Discover fulfilling careers in health and care in Humber and North Yorkshire: new websites launched

Two new careers websites have been launched to encourage people to pursue a career in health and care across Humber and North Yorkshire (HNY). HNY Careers Hub (www.hnycareershub.co.uk) is a one stop shop for all things health and care careers, targeting all ages and career stages. Supporting people to understand their skills, education and training … Read more

Health leaders urge more people to get vaccinated against measles as cases surge

Health leaders say they are concerned that not enough people are vaccinated against measles – and are urging people to come forward. The Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) jab, is delivered in two doses, the first given at 12 months, and the second at about three years and four months, before children start school. However, around … Read more

New healthy weight programme launched in Northern Lincolnshire to support women to have a healthy pregnancy

The new Holistic Maternal Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives Programme, launched by the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, is aimed at pregnant women and birthing people with a BMI of 30 and above. It is being piloted in Northern Lincolnshire and will support eligible women to eat healthily and exercise safely during their … Read more

Hospitals consultation in Northern Lincolnshire: there is still time to have your say

There is just a short time remaining for people to “have their say” as part of a public consultation into a proposed change to some hospital services in Northern Lincolnshire. NHS leaders stress there are no plans to make changes to accident and emergency departments and most people would continue to be seen and treated … Read more

New institute to address key challenges facing health and social care

Our Chief Executive, Stephen Eames, was the guest of honour at York St John University’s official launch of its new Institute for Health and Care Improvement (IHCI). The Institute aims to “find solutions for the pressing issues facing health and social care today”, drawing on expertise from across the University, working in close collaboration with … Read more

New events added as part of Northern Lincolnshire hospitals public consultation

New exhibition and roadshow events have been added to the calendar as part of a public consultation seeking people’s views on a proposed change to some hospital services in Northern Lincolnshire. The local NHS is stressing there are no plans to make changes to accident and emergency departments and most hospital services would remain as … Read more

Proposed changes to some hospital services in Northern Lincolnshire: people invited to Scunthorpe public consultation drop-in event

An exhibition and public drop-in event setting out details of a proposed change to the way a small number of more complex medical, urgent and emergency care and paediatric (children’s) services are delivered at hospitals in Northern Lincolnshire takes place in Scunthorpe tomorrow (20 October). The event – part of a 14-week public consultation – … Read more

Health leaders welcome smoke free consultation launch

Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire have welcomed a Government consultation into proposed legislation to crack down on youth vaping and create a “smoke free generation”. The Chief Executive of NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), Stephen Eames CBE, along with Directors of Public Health at councils around the region, say … Read more

Proposed changes to some hospital services in Northern Lincolnshire: people invited to Grimsby public consultation drop-in event

An exhibition and public drop-in event setting out details of a proposed change to the way a small number of more complex medical, urgent and emergency care and paediatric (children’s) services are delivered at hospitals in Northern Lincolnshire takes place in Grimsby on Monday (16 October). The consultation event is being held at Grimsby Town … Read more