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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

Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership launches Health Equity Fellowship for colleagues

The Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership has today (24 November) launched its first-ever Health Equity Fellowship Programme. The programme aims to give applicants enhanced skills to improve population health and reduce inequalities in their organisations and communities. The fellowship is open to all colleagues working across health, social care, local authority, and … Read more

UK Disability History Month 2023 – “Something neurodivergent”

The theme for UK Disability History Month (UKDHM) 2023 is disability, childhood and youth. In this blog, we hear from Jess, a digital communications apprentice at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HUTH).. Trigger warning: This blog discusses eating disorders and suicidal thoughts. #hellomynameis Jess and I’m a digital communications apprentice at HUTH. I’m … Read more

Protect yourself and your loved ones ahead of winter

The NHS is encouraging people in Humber and North Yorkshire to take steps to protect their health ahead of winter. In its latest weekly report, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) pointed to a slight uptick in flu cases, though overall “flu case rates remain low and stable”. Dr Mary Ramsay, Director of Public Health … Read more

Black History Month blog – Farzana Khanum

The theme for this year’s Black History Month in the UK is ‘Saluting Our Sisters’, celebrating the achievements of Black women. Black History Month is a fantastic time to champion diversity and shine a spotlight on inclusion, both inside and outside the workplace, whilst also taking time to reflect on the current challenges we face as … Read more