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Health leaders and the public welcome the Tobacco and Vapes Bill back into Parliament

Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire are among those who say they are “delighted” to see the Tobacco and Vapes Bill back in front of MPs. The bill – to be introduced in the House of Commons today (5 November) – has had strong regional support since an initial proposal was put forward in … Read more

Tobacco control leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire welcome Chancellor’s smoking and vaping tax announcements

Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire who advocate for tougher measures to help tackle smoking and vaping have welcomed a new tax on vape liquids and rises in smoking taxes, announced by the Chancellor in yesterday’s budget. The Government is making the following changes to tax on tobacco and vapes: Associate Director of the … Read more

Humber and North Yorkshire bereaved families and smoking survivors visit Parliament this Stoptober to discuss tobacco harm

Smoking survivors, clinicians and public health leaders from Humber and North Yorkshire are continuing to lobby MPs for a change in the law that would see new restrictions on the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products. A delegation – coordinated by the Humber and North Yorkshire Centre for Excellence in Tobacco Control – travelled … Read more

Thousands of women and birthing people to benefit from advancements in digital health records

A modern health electronic health record system which means women and birthing people can digitally access their pregnancy and maternity records has been rolled out across Humber and North Yorkshire. BadgerNet, along with its accompanying parent portal, Badger Notes, replaces the traditional handheld paper notes for maternity care. Through the BadgerNotes app, women and birthing … Read more

Public invited to roadshows around the development of the Catterick Integrated Care Centre

The joint Ministry of Defence (MOD) and NHS health centre development in Catterick Garrison is taking shape. The steel frame of the Catterick Integrated Care Centre (CICC) is now in place, marking another milestone in the joint project. After a successful round of community engagement events in the spring, key NHS and MOD partners will … Read more

‘Open Day’ at Hull academy aims to attract next generation of health and social care staff

A specialist academy based at a Hull sixth form college, which has helped hundreds of young people take their first steps towards a career in health and social care, is looking to enrol its next cohort of students ahead of its 10-year anniversary in 2025. The Medical, Health and Social Care Academy (MHSCA), part of … Read more

Virtual wards: Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership joins forces with Inhealthcare

The Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership is expanding tech-enabled virtual wards across the region in partnership with Inhealthcare, a leading provider of digital health and remote patient monitoring services, based in Harrogate. Virtual wards allow patients to leave hospital sooner, receive care at home, avoid unnecessary admissions, have more choice in their … Read more

University students encouraged to register with a GP

New and returning students to Humber and North Yorkshire are being encouraged to register with a GP practice as soon as they can. A new academic year brings with it fresh challenges and opportunities for every student. One of the best ways they can get ready for the year ahead is by registering with a … Read more