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A student nurse forced to 'sofa surf' after becoming a victim of Britain's rental crisis has won a £5M house in the Omaze prize draw. Picture: Omaze/SWNS

Student nurse forced to 'sofa surf' wins £5m London townhouse

Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team (file photo): (C) Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team 2023

Mountain rescue team called to assist woman with ankle injury near Staithes

The Starbucks logo. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

NHS staff can claim free coffee from Starbucks for one day only

Problem of discarded inhalers (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: ​Inhaler disposal causes environmental blight

The winners of the 2023 Celebration of Achievement Awards were revealed in a glittering awards ceremony held at Scarborough Spa recently.

Scarborough nurse receives top award for commitment to NHS

Bridlington nurse Philippa Dyer (centre) is pictured with Andrew Bertram, Deputy Chief Executive (left), and Simon Morritt, Chief Executive (right). Photo courtesy of Allan Scott Commercial.

Bridlington nurse receives award for lifelong commitment to NHS

Scarborough Harbour . pic Richard Ponter

Leeds man praises the 'kind people of Scarborough' after harbourside fall

Heather French, outreach librarian. Photo courtesy Anttoni Numminen/LDRS

Improving young people’s services in Scarborough ‘top priority’

Scarborough Hospital. Photo: Google

Crumbling concrete found in three operating theatres at Scarborough Hospital

A newborn baby in the maternity ward at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey on May 22, 2020 in Frimley, United Kingdom. (Stock Image. Credit: Steve Parsons - Pool/Getty Images)

Bereaved families call for inquiry into NHS maternity services

There are currently 7.75m people on NHS waiting lists across the country.

NHS waiting lists could reach 8m by next summer

The new report suggests strikes are not as much to blame as Rishi Sunak has claimed.

The researchers analysed data from 365 hospitals (Image: Adobe/NationalWorld/Kim Mogg)

167,000 people caught Covid in hospital during England's second wave

NHS and Public Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire say they were delighted to hear new proposals to tackle smoking.

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire backs proposal to create a smokefree generation

Greta Thunberg was among those speaking at the protest in central London. Credit: XR/Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images.

'Oily Money Out': Greta Thunberg joins protesters in central London

Poor incontinence care costs NHS over half a billion pounds a year

Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Credit: Getty

Labour Party vows to turn NHS "on its head" with fundamental reform

Daren Richardson from Medequip, Jenny Lowes, service improvement manager at North Yorkshire Council, and Steve Midgley from Yorwaste, recycling unwanted medical equipment at Northallerton HWRC.

North Yorkshire medical equipment recycling scheme reaches five-tonne mark

The conversion of a former Scarborough care home into 12 studio apartments has been refused over parking concerns.

Studio apartment plan for former Scarborough care home refused

People in Yorkshire and Humber who have had a cough for three weeks or more are being encouraged to contact their GP practice and come forward for life-saving checks.

NHS urges people in Yorkshire and Humber to have life-saving cancer checks

Working together as part of the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, the NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board and Yorkshire Cancer Research are encouraging anyone who smokes to reduce their risk of cancer by swapping cigarettes for a vape this September. (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

New 'Swaptember' campaign encourages people to swap cigarettes for a vape

Many adults don't give their serious eye problems enough attention

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

39% of children can't see a dentist - and it's worse for adults

Harriet Moxon with her five-year-old daughter Eve. Photo by Charlotte Ridgeon (Harriet's twin sister).

Mum says she's lucky to be alive after being hit by a car on holiday

Industrial action by consultants and junior doctors is set to affect scheduled appointments at Scarborough Hospital between Tuesday and Friday next week.

Strikes set to impact operations and appointments at Scarborough Hospital

Bridlington Health Forum (BHF) is holding a public meeting at Bridlington North Library on September 19.

Bridlington Health Forum to host meeting about changes to pharmacies in the area

A care campaigner told a major regional conference it was time to end the silence on social care and fight for changes to the way the country looks after older and vulnerable adults.

Scarborough care home boss tells major political parties to support care sector
A care campaigner told a major regional conference it was time to end the silence on social care and fight for changes to the way the country looks after older and vulnerable adults.

