Trust News

Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Website Launched for World Mental Health Day 2026

To mark World Mental Health Day, Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has launched a new interactive website, providing signposting to the range mental health support available using a unique timeline of life’s stages.

NHS services can sometimes be difficult to navigate, with medical terminology and unfamiliar service names making it hard for people to know where to turn for help.

The Support at Every Stage website takes a different approach, organising mental health and wellbeing support around familiar stages of life rather than clinical services. Through an interactive, scrollable timeline, visitors can explore support for early years, growing up, adulthood, family life and later life, alongside a dedicated section on recovery.

The Bleed Support and Care Box - Highly Commended at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026

The initiative has now been recognised by HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026 as Highly Commended in the Palliative & End of Life Safety Initiative of the Year category. The judges recognised how this initiative supported and prevented harm to those who experience something nothing can prepare you for.

A Bleed Support and Care Box contains equipment such as a dark towel which can cover the visual impact of a bleed, a dark fleece blanket for warmth and comfort, as well as gloves, an apron and wipes for cleaning purposes. The box is accompanied with a leaflet which was coproduced with families who have experienced an event like this. Many of the boxes given out to families are not used but knowing they are there should they be needed is having a profound impact on those family members.

A Shining Example of Excellence in Health Visiting

The Hull 0-19 Health Visiting Team, part of Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, has been recognised as the Institute of Health Visiting’s (iHV) Health Visiting Team of the Year 2026. The team received the prestigious award for their pioneering work supporting families across Hull.

The Institute of Health Visiting describe awards as a celebration of the dedication and impact that health visitors and their teams make to babies, children and families every day.

The judging panel praised the Hull 0-19 Health Visiting Team for its "whole-system, innovative approach" in tackling health inequalities and improving breastfeeding rates within one of the most socially deprived communities in the UK.

New Dementia-Friendly Space Opens at Alfred Bean Hospital

We have opened a new dementia-friendly space at Alfred Bean Hospital in Driffield. ‘Our Space’ has been purposefully designed to provide a welcoming and accessible environment for people living with dementia and those who support them. It was launched by Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust to support independent living, wellbeing and community connection.

The project was developed through ongoing engagement and consultation with people with dementia, whose experiences and insights directly influenced how the space should look, feel and function. The development was supported by Innovations in Dementia, Humber’s Older People’s Mental Health Community Services and Humber Property Management Services.

The room has been created as a practical resource within the hospital where people can learn more about living well with dementia, access information or support and explore aids and adaptations that can help maintain independence at home.

A Little Gift Can Make a Big Difference: NHS Charity Launches Christmas Appeal

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s charity Health Stars is calling on the community to help bring some festive cheer to people receiving mental health care and support in hospital this Christmas.

While many people look forward to spending the festive season with family and friends, some adults and young people will spend Christmas in hospital as they receive treatment and support for their mental health.

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health inpatient services for children, young people and adults across Hull and East Yorkshire.

Following the success of last year's appeal, Health Stars is asking local residents, organisations and businesses to donate gifts to help make Christmas a little brighter for patients spending the festive period in the Trust's care.

Help Us Improve Mental Health Care – Your Voice Matters 2026 Community Mental Health Survey – Mid-Survey Reminder

As we reach the midway point of the 2026 Community Mental Health Service User Survey fieldwork, we want to thank everyone who has been invited to complete the survey and already taken part.

At Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred mental health care with a trauma informed approach. In August this year, the NHS launched its annual survey, gathering feedback on people’s experiences of using mental health services. If you used our services in April or May 2026, you may have been invited to take part and give your feedback on the quality of support you received.

Expression of Interest - Help Shape Access to Mental Health Services

We're looking for people with lived experience, carers, family members and supporters to help us redesign the way adults access mental health services.

Join us at a voluntary interactive co-production workshop to share your experiences and ideas, helping us create a simpler, more effective way for people to get the right support when they need it.

The workshop will be held on Wednesday 4 November, 1:30pm - 4:30pm, in person.

Whether you've used mental health services yourself, supported someone who has, or have an interest in improving mental health care, we'd love to hear from you.

To express your interest in attending, please complete the short form below. Places are limited and we will be in touch to confirm attendance.

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Employment Opportunities

We're Humbelievable!

At our Trust you’ll find a role that offers you the flexibility and opportunities you need to succeed.

We will support you as a person and a professional, to build a career that works for you. In fact, four fifths of people at our Trust are confident in discussing flexible working with their manager.

We believe in the power of community and togetherness. Join a team that works together to deliver outstanding patient care.

Listed below are a couple of job opportunities that might interest you, find out more by clicking the relevant links and all our job opportunities can be found at join.humber.nhs.uk

Band 5: Community Mental Health Nurse - Hull

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Hull Community Mental Health Team (CMHT).

As a Band 5 Community Mental Health Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high quality, recovery focused care to adults experiencing complex mental health needs across community settings.

Apply now!

Band 6: Senior Workforce Advisor - Willerby

We are looking to appoint a Senior Workforce Adviser within the People and OD Directorate who will support the delivery of a professional, expert and specialist HR service to the Trust.

You will be an enthusiastic HR professional with high emotional intelligence and a proven ability to provide solutions which transform and develop people experience, performance and commitment.

You’ll have a desire to attract, retain, develop and engage our people to ensure quality care is delivered within our service areas.

