Brian, a 68 year old ex-smoker from Immingham in North East Lincolnshire, was the very first person in the region to receive a low dose CT scan as part of…
Jean, a 65-year-old ex-smoker from Hull, is encouraging others to attend an NHS Lung Health Check if invited, after the service helped to identify some health issues and make positive…
Take three simple steps to reduce your cervical cancer risk during January’s Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Women and people with a cervix are being encouraged to take three easy steps to significantly reduce their risk of developing cervical cancer, as part of Humber and North Yorkshire…
Cancer Alliance stakeholder newsletter – December 2023
Click here to read the latest edition of Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance’s stakeholder newsletter. This edition includes updates on: Simon Morritt’s appointment as Chair Lung Health Checks rollout…
NHS campaign launched in light of the 120,000+ women and people with a cervix across region who are not up to date with their cervical screening
The NHS, Roche Diagnostics UK and Ireland, and Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, together with local partners across North Lincolnshire have launched a public awareness campaign – Let’s Talk Cervical Screening…
Simon Morritt appointed as new Chair of the Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance
Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Morritt as its new Chair. Simon takes up the role immediately and will manage his Cancer…
NHS Bus-ting Cancer Tour is making a stop in Grimsby
This November, the NHS in England takes the ‘Bus-ting Cancer Tour’ to brand new locations with NHS staff in a specially designed bus travelling across the country to encourage people…
2022 U16 Cancer Patient Experience Survey results published
The 2022 under-16 Cancer Patient Experience Survey (U16 CPES) results have been published. Click here to view the results. The annual national survey, now in its third year, measures children’s…
An NHS service offering potentially life-saving lung health checks has launched in East Riding of Yorkshire
Around 350 past and current smokers in the Withernsea area have become the first people in the East Riding of Yorkshire to take up the offer of a free NHS…
Why you might spot a giant pair of inflatable lungs at St Stephen’s shopping centre in Hull today
To mark the start of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance has joined forces with Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation and NHS England to bring a…
Cancer Alliance Stakeholder Newsletter – October 2023
Click here to read the latest edition of the Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance's stakeholder newsletter. This edition includes updates on: The Humber and North Yorkshire annual conference 2023…
Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance hosts annual conference
On Thursday, 21st September 2023, Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance was pleased to host its annual conference at MKM Stadium in Hull. The conference celebrated the work that is…
Blog: Chair of Humber and North Yorkshire ICB, Sue Symington visits Lung Health Check mobile unit
Earlier this month, I embarked on a unique journey to Tesco on Market Street in Grimsby. My destination was not the grocery store’s shelves, but rather a cutting-edge medical facility…
NHS Urges People In Humber and North Yorkshire To Come Forward for Life Saving Cancer Checks
People in Humber and North Yorkshire who have had a cough for three weeks or more are being encouraged to contact their GP practice and come forward for lifesaving checks…
Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance urges people to ‘get to know themselves’ to help diagnose and rule out cancer faster
Cancer Alliance is encouraging earlier diagnosis of cancer, as it tours Humber and North Yorkshire urging people aged 50 and over to be more body vigilant.
NHS partners with Morrisons in Humber and North Yorkshire to put vital cancer awareness messaging on underwear labels
From today, Morrisons shoppers in Humber and North Yorkshire will find NHS advice on underwear labels urging them to contact their GP practice if they spot potential symptoms of breast…
NHS Lung Health Check service now available to eligible people in Grimsby
An NHS Targeted Lung Health Check Service, which is helping to save lives through earlier diagnosis of lung cancer and other conditions, is now being offered to eligible participants living…
Cancer Alliance Stakeholder Newsletter – August 2023
Click here to read the latest edition of the Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance's stakeholder newsletter. This edition includes updates on: The Cancer Alliance 75,000km challenge New Clinical Delivery…
Cancer Alliance welcomes 2022 Cancer Patient Experience Survey results
Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance welcomes the publication of the 2022 Cancer Patient Experience Survey (CPES) results. Now in its 14th year, the CPES results help organisations that commission…
Cancer Alliance goes the extra mile to celebrate the NHS’s 75th birthday
As NHS colleagues prepare to take part in local parkruns across the country to celebrate the NHS turning 75, Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance staff are marking the milestone…
Cancer Alliance welcomes lung screening announcement
Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance welcomes the Department of Health and Social Care announcement (Monday, 26th June 2023) that a national targeted lung cancer screening programme will be introduced…
Let’s talk cervical screening: Local hairdressers and beauticians start a new topic of conversation with clients
If you ask someone what they talk to their hairdresser or beautician about, you might expect answers such as social events, holiday plans, and family updates. However, several salons in…
