The proportion of women in Humber and North Yorkshire smoking during pregnancy has fallen significantly over the last 12 months, according to data published by NHS England today (19 June). Smoking at Time of Delivery (SATOD) statistics show that 8.3% of pregnant women (1,141 women) across Humber and North Yorkshire ICB were recorded as smoking … Read more
With yellow heat health alerts covering much of England, a local GP is encouraging people in Humber and North Yorkshire to follow health advice and stay safe. Although hot weather is welcomed by most people, when it’s too hot for too long, there are health risks. In England, there are on average 2,000 heat-related deaths … Read more
When Adele Stimpson completed her training to be able to carry out blood pressure checks, little did she realise it would potentially save her partner’s life. Adele is the Hub Coordinator at Hull 4 Heroes – a charity that helps Armed Forces veterans in Humberside. As an NHS Community Champion, Adele signed up for the … Read more
As the East Coast gears up for the summer season, new polling shows overwhelming public support for smokefree beaches in Yorkshire and the Humber. A YouGov survey commissioned by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) shows that 61% of residents support banning smoking on beaches. The survey, which included 1,125 adults from the region, also … Read more
The UK’s weather service is warning of “very high” pollen counts this week (from 16 June), which could spell bad news for people with asthma and hay fever. The pollen forecast uses the new Met Office pollen model to produce predictions for five days ahead across the whole of the UK. It predicts increasing pollen … Read more
Smoking is costing the NHS in Humber and North Yorkshire £62.7 million every year through hospital admissions and GP visits linked to smoking-related illness — at a time when frontline services are under intense strain. Research has revealed that every cigarette smoked cuts life expectancy by 20 minutes, highlighting the staggering impact of tobacco not … Read more
Stephen Eames, the Chief Executive of NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has announced his intention to retire at the end of June, after over 50 years’ service in the NHS. Stephen said: “I’ve been honoured and privileged to have spent my entire working life in the NHS, alongside some wonderful colleagues. … Read more
A large group of hospital and community midwives came together at a midwifery symposium in York to “share learning and expertise”. The 38 midwives who attended are based from across the Humber and North Yorkshire region and ranged from those who are relatively new to the profession, to some with around 40 years’ service. They … Read more
A woman from Selby received treatment in intensive care after using a ‘weight loss jab’ allegedly sourced from a North Yorkshire salon. Two other people are known to have also become unwell. North Yorkshire Police were notified by health professionals, and an investigation is under way. The woman has since been discharged, but the incident … Read more
Almost 900,000 tests, checks and scans have been delivered in NHS community diagnostic centres (CDCs) across the North East and Yorkshire in the past 12 months alone, NHS figures show. In total, the region’s CDCs have carried out 1.6 million diagnostic procedures since the introduction of the national initiative. Located in community settings such as … Read more
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