Apply now!

Band 4: Assistant Practitioner - Hull

You will provide early intervention support to schools, assisting children, young people (CYP), and families by delivering packages of care under the direction of a named registered supervisor in home and community settings. This will include Children's Centres, schools, colleges, and other designated young people-friendly environments.

Apply now!

Council of Governors and Public Board Meetings

Public Trust Board meeting

Our next Public Trust Board meeting will be streamed live, Wednesday 25 November 2026 on the Trust YouTube Channel between 09.30 - 12.00.

Join the meeting.

Watch our latest Trust Board meetings.

Engagement Opportunities

Several of the upcoming engagement opportunities may include involvement from Humber Members and Governors, creating meaningful chances to work together in support of our Trust and service users. 

Please get involved!

Morocco: Sahara Desert Adventure 2027

Journey from the bustling souks of Marrakech to the windswept dunes of the Sahara, and raise vital funds for your chosen charity. This six-day Moroccan adventure takes you from dramatic High Atlas mountain passes to the timeless silence of the desert.

📅 Date: 12-17 November 2027

Let’s Get Social! Follow Health Stars for Updates on Events, News & More

Their mission is to enhance patient care and experiences for patients and their loved one using our services, whilst also funding staff health and wellbeing initiatives.

Give them a follow to discover the inspiring work they are doing across our Trust, how you can involved in fundraising event, and their latest news updates.

Did you know that the Trust’s Charity Health Stars are also on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram? Follow us to discover our latest stories, event news, and fundraising opportunities.

Find us on Facebook at /healthstars, LinkedIn at Health Stars and on Instagram at /Health_Stars

Complete our Research Study - BrainBITE

Have you, a loved one, or someone you care for experienced symptoms of stress, low mood, sleeplessness or anxiety? Or symptoms of any other mental health, neurodevelopmental, or behavioural condition?

We know diet plays a big role in brain health - and with the right support, changing how we eat may help ease these symptoms.

We want to understand what types of support people prefer so we can design effective, diet-focused help for the NHS.

If you’re aged 14+ and want to shape the future of care, take our 15-minute survey today.

Your voice matters. Completing the survey gets you the chance to earn a £50 voucher.

Follow the link or scan the QR code for more information and to complete the survey.

https://rdashresearch1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0STPs5rL14clmsu

Our patients, service users, carers and communities are at the centre of everything we do. There is no better or more important way of improving our services than by listening to what individuals think, feel and experience throughout their care journey and beyond.

We aim to involve patients, carers and the public in everything from what services we provide to how they are delivered and how we can improve them in the future. We provide opportunities for patients, carers and families to share their experiences and tell their stories.

You can get involved by:

Attending a Patient and Carer Experience forum

Our Patient and Carer Experience forums in Hull and East Riding, Whitby and District and Scarborough and Ryedale give patients, service users, carers, staff and voluntary organisations the opportunity to have a voice and to raise awareness of patient and carer experience.

Please contact the Patient and Carer Experience team for further details.

Our forum dates are:

Scarborough and Ryedale

Joint Scarborough and Ryedale (in partnership with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)

The first Joint Scarborough and Ryedale Patient and Carer Experience Forum Meeting for 2026 took place in March and was held as a workshop event providing members of the public, partner organisations and staff the opportunity to discuss and shape the future of the Forums.

• Tuesday 3 November 13:30 – 15:30

Please contact the Patient and Carer Experience team for more details.

Become a member of our Trust. Sign up today!

Being a member of our Trust provides the opportunity to become involved and have a say in how our services are developed. Membership is free and you can be involved as much or as little as you would like. Find out how to get involved.

Friends and Family Test

The Friends and Family Test (FFT) is an important feedback tool that supports the fundamental principle that people who use NHS services should have the opportunity to provide feedback on their experience. It provides a mechanism to highlight patient experience and is vital in transforming NHS services, supporting patient choice and implementing changes based on your feedback.

Each month we will be sharing patient experiences from our different services, alongside a patient comment.

91.2%

of respondents (375 total) thought they were involved in their care and listened to within the Community and Primary Care Division in August 2026.

"I am very happy with the treatment I received. The team at the hospital were very friendly and helpful as were the follow up appointments for the removal of the staples and the physio appointments."

Upcoming Awareness Dates - November 2026

if you are interested in getting more involved in these awareness dates, please contact the communications team at hnf-tr.communications@nhs.net

• Men's Health Awareness Month / Movember (1-30 November)
• Remembrance Sunday (8 November)
• Remembrance Day (11 November)
• Disability History Month (14 November - 20 December)
• International Fraud Prevention Week (15-21 November)
• Safeguarding Adults Week (16-20 November)
• Self Care Week (16-22 November)
• World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18-24 November)
• World COPD Day (18 November)
• Stop Pressure Ulcer Day (19 November)
• Carers' Rights Day (20 November)
• Nursing Support Workers' Day (23 November)
• White Ribbon Day (25 November)
• 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence (25 November - 10 December)

Feedback and Suggestions

Your feedback is invaluable to us! Whether you have comments, insightful ideas for potential articles, or a desire to contribute to upcoming editions, we welcome your input.

Feel free to reach out to us via email at hnf-tr.communications@nhs.net. We look forward to hearing from you!