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Work experience ‘goes virtual’ for local young people

Over 500 local young people have brought their skills and experience to health and care services in Humber and North Yorkshire after launching a successful virtual work and study experience project. NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) worked collaboratively with system partners and Springpod to co-develop and deliver the project open to … Read more

Hundreds of patients in Humber and North Yorkshire quit smoking with the help of new hospital service

Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire have hailed the impact of a new service to help hospital patients quit smoking. Since the start of the rollout of the tobacco dependency treatment service from the region’s hospitals a year ago, more than 2,000 patients have been seen, with a third of those going on to … Read more

Senior nurse receives national award for adult social care work

A senior nurse who has helped deliver major improvements in adult social care across North Yorkshire has received a prestigious national award. Sarah Fiori, principal nurse and head of North Yorkshire quality team – working jointly across NHS North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and North Yorkshire Council – was honoured with the Chief Nurse Adult … Read more

Patient information: shortage of drugs used for managing blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes

The NHS is currently facing supply issues with glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists (GLP-1), a range of drugs used for managing blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes. The global shortage in supply is partly due to a surge in off label prescriptions of the drug semaglutide being issued for weight loss which is … Read more

Humber and North Yorkshire patients are positive about their GP practices

Results from the latest national GP Patient Survey published by NHS England, show that patients in Humber and North Yorkshire are positive about the care they receive from their local GP practice. Despite the growing demand on services, GP practices in the region continue to provide a service resulting in almost three-quarters (74 per cent) … Read more