A fun and informal way to start a conversation!

Colorectal surgeon, Mr James Gunn is advising people on bowel cancer. The risk increases as we get older, with common risk factors including being aged over 50, being a smoker, being overweight, having IBD, a history of polyps and having a family history of #bowelcancer

Experts in liver, bowel and digestive health are on hand this evening to advise our audience of almost 150 guests

Wishing all of our fantastic Operating Department Practitioner’s (ODPs) a very happy ODP day! Never heard of an ODP? They're highly skilled, essential members of the surgical team. Looking for a career change? Read about the skills/training required here: buff.ly/2xVkRiW

No matter what, no matter when, NHS111 is there to help if you're injured or fall ill. Trained call handlers can offer advice and let you know if your problem needs more immediate help (and you don't even need to get out of your PJs...) Call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk

The prevalence of liver disease is higher in Hull than many other parts of the country. Find out more and discover what you can do to look after your #liver at our free Science of Digestion event on Tuesday 14 May. Register now: hull-digestion.eventbrite.co.uk

Your phone could be one of the best sources of medical help there is. Use it to access 111.nhs.uk for online medical help, anytime of day or night, or to call 111 for details of nearby walk-in services which can help you much more quickly than A&E. Think #111first

This weekend, if your health needs aren't urgent, explore alternative services like UTC's. Bransholme, Beverley, Bridlington, Goole or Hull, if you can’t get an appointment with your GP or see your local pharmacist. NHS 111 can help you if you’re not sure where to go.

Thank you to Jan, Gina and family for organising your wonderful concert supported by Farmers Daughters and Friends, to raise funds for @HullNICU inspired by the care baby Jack received! To read more about Gina’s story visit: buff.ly/4acxjXJ

📱This weekend, join the 4 million people already using the NHS App across our region!

View appointments, order prescriptions & access 111 online.

Just tap the app!👉nhs.uk/nhs-app/

Jenny Lake was diagnosed with #colitis in 2019. Under the care of IBDHull, she now has her condition under control and is urging anyone struggling with #digestive problems to seek help ahead of a special event taking place in #Hull next week.
More info: hey.nhs.uk/news/2024/05/1…

'IBD can impact every aspect of a person’s life, including mental well-being and day-to-day activities many of us take for granted' - Prof Sebastian, IBD Specialist
Join the free Science of Digestion event next Tuesday 14 May to hear more from our experts: hull-digestion.eventbrite.co.uk

The average age at which people are being diagnosed with IBD is getting lower. Find out more & get the facts at our free Science of Digestion event, Tues 14 May - register via hull-digestion.eventbrite.co.uk Families welcome.
#digestion #IBD #digestivehealth #guts #advice #support

Get all the details and register for your free place now using the link below - Tues 14 May, all welcome.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/science-of-d…
#IBD #Inflammatoryboweldisease #gastro #digestivehealth #digestivediseases #tummytrouble #fatigue #hull #stomachpain #advice #support #experthelp

Risk factors for liver disease include being overweight, high alcohol consumption and some pre-existing conditions such as diabetes. Visit the Science of Digestion event, Tues 14 May, to hear from our experts and seek advice.
More info & booking details: eventbrite.co.uk/e/science-of-d…

A number of themes were covered as part of this year's Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week included demystifying perinatal mental illness and moving together through your changing world.

Read more on our website: buff.ly/4b9eFAX

#rediscoveringyou #maternalmhmatters

Want to know more? Visit our free Science of Digestion event on Tues 14 May. Organised with Guts UK Charity we'll have experts on hand to talk about the impact and effects of digestive diseases, screening programmes, and offer tips for happy tums. Book now: buff.ly/3wv8cBw

Pregnant or just had a baby, and not interested in the things you usually enjoy doing or having severe mood swings? You could be one of the 10 to 20% with a perinatal mental health illness. Find out where to find help: buff.ly/4b9eFAX #rediscoveringyou #maternalmhmatters

We enjoyed a fantastic opportunity today, showing Dame Diana Johnson DBE MP 🇬🇧🇺🇦🌈 how Hull is leading the way when it comes to driving efficiencies within our portering service, supported by locally-based GV Healthcare , and enabling patients to reap the benefits.

Maternal mental health can happen to anyone! Its does not discriminate. But there is care and treatment available. Today's theme for the week is the Perinatal Positivity Pot. Check out maternalmentalhealthalliance.org, which is packed full of information.