Health leaders and the public welcome the Tobacco and Vapes Bill back into Parliament

Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire are among those who say they are “delighted” to see the Tobacco and Vapes Bill back in front of MPs. The bill – to be introduced in the House of Commons today (5 November) – has had strong regional support since an initial proposal was put forward in … Read more

Tobacco control leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire welcome Chancellor’s smoking and vaping tax announcements

Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire who advocate for tougher measures to help tackle smoking and vaping have welcomed a new tax on vape liquids and rises in smoking taxes, announced by the Chancellor in yesterday’s budget. The Government is making the following changes to tax on tobacco and vapes: Associate Director of the … Read more

Humber and North Yorkshire bereaved families and smoking survivors visit Parliament this Stoptober to discuss tobacco harm

Smoking survivors, clinicians and public health leaders from Humber and North Yorkshire are continuing to lobby MPs for a change in the law that would see new restrictions on the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products. A delegation – coordinated by the Humber and North Yorkshire Centre for Excellence in Tobacco Control – travelled … Read more

Thousands of women and birthing people to benefit from advancements in digital health records

A modern health electronic health record system which means women and birthing people can digitally access their pregnancy and maternity records has been rolled out across Humber and North Yorkshire. BadgerNet, along with its accompanying parent portal, Badger Notes, replaces the traditional handheld paper notes for maternity care. Through the BadgerNotes app, women and birthing … Read more

‘Open Day’ at Hull academy aims to attract next generation of health and social care staff

A specialist academy based at a Hull sixth form college, which has helped hundreds of young people take their first steps towards a career in health and social care, is looking to enrol its next cohort of students ahead of its 10-year anniversary in 2025. The Medical, Health and Social Care Academy (MHSCA), part of … Read more

Virtual wards: Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership joins forces with Inhealthcare

The Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership is expanding tech-enabled virtual wards across the region in partnership with Inhealthcare, a leading provider of digital health and remote patient monitoring services, based in Harrogate. Virtual wards allow patients to leave hospital sooner, receive care at home, avoid unnecessary admissions, have more choice in their … Read more

Our NHS – the next chapter: We Need to Talk

The local NHS across Humber and North Yorkshire is embarking on We Need to Talk – a four-week conversation with people through social media and in-person focus groups about the future of the NHS in our area. Starting today (14 October), it will lay bare some of the difficulties faced by the NHS, whilst giving … Read more

World Mental Health Day: Enhancing services across Humber and North Yorkshire

The local health and care system in Humber and North Yorkshire is raising awareness of mental health challenges and the importance of accessible care to mark World Mental Health Day (10 October). Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership aims to better support the health and wellbeing of the local population, delivering safe and … Read more

Know Your Numbers Week in Humber and North Yorkshire: 2-8 September

This year, Know Your Numbers Week takes place from 2-8 September 2024. The annual campaign aims to reach those who have high blood pressure and may not know it, so they can get the treatment and support they need to bring it under control. As high blood pressure usually has no symptoms, the first sign of it … Read more

Beverley Town Football Club promotes Healthy Minds

Beverley Town Football Club is helping promote Healthy Minds through their match kit. Healthy Minds in East Riding information and support will be highlighted to thousands of families attending Beverley Town FC games in 2024 and 2025 through the team’s match day kit. Adam Gibson, Mental health and suicide prevention lead for East Riding of Yorkshire … Read more