North Yorkshire

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

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

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