NHS urges public to help combat antimicrobial resistance this winter 

The NHS in Humber and North Yorkshire says antibiotics are generally not the answer to treat common colds and coughs.  Winter bugs have started circulating, with many of us getting the sniffles and sneezes.  Doctors say antibiotics won’t work against viral infections and say patients should not expect a prescription if they present with symptoms … Read more

Stoptober blog

A blog from Scott Crosby, Associate Director, Centre for Excellence in Tobacco Control, Kaye Mann West Yorkshire Tobacco Control Lead and Sarah Hepworth, South Yorkshire Tobacco Control Lead across Yorkshire and the Humber Hello, our names are Scott, Kaye and Sarah When we first teamed up to tackle tobacco control over a decade ago, smoking … Read more

Maternity Support Workers celebrated at prestigious Nursing and Midwifery Conference

A dedicated group of Maternity Support Workers (MSWs) have been awarded certificates for completing their training and successfully achieving their Level 4 Maternity Support Worker qualification from the University of Hull. They were handed their certificates at the Humber and North Yorkshire Nursing and Midwifery Conference, last month. The Maternity Support Worker qualification was designed … Read more

New service for pregnant women and new mums in Humber and North Yorkshire

A new service is being developed in Humber and North Yorkshire to support thousands of pregnant women and new mums to have better pelvic health. The Perinatal Pelvic Health Service will bring together midwives, specialist physiotherapists and several other health care professionals to prevent and treat pelvic health problems, giving women and birthing people a … Read more

Public asked to give their thoughts on health and care in Bridlington

People in Bridlington are being encouraged to share their views on improving local health and care services, as well as general wellbeing, in the town. Like many places, Bridlington experiences a range of challenges, from its ageing population to transport limitations. Despite this, there are groups, organisations and individuals who are working to ensure the … Read more

World Hypertension Day: Local GP encourages people to get blood pressure checked

A local GP wants more people to be aware of their blood pressure and the dangers of hypertension, describing the condition as “a silent killer”. High blood pressure, or hypertension, rarely has noticeable symptoms. If untreated, it increases the risk of serious problems like heart attacks and strokes, as well as serious kidney disease. Across … Read more