Four new Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) announced in Humber and North Yorkshire
The Health and Social Care Secretary has today (Friday, 9th June) confirmed eight new Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) will open by the end of the year – with four of…
Tracy’s call to others to protect themselves in the sun after her skin cancer diagnosis
Tracy, 50, from Beverley, East Yorkshire, was a regular sunbed user and never really took sun safety seriously until she developed skin cancer six years ago. Tracy is now sharing…
Click here to read the latest edition of the Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance's stakeholder newsletter. This edition includes updates on: The Cancer Alliance annual report The appointment of…
Funding secured for new Scunthorpe Community Diagnostic Centre
Funding has been secured for a new £19.4 million Community Diagnostic Centre to be built in Scunthorpe Town Centre. The centre – which is due to begin offering some services…
I am surrounded at home and work by love and support. But this is my experience, my cancer, my challenge – Sue’s story
Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance has launched a new content series, in which people who are currently undergoing cancer diagnosis, treatment or care share their thoughts on what it…
We are pleased to announce that Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance’s 22/23 annual report has been published. Click here to read the report, which captures the Cancer Alliance’s work…
Cancer Alliance appoints Kartikae Grover as new clinical director
Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance is pleased to announce the appointment of Kartikae Grover as its new Clinical Director. Kartikae will play a key role in bringing together the…
Call to outdoor workers, who are three times more likely to develop skin cancer, to protect themselves from harmful UV rays
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, SKCIN and MKM Building…
Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day – The role of the Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) play a vital role for people with cancer, supporting them to navigate services, explaining treatment plans, listening to people’s needs and preferences and being their…
Most deprived communities more likely to receive early lung cancer diagnosis thanks to NHS trucks
People in deprived areas are now more likely to be diagnosed with lung cancer at an earlier stage, thanks to the success of NHS lung trucks. For the first time…
A diagnosis of childhood cancer understandably has a devastating impact on the emotional health and wellbeing of the child and their family, both during and after treatment. Children and young…
Cancer Alliance urges people to recognise bowel cancer signs and symptoms and take up screening
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance, which works to improve cancer services, care and outcomes across Humber and North Yorkshire, is calling on…
Free NHS Lung Health Check service now available to thousands of people in North East Lincolnshire
More than 19,000 people in North East Lincolnshire are being invited for a free NHS Targeted Lung Health Check, which can identify potential lung problems earlier when they are easier…
NHS On-the-spot liver scans find one in ten people have liver damage that could lead to deadly cancer
A new initiative to check for liver cancer in high-risk communities has been rolled out as part of a major NHS drive to catch more cancers earlier and save lives. …
Cancer Alliance Stakeholder Newsletter – March 2023
Click here to read the latest edition of Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance’s stakeholder newsletter. This edition includes updates on: Free NHS Targeted Lung Health Check service launching in North…
Thousands more people in Humber and North Yorkshire to be checked for lung cancer every year – thanks to £1.1m investment in new CT scanner
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…
March the 8th is No Smoking Day 2023, and a great opportunity to have a go at quitting for good. Stopping smoking improves your brain health and reduces your chance…
Blog: Wendy Scott, the Managing Director of the Humber and North Yorkshire Collaboration of Acute Providers
Hello colleagues, I am Wendy Scott, the Managing Director of the Humber and North Yorkshire Collaboration of Acute Providers, more commonly referred to as CAP – we love an acronym…
Blog: NHS Targeted Lung Health Check Programme launches in North East Lincolnshire
An update from Stuart Baugh, Programme Director for Humber and North Yorkshire NHS Targeted Lung Health Check Programme, as it launches in North East Lincolnshire. Following the success of Lung…
Cancer Alliance offers awareness sessions to encourage people to come forward for cervical screening
Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance is encouraging people to come forward for cervical screening by offering free cervical screening awareness sessions during Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (23rd – 29th…
David, from Hull, had never had any problems with his lungs but when he was invited for a Lung Health Check by his GP in January 2022, as an ex-smoker,…
Cancer Alliance Stakeholder Newsletter – December 2022
Click here to read the latest edition of Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance’s stakeholder newsletter. This edition includes updates on: Appointment of new Cancer Alliance Chair New cancer support service…
Stephen Eames CBE appointed as Chair of the Cancer Alliance
Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance is pleased to announce that Stephen Eames CBE has been appointed as its new Chair. Stephen succeeds Phil Mettam as Chair of the Cancer…
Blog: Meet the Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance’s Managing Director…
