Patient information: shortage of drugs used for managing blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes

The NHS is currently facing supply issues with glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists (GLP-1), a range of drugs used for managing blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes. The global shortage in supply is partly due to a surge in off label prescriptions of the drug semaglutide being issued for weight loss which is … Read more

Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership backs Humber Business Day to improve workplace health and wellbeing

The Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership says the opportunity to pitch to business leaders about the importance of workforce health and wellbeing at a major conference in the East Riding has been “invaluable”. The Humber Business Day at Bridlington Spa – part of the wider Humber Business Week – was hosted by … Read more

Hull’s hidden heroes: meet the charities and voluntary organisations striving to make Hull a healthier and happier place

The hidden heroes that make up Hull’s voluntary and community sector are coming together for a health and wellbeing event to showcase how they can support you – and what you can do to help them too. With public sector services under pressure, the vital support offered through local charities and voluntary organisations is now … Read more