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Health leaders urge more people to get vaccinated against measles as cases surge

Health leaders say they are concerned that not enough people are vaccinated against measles – and are urging people to come forward. The Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) jab, is delivered in two doses, the first given at 12 months, and the second at about three years and four months, before children start school. However, around … Read more

Walk-in centre will move to Hull Royal Infirmary next week

Hull’s Story Street walk-in service will move to its new home at Hull Royal Infirmary on Monday 5 February, paving the way for improved integration of urgent care services in the city. City Health Care Partnership CIC will continue to provide the service at the new location, and the centre will continue to offer treatment … Read more

Humber and North Yorkshire Centre for Excellence in Tobacco Control welcomes Government’s bold proposals on smoking and vaping

In response to the Government’s announcement yesterday on smoking and vaping, the Humber and North Yorkshire Centre for Excellence in Tobacco Control applauds the measures unveiled, marking a crucial milestone in combatting the smoking epidemic. Scott Crosby, Associate Director at the Centre for Excellence in Tobacco Control, emphasised the significance of the developments, stating: “These … Read more

New healthy weight programme launched in Northern Lincolnshire to support women to have a healthy pregnancy

The new Holistic Maternal Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives Programme, launched by the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, is aimed at pregnant women and birthing people with a BMI of 30 and above. It is being piloted in Northern Lincolnshire and will support eligible women to eat healthily and exercise safely during their … Read more

This new year, swap smoking for more money and better mental health!

Stopping smoking is often referred to as ‘giving up’. But this New Year, Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership wants people to focus on the gains. By swapping cigarettes to safer forms of nicotine, such as patches, gum or a vape it says people can save hundreds of pounds, with significant improvements to … Read more

Story Street Walk-in move to Hull Royal Infirmary delayed

Due to unforeseen issues with building work, the move of the Story Street NHS walk-in centre will be delayed until further notice, and will not take place on 8 January 2024 as previously advertised. The delay has been caused by issues with underground electrical cables at the Hull Royal Infirmary site where the new facility … Read more

Hospitals consultation in Northern Lincolnshire: there is still time to have your say

There is just a short time remaining for people to “have their say” as part of a public consultation into a proposed change to some hospital services in Northern Lincolnshire. NHS leaders stress there are no plans to make changes to accident and emergency departments and most people would continue to be seen and treated … Read more

Local health and care leaders driving forward workforce transformation

Health and care leaders in the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership have been recognised by the Institute for Leadership for work to “drive forward health and care workforce transformation”. The Humber and North Yorkshire (HNY) Dispersed Leadership Team for People – a unique and ground-breaking alliance of leaders from across our diverse … Read more