Olympic Torch Bearer To Lead Beverley Heart Walk
Olympic Torch Bearer Janet Nolan will lead the Beverley Heart Walk, taking place this Sunday 24 March to raise vital funds for the British Heart Foundation.
NHS East Riding of Yorkshire
Why Beverley “Hearts” Fitmums
Successful East Yorkshire running, walking and buggy burn club, Fitmums And Friends, is offering free training sessions in Beverley to help prevent heart disease in the pioneering Heart Town. The not-for-profit group wants people of all ages and fitness levels to join in with its free
Smokers Urged To ‘Swap Fags For Swag’
Smokers in the East Riding are being encouraged to ‘swap fags for swag’ and consider the financial benefits of quitting this March on the 30th anniversary of No Smoking Day.
Fundraiser Urges Beverley Residents To Put Their Best Foot Forward To Beat Heart Disease
Simon Barrett, British Heart Foundation (BHF) Beverley Fundraising Group Leader, has stepped out today to help the nation’s heart charity launch a new fundraising event in Beverley.
Garden at East Riding Community Hospital, Beverley Dedicated To Frank Gray 1941 – 2011
Friends and family of Frank Gray, former Chairman of the Local Community Liaison Group for the East Riding Community Hospital, gathered recently at the new Hospital to formally dedicate the garden in Frank’s memory.
Construction Industry Accounts For 30,000 New Back Injuries A Year
Construction industry accounts for 30,000 new back injuries a year This week is National Back Care Awareness Week. Organised by the UK’s National Back Pain Association, Backcare, the theme this year, is “Builder’s Back Pain”.
Who Cares, Wins – Humber NHS Search For A Caring Star
At this year’s Annual Members’ Meeting (AMM) on 20 September, Humber NHS Foundation Trust will once again be presenting staff awards to those individuals and teams who have gone above and beyond
East Riding Community Hospital Opens Its Doors
The new East Riding Community Hospital will be welcoming its first patients from Monday 30 July. The 10 acre site at Swinemoor Lane Beverley has been transformed into a hospital fit for the 21st century, providing 30 beds
Art At The East Riding Community Hospital Beverley
Local artists who have created artwork to enhance patient areas in the new East Riding Community Hospital at Swinemoor Lane, Beverley will got their first opportunity to see their work on display.
Go Inside The New East Riding Community Hospital
NHS East Riding of Yorkshire Chairman Karen Knapton welcomed members of East Riding Community Hospital’s Local Community Liaison Group and other local guests, including local MP Graham Stuart
East Riding Community Hospital To Welcome Patients From 23 July
A revision to the opening date from late spring to summer has been necessary to enable a successful transfer of some services from three existing hospital sites to the new community hospital, on completion of construction work in June.
Beverley Food Festival: Events For Young People
East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s youth support service has joined forced with Beverley Town Council to offer young people the chance to cook and taste healthy meals at Beverley Food Festival on Sunday 2 October. The youth support service has been supported by NHS East Riding of Yorkshire public health team to bring in specialist chefs and activity instructors from Fit to Eat. The event will take place at the…
Community Hospital Art & Photogrpahy Competition
The NHS East Riding of Yorkshire Community Arts Challenge is looking for local artists interested in seeing their artwork on display in the new Community Hospital for the East Riding being built in Beverley. Challenge organiser, Katrina Hunt, said: “The Challenge has been devised by the Local Community Liaison Group set up to support the ongoing development of the new Community Hospital. The Challenge is themed around bringing the natural…
Sharon Mays Leaves NHS East Riding of Yorkshire Board
NHS East Riding of Yorkshire Chairman Karen Knapton has paid tribute to outgoing Non Executive Director Sharon Mays who leaves the NHS East Riding Board to take up a new position on the Humber NHS Foundation Trust (FT) Board from today, 1 July 2011. Sharon has a background in private legal practice, specialising in real estate, and has held the role of a Non-Executive Director at NHS East Riding of…
Mens Health Week: Richard Shaw Urges Men Check Their Balls
While holding his balls in the Durham Ox Richard Shaw manager of Beverley ARLC, is hoping to help persuade men in Beverley and the East Riding to find out more about keeping themselves fit and healthy at a quiz and comedy night being hosted in Hull at the Ruscadors Pub. The event is on Thursday June 16th from 7.30pm will be attended by players from both Hull KR and Hull…
Ceremony Marks Historic Handover of East Riding Community Services
A ceremony to mark achievements in community health care in the East Riding took place on April 7 2011 as NHS East Riding of Yorkshire officially hands over the East Riding’s community services to Humber NHS Foundation Trust (FT). Karen Knapton, Chairman of NHS East Riding of Yorkshire, will perform the official handover to Humber NHS FT, accompanied by community services staff past and present. Under Transforming Community Services (TCS),…
Heads of New PCT Cluster for Humber Announced
The Chief Executive Designate and Chair Designate of a new regional cluster of NHS Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) have been announced. In July 2010, the Health White Paper, ‘Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS’ outlined plans to transfer NHS commissioning responsibilities from PCTs to groups of general practitioners. Until the transition to GP consortia in 2013 is complete, PCTs have been directed to pool resources under new cluster working arrangements,…
Beverley Over 50’s Healthy Lifestyles and Information Event
A free event to help people lead more active and healthier lifestyles as they get older is taking place on Wednesday 23 March at Toll Gavel Church, Beverley. The event, which has been coordinated by the Beverley Local Action Team, focuses on the lifestyles of residents who are over 50 and will be held between 11 am and 3 pm. Organisations attending the event include NHS East Riding of Yorkshire,…