Healthwatch East Riding of Yorkshire

14/08/2026

PALS Survey
A public survey about the experience of the Patient Advice & Liaison Service (PALS) in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire.

This DOES NOT include the PALS services from Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, York and Scarborough NHS Teaching Hospitals and Tees, Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV).

This survey is conducted by Healthwatch Kingston upon Hull, the legal Data Controller for this information. We will use your feedback to understand how well the Patient Advice & Liaison Service (PALS) is working and to help local NHS services make improvements for patients and their families.

We will not be asking for any personal data and all results will be combined together for final reporting. We do not explicitly ask for identifiers like your name or date of birth. This survey is hosted on SmartSurvey, which securely processes data in the UK. All information is managed under strict confidentiality.

Your responses will be kept securely and then permanently deleted. Combined, fully anonymised findings will be published in public reports and shared with local NHS partners.

By completing this survey you agree that your participation is voluntary, and that the responses are anonymous, and that the anonymised feedback will be used to evaluate and improve the PALS service.

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/PY4XXS/

14/08/2026

Last Friday Betty and I attended the Together We Care Dementia Training Day led by Barry, Chair of the Carer Support Group in Market Weighton.

Barry started his own, free dementia information session to teach the public about dementia. The session was informative, engaging and well taught by Barry using visual aids to help clearly explain what happens to an individual’s brain when they have dementia.

Barry spoke about multiple forms of dementia including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Lewy body dementia etc. Barry also shared personal stories of how he managed to connect with people with dementia and have conversations with them through asking about their life stories.

I am grateful for Barry allowing us to attend this session and to all those who support this group to allow this to happen.

28/07/2026

Please take the time to have a look at what could be extremely useful to you or a loved one.

We’re delighted to be partnering with Quickline to launch a new digital support service for older people across East Yorkshire

Through this service, individuals can be referred to our team for help with using technology at home—supporting them to stay connected, learn new skills, and keep up to date with their local community.

This is a referral-based service and eligibility criteria apply.

If you know someone who could benefit, please get in touch or find out more here:
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/hulleastyorkshire/our-services/digital-connections

15/07/2026

Your Journey to Diabetes Remission Starts Here.
Oviva is the provider of the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission programme across Humber and North Yorkshire.
This programme offers a free 12-month service designed to help people with type 2 diabetes achieve remission through meaningful lifestyle changes and weight reduction. The programme is available to adults above the age of 18, who have had a confirmed type 2 diabetes diagnosis within the last six years and a BMI of 27 kg/m² or above (or 25 kg/m² for people of Black, Asian and minority ethnic origin). Patients must be motivated to make lasting changes.

Throughout the programme, patients are supported by Dietitians and qualified Health Coaches who provide personalised one-to-one support. On average, people on the programme lose 10-15kg and see meaningful improvements in their blood glucose levels.
The programme is available face-to-face, via telephone or digitally, so patients have the option to take part in the programme from the comfort of their own home.

There is no cost to participants, as meal replacement products and equipment are covered by the NHS.
To find out if you are eligible, speak to your GP about a referral, or visit Oviva’s website for more
information- https://oviva.com/uk/en/programmes/t2dr/

15/07/2026

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, together with NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board and other health and care partners, is encouraging patients, local residents, staff and community organisations to share their experiences, ideas and priorities as work continues to develop a long-term vision for health services in Bridlington.

The feedback gathered through this engagement will help inform the future of services currently provided through the Bridlington Care Unit, development of the Trust's emerging clinical strategy, future health and care services in Bridlington and the longer-term vision for Bridlington Hospital.

If you are unable to attend the drop-in sessions, please feel free to take part in this online questionnaire https://gthr.co.uk/4fb3
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08/07/2026

Do you live with two or more long-term health conditions?
Researchers at UCL are looking for people to take part in a study exploring a new digital self-management toolkit designed to support people living with multiple long-term conditions who may also be experiencing financial or social challenges.
If you are aged 18 or over and interested in taking part, we'd love to hear from you. Participation involves using the toolkit over 8 weeks, with shopping vouchers provided as a thank you for your time.
To find out more or express your interest, please contact the research team using the details on the attached flyer.

03/07/2026

We are helping a team from Leeds Beckett University with a project. They want to chat to people about their views on a new tool that could be used to help identify older adults who might need more support at home or in a care home. Before it is used, they want to ask people how this can be done in a way that is fair, respectful and sensitive.
The people they chat to do not need to know anything about the topic. They want to understand what the general public think when information about the tool is shared with them. This will be how it is in real life, if the tools start being used.
They can chat to people in person, by phone or via video call. They are offering a £20 shopping voucher as a thank you for taking part.
If you might be interested in this, you can read more about the project in the attached flyer.
If you want to take part you can contact the project team direct via the details on the flyer, or you can let us know and we can pass your details onto them.

30/06/2026

Feel free to drop me a message of any engagement events happening in the summer.

04/03/2026

We’re hiring!
If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

🔗 Full role details: https://hullcvs.org.uk/vacancy/entry/189675/
💬 Want an informal chat? Speak to Rachael Fischer on 01482 595530
📧 Ready to apply? Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

12/01/2026

Goole Community Conversations

We're teaming up with Active Communities and The HEY Smile Foundation to run a series of drop-in sessions for Goole residents.

📍 Ilkeston Community Centre, Goole
🗓 Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday
📅 13th January – 24th March
⏰ 1pm – 3pm

Come along for FREE information, advice, and support, including:
- Health & lifestyle guidance
- Tips on adding physical activity to your daily routine along with local activity info & signposting
- Chats about healthcare and health inequalities
- Free blood pressure checks
- Help to quit smoking or va**ng

No booking needed - just drop in!