Hello, I’m Lucy Turner, the newly appointed Managing Director of the Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance. I’m looking forward to re-joining you from 1st January 2023, having previously served…
Under 16 Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2021 results published
The 2021 results of the Under 16 Cancer Patient Experience Survey (U16 CPES) have been published. The U16 CPES measures experiences of tumour and cancer care for children across England.…
Cancer Champions training gave me the confidence to book my screening: Syeda’s story
Syeda first heard about the Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance Cancer Champions training through a local community group. Having sadly lost her aunt to lung cancer and previously being…
Cancer Alliance Stakeholder Newsletter – October 2022
Click here to read the latest edition of Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance’s stakeholder newsletter. This edition includes updates on: New Managing Director - Lucy Turner Addition of another…
The NHS is urging people to get vaccinated as soon as possible in the fight against both flu and COVID-19 this winter. Health bosses are emphasising that vaccination is the…
Cancer Alliance delivers cancer screening talks to over 100 students at CU Scarborough
The Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance has delivered cancer screening sessions to over 100 students at CU Scarborough who are looking to pursue a career in Health and Social…
Health and care collaboration to ease pressure on urgent care services this winter
NHS and care services across Humber and North Yorkshire are under huge pressure – with more than 1,000 people a day attending emergency departments in the region. This pressure has…
Cancer Alliance statement: National Screening Committee’s lung cancer screening recommendation
The National Screening Committee has recommended the introduction of lung cancer screening for people aged between 55 and 74 who smoke or have previously smoked. Dr Stuart Baugh, Clinical Director,…
Blog: The Cancer Alliance has worked with partners to develop clinics to help people experiencing breast pain but no other symptoms
Breast pain, although common in women of all ages, can cause a lot of anxiety. The question ‘do I have cancer?’ is often put to GPs by patients who are…
Cancer Alliance Stakeholder Newsletter – August 2022
Click here to read the latest edition of Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance’s stakeholder newsletter. This edition includes updates on: Milestone reached in Lung Health Check Programme Launch of breast…
The Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership’s Outpatients Transformation Programme has launched two short animations to support patients to access appointments. The animations aim to support and empower…
NHS launches awareness campaign in Humber and North Yorkshire for England’s most deadly cancer
The NHS in Humber and North Yorkshire is encouraging people with symptoms such as a long-standing persistent cough, to contact their GP practice for potentially lifesaving checks in its latest…
NHS Targeted Lung Health Check service moves to East Hull
A high-tech mobile screening unit, which is helping to save lives through earlier diagnosis of lung cancer and other conditions, has moved to East Hull. The NHS Targeted Lung Health…
Cancer Patient Experience Survey results published
The 2021 Cancer Patient Experience Survey (CPES) results have been published. What is the Cancer Patient Experience Survey The survey has been carried out annually since 2010. It helps organisations…
Cervical Screening Awareness Week (20-26 June) is championed by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust and raises the profile of cervical screening by sharing tips and experiences for those who find accessing screening…
A charity shop in Cleethorpes has raised £20,000, which will benefit bowel cancer patients at Grimsby hospital. Sea View Cancer Charity Shop has been drumming up funds for the Health…
Cancer Alliance Stakeholder Newsletter – June 2022
Click here to read the latest edition of Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance's stakeholder newsletter. This edition includes updates on: The Cancer Alliance’s 2021/22 annual report launch A patient…
Latest Cancer Quality of Life survey results published
The latest set of results for the Cancer Quality of Life Survey have been released. The survey aims to find out how quality of life may have changed for people…
We are pleased to announce that the 2021/22 Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance annual report has been published. The annual report captures the Cancer Alliance’s work and documents the…
3,000 people could benefit from ‘life saving checks’ as NHS lung health check service moves to Tesco Superstore in Orchard Park
3,000 people could benefit from ‘life saving checks’ as NHS lung health check service moves to Tesco Superstore in Orchard ParkA high-tech mobile screening unit, which is helping to save…
Helen Heagren, from Grimsby, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2016. Six years later, she is living with cancer and has shared her story in the hope that it will…
Smokers and former smokers asked to share their views in a survey commissioned by the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership
Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership are inviting current and former smokers, living across our region, to take part in a confidential survey designed to find out how they…
Cancer Alliance Stakeholder Newsletter – April 2022
The latest edition of Cancer Alliance stakeholder newsletter is now available. This edition includes updates from across the Cancer Alliance and leads with the announcement of the Cancer Alliance's rebrand…
Allyson lives in the East Riding of Yorkshire and began her career in the NHS at the age of 17. After retiring in 2018, Allyson noted that she had ‘never…
