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

Smoking costs Humber and North Yorkshire NHS more than £62 million — while every cigarette steals 20 minutes of life

Smoking is costing the NHS in Humber and North Yorkshire £62.7 million every year through hospital admissions and GP visits linked to smoking-related illness — at a time when frontline services are under intense strain. Research has revealed that every cigarette smoked cuts life expectancy by 20 minutes, highlighting the staggering impact of tobacco not … Read more

Health leaders issue weight loss jab warning after woman hospitalised

A woman from Selby received treatment in intensive care after using a ‘weight loss jab’ allegedly sourced from a North Yorkshire salon. Two other people are known to have also become unwell. North Yorkshire Police were notified by health professionals, and an investigation is under way. The woman has since been discharged, but the incident … Read more

Region’s community diagnostic centres (CDCs) offer one-stop-shops for checks, scans and tests

Almost 900,000 tests, checks and scans have been delivered in NHS community diagnostic centres (CDCs) across the North East and Yorkshire in the past 12 months alone, NHS figures show. In total, the region’s CDCs have carried out 1.6 million diagnostic procedures since the introduction of the national initiative. Located in community settings such as … Read more

We Need to Talk: opportunity for people to help shape future health and care services in Goole

The health and care board which oversees the NHS in Goole is getting ready for a public conversation about services in the town. NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), together with the Humber Health Partnership which runs Goole and District Hospital, is keen to reassure people about the future of the hospital, … Read more