The theme for UK Disability History Month (UKDHM) 2023 is disability, childhood and youth. In this blog, we hear from a colleague working in our health and care partnership on how living as a disabled child without a diagnosis was only the start of their journey… ‘Shy’, ‘overweight’, ‘limited’, ‘unpopular’ – all words that were … Read more
A nine-year-old girl from Barton-upon-Humber, one of three winners of a drawing competition to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS, says the NHS saved her parents’ lives. Sophia H entered the NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) contest, together with more than 350 other young people. Her poignant iPad artwork was … Read more
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
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
Two St Mary’s College students have won a special award at the Yorkshire and Humber Nuffield Research Placement Awards for their research work whilst on placement at the Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB). The ICB’s Best Place to Work team hosted two students over the summer to work as part of the … Read more
By Hanan Harb, LEAP Project Manager In the journey of life, there are moments when we find ourselves at a crossroads, uncertain about our path ahead. It’s during these times we discover the incredible power of role-emerging placements – a transformative experience that not only moulds our careers but also touches the depths of our … Read more
The city of York is set to experience its first multicultural health festival later this month with the York Health Mela. The brand-new festival, which aims to address health inequalities in marginalised communities, will take place on Sunday 24 September at the York Art Gallery in Museum Gardens. The word mela means ‘meeting’ or ‘gathering’ … Read more
A major study says the NHS in England would save more than £500 million a year if half of England’s adult smokers switched from cigarettes to vapes. In Humber and North Yorkshire it’s estimated around £82 million a year is spent by the NHS on treating smoking-related illness, with an additional £43.6 million in social … Read more
Humber and North Yorkshire residents are encouraged to choose the correct healthcare service during the upcoming bank holiday weekend. The NHS can be particularly busy on weekends and public holidays, but knowing the most appropriate service available and getting the right care reduces pressure on services and avoids unnecessary trips to A&E departments. If you … Read more
As I see it – the latest blog from Sue Symington We are firmly moving into the summer months as I write this latest blog, and the first week of July brings with it two significant dates which I want to reflect on and acknowledge. On Saturday (1 July 2023), it was one year since … Read more
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