Children under 16 who received NHS cancer care during 2021 are being invited to take part in the Under 16 Cancer Patient Experience survey. The NHS wants to hear from…
Raising Awareness of Prostate Cancer: Andrew’s story
Andrew Markham, a Warehouse Operative from Brigg, was diagnosed with prostate cancer when he was 63. After receiving treatment in November, Andrew is now sharing his experience to encourage other…
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a fantastic annual opportunity to raise awareness of the fourth most common cancer in the UK.Bowel cancer is also the UK’s second biggest cancer…
Humber, Coast and Vale Cancer Alliance rebranded to Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance
Humber, Coast and Vale Cancer Alliance has been renamed as Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance, effective from today (Friday 1st April). The Cancer Alliance has changed its name to…
Tuesday 15th March is National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist awareness day. We are supporting the #NationalCancerCNSday campaign to help shine a spotlight on the role which is often referred to…
NHS seeks views on proposed new standards for cancer
The NHS is launching a consultation on proposed new standards that will help diagnose more cancers earlier and save more lives. Developed with clinical leaders, the proposals – supported by NHS…
NHS Chief Launches New Campaign To Combat The Fear Of Cancer
A new campaign taking a radically different approach to detecting cancer early for patients, when it is easier to treat, has been announced today by NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard.…
Why we’re backing Prostate Cancer UK & NHS England’s new campaign Prostate cancer is more common than you think. It’s the most common cancer in men. 1 in 8 men…
The latest edition of Cancer Alliance News is now available. This edition includes updates from across Humber, Coast and Vale Cancer Alliance and leads with a welcome word from our…
“Cervical screening saves lives” says national campaign
Today the Department of Health and Social Care, together with NHS England and NHS Improvement, are launching a Help Us Help You – Cervical Screening Campaign, to highlight the benefits…
More than 8,000 past and current smokers are set to benefit from an NHS lung health check as the service moves to North Hull
More than 8,000 people in Hull, who may be at increased risk of lung cancer, will be next to benefit from an NHS lung health check service, which is helping…
The Cancer Champion Programme reaches 3,000 milestone: Blog from Dr Dan Cottingham
In a blog for Humber, Coast and Vale Health and Care Partnership, Dr Dan Cottingham, CRUK GP Lead for the Cancer Alliance reflects on the impact and achievements of the…
Local Cancer Champions share their stories to celebrate 3,000 milestone
More than 3,000 people in Humber, Coast and Vale have now completed Cancer Champion training – helping to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer and encourage early…
Number of Cancer Champions in Humber, Coast and Vale passes 3,000 milestone
More than 3,000 people in Humber, Coast and Vale have now completed Cancer Champion training – helping to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer and encourage early…
Humber, Coast and Vale Cancer Alliance is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Cox as managing director. Simon will play a crucial role in bringing together all the different…
In her job as a Community Pharmacist, Nicola spends her day supporting and building relationships with local people. Three months into her role, Nicola noticed something different about one of…
NHS England and Improvement has launched its 2021 national Cancer Patient Experience Survey (CPES). The survey asks for feedback from patients, aged 16 and over*, who were treated for cancer…
Thousands of people set to benefit as NHS lung health checks confirmed for North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire
Past and current smokers in North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire will be invited to a NHS lung health check service in a drive to improve earlier diagnosis of lung…
First set of results released for national Cancer Quality of Life Survey
The first set of results for the NHS England and NHS Improvement and NHS Digital Cancer Quality of Life Survey have been released via an online dashboard. The results show…
"I first became aware of the Lung Health Check service in March 2020, when me and my wife were invited to attend an appointment at Lidl car park. I wasn’t…
As a Hull resident, who is aged 58 and a current smoker, Catherine was invited to attend a lung health check in July 2021. Here Catherine tells us what happened…
New diagnostics capacity to boost access to care in Humber, Coast and Vale
People living in Humber, Coast and Vale are set to benefit from earlier diagnostic tests, provided closer to home thanks to investment in new mobile MRI and CT scanning facilities.…
A new podcast hosted by people affected cancer has launched in Yorkshire. YOU CANcervive – Let’s Talk Cancer aims to encourage more open conversation to raise awareness of common signs…
NHS launches new national COVID Cancer Antibody Survey
The NHS has launched a national COVID Cancer Antibody Survey to assess antibody responses to the COVID-19 vaccines among cancer patients People aged 18 or over, who are living in…
Cancer ‘Red Flag’ roadshows for people with Learning Disabilities
Over the next few months, People First Merseyside will be delivering peer led training for people with learning disabilities (and their families and carers) across the Humber, Coast and Vale…
The Humber, Coast and Vale Cancer Alliance Summer 2021 newsletter is now available. The summer edition features details of activity taking place across the Alliance’s programmes of work to support…