Giant sunflowers have been "planted" in six of Leeds' most popular parks by the NHS to remind people to look after their mental health.

Leeds NHS install giant sunflowers to promote mental health

A nurse in Lincolnshire has told ITV News that many NHS workers are having to spend time appealing parking fines they shouldn't have been issued.

Hospital staff having to appeal parking fines they shouldn't have been issued

The problem has become so acute that in some areas non-medical staff are being drafted into wards to fill the gaps left by nurses off sick with Coronavirus.

Hull nurse warns of a staffing crisis as NHS faces 'tsunami' of patients

Fees at Harrogate District Hospital have returned today after being paused for staff, patients and visitors during the coronavirus pandemic.

Parking charges reintroduced at Harrogate District Hospital

NHS workers staged demonstrations across the region over being excluded from the government's public sector pay deal. 
Nurses are due to be given a pay rise in April but unions are calling for it to be brought forward in recognition of their hard work during the coronavirus pandemic.
There were protests in towns and cities including Leeds, Sheffield and Chesterfield

Nurses and NHS workers have staged a series of protests across the region after being excluded from pay increases given to public sector workers. The government said a three year pay deal had already been agreed for health staff in 2018.

Nurses and NHS staff protest after being left out of pay rises

Nurses in PPE pushing a patient in a bed in hospital. 

Experts are warning that a mental health crisis could be round the corner for care workers in our region, who've spent months tackling the coronavirus pandemic without addressing their own needs. 

Front-line staff at risk of mental health crisis, experts warn

Stephen Collins, who was born with cerebral palsy, has raised more than £2,500 after walking for more than 60 days.

Huddersfield man completes gruelling charity challenge to raise money for NHS

The 100-year-old Second World War veteran was recognised for his outstanding fundraising achievements, raising almost £33 million for the NHS by walking laps of his garden.

Captain Sir Tom Moore reflects on the 'proudest moment of his life'

Jane Hughes wants businesses, public figures and celebrities to pledge gifts and experiences for individual NHS staff at all levels

Bradford woman campaigns to gather gifts and experiences for NHS workers

Darren Eames was in a critical condition for weeks but doctors and nurses applauded as he was moved to a recovery ward.

Army veteran leaves intensive care in Scunthorpe after 33-day coronavirus fight

His wife, who is a health care support worker at Pilgrim Hospital, says without the care of her colleagues he would not have survived. 

Boston man thanks wife’s colleagues for saving his life during coronavirus fight

A High Court judge has ruled doctors can stop providing life-support treatment, despite the child's parents disagreeing with the decision.

Judge rules severely-ill baby at Sheffield Trust can be allowed to die

There will be no return to ‘business as usual’ as less than half (42%) of region’s practices will be reopening on Monday 8 June.

Less than half of dental practices to reopen next week in Yorkshire

Darren Baker has launched an art competition, together with the Professional Footballers Association, to raise money for the NHS workers. 

Huddersfield artist who painted Colonel Tom launches art competition for NHS

The congregation of the Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara has donated £40,400 to Bradford Hospitals’ Charity.

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