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Selby’s community health and wellbeing project: A Brazilian-inspired success story

We were delighted to recently welcome colleagues from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to Selby, who came to learn more about the Selby Town Community Health and Wellbeing Worker Project – an innovative initiative making a real difference in our local communities. Affectionately dubbed “Bringing Brazil to Selby”, the project is inspired … Read more

Humber and North Yorkshire UNITED: new ‘partnership’ to improve mental health and prevent suicide and self-harm

Sporting foundations representing professional and community sports clubs across Humber and North Yorkshire have come together to raise the profile of mental health among players, staff and supporters in a groundbreaking new partnership. Launched today by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), Humber and North Yorkshire UNITED is described as a “collective … Read more

Eligible people in Humber and North Yorkshire encouraged to get their COVID booster jab

Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire are urging those who are eligible to get their free COVID-19 booster vaccine this Spring. The vaccine provides vital protection against different strains of the COVID virus and helps reduce the risk of catching and spreading it, as well as the risk of serious illness or needing to … Read more

Getting prepared in Humber and North Yorkshire for the Easter Bank Holiday

Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire are urging people to ‘prepare for Easter’. As the long weekend approaches (Good Friday falls on 18 April) NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) says there are proactive steps we can all take to ensure our healthcare needs are met. Dr Peter Billingsley, Scarborough GP … Read more

Join online to watch ICB Board meeting – April 2025

The next Board meeting for NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is scheduled for Wednesday 9 April 2025, from 9.30am. Members of the public are invited to observe a live broadcast of this meeting, which will be an opportunity to learn more about the work of the ICB and the local health … Read more

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill: A Turning Point for Humber and North Yorkshire

Last Wednesday (26 March), the Tobacco and Vapes Bill passed into the next stage with a resounding vote in the House of Commons, writes Scott Crosby, the Associate Director, of our Centre for Excellence. The vote on the whole bill was passed 366 to 41. The Bill now moves to the House of Lords, where … Read more