New figures from Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) show that smoking costs the Humber and North Yorkshire area £1.39 billion each year. The money raised from tobacco taxes is just £225 million – less than one-fifth of the actual cost of smoking to society. Amanda Bloor, Deputy Chief Executive of NHS Humber and North … Read more
The local NHS in Humber and North Yorkshire is calling for “patience, kindness and understanding” as hospitals, GP practices and ambulance services continue to deal with a surge in flu and other winter illnesses. Flu, norovirus, COVID and RSV infections – dubbed a “quad-demic” – are putting a significant strain on health services. In our … Read more
A specialist academy which has given hundreds of young people in Hull the opportunity to take their first steps towards a career in health and social care is holding further events in the coming weeks to enrol its next cohort of students. The Medical, Health and Social Care Academy (MHSCA), part of St Mary’s College … Read more
Alison Semmence, Chief Executive at York CVS and Deputy Chair of the Humber and North Yorkshire VCSE Collaborative, has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for her contribution to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector, and specifically to Social Prescribing. The King’s New Year Honours List recognises the achievements and services of … Read more
York and Scarborough hospitals are asking for public support by urging patients to attend the emergency department alone, if possible, as demand rises. Dr Ed Smith, Emergency Medicine Consultant and Deputy Medical Director at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Our emergency departments are busy all year round but are exceptionally busy … Read more
An infectious disease specialist is reminding people it’s not too late to get the flu jab as winter pressures continue to bite. Around two in every three people with confirmed flu in hospitals across the Humber region are aged over 65 – one of the groups identified as most ‘at risk’ from the winter virus. … Read more
The next Board meeting for NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is scheduled for Wednesday 8 January 2025, at 9am. 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
Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance is training the region’s hair and beauty salon staff to encourage their customers to attend their cervical cancer screening appointments and educate them about the symptoms of the disease during January’s Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. The Cancer Alliance has offered a free training course to salons in low screening … Read more
With winter fast approaching the local NHS in Humber and North Yorkshire is encouraging people to use NHS 111 to get the medical help they need. Traditionally the busiest time of the year for the NHS, the increase in demand across services can put a strain on the local healthcare system. However, using NHS 111 … Read more
The local NHS in Humber and North Yorkshire is urging people to use NHS 111 to get the medical help they need this winter. Traditionally the busiest time of the year for the NHS, the increase in demand across health services can put a strain on the local system. It is estimated that up to … Read more
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