Humber and North Yorkshire health leaders back PM’s proposal to create a smokefree generation

NHS and Public Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire say they were delighted to hear new proposals to tackle smoking, outlined in the Prime Minister’s speech yesterday, with the potential for, “Era-defining legislation which will profoundly positively impact the population health of the region”. During his speech at the Conservative Party conference, Rishi Sunak … Read more

As I see it – the latest blog from Sue Symington

As I see it – the latest blog from Sue Symington Earlier this month, I embarked on a unique journey to Tesco on Market Street in Grimsby. My destination was not the grocery store’s shelves, but rather a cutting-edge medical facility – the NHS Targeted Lung Health Check mobile unit. This mobile marvel plays a … Read more

New ‘Swaptember’ campaign encourages people to swap cigarettes for a vape

Working together as part of the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, the NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board and Yorkshire Cancer Research are encouraging anyone who smokes to reduce their risk of cancer by swapping cigarettes for a vape this September. As part of the NHS’s new ‘Swaptember’ campaign, the … Read more

Talking people… let’s take pride in intersectionality

“We are all different and we are all the same, depending on the lens you use. But imagine a world where we are excited and enthusiastic about learning about our LGBT+ peers who have been ‘othered’ over the years… Imagine the enrichment in your life if you open your eyes and your heart to people … Read more

Care Provider Olympics promotes health and wellbeing in North Yorkshire and York

In collaboration with local partners, NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) hosted the second annual Care Provider Olympics this summer. The event, which took place across North Yorkshire and York, was a celebration of physical activity and health over six weeks in June and July, with 800 people from 32 care providers … Read more

Humber and North Yorkshire patients are positive about their GP practices

Results from the latest national GP Patient Survey published by NHS England, show that patients in Humber and North Yorkshire are positive about the care they receive from their local GP practice. Despite the growing demand on services, GP practices in the region continue to provide a service resulting in almost three-quarters (74 per cent) … Read more

Humber and North Yorkshire communities offer thoughts on NHS in ‘health check’ for 75th anniversary

Communities across Humber and North Yorkshire have been providing feedback about local NHS services and how they can be improved for future generations. The ‘health check’ is one of the ways NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) marked the 75th anniversary of the service, solidifying its commitment to ensuring patient voices are … Read more