 are now open.Now in their fifth year, the awards celebrate the extraordinary work of our AHPs and h...

Non-clinical cancer hero award

Non-clinical cancer hero award From financial support to emotional wellbeing to ad hoc advice, non-clinical staff have a huge impact on patients when it comes to reducing the symptoms and struggles...

Waiting list review

We are currently undertaking a review of all patients on our waiting list for tests or procedures.

Our values

Learn about our values at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and how they guide the way we care for patients, support colleagues and work with our communities.

Alternative patient choice

To reduce the amount of time patients are waiting for an appointment or treatment, we are giving some patients the choice to move to another hospital in England to receive treatment sooner.

Elective surgery waiting list

Our elective surgery waiting list team maintains waiting list across all surgical departments and plans activity to minimise waiting times for our patients.

LEaD Awards nomination form

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Willow Eye Ward

This team has been nominated by a patient for providing "incredible" care."The care I have received, from initial referral to post-op outpatients, was absolutely incredible."My cataracts are...

Happy talk: speech therapists receive national award

Happy talk: speech therapists receive national award Two NHS speech and language therapists, who work closely with schools in York, scooped a top award at a prestigious ceremony in London. The...

Ash Ward, Bobbie Hartley, Lucy Davis and Kath Sartain

These members of staff were nominated when, in the face of adversity, they showed exceptional care for a couple who were both battling terminally advanced cancers. Unfortunately, the couple were...

York nurses awarded by the Queen's Nursing Institute

York nurses awarded by the Queen's Nursing Institute Two York nurses received a great start to the New Year after being awarded for their innovative nursing project. Geraldine Rook and Stefanie...

Anna Watt

Dr Watt has transformed the care given to hip fracture patients. She strives to ensure care meets best practice standards while being approachable, inclusive, and professional. Embodying our Trust...

Special delivery for York midwife who scoops NHS award

Special delivery for York midwife who scoops NHS award Pictured L-R: Jess Read from NHS England presents York Midwife Sharon Pratt with her award for going ‘above and beyond’ during a complex deli...

Ward 39

A patient on the ward was desperate to see his wife, who was at home and coming towards the end of her life. A safe discharge home for the man was looking unlikely, however, Sue organised an...

Doors open to a new Community Diagnostic Centre

Doors open to a new Community Diagnostic Centre A new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) has opened its doors in York, to help speed up the detection of many serious illnesses - meaning patients can...

Infected Blood Inquiry: information and support

The final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry, led by Sir Brian Langstaff KC, has now been published. This independent public statutory inquiry was established to examine the circumstances in which...

New palliative care room opens at Selby Hospital

A dedicated room for patients nearing the end of life has opened at Selby War Memorial Hospital.

Labour Ward

A mother has nominated the ward for their compassionate care after the loss of her baby. "I delivered my extremely wanted and loved little boy sleeping in the snowdrop suite on 17 February. He was...

Ward 17

Ward 17 was nominated twice in recognition of their outstanding care and dedication. After a little boy underwent an appendectomy at York Hospital, his parents were immensely impressed by “the ex...

Cultural Awareness Day 2024: celebrating the diversity of NHS staff

Cultural Awareness Day 2024: celebrating the diversity of NHS staff Staff from our Trust embraced the Olympic spirit by hosting a vibrant Cultural Awareness Day on Saturday. The ‘Olympics on the Bea...

Consultant leading research on bowel cancer diagnosis wins Chief Executive Award 2024

York Hospital turning pink and blue for baby loss

York Hospital will be turning its outdoor lights pink and blue to mark this year's Baby Loss Awareness Week in October.

Listening to feedback: changes to York's sexual health service

A number of changes have now been agreed to the way sexual health services are provided in York, which follows a consultation on proposed changes and listening to respondents’ feedback.

Selby War Memorial Hospital update

Selby War Memorial Hospital is currently experiencing problems with a loss of heating, hot water, and water due to a technical fault with a boiler earlier today (Friday 15 November).

Visitors urged 'keep winter illness away'

Visitors urged 'keep winter illness away' Our Trust is asking visitors to help protect patients from highly contagious winter infections by not visiting friends and relatives in hospital, when they...

Ward 39

Ward 39 is praised for the care they provided to a long-stay patient, showing exceptional compassion, kindness, and patience. The entire team created a patient-centred environment and showed kindness...

