Whitby Hospital renovation: Tower Block now open

The renovation of Whitby Hospital has reached a significant milestone – with the Tower Block now open. The work is part of the larger Whitby Community Hospital renovation, which is set to complete in Spring 2022. The new Tower Block contains services from Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation…

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Vision proposed for organisations working with children with SEND

A consultation is taking place on a new strategy which sets out the aims and ambitions of education, health and care services for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in North Yorkshire. People are being invited to give their feedback on the proposed North Yorkshire Local Area SEND Strategy, which has been developed…

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Extension of service for eastern European residents in Scarborough and Ryedale backed by NHS North Yorkshire CCG

A project dedicated to supporting eastern European residents in Scarborough and Ryedale is set to continue until the end of 2023. ‘Pomoc’ was set up as a pilot in July 2020 to ensure the migrant community got the free access to public and voluntary sector services they are entitled to. Many eastern Europeans had previously paid…

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Humber, Coast and Vale Health and Care Partnership appoints Sue Symington as Designate Integrated Care System Chair

Humber, Coast and Vale Health and Care Partnership is pleased to announce it has appointed Sue Symington as its Designate Integrated Care System (ICS) Chair. Each of England’s 42 integrated care systems (ICSs) are required to appoint a Chair and a Chief Executive as part of the guidance issued to help embed ICSs in legislation…

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Compass Phoenix Service for children and young people launches in North Yorkshire

A new integrated mental health and wellbeing service for children and young people – jointly commissioned by North Yorkshire County Council and NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (also on behalf of Bradford and Craven CCG and Vale of York CCG) has launched across North Yorkshire. Compass Phoenix – named after extensive consultations with young clients –…

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