18 years since the introduction of the indoor smoking ban and thousands of lives saved

On Tuesday 1st July, England’s landmark smokefree legislation turned 18, a new report highlights the enormous public health gains achieved. But data from health charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) warns that millions remain exposed to harmful secondhand smoke, particularly in social settings. The legislation, which banned smoking in enclosed public places and workplaces, … Read more

Join online to watch ICB Board meeting – April 2025

The next Board meeting for NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is scheduled for Wednesday 9 April 2025, from 9.30am. Members of the public are invited to observe a live broadcast of this meeting, which will be an opportunity to learn more about the work of the ICB and the local health … Read more

NHS board meeting open to the public

The next Board meeting for NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is scheduled for Wednesday 8 January 2025, at 9am. Members of the public are invited to observe a live broadcast of this meeting, which will be an opportunity to learn more about the work of the ICB and the local health … Read more

Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance trains hair and beauty salon staff to help give cervical cancer the chop

Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance is training the region’s hair and beauty salon staff to encourage their customers to attend their cervical cancer screening appointments and educate them about the symptoms of the disease during January’s Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. The Cancer Alliance has offered a free training course to salons in low screening … Read more

Plan ahead for a healthy festive season: Order your repeat prescriptions now!

With the festive season approaching, NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) urges everyone to add ordering and collecting repeat prescriptions to their holiday to-do lists. Many GP practices and pharmacies will have reduced hours during the holidays, so it is essential to plan ahead to ensure you have enough medication over Christmas … Read more

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