GP Patient Survey: results show big improvements in Humber and North Yorkshire

The 2025 GP Patient Survey results, which includes information on patient experience of general practice, NHS dentistry and community pharmacy, have been published. The results show a greater proportion of our GP practices in Humber and North Yorkshire are scoring significantly above average than in any other integrated care system (ICS) in the country. The … Read more

York launches strategy to support autistic people and those with ADHD

City of York Council, in partnership with NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB, has unveiled a new draft strategy aimed at improving the lives of autistic people and those with ADHD across the city. Titled A City That Works for All, the five-year plan sets out a vision for a more inclusive, supportive, and understanding York. … Read more

Parents and carers encouraged to use Pharmacy First this summer

Parents and carers in Humber and North Yorkshire are being reminded to use their local community pharmacy this summer, if their child needs help with minor illnesses or ailments. The NHS Pharmacy First service allows children to access treatment for five common conditions from their local pharmacy, without needing a GP appointment. Children can receive … Read more

Inspiring belonging and inclusion in Maternity and Neonatal Care

The Humber and North Yorkshire Local Maternity and Neonatal System (HNY LMNS) proudly hosted a landmark conference, “Belonging and Inclusion in Maternity and Neonatal Care”. The first-of-its-kind one-day conference, held at the University of Hull, promised to “shine a light on equity, diversity and inclusion in maternity and neonatal services”. It brought together more than … Read more

Young volunteers receive recognition for improving mental health services

Some of the young people from ‘Nothing About Us Without Us’ advisory group pose for a group photo after picking up awards for their work and influence Young volunteers from the Nothing About Us Without Us Children and Young People’s Mental Health Advisory Group have received awards for their contribution to improving mental health services … Read more

Prescriptions for tirzepatide weight loss injections not yet available in Humber and North Yorkshire

Prescriptions for tirzepatide injections, to help people lose weight, will not be available from GP surgeries or pharmacies in Humber and North Yorkshire – yet. Tirzepatide, sometimes known by the brand name of Mounjaro, is a weekly injection that was initially licensed to help treat type 2 diabetes, but can now be prescribed to help … Read more

Record drop in smoking during pregnancy across Humber and North Yorkshire

The proportion of women in Humber and North Yorkshire smoking during pregnancy has fallen significantly over the last 12 months, according to data published by NHS England today (19 June). Smoking at Time of Delivery (SATOD) statistics show that 8.3% of pregnant women (1,141 women) across Humber and North Yorkshire ICB were recorded as smoking … Read more

‘Blood pressure check’ training: without it my partner might not be here

When Adele Stimpson completed her training to be able to carry out blood pressure checks, little did she realise it would potentially save her partner’s life. Adele is the Hub Coordinator at Hull 4 Heroes – a charity that helps Armed Forces veterans in Humberside. As an NHS Community Champion, Adele signed up for the … Read more

Majority of people support smokefree beaches across Yorkshire and the Humber

As the East Coast gears up for the summer season, new polling shows overwhelming public support for smokefree beaches in Yorkshire and the Humber. A YouGov survey commissioned by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) shows that 61% of residents support banning smoking on beaches. The survey, which included 1,125 adults from the region, also … Read more

How to manage hay fever and asthma during pollen season

The UK’s weather service is warning of “very high” pollen counts this week (from 16 June), which could spell bad news for people with asthma and hay fever. The pollen forecast uses the new Met Office pollen model to produce predictions for five days ahead across the whole of the UK. It predicts increasing pollen … Read more