Proposed changes to tobacco legislation – which are being debated in Parliament today – could be “the catalyst that drives decreases in maternal smoking rates further and faster than ever before”, according to the local NHS. Although there has been a significant reduction in the number of people reporting as smokers at the time of … Read more
Spending power worth millions of pounds to local economies in Humber and North Yorkshire would be unlocked if England became completely smokefree, according to a new study. The research, led by the University of Sheffield’s Addictions Research Group in collaboration with the University of Nottingham, reveals if everyone in the country quit smoking, the economic … Read more
The monthly meeting in public of NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) will take place on Wednesday 10 April 2024. Members of the public are invited to observe the meeting virtually via YouTube from 9:30am. The meeting will be an opportunity to hear from members of the Board and learn more about … Read more
More than 100 people have attended a major conference in North Yorkshire aimed at improving the care of people living with dementia. The conference, held at Rudding Park in Harrogate, was titled ‘Dementia: A Life Still to Be Lived’. The name was inspired by the late Wendy Mitchell, an NHS worker and dementia champion. Wendy … Read more
The Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership is supporting a new campaign to encourage people over the age of 40 to get a free blood pressure check at their local pharmacy. High blood pressure, or hypertension, rarely has noticeable symptoms. But if untreated, it increases the risk of serious problems such as heart … Read more
The local NHS has launched an updated and enhanced care pathway for people living with Down Syndrome in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. Produced in partnership with local charity Downright Special and health and social care services, the pathway brings together all relevant health information in one place. It aims to empower people … Read more
Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire are delighted to learn that the tobacco and vapes bill will be launched in Parliament today, Wednesday 20 March, signifying a major step towards a smokefree future. The Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership has been a vocal advocate of the bill. The bill aims to … Read more
Three ‘health kiosks’ are set to be rolled out in York as part of a ground-breaking initiative to improve the health of the city’s population. Free to use, the kiosks measure a person’s height, weight, BMI, blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation. People can then use the information and speak to a local pharmacist … Read more
Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire are urging lawmakers to pass new tobacco and vaping legislation before any General Election is called. It is now four months since the King’s Speech heralded news laws that would help create a smokefree generation. The Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership has been a vocal … Read more
Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire are backing a major new campaign to remind parents and carers of the risk of their children missing out on protection against serious diseases – with an urgent call to action to catch up on missed vaccinations. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) campaign has released a powerful … Read more
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