York

York GP surgeries leading the way in environmental sustainability

GP surgeries in York are taking bold steps towards reducing the carbon footprint of the health and care system. Across the city, five surgeries have received accreditation this year from the national Green Impact for Health programme – with Old School Medical Practice receiving a prestigious gold award. The surgery has led several successful schemes, … Read more

More than £55,000 awarded to local projects to reduce health inequalities across York

Ten inspiring projects across York have been awarded a total of £57,585 in funding to tackle health inequalities in local communities. The funding, provided by contributions from City of York Council Public Health through the COVID recovery grant (issued in 2022 to spend over three years) and NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board … Read more

York Minster to Host the 45th Annual NHS Christmas Carol Service

The much-loved NHS Christmas Carol Service returns to York Minster on Wednesday 4 December 2024, marking its 45th year as a cherished festive tradition. Open to everyone, this special event invites the community to come together for an evening of carols, reflection, and celebration in the magnificent setting of one of England’s most iconic cathedrals. … Read more

Our Big Conversation: Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust re-launches listening campaign

People across North Yorkshire, York, and Teesside, County Durham and Darlington, are being asked to share their views to help improve future mental health and learning disability services in the region. Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) re-launched its listening campaign, Our Big Conversation, and is asking people to share their thoughts, … Read more

New fund launched to tackle health inequalities in York

The VCSE Health Inequalities Small Grants Fund has been launched with £55,000 to distribute to charities, community groups, and non-profit organisations in York. The funding, contributed by City of York Council Public Health and NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), aims to fund Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations in … Read more

Doors open to a new Community Diagnostic Centre in York

A new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) has opened its doors in York, to help speed up the detection of many serious illnesses – meaning patients can start their treatment and recovery much sooner. Located at Askham Bar Community Care Centre, the CDC will play a vital role in speeding up diagnosis for illnesses, such as … Read more

Health leaders back major new childhood immunisation and vaccination campaign

Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire are backing a major new campaign to remind parents and carers of the risk of their children missing out on protection against serious diseases – with an urgent call to action to catch up on missed vaccinations. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) campaign has released a powerful … Read more

Joint Serious Violence Strategy published for York and North Yorkshire

Agencies from across York and North Yorkshire – including NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board – have come together to publish a Serious Violence Response Strategy (SVRS), assessing the current state of serious violence across our region and assigning key priorities to help combat it. The Serious Violence Duty (SVD) introduced by the Home Office … Read more

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