Children and young people urged to use free online service for mental health and emotional wellbeing support

Children and young people living in the Humber and North Yorkshire areas are being encouraged to use a free online mental health and emotional wellbeing service if they need support during Mental Health Awareness Week (18th-24th May) and beyond. People aged between 11 and 25 in Hull and East Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and North East … Read more

Our newly confirmed status as an Integrated Care System is a signal of the confidence that the national team has in our Partnership and should be a source of great pride for everyone who is a part of the Humber, Coast and Vale Health and Care Partnership

One thing that has been evident throughout our response to Covid-19 has been the role that collaboration and working together has had in enabling a strong response across every aspect of health, care and community wellbeing. From delivering massive increases in critical care capacity across our hospitals to delivering food parcels to those unable to … Read more

Humber, Coast and Vale Health and Care Partnership achieves Integrated Care System status

The Humber, Coast and Vale Health and Care Partnership has become an Integrated Care System (ICS), after its application for ICS status was ratified by NHS England and NHS Improvement. An ICS is an even closer collaboration of NHS organisations, local councils and other health and care partners, taking collective responsibility for managing resources, delivering … Read more

Humber Bridge coronavirus testing extended to include care home residents and staff, as well as over 65s with symptoms

More people are now eligible for COVID-19 testing at the Humber Bridge car park after eligibility was extended to include care home staff and residents, people aged 65 and over, and those who need to leave home to work. The extended eligibility means that care home staff and residents with our without symptoms of COVID-19 … Read more

By working together we’re expanding our testing capacity across Humber, Coast and Vale. This is another example of partnership working in action.

Over the past week since my last blog, colleagues and partners from across our region have been working hard to support the roll-out of significant increases in COVID-19 testing capacity across Humber, Coast and Vale. This includes the addition of two new Regional Testing Centres at the Humber Bridge Car Park (north) in Hessle and … Read more

‘Use NHS services for non-coronavirus health conditions if you need to’, doctors tell people living in Humber, Coast and Vale

Doctors in Humber, Coast and Vale are keen to remind the public that NHS services remain open to help them with their serious health conditions, amid concern that some people are putting off seeking medical help during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Although hospitals in Humber, Coast and Vale are busy as they care for people … Read more

It can be immensely challenging for those responsible for making difficult decisions at this time and this mustn’t be ignored.

Another week, another blog and once again COVID-19 is at the top of everyone’s agenda. As ever, my message starts with a word of thanks and encouragement to the frontline teams across all our organisations who are continuing to provide care and support for all those who need it, often in very challenging circumstances. I … Read more