Northern Lincolnshire hospitals proposal to be considered by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB

A revised proposal to change the way some hospital services are provided in northern Lincolnshire is to be considered by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) next week (Wednesday 10 July). Last year the local NHS set out how it would go about changing a small number of more complex medical, urgent … Read more

Catterick Garrison: major regeneration schemes showcased

People living in Catterick and the wider Richmondshire area are being invited to attend drop-in events where two major regeneration projects will be showcased. In Catterick Garrison, work is under way to build a flagship ‘integrated care campus’, funded by the NHS and Ministry of Defence (MOD), which will provide medical and care services for … Read more

Doors open to a new Community Diagnostic Centre in York

A new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) has opened its doors in York, to help speed up the detection of many serious illnesses – meaning patients can start their treatment and recovery much sooner. Located at Askham Bar Community Care Centre, the CDC will play a vital role in speeding up diagnosis for illnesses, such as … Read more

Community Diagnostic Centre opens at Ripon Community Hospital

A new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) has opened at Ripon Community Hospital providing local residents with faster access to checks, scans and tests for a wide range of health conditions. The £1 million centre, which has the capacity to deliver more than 27,000 checks a year, will enable Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT), … Read more

Hospitals mark International Day of the Midwife

NHS Humber Health Partnership is marking International Day of the Midwife this Sunday by showcasing the work of midwives in Hull, Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole. Midwives from Hull University Teaching Hospitals (HUTH) and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole (NLaG) will be sharing their stories on the organisations’ social media pages to celebrate the fantastic contribution they … Read more

Lincolnshire man’s eight-stone weight loss journey: ‘I feel like a totally different person and have a great zest for life’

A man from Waltham in north-east Lincolnshire has spoken of losing almost eight stone during a 12-week weight management programme. John Fawcett, 57, weighed 126.2kg when he became type 2 diabetic. He was overweight and often felt tired during the day. He became a grandad for the first time which made him want to lose … Read more

Free NHS Health Kiosks dispatched in York to improve community health

Three ‘health kiosks’ are set to be rolled out in York as part of a ground-breaking initiative to improve the health of the city’s population.  Free to use, the kiosks measure a person’s height, weight, BMI, blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation.  People can then use the information and speak to a local pharmacist … Read more

Health leaders back major new childhood immunisation and vaccination campaign

Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire are backing a major new campaign to remind parents and carers of the risk of their children missing out on protection against serious diseases – with an urgent call to action to catch up on missed vaccinations. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) campaign has released a powerful … Read more

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire launches campaign to showcase diverse roles in GP practices

A new campaign has been launched by the NHS in Humber and North Yorkshire to showcase the different healthcare professionals working in our GP practices.  Primary care services across the country provide the first point of contact in the healthcare system and act as the ‘front door’ of the NHS.   This new campaign aims to … Read more

Plans for Community Diagnostic Centre in Hull approved

Construction work will begin shortly for the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Hull’s Albion Square after planning approval was granted with conditions. Hull City Council’s planning committee approved plans for the £18 million NHS facility which will welcome thousands of patients annually, relieving the strain on acute hospitals whilst also creating around 100 local jobs. … Read more