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

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