News

Unveiled: A fresh approach to mental health in North East Lincolnshire

A new five-year mental health strategy in North East Lincolnshire, developed by people who have experienced mental health difficulties together with the organisations that provide support, was launched on World Mental Health Day. The theme this year is “Mental Health is a Universal Right” and the strategy aims to create a supportive environment where everyone … Read more

Proposed changes to some hospital services in Northern Lincolnshire: people invited to Goole public consultation drop-in event

An exhibition and public drop-in event setting out details of a proposed change to the way a small number of more complex medical, urgent and emergency care and paediatric (children’s) services are delivered at hospitals in Northern Lincolnshire takes place in Goole this Thursday (12 October). The proposal does not include any changes to the … Read more

Humber and North Yorkshire health leaders back PM’s proposal to create a smokefree generation

NHS and Public Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire say they were delighted to hear new proposals to tackle smoking, outlined in the Prime Minister’s speech yesterday, with the potential for, “Era-defining legislation which will profoundly positively impact the population health of the region”. During his speech at the Conservative Party conference, Rishi Sunak … Read more

Patients urged to ‘choose the right care’ during industrial action

People living in Humber and North Yorkshire are being asked to use NHS services responsibly, as junior doctors and consultants begin a further three days of coordinated strike action. Staffing levels will be reduced to those typically seen on Christmas Day during the latest walkout by members of the British Medical Association (BMA) which began … Read more

Proposed changes to some hospital services in Northern Lincolnshire: public consultation launched

A public consultation is now under way in northern Lincolnshire with people invited to share their thoughts on a proposed change to the way some services are provided at Scunthorpe General Hospital and Diana Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby. The 14-week consultation is being led by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board … Read more

New ‘Swaptember’ campaign encourages people to swap cigarettes for a vape

Working together as part of the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, the NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board and Yorkshire Cancer Research are encouraging anyone who smokes to reduce their risk of cancer by swapping cigarettes for a vape this September. As part of the NHS’s new ‘Swaptember’ campaign, the … Read more

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