Pride Month: New digital hub launches for all things LGBTQ+ health and care

Members of the LGBTQ+ community in Humber and North Yorkshire can now find tailored health and wellbeing support easily thanks to a new digital hub on the Let’s Get Better website. Launched in conjunction with Pride month, the fresh content has been introduced as part of the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership’s Let’s … Read more

As I see it: The latest blog from Sue Symington

As I see it: The latest blog from Sue Symington The recent announcement that the NHS will be stepping down the COVID-19 incident marks a significant milestone as we continue to respond to the pandemic and its lasting impact. This very welcome news provides an opportunity to reflect on what has been a challenging three … Read more

Specialist housing scheme opened in North Yorkshire

People with complex needs, including autism and learning disabilities, will soon be moving back to North Yorkshire to be closer to their families following the opening of a £2.83 million specialist housing scheme. Broadacres Housing Association and NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) have worked with various partners to complete work on … Read more

Patients advised to get prepared for bank holiday weekend

Health professionals are encouraging residents of Humber and North Yorkshire to be prepared for the upcoming Spring bank holiday weekend – and stock up home medicine cabinets with some sunshine essentials. With warm weather forecast and many of us spending prolonged periods outdoors, it’s important to wear sun cream, drink plenty of water to keep … Read more

New website provides mental health support for patients

A new NHS website for Humber and North Yorkshire will help people find the right support if they are struggling with mental health issues. Let’s Get Better provides people with a range of resources that are relevant to where they live, and signposts to national organisations that can offer further advice and support. According to … Read more

The Realities of Coproducing an ICS-wide Young People’s Mental Health Advisory Group

Never has coproduction been higher on the national agenda, and finally there is widespread understanding of the value and importance of lived experience, but are we really equipped for the collaborative involvement of young people in designing and delivering health services? To establish a young people’s mental health advisory group, representative of communities from across … Read more