Dr Kelum Perera, Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Scunthorpe, explains the benefits of using alternative services to A&E where possible. Doing this helps reduce the burden on our emergency departments, keeping them free for #SeriousStuff. | Hull Royal Infirmary

Sam Oliphant, Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Scunthorpe's Emergency Department, says please help us help you by using alternative services to A&E such as pharmacies, especially during this busy winter period. This ensures our Emergency Departments are being used for #SeriousStuff. | Hull Royal Infirmary

The Yorkshire hospital leading the way in slashing waiting lists

Earlier today, I went to the Bradford Royal Infirmary where Ummah Welfare Trust donated 30 Full PPE kits to the trust as an appreciation for agreeing to allow one visitor for patients who are in the end of life care, following my representations to the trusts chair, Dr Max Mclean yesterday. I’m also really pleased to hear of Ummah Welfare Trusts commitment of around £1million for the NHS nationally including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bolton, Huddersfield, Bradford , Leeds, Dewsbury, Glasgo