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Humber and North Yorkshire is a place to be celebrated

That’s why we have created Let’s Get Talking – to share it with you. We celebrate the people, places and potential that our area has to offer.

Created by those working in the NHS across our area – Let’s Get Talking brings you top tips to leading a healthier lifestyle, improving your wellness and highlights of the region as well as inspiring guest blogs.

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  • Winter

Winter lifehacks to save you hours

Feeling unwell? Get help, get sorted and get on with your day.

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Save on self care

Save on self care costs with these helpful tips.

Don’t struggle with winter illness this January, even if you are feeling the pinch.

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  • Health
  • Mental Health
  • Wellbeing
  • Winter

Beating the Christmas overwhelm and festive burnout.

Festive period can be projected as a happy time of year however, for many, it can have a significant impact upon their mental health.

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  • Health
  • Wellbeing
  • Winter

Norovirus

Winter proof your health by understanding the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of Norovirus.

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  • Wellbeing

Five ways men can improve their mental health through actions not words

Paul Galdas, Professor of Men’s Health from the University of York, emphasises that men can improve their mental health through actions, using a method called Behavioural Activation (BA). BA involves engaging in activities that bring purpose or enjoyment to disrupt negative cycles. Here are five ways men can apply BA.

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Man dressed in winter clothing with a wooly hat and scarf stood next to a bright coloured wall
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  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • Wellbeing
  • Winter

Keep warm this winter

Whether you’re braving the outdoors or staying in the warm, there are plenty of clever ways to keep warm this winter.

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  • Lifestyle
  • Mental Health
  • Wellbeing

Finding Calm by the Lake

How Firefighter James uses Fishing as therapy to relax, clear his mind, and feel refreshed.

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Woman dressed for winter in a thick coat and wooly hat
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  • Lifestyle
  • Wellbeing
  • Winter

Winter wellness

Stay well this winter with our expert tips and advice.

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  • Lifestyle
  • Wellbeing

Get to know your numbers

Today I want to talk to you about Know Your Numbers. It takes place from 2 to 8 September and is the UK’s biggest blood pressure campaign.

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Gemma Willingham-Storr, the HNY ICB Programme Lead for Dementia and Older Adult Mental Health
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  • Lifestyle
  • Wellbeing

“Why would you jump out of a perfectly functioning airplane?”

Last year I embarked on a life changing journey when I accessed trauma therapy via the Resilience Hub. I promised myself that once I’d finished therapy, I was going to set myself a fear-inducing challenge to celebrate how far I’d come.

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  • Lifestyle
  • Mental Health
  • Wellbeing

Quitting smoking doesn’t have to be stressful

Everyone knows smoking is a major threat to physical health. But what about its impact on your mental well-being?

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  • Lifestyle

Anyone for a Book and Brew?

How we will be exploring the advantages of adopting a plant-based lifestyle.

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