Humber and North Yorkshire residents visit Parliament on No Smoking Day to share their smoking survivor stories

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

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire launches campaign to showcase diverse roles in GP practices

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

This new year, swap smoking for more money and better mental health!

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

£1.5bn cost of smoking to Humber and North Yorkshire revealed as consultation on creating a smokefree generation closes

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

Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership launches Health Equity Fellowship for colleagues

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

Three children win NHS drawing competition to celebrate its 75th anniversary

A nine-year-old girl from Barton-upon-Humber, one of three winners of a drawing competition to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS, says the NHS saved her parents’ lives. Sophia H entered the NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) contest, together with more than 350 other young people. Her poignant iPad artwork was … Read more

Blog: Allied Health Professionals Day 2023

Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) celebrated their 6th annual AHPs’ Day on 14 October 2023. AHP Day is a yearly occasion for AHPs in England and now internationally to unite and revel in their contribution. AHP Day offers a platform to spotlight the remarkable impact AHPs have on the delivery of care. The Humber and North … Read more

Humber and North Yorkshire Nuffield Research Placement students win special award

Two St Mary’s College students have won a special award at the Yorkshire and Humber Nuffield Research Placement Awards for their research work whilst on placement at the Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB). The ICB’s Best Place to Work team hosted two students over the summer to work as part of the … Read more