Richard Edwards

Say hello to Richard Edwards, a porter at York Hospital. Tell us about your roleI transfer patients to appointments, X-rays, scans, and visitor transfers to see patients on the wards. I also deliver...

Mulberry Ward

In December, staff on the ward were looking after a patient at the end of their life, who had unfortunately become too unwell to be discharged. The family had said that Christmas was the patient's...

Ward 16

The staff on Ward 16 were nominated by a recent patient who observed the team’s exemplary care for other patients on the ward. He shared: “I want to sincerely thank the incredible team on Ward 16 for...

Bridlington Hospital wins recognition for surgical hub bringing shorter waiting times for planned operations

Bridlington Hospital wins recognition for surgical hub bringing shorter waiting times for planned operations Bridlington Hospital has successfully achieved accreditation as an elective surgical hub,...

Consultant receives national award for cancer research

Consultant receives national award for cancer research A consultant from York Hospital has received a national innovation award for her role in a groundbreaking study which could complement cancer...

Leighton Walker

Leighton was nominated by a patient for the outstanding professionalism, empathy, and care he showed to a patient experiencing an ectopic pregnancy. The patient said: “After a distressing past ex...

Kristie Braviner, Adele Bayes-Warley, and Helen Jennison

Kristie, Adele, and Helen showed compassion, care, confidence, and common sense while caring for a critical and frail patient with a complex respiratory condition on Beech Ward. This patient was due...

Ward 39 Healthcare Assistants

The healthcare assistants on Ward 39 were nominated for consistently going above and beyond to provide outstanding care. They build strong, caring relationships with patients and families, treating...

Ward 34 Healthcare Support Workers and Wider Team

The Healthcare Support Workers on Ward 34 have shown extraordinary dedication and compassion through an exceptionally challenging year. Despite winter pressures and a high patient load, they provided...

Ash Ward

The team on Ash Ward at Scarborough Hospital have received a Star Award for the exceptional care they provided to a patient with very complex palliative care needs. The team showed outstanding...

Charlotte Swan

Charlotte is the quiet backbone of our Communications Team – dependable, thoughtful, and consistently excellent. Her calm professionalism and attention to detail were central to the success of this ye...

Why we have closed the ward with diarrhoea and vomiting [165.43 KB]

Information for relatives and visitors

Water Deprivation Test Schedule [48 KB]

Water Deprivation Test Schedule

Faecal Calprotectin pathway for primary care [579.84 KB]

Faecal-Calprotectin-Leaflet-GP (2)

Scarborough Ward Order Form [884.5 KB]

Scarborough Ward Order Form

ward referral to Hospital Mac Nurses Jan 2014 [242 KB]

ward referral to Hospital Mac Nurses Jan 2014

Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy ESWL [169.56 KB]

Information for patients, relatives and carers

Going home when your waters have broken [155.2 KB]

Information for patients, relatives and carers

Complex Abdominal wall Hernia [956.35 KB]

Includes Stoppa Mesh repair and Component Separation techniques: Information for patients, relatives and carers

Awake Time Ideas for premature infants (Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists) [910.47 KB]

Practical advice to help support premature infants' early motor development.

Cerebral Palsy Integrated Pathway - Information for parents [100.02 KB]

Information about what Cerebral Palsy Integrated Pathway (CPIP) is, what its purpose is, and what it involves

Additional form for feeding and swallowing assessment requests [211.5 KB]

Form with additional information to be completed for all requests for a feeding and swallowing assessment

Methadone pathway opioid substitution for patients no longer able to take oral maintenance in the last days of life - v2 [624.53 KB]

Methadone pathway opioid substitution for patients no longer able to take oral maintenance in the last days of life - V2 2020

CB/UI/YS-19 [174.54 KB]

was CB-INF-HAEMATINICS

Top Tips Understanding Sensory Processing Differences [144.65 KB]

Advice on understanding and supporting children who process the seven senses, taste, touch, smell, sight, sound, balance, and body awareness, differently

Tummy Time leaflet [2.36 MB]

The benefits of tummy time and ways to encourage it at certain ages

Learning Disabilities Hospital Passport - editable [147.8 KB]

Editable learning disabilities hospital passport which should be given to oncoming ward staff during all handovers until the patient is discharged.

