Celebrating International Nurses Day 2024
Celebrating International Nurses Day 2024: Cheryll Hornigold reflects on her journey into the world of nursing. From student nurse to receiving a Queen’s Nursing award.
Social Prescribing Day 2024: Embracing the Power of Social Prescribing
Blog by Gary Sainty, Head of VCSE, Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership But what exactly is social prescribing, and why is it gaining momentum in healthcare? For many patients, the term might be unfamiliar, yet its significance is overwhelming. Social prescribing recognises that many health factors extend beyond traditional medical interventions. Issues … Read more
IWD 2024: Improving women’s health
IWD 2024: Improving women’s health Anja Hazebroek, Executive Director of Communications, Marketing and Media Relations, Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership This year’s International Women’s Day theme, ‘Inspire Inclusion,’ resonates deeply with my role as the Women’s Health Champion for our ICB. I feel privileged to hold this position and am committed to … Read more
IWD 2024: Female role models
IWD 2024: Female role models Kate Wood, Group Chief Medical Officer, Hull University NHS Teaching Hospitals and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust. My career in medicine as a doctor has been fulfilling and I am very proud to be the chief medical officer of one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. … Read more
IWD 2024: Women who inspire me
IWD 2024: Women who inspire me Louise Wallace, Director of Public Health at North Yorkshire Council It isn’t the women on the front page of a magazine; a social media influencer; a celebrity or movie star – it the women living everyday lives. When I was in my teens, it was the 90 year old … Read more
Empathy in Action: Honouring Mental Health Nurses on their Dedicated Day
As Clinical Lead and a proud mental health nurse, I am thrilled to welcome you to this special celebration in honour of Mental Health Nurses Day. Today, we embark on a journey to acknowledge the remarkable contributions of my colleagues and fellow compassionate caregivers who dedicate their lives to the well-being of others. This is our … Read more
UK Disability History Month 2023 – “The Great Invisibility Game”
The theme for UK Disability History Month (UKDHM) 2023 is disability, childhood and youth. In this blog, we hear from a colleague working in health and care in Humber and North Yorkshire around visibility for disabled people. I work in health and care in Humber and North Yorkshire, I am a disabled person and I … Read more
Blog: Allied Health Professionals Day 2023
Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) celebrated their 6th annual AHPs’ Day on 14 October 2023. AHP Day is a yearly occasion for AHPs in England and now internationally to unite and revel in their contribution. AHP Day offers a platform to spotlight the remarkable impact AHPs have on the delivery of care. The Humber and North … Read more
Blog: Unveiling potential – The impact of Role Emerging Placements (REP)
By Hanan Harb, LEAP Project Manager In the journey of life, there are moments when we find ourselves at a crossroads, uncertain about our path ahead. It’s during these times we discover the incredible power of role-emerging placements – a transformative experience that not only moulds our careers but also touches the depths of our … Read more
Blog: Enabling Innovation in Health and Social Care – Could this be the USP of Integrated Care Systems?
Dr Jacqueline Andrews, Humber and North Yorkshire Lead for Innovation, Research and Improvement Most agree that health and social care innovation is critical to improving patients’ and citizens’ quality of care and health and wellbeing outcomes. Where there is less agreement is where, in the never-ending challenges of funding and capacity, our appetite to prioritise … Read more