News Release

Refreshed Humber and North Yorkshire Green Plan launched

A refreshed Green Plan for 2025-28 has been published by our ICB – and we encourage you to take a look. It sets out a strategy to achieve a net zero healthcare system, adapt to climate change and improve people’s health and wellbeing. Nolan Bennett, the ICB’s Assistant Director with responsibility for Estates, Infrastructure and Sustainability, … Read more

‘People Story Dashboard’ launched in Humber and North Yorkshire

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has launched an innovative new tool, designed to bridge the gap between population health, demand for services and the workforce needed to deliver care. The People Story Dashboard has been developed through the ICB’s Workforce Breakthrough programme and could revolutionise strategic planning, commissioning, and support for … Read more

People in Humber and North Yorkshire urged to plan their medicine needs ahead of summer bank holiday

Ahead of the summer bank holiday on Monday 25 August, people in the North East and Yorkshire are reminded to plan their medicine needs, use the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions and visit NHS111 online first if medical advice is needed. Dr Faisel Baig, a north Lincolnshire GP and Medical Director for Primary Care at NHS North East … Read more

Roses rivals unite to support healthy York and North Yorkshire communities 

David Skaith and Andy Burnham ignited a friendly Roses rivalry in Scarborough to promote the role that Mayors are playing in supporting healthy communities.   The Mayors of York and North Yorkshire, and Greater Manchester took part in a friendly cricket match at Scarborough Cricket Club, with Mayor Skaith raising awareness of the upcoming Movement, Activity … Read more

Major health and care recruitment drive in North East Lincolnshire to support working-class communities

People from working-class communities in North East Lincolnshire will be among those supported onto the Health and Care sector career ladder, as the Government’s Plan for Change tackles rampant health inequalities and gets Britain working. This comes after the launch of the government’s 10 Year Health Plan, which will tackle wider health inequalities and support … Read more

Tackling the silent killer: North Lincolnshire rolls out lifesaving blood pressure initiative

A new health initiative is making waves across North Lincolnshire, aiming to combat one of the UK’s most dangerous yet often undetected health threats – high blood pressure. The project is a collaborative effort between North Lincolnshire Council, NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), and local GPs and healthcare partners. Together, they’re … Read more

GP Patient Survey: results show big improvements in Humber and North Yorkshire

The 2025 GP Patient Survey results, which includes information on patient experience of general practice, NHS dentistry and community pharmacy, have been published. The results show a greater proportion of our GP practices in Humber and North Yorkshire are scoring significantly above average than in any other integrated care system (ICS) in the country. The … Read more

York launches strategy to support autistic people and those with ADHD

City of York Council, in partnership with NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB, has unveiled a new draft strategy aimed at improving the lives of autistic people and those with ADHD across the city. Titled A City That Works for All, the five-year plan sets out a vision for a more inclusive, supportive, and understanding York. … Read more

Parents and carers encouraged to use Pharmacy First this summer

Parents and carers in Humber and North Yorkshire are being reminded to use their local community pharmacy this summer, if their child needs help with minor illnesses or ailments. The NHS Pharmacy First service allows children to access treatment for five common conditions from their local pharmacy, without needing a GP appointment. Children can receive … Read more