Consent form for repair of complex abdominal wall hernia [135.3 KB]

Consent form for repair of complex abdominal wall hernia

Using Pre operative ‘Botox’ injection to abdominal wall In Complex Abdominal Wall Hernia [621.08 KB]

Information for patients, relatives and carers

Consent form for using pre operative botox in complex abdominal wall reconstruction [59.34 KB]

Consent form for patients undergoing preoperative botox before complex abdominal wall surgery.

Diphencyprone (DPC) for Warts and Verrucae [147.42 KB]

Information for patients, relatives and carers

Clavicle awaiting surgical opinion [308.75 KB]

You have sustained a fracture to your clavicle (collar bone).

Primary shoulder dislocation possible RC pathway so FU [580.04 KB]

You have sustained a dislocation to your shoulder for the first time.

Abdominal wall reconstruction clinical assessment form [951.5 KB]

Clinical assessment referral form for patients undergoing abdominal wall reconstruction.

Child swallowed foreign object (no follow-up required) [165.21 KB]

This leaflet is intended to advise you of the procedure for managing a child who has swallowed something (a foreign object).

Child swallowed foreign object (follow-up required) [167.37 KB]

This leaflet is intended to advise you of the procedure for managing a child who has swallowed something (a foreign object)

Welcome to the Children's Rainbow ward [240.17 KB]

Information for parents, relatives and carers

Instructions for the wear and care of oval 8 splints for swan neck [224.83 KB]

Information for rheumatology patients, their relatives and carers who have been provided with a splint under the care of rheumatology Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy

Microsuction: The removal of troublesome earwax by microsuction [167.33 KB]

Information for patients, relatives and carers

Babywalkers: Are they necessary? (Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists) [467.77 KB]

Guidance on using babywalkers and information about alternatives

Swallowed Foreign Body [144.5 KB]

Information for patients, relatives and carers

14 March 2024 - Public Council of Governors meeting agenda pack [4.79 MB]

Agenda for Council of Governors meeting held in public on 14 March 2024. Attachments include updates from Chief Executive and Chair, Declaration of Interests, minutes from previous CoG meeting,...

Speech Sound Awareness Activities [335.03 KB]

What speech sound awareness is, why it is important, and how to support children to develop it

Blunt Chest Wall Trauma Physiotherapy Advice [587.55 KB]

Physiotherapy and exercise guide for patients, relatives and carers

Community sites - tell us what you want [107.8 KB]

Community sites - tell us what you want

14 March 2024 - Public Council of Governors meeting minutes [210.38 KB]

Minutes from the 14 March 2024 public Council of Governors meeting including Minutes for Council of Governors meeting held in public on 14 March 2024. Includes questions and answers in relation to...

Gastroenterology Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) for IBS [159.13 KB]

Follow up information for patients diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) awaiting gut directed hypnotherapy

An Easy Read Guide to Pregnancy - Swahili [802.85 KB]

Information for patients published by Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership

Wagestream FAQ's [329.3 KB]

Wagestream FAQ's

Let's Make Sense Together referral form [239.1 KB]

Form for medical professionals to use when referring children to the Let's Make Sense Together sensory processing pathway.

Text only - Trust Strategy 2025-2030 Towards Excellence [589.52 KB]

Trust Strategy 2025-2030 Towards Excellence

How to follow a fluid allowance while in hospital [222.97 KB]

Information for dialysis patients, relatives and carers

Looking After Your Mental Health on Ward 17 and Rainbow Ward [155.31 KB]

Information for patients, relatives and carers

Trust Strategy 2025-2030: Towards Excellence [4.45 MB]

Our Trust's strategy for 2025, setting out our role in the local, regional, and national health and social care systems.

Guidelines and tips for writing quality award nominations [47.01 KB]

To give your nominee their best chance of winning, read this guide to writing a high quality Celebration of Achievement nomination

PSR Contract Awards 1 January 2024 to 31 March 2025 [439.12 KB]

PSR Contract Awards 1 January 2024 to 31 March 2025

How having an Abdominal Wall Hernia (AWH) can affect your mental health [226.96 KB]

Information for patients, relatives and carers

Abdominal wall rehabilitation after surgery [1.26 MB]

Information for patients, relatives and carers