Chair's Blog

As I see it – the latest blog from Sue Symington Visiting healthcare providers and partner organisations is an important aspect of the chair’s role in a number of ways – to see and experience services first-hand, to meet staff and service users, and to gain an insight into the great diversity of services provided … Read more

As I see it – the latest blog from Sue Symington Last month, I was pleased to attend one of our Patient Engagement Network meetings. I am always pleased to attend and support events which allow me to hear the thoughts and experiences of those we serve – our patients. As the Chair of our … Read more

As I see it – the latest blog from Sue Symington Over the last few weeks, I have had the fortune of attending and speaking at various events. It is always wonderful to meet and speak with those from different industries and sectors, all of whom have an impact on our population’s wellbeing. I have … Read more

As I see it – the latest blog from Sue Symington Last week, I had the privilege of welcoming senior leaders from key sectors across our region to address some of the significant challenges faced by children and young people. This symposium was a pivotal moment in our ongoing commitment to ensuring that every child … Read more

As I see it – the latest blog from Sue Symington Earlier this month, I embarked on a unique journey to Tesco on Market Street in Grimsby. My destination was not the grocery store’s shelves, but rather a cutting-edge medical facility – the NHS Targeted Lung Health Check mobile unit. This mobile marvel plays a … Read more

As I see it: The latest blog from Sue Symington The recent announcement that the NHS will be stepping down the COVID-19 incident marks a significant milestone as we continue to respond to the pandemic and its lasting impact. This very welcome news provides an opportunity to reflect on what has been a challenging three … Read more

Creating world class emergency care settings for patients and staff Urgent and Emergency care departments, often described as ‘the front door’ to acute hospital services, have had the most challenging few months. As I write, we are hoping that the peak of the winter has now passed, although experience tells us all that things can … Read more

The strength of partnerships working together to tackle NHS pressures The extraordinary pressures the NHS and its partner organisations have felt over the last few months are unprecedented. We have felt collectively ‘worried’ about the demand for health and care services, and ‘worried’ that, although our collective resources have been stretched to their limit, we … Read more