Friarage NHS Hospital

02/09/2025

Pregnancies come with all sorts of questions and worry.

Speak to your midwife or GP to get the information and support you need on flu, whooping cough and RSV vaccinations to protect your baby and you during your pregnancy.

Be wise, immunise.

Find out more https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/vaccinations/

31/08/2025

Earlier this week, BBC Look North interviewed Dr Ashish Gulve, consultant in pain medicine, who recently became the first clinician in the world to perform 100 specialist surgeries that have helped drastically reduce chronic pain for patients like Lee Kirk.

Watch the special feature to know more about how Dr Gulve is making a difference in the lives of patients such as Lee and how the tiny device is turning their lives around.

You can also read more about the story here: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/news/worlds-first-as-clinician-makes-spinal-cord-stimulation-history/

Video credits: BBC Look North

29/08/2025

This week, we have a lovely patient message for the main outpatient department at the Friarage.

29/08/2025

We recently had the pleasure of visiting the Rutson ward at the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton to see their newly-installed gantry hoist. The new hoist has been generously funded by Mr Jeff Milton, following his late wife Karen’s wish to purchase the apparatus for the hospital.  The hoist use...

24/08/2025

If you need urgent medical help over this bank holiday weekend but it’s not an emergency, use 111 online first.

You’ll be directed to the right care for your needs.

https://111.nhs.uk/

22/08/2025

If you need urgent dental treatment this bank holiday weekend, then the NHS is here for you.

Use the NHS 111 online service: https://111.nhs.uk/

If necessary, they’ll be able to arrange an appointment for you.

22/08/2025

This bank holiday weekend, some pharmacies might have different opening hours.

Search ‘Find a pharmacy NHS’ or click below to find an open pharmacy near you.

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

21/08/2025

Some GP services will be available over the bank holiday weekend.

If you have a health concern, contact your GP practice or use NHS 111 online for urgent medical help.

https://111.nhs.uk/

20/08/2025

With the bank holiday weekend coming up, it’s a really good time to check that you have a well-stocked first aid kit at home or in your car.

Things like plasters, antiseptic cream & painkillers can help you deal with minor accidents & injuries.

What should I keep in my first aid kit? Visit: https://www.sja.org.uk/get-advice/i-need-to-know/what-to-put-in-a-first-aid-kit/

20/08/2025

If you're pregnant you may be able to get your flu, whooping cough, and RSV vaccines
during a routine midwife visit – no extra appointments needed!

There are a few mild side effects that might happen after a vaccination during pregnancy,
but these are nothing to worry about.

It's safe to be vaccinated when you're pregnant, providing extra protection to your baby.
Talk to your midwife for more information.

Find out more https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/vaccinations

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLlU3Pn6Mss

Vaccination nurse, Alex, answers common questions you may have about vaccines.

19/08/2025

Make sure you’re prepared ahead of the upcoming bank holiday weekend (Monday 25 August).

Order your repeat prescriptions through the NHS App in advance.

📲Haven’t got it? Download it for free here: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

15/08/2025

On , we are sharing a lovely patient message for our colleagues working in the main outpatient department at the Friarage.