An air ambulance on the helipad at Scarborough Hospital

Scarborough Hospital helipad sees 30 landings in less than 18 months

Mike Padgham

Scarborough vulnerable urged to take up covid vaccine

Pedestrians walk in the midday sun past the Palace of Westminster in central London on September 6, 2023 as the late summer heatwave continues.

Saturday set to be hottest day of the year, according to Met Office

Enjoying the day

IN PICTURES: Scarborough Hospital staff celebrate their multinational workforce

People in the North East and Yorkshire are being urged to contact their GP practice if something in their body doesn’t feel right.nw

People in Yorkshire urged ‘Don’t carry the worry of cancer with you’

Wegovy is now available on the NHS

Weight-loss injection Wegovy now available on the NHS

The NHS cadets scheme are looking for candidates from Hull, East Riding and North Yorkshire to join the free training programme. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Free NHS training programme to start this September

Do you know a healthcare hero who has gone above and beyond the call of duty? Now is your chance to recognise and celebrate their efforts and pay your own tribute.

Scarborough residents can nominate their ‘health hero’ for NHS award

A council scheme that provides new homes for unwanted laptops and other devices is proving a lifeline for residents who might not otherwise be able to get online.

North Yorkshire reboot scheme seeks donations to help get people online

NHS nurse Kelly Foster, who failed her GCSEs

Woman becomes high ranking senior NHS nurse despite failing GCSEs

Every nursing student who graduated from CU Scarborough last year has now found work within local NHS services.

All CU Scarborough nursing graduates secure work in NHS

Outside Countess of Chester Hospital

Former nursing director suspended following Lucy Letby trial

The NHS is urging students in North East and Yorkshire to consider career in nursing or midwifery

NHS urges students from across Yorkshire to try nursing or midwifery

The REACH team; Jamie Middlemiss (Beyond Housing), Stephen Donaldson (TEWV), Ben Sweeting (TEWV), Richard Croall (TEWV), Emma Locker (IDAS), Emily Crowe (North Yorkshire Council), Emma Ward (Beyond Housing), and Emma Watson (North Yorkshire Council).

NHS mental health Trust team shortlisted for two Nursing Times Awards

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s brother Charlie has died of cancer aged 53

Jeremy Hunt’s brother dies from cancer aged 53

The conversion of Banchory House into a 12-bed house in multiple occupation has been approved by the council.

Scarborough property converted into 12-bed HMO to help house NHS staff

Matrons and staff at a Big Tea event at Scarborough Hospital.

York & Scarborough Hospital Charity raises over £3000 at NHS Big Tea
York & Scarborough Hospital Charity have expressed their deepest gratitude for the fabulous support received to celebrate the 75th birthday of the NHS with Big Tea.

On top of extending the deposit scheme, Barratt Developments is also donating £75,000 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS.

Bridlington housebuilder celebrates 75th NHS anniversary

A list of 18 medical conditions that could see you banned from flying

NHS patients in Scarborough and Whitby have reported mixed satisfaction ratings for local doctor’s surgeries in the area, according to the latest GP Patient Survey. Here we have listed the top 14 surgeries rated 'good'!

Here are the top 14 doctor surgeries and practices in Scarborough and Whitby

The RSPB reserve at Bempton Cliffs is staying open, however it has released guidance for visitors while the site is investigated for an outbreak of 'Bird Flu'.

RSPB reserve near Bridlington warn visitors about possible ‘Bird ‘flu outbreak

Susan Morrison ‘showed solidarity’ with junior doctors

Junior doctors in England start their 5 day walkout

Gill Faulding

Long-serving NHS worker has no plans to retire as her 75th birthday approaches

As the NHS turns 75, Royal Voluntary Service is calling 25,000 more people to step forward and support the health service now, and as we move towards next winter, by volunteering in hospitals and in the community

Call for 25,000 volunteers within the NHS for 75th anniversary

Chris Hemsworth as Tyler Rake, a man with almost zero no-claims bonus, in Extraction 2 (photo: Netflix/Jasin Boland PA)

Just how do action heroes get third party insurance?

Staff at Saint Cecilia’s and hospitals with one of the hampers.

Saint Cecelia's celebrate 75 years of the NHS with presents

Medical historian reveals the biggest moments in history for the NHS

Medical historian reveals the biggest moments in history for the NHS