Chelsea Sampson Spending power worth millions of pounds to local economies in Humber and North Yorkshire would be unlocked if England became completely smokefree, according to a new study. The research, led by the University of Sheffield’s Addictions Research Group in collaboration with the University of Nottingham, reveals if everyone in the country quit smoking, the economic … Read more
More than 100 people have attended a major conference in North Yorkshire aimed at improving the care of people living with dementia. The conference, held at Rudding Park in Harrogate, was titled ‘Dementia: A Life Still to Be Lived’. The name was inspired by the late Wendy Mitchell, an NHS worker and dementia champion. Wendy … Read more
The Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership is supporting a new campaign to encourage people over the age of 40 to get a free blood pressure check at their local pharmacy. High blood pressure, or hypertension, rarely has noticeable symptoms. But if untreated, it increases the risk of serious problems such as heart … Read more
Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire are encouraging people to “get prepared for Easter”. With the long weekend fast approaching, NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) says there are proactive steps we can all take to ensure our healthcare needs are met. The ICB’s Clinical Lead, Dr Nigel Wells, said: “With … Read more
Blog by Gary Sainty, Head of VCSE, Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership But what exactly is social prescribing, and why is it gaining momentum in healthcare? For many patients, the term might be unfamiliar, yet its significance is overwhelming. Social prescribing recognises that many health factors extend beyond traditional medical interventions. Issues … Read more
Residents from across Humber and North Yorkshire are visiting Parliament this No Smoking Day (13 March) to tell their stories about the impact of smoking on their lives – and why parliamentarians should back proposed new legislation to create a smokefree generation. Hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Smoking and Health, the event at … Read more
A new campaign has been launched by the NHS in Humber and North Yorkshire to showcase the different healthcare professionals working in our GP practices. Primary care services across the country provide the first point of contact in the healthcare system and act as the ‘front door’ of the NHS. This new campaign aims to … Read more
Stopping smoking is often referred to as ‘giving up’. But this New Year, Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership wants people to focus on the gains. By swapping cigarettes to safer forms of nicotine, such as patches, gum or a vape it says people can save hundreds of pounds, with significant improvements to … Read more
Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire have welcomed the public support for creating a smokefree generation, as the government consultation closes. Representatives from the tobacco control programme at the Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, spoke to people across the length and breadth of the region, to get their views on stopping the … Read more
The Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership has today (24 November) launched its first-ever Health Equity Fellowship Programme. The programme aims to give applicants enhanced skills to improve population health and reduce inequalities in their organisations and communities. The fellowship is open to all colleagues working across health, social care, local authority, and … Read more
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