Hull’s hidden heroes: meet the charities and voluntary organisations striving...
The hidden heroes that make up Hull’s voluntary and community sector are coming together for a health and wellbeing event to showcase how they can support you – and what you can do to help them too....
View ArticleProtect yourself and your NHS this winter
The NHS and local authorities in Hull are encouraging people to get their COVID and flu vaccinations to protect themselves and their loved ones this winter. Health leaders are expecting to see a wave...
View ArticleGP practices in Hull work to improve transgender patient experiences
GP practices in Hull are improving experiences for transgender (trans) patients when they visit their doctor. According to the LGBT Foundation, trans people are more likely to experience health...
View ArticleNHS in Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire urges people to become antibiotics...
NHS East Riding of Yorkshire and Hull Health and Care Partnerships are encouraging the public and healthcare professionals to become Antibiotic Guardians as part of this year’s World Antimicrobials...
View ArticleFeel better this winter – have your flu jab
Health officials in Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire are urging people to act now to protect themselves and their loved ones against flu this winter. Eligible groups, such as the over 50s, pregnant...
View ArticleFree health and wellbeing programme in Hull nominated for national health award
Hull FC Foundation and Hull KR Foundation recognised for their work with the local NHS Hull’s pioneering health and wellbeing programme which brings together rival rugby clubs and the local NHS has...
View ArticleStrep A: What is it and what to look out for as a parent
Parents are being urged to be alert for the signs of group A streptococcal (GAS) infections. GAS is a common bacteria which can live harmlessly in our throats and on our skin. Sometimes it can cause...
View ArticleNHS tells patients to continue to access emergency care during industrial action
People should continue to come forward for the care they need during industrial action, the NHS has said today. Deputy Chief Nursing Officer Charlotte McArdle said it is “vital” they come forward for...
View ArticleInformation on strike action
Regardless of any strike action taking place, it is really important that patients who need urgent medical care continue to come forward as normal, especially in emergency and life-threatening cases –...
View ArticleNHS Sets Out Advice for the Public During Industrial Action
The NHS is asking patients to use services wisely during industrial action and take simple steps to help ensure care is available to patients who need it most. This includes using 111 online as the...
View ArticleAction required by all staff: SEND Co-production Audit
Hull Health and Care Partnership is supporting Hull’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Co-production Audit and requesting that all staff provide their input. This audit applies to...
View ArticleNHS tells patients to seek emergency care as needed during latest industrial...
The NHS is asking patients to seek emergency care if they need to during industrial action and take simple steps to help ensure care is available to patients who need it most. This includes using...
View ArticleSupporting Hull Students this University Mental Health Day
University Mental Health Day is on 9 March this year and aims to bring together the university communities from around the UK to make mental health a priority for all students, to help us positively...
View ArticleThousands more people in Humber and North Yorkshire to be checked for lung...
An extra 7,000 people in Humber and North Yorkshire could receive potentially life-saving lung scans every year, following the acquisition of another CT scanning unit by partners working together to...
View ArticleLet’s Get Prepared for Easter Weekend
People living in Hull and East Riding can get help and support through a new local NHS website if they become unwell over the Easter weekend. Let’s Get Better, launched this week by the Humber and...
View ArticleHull’s hidden heroes: meet the charities and voluntary organisations striving...
The hidden heroes that make up Hull’s voluntary and community sector are coming together for a health and wellbeing event to showcase how they can support you – and what you can do to help them too....
View ArticleSun Safety – Simple steps to enjoying the summer outdoors and reducing your...
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and as the weather across the UK heats up, Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance has joined forces with Macmillan and SKCIN to raise awareness of skin cancer and...
View ArticleJunior doctors to begin 72hrs of strike action on Wednesday 14 June
Junior doctors are due to begin 72 hours of industrial action this week. Members of the BMA and HCSA unions will go on strike from 7am on Wednesday 14 June 2023, and the industrial action will end at...
View ArticleHumber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership backs Humber Business...
The Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership says the opportunity to pitch to business leaders about the importance of workforce health and wellbeing at a major conference in the East...
View ArticlePride Month: New digital hub launches for all things LGBTQ+ health and care
Members of the LGBTQ+ community in Humber and North Yorkshire can now find tailored health and wellbeing support easily thanks to a new digital hub on the Let’s Get Better website. Launched in...
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