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The Tobacco and Vapes Bill: A Turning Point for Humber and North Yorkshire

Last Wednesday (26 March), the Tobacco and Vapes Bill passed into the next stage with a resounding vote in the House of Commons, writes Scott Crosby, the Associate Director, of our Centre for Excellence. The vote on the whole bill was passed 366 to 41. The Bill now moves to the House of Lords, where … Read more

Goole and District Hospital Position Statement

20 March 2025 Introduction This is a joint briefing from the NHS Humber and North Yorkshire NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) and NHS Humber Health Partnership (HHP). This follows several discussions, led by HHP, with staff, stakeholders and local provider organisations over the past few weeks to consider the various opportunities for the provision of … Read more

NHS in Humber and North Yorkshire Celebrates International Women’s Day showcasing Initiatives to Improve Women’s Health Outcomes

In recognition of International Women’s Day on 8 March, the local NHS is proud to highlight some of the significant efforts being made to enhance women’s health services across Humber and North Yorkshire. Through the ‘Women Living Well Longer Programme’, twenty-four Primary Care Networks in Humber and North Yorkshire have become Women’s Health Hubs, covering … Read more

Report explores VCSE Community Transport provision across Humber and North Yorkshire

A report, commissioned by Humber and North Yorkshire VCSE Collaborative, has been published to support a greater understanding of community transport provision across Humber and North Yorkshire. Humber and Wolds Rural Action, Hambleton Community Action and East Yorkshire Community Transport, who provide community transport services, produced the report which highlights what services are being delivered, the … Read more

NHS opens new Mpox vaccination site in Hull

Twelve new Mpox vaccination sites have opened across England, making it easier for eligible people to get protected. From this week, every region will be able to offer the vaccine for those at increased risk of getting the infection – after previously only being available to those eligible in London, Manchester and Brighton. While the … Read more

Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance trains hair and beauty salon staff to help give cervical cancer the chop

Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance is training the region’s hair and beauty salon staff to encourage their customers to attend their cervical cancer screening appointments and educate them about the symptoms of the disease during January’s Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. The Cancer Alliance has offered a free training course to salons in low screening … Read more