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

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board marks one year of transforming healthcare

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) marked a significant milestone on Saturday 1 July as it commemorated one year since its establishment. Over the past year, the ICB has made significant progress towards its commitment to creating happier, healthier communities across the region. The success of the ICB has been achieved in … Read more

Join the NHS’s 75th anniversary celebrations with ‘parkrun for the NHS’

To commemorate its 75th anniversary, the NHS is collaborating with parkrun UK to encourage staff, volunteers and local communities to participate in the ‘parkrun for the NHS’. The events will take place on Saturday 8 July and will not only recognise the immense contribution of the NHS to the nation’s health, but also celebrates the … Read more

Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership celebrates role of charities and the work of 14,000 organisations across our area ahead of NHS75

Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership (HNY HCP) are celebrating the role of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector (VCSE) ahead of the NHS 75th birthday on the 5 July 2023. This magnificent milestone is being celebrated by launching a new VCSE Yorkshire and Humber report, produced by Professor Tony Chapman, St … Read more