Unveiled: A fresh approach to mental health in North East Lincolnshire

A new five-year mental health strategy in North East Lincolnshire, developed by people who have experienced mental health difficulties together with the organisations that provide support, was launched on World Mental Health Day. The theme this year is “Mental Health is a Universal Right” and the strategy aims to create a supportive environment where everyone … Read more

Proposed changes to some hospital services in Northern Lincolnshire: people invited to Goole 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 Goole this Thursday (12 October). The proposal does not include any changes to the … Read more

Patients urged to ‘choose the right care’ during industrial action

People living in Humber and North Yorkshire are being asked to use NHS services responsibly, as junior doctors and consultants begin a further three days of coordinated strike action. Staffing levels will be reduced to those typically seen on Christmas Day during the latest walkout by members of the British Medical Association (BMA) which began … Read more

Proposed changes to some hospital services in Northern Lincolnshire: public consultation launched

A public consultation is now under way in northern Lincolnshire with people invited to share their thoughts on a proposed change to the way some services are provided at Scunthorpe General Hospital and Diana Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby. The 14-week consultation is being led by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board … Read more

Hundreds of patients in Humber and North Yorkshire quit smoking with the help of new hospital service

Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire have hailed the impact of a new service to help hospital patients quit smoking. Since the start of the rollout of the tobacco dependency treatment service from the region’s hospitals a year ago, more than 2,000 patients have been seen, with a third of those going on to … Read more

Senior nurse receives national award for adult social care work

A senior nurse who has helped deliver major improvements in adult social care across North Yorkshire has received a prestigious national award. Sarah Fiori, principal nurse and head of North Yorkshire quality team – working jointly across NHS North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and North Yorkshire Council – was honoured with the Chief Nurse Adult … Read more

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

Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership Chief Executive, Stephen Eames, marks 50 years in the NHS

Stephen Eames, the Chief Executive of Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, is this week celebrating 50 years working in the NHS. The 66-year-old married father-of-two who lives near Thirsk began his career as a trainee at Batley and District General Hospital in 1973. Stephen was awarded a CBE for services to the … 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