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Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust AMM & AGM 2026

On Thursday 1st October 2026, Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is inviting public to attend their Annual Members Meeting (AMM) and Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Trust HQ Lecture Theatre, Willerby Hill. The event showcases the exceptional work taking place by services across the Trust, while also sharing news of future innovations alongside achievements of the past 12 months.

The Annual Member’s Meeting, alongside the AGM, is the Trust’s opportunity to present their finances from the past year, as well as to share news, updates and projections for the future.

This year, the Trust welcomes local boxer Tommy Coyle to the stage to share his experiences of supporting the local community and his passion for helping people understand the positive impact physical activity can have on mental health and wellbeing. Tommy will speak about his work through his running clubs, gyms and charitable activities, and his commitment to creating opportunities for people in the local community to get active and connected. Alongside this, the Trust’s Chief Executive and Trust Chair will celebrate the incredible teams who make a real difference to patients every day.

We also have our marketplace event happening 12pm-2pm, come along and speak to our staff and hear more information about our services.

📅 Date: Thursday 1 October 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (UTC+01)

NHS Neurodiversity Project for Children in Schools Nominated for 5 National Awards

The Core Needs project, delivered by Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, supports children with neurodiversity to quickly meet their needs and reduce the need for referrals. It has now been shortlisted for FIVE awards in 2026. The latest shortlisting comes from the national Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards which recognise the most impactful work happening across the NHS, driving best practice adoption at scale across health and care sector.

This year, the Core Needs project has received an unprecedented level of recognition having been nominated for 3 categories at the Nursing Times Awards 2026 and another at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026.

Humber Achieves Highest Disability Confident Leader Accreditation

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has achieved the Disability Confident Leader accreditation for their work in creating an inclusive workplace where disabled people can thrive. This achievement makes Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust one of the only top tier Disability Confident NHS Trusts in the local area.

Disability Confident Leader status is level three, the highest level within the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme, recognising the organisation’s proactive and sustained approach to inclusion.

Interweave Partnership Shortlisted for a HTN Award 2026

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to announce that the Interweave partnership has been shortlisted for the Health Tech Newspaper (HTN) Award for Partnership of the Year.

The HTN Awards 2026 celebrate digital teams, programmes, innovations and suppliers which have made a difference throughout the year, helping to shape future services and systems across health and care.

World Suicide Prevention Day: Tracey's Experience of Suicide

This World Suicide Prevention Day, Tracey Robinson, a member of staff at our Trust, shared her experiences of losing her daughter, Ellie, to suicide. 

If you are having suicidal thoughts, Mind has a range of support and advice available.

If you feel that you are at immediate risk of suicide or self-harm, call NHS 111 or 999.

East Riding Family Nurse Partnership Decommissioning

This announcement has been shared by Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust on behalf of Andy Kingdom, Director of Public Health at East Riding of Yorkshire Council. It outlines the council's decision to decommission the Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) element of the Integrated Specialist Public Health Nursing Service in the East Riding. The letter explains the reasons for the change, the support arrangements that will remain in place through the Healthy Child Programme, and the steps being taken by the council, the Trust and partner organisations to ensure families experience a smooth transition with no interruption to care and support.

"Dear Colleagues,

I am writing to inform you that a decision has been made to decommission the Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) element of our Integrated Specialist Public Health Nursing Service (ISPHNS) in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Please know this decision has not been taken lightly and follows careful review of financial pressures and funding affecting both the local authority and current provider, Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, whilst ensuring we continue to meet the needs of our families.

As the FNP programme comes to an end, we remain committed to ensuring that all children, young people and families continue to receive appropriate support through the national Healthy Child Programme (HCP) and wider early help services. For clarity, any future referrals that would be directed to the FNP will be supported by the Healthy Child Programme.

Each family currently supported by the FNP will receive an individual transition plan, informed by an assessment of their needs, strengths and any identified risks. Our Family Nurse Practitioners will work closely with Health Visiting services and other relevant health and local authority professionals to ensure a coordinated and seamless transfer of care. Wherever possible, families will be offered a joint handover of care with their existing Family Nurse to support continuity of relationships and ongoing engagement.

Through our Healthy Child Programme offer, families will continue to have access to universal, targeted and specialist health visiting services, including health and development reviews, parenting support, advice on infant feeding, emotional wellbeing support, safeguarding oversight, and access to wider community and specialist services where required. Families with additional needs will be supported to access targeted services through agreed referral pathways and multiagency arrangements.

We want to make it clear that we recognise the importance of maintaining trusted relationships during this transition. Families will be supported to understand the services available to them, how to access support when needed, and how to continue building on the progress and achievements made during their time with the FNP. Our shared priority is to ensure that no family experiences a gap in support and that babies and young children continue to receive safe, effective and responsive care through the Healthy Child Programme and partner services.

We recognise the significant contribution that the FNP team have made to improving outcomes for young parents and their children across the East Riding and we would like to thank colleagues and partners for their commitment and support over many years."

Yours faithfully,

Andy Kingdom
Director of Public Health
East Riding of Yorkshire Council

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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 Nurse - Whitby

Apply for our Community Nurse vacancy in Whitby where you will provide assessment & care to patients in their own place of residence. 

There are wonderful opportunities to develop your career with us and we support our staff in gaining further qualifications.

Apply now!

Band 3: Senior Administrator - Hull

You will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Children and Young People's Intensive Mental Health Services (CYPIMHS) and Eating Disorders Services, including CAMHS Crisis & Intensive Home Treatment (CCIHT), Inspire Inpatient and Day Services, and associated CYPIMHS pathways.

The post holder will contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of services through the provision of high-quality administrative support, ensuring the accurate management of information, patient records, referrals, appointments, and service communications.

Apply now!

Band 7: Clinical Lead - Hull

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Lead to join our Mental Health Crisis Intervention and Home-Based Treatment Team. This newly created post will strengthen clinical leadership, governance and patient safety within a fast-paced crisis service.

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.

Council of Governors meeting

Join us in-person for our next Council of Governors meeting at 09:30-12:30 on Thursday 15 October 2026.

For more information and to register your attendance, please contact the Membership Office:

Telephone: 01482 389132

Email: katie.colrein@nhs.net

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!

Yorkshire Marathon - Get Your Running Shoes On!

The race will begin in the heart of York – arguably the most beautiful city in the UK - and pass many of its historic landmarks, including the world-famous York Minster and the mighty medieval City Walls.

The scenic route and unreal support make it a standout event worth entering. Be part of this incredible festival of running loved by many.

With the on-course atmosphere electric, you will experience the crowds cheering your name. Along with a flat and fast course, this is the perfect event for you. 

A must-have in anyone's calendar, sign up now, and let's see you on the start line!

📅 Date: Sunday 18 October 2026

Grab a FREE place in the Haltemprice 10k!

Health Stars is proud to be the charity partner for this year's Haltemprice 10K and we have FREE race places available!

Taking place on 25 October 2026, the Haltemprice 10K starts and finishes in the picturesque East Yorkshire village of Kirk Ella. The route follows closed roads through beautiful local scenery and offers just the right level of challenge for runners of all abilities.

You'll be joining 10 colleagues who have already signed up and are preparing to lace up their running shoes in support of Health Stars.

In return for your free place, we're asking runners to raise a minimum of £50, which will help us enhancing patient care and support staff wellbeing across Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust.

It's set to be a fantastic event, so don't miss out. Sign up today and be part of Team Health Stars.

📅 Date: Saturday 25 October 2026

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:

Hull and East Riding

The first Hull and East Riding Patient and Carer Experience Forum Meeