VCSE Collaborative Update

In the latest update from the VCSE Collaborative we learn about the launch of the ‘Skill-up – Community Organiser Programme’ pilot taking place in Hull and North Lincolnshire which has been commissioned by Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership. The development programme specifically for black, Asian and minoritised ethnic community organisers, focuses on upskilling and … Read more

We’d like to extend our warm congratulations across the Partnership to everyone whose hard work was recognised at the Health Service Journal Awards 2022.

The annual Health Service Journal Awards, which took place on Thursday 17th November, shine a light on the outstanding efforts and achievements delivered across the Healthcare sector. Special recognition went to Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership Mental Health programme. The programme was highly commended for its work focusing on maternal mental health … Read more

UK Disability History Month 2022

“I would encourage you, as either a disabled person or a non-disabled ally, to make some space this UKDHM to find out more about the lived experiences of our disabled colleagues. To stop and listen, to commit to learning and to consider what hidden impacts the disabled community is still facing.”

– Rach McCafferty, project lead of equality diversity and inclusion at NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board.

Men’s Health Awareness Month and International Men’s Day

November is Men’s Health Awareness Month with International Men’s Day falling on November 19th. Globally, men die on average six years earlier than women, and for reasons that are largely preventable. Which means that it doesn’t have to be that way: we can all take action to live healthier, happier and longer lives. Men’s Health Awareness … Read more

World Diabetes Day 2022

“World Diabetes day is a chance for us all in the ICB to reflect on how Diabetes is impacting people we know, our patients and our communities.”

– Dr Tom Milligan, GP and the Clinical Lead for Diabetes in Humber and North Yorkshire.

National Health Executive reports on Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board diabetes care study.

The National Health Executive (NHE) has reported on a pilot study exploring the efficacy of ICB-managed text messaging to help pre-diabetic patients engage more with health intervention programmes has reported back very promising results. The study, which was conducted by Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, was designed to investigate whether some of the … Read more