Funding awarded to support Youth Volunteering across Humber and North Yorkshire  

Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership has been awarded a grant as part of Volunteering for Health – a £10 million programme being delivered in partnership by NHS England, NHS Charities Together and CW+, the official charity of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Volunteering for Health aims to maximise the benefits … Read more

Smoking prevalence drops to record low across Humber and North Yorkshire, but swift action is needed to save lives

Health leaders across Humber and North Yorkshire are calling for the immediate introduction of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill following the release of new smoking prevalence data. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), adult smoking rates in Humber and North Yorkshire have dropped 0.4% – the equivalent of around 3,500 people* giving up … Read more

Health and care system launches action plan to change perception of suicide

Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership has launched a comprehensive programme which aims to change the narrative on suicide. The action plan is aligned with eight strategic priorities, initially focusing on targeted support for vulnerable groups, addressing common risk factors and enhancing crisis support. It seeks to shift the public’s understanding of suicide … Read more

Essential healthcare tips for the Bank Holiday weekend

Residents across the region are being urged to make informed choices and seek the right healthcare service this summer bank holiday. The NHS often experiences increased demand during weekends and public holidays, but by choosing the right service, people can alleviate pressure on healthcare providers and avoid unnecessary trips to A&E. Over the weekend, a … 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. Discussions provided insight into the challenges facing health and care, and offered reassurance that the VCSE sector is … Read more