Blog: Unveiling potential – The impact of Role Emerging Placements (REP)

By Hanan Harb, LEAP Project Manager In the journey of life, there are moments when we find ourselves at a crossroads, uncertain about our path ahead. It’s during these times we discover the incredible power of role-emerging placements – a transformative experience that not only moulds our careers but also touches the depths of our … Read more

York set to host its first multicultural health festival

The city of York is set to experience its first multicultural health festival later this month with the York Health Mela. The brand-new festival, which aims to address health inequalities in marginalised communities, will take place on Sunday 24 September at the York Art Gallery in Museum Gardens. The word mela means ‘meeting’ or ‘gathering’ … Read more

Blog: Enabling Innovation in Health and Social Care – Could this be the USP of Integrated Care Systems?

Dr Jacqueline Andrews, Humber and North Yorkshire Lead for Innovation, Research and Improvement Most agree that health and social care innovation is critical to improving patients’ and citizens’ quality of care and health and wellbeing outcomes. Where there is less agreement is where, in the never-ending challenges of funding and capacity, our appetite to prioritise … Read more

Switching to vapes would save NHS half a billion pounds, study claims

A major study says the NHS in England would save more than £500 million a year if half of England’s adult smokers switched from cigarettes to vapes. In Humber and North Yorkshire it’s estimated around £82 million a year is spent by the NHS on treating smoking-related illness, with an additional £43.6 million in social … Read more

Make sure you get the right care this August Bank Holiday

Humber and North Yorkshire residents are encouraged to choose the correct healthcare service during the upcoming bank holiday weekend. The NHS can be particularly busy on weekends and public holidays, but knowing the most appropriate service available and getting the right care reduces pressure on services and avoids unnecessary trips to A&E departments.  If you … Read more

Work experience ‘goes virtual’ for local young people

Over 500 local young people have brought their skills and experience to health and care services in Humber and North Yorkshire after launching a successful virtual work and study experience project. NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) worked collaboratively with system partners and Springpod to co-develop and deliver the project open to … Read more

Celebrating 75 years of the NHS at the Skills and Careers Fair in North East Lincolnshire

Alongside 60 exhibitors, ambassadors from The Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust and Care Plus Group attracted and inspired young people to pursue a career in health and care.   A wide range of roles were showcased, enabling the students to make informed decisions regarding their future … Read more