As I see it – the latest blog from Sue Symington

As I see it – the latest blog from Sue Symington For the second consecutive year, our Partnership proudly supported the Business Day at Bridlington Spa. This event offers a unique platform for engaging with local employers who are deeply committed to the health of their workforce and the wellbeing of their community. There is … Read more

NHS booking system open for spring COVID-19 vaccinations

The local NHS is encouraging eligible people to come forward before the end of June for the spring COVID-19 vaccination. People at increased risk from severe illness can get the vaccine, including those aged 75 or over, people with a weakened immune system or who live in an older adult care home. Recent data from … Read more

VCSE Collaborative hosts first Humber and North Yorkshire VCSE Expo

On 22 April 2024, Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership’s Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Collaborative brought representatives from the VCSE sector together, in Hull, for the first Humber and North Yorkshire VCSE Expo. The VCSE Collaborative welcomed Stephen Eames CBE, Chief Executive, and Amanda Bloor, Deputy Chief Executive, Humber and North … Read more

As I see it – the latest blog from Sue Symington

As I see it – the latest blog from Sue Symington Embracing the Challenges and Opportunities of an Ageing Population Last month in York, the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership held a symposium to address a topic of significant importance: the implications of an ageing population on our health and care services. … Read more

Smokefree generation could drive decrease in maternal smoking rates at the time of delivery

Proposed changes to tobacco legislation – which are being debated in Parliament today – could be “the catalyst that drives decreases in maternal smoking rates further and faster than ever before”, according to the local NHS. Although there has been a significant reduction in the number of people reporting as smokers at the time of … Read more

Integrated Care Board meeting to take place on 10 April

The monthly meeting in public of NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) will take place on Wednesday 10 April 2024. Members of the public are invited to observe the meeting virtually via YouTube from 9:30am. The meeting will be an opportunity to hear from members of the Board and learn more about … Read more

World Down Syndrome Day: Enhanced care pathway relaunched for Hull and East Yorkshire

The local NHS has launched an updated and enhanced care pathway for people living with Down Syndrome in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. Produced in partnership with local charity Downright Special and health and social care services, the pathway brings together all relevant health information in one place. It aims to empower people … Read more

Health leaders mark four months since smokefree generation read in Kings Speech and urge action before the election

Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire are urging lawmakers to pass new tobacco and vaping legislation before any General Election is called. It is now four months since the King’s Speech heralded news laws that would help create a smokefree generation. The Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership has been a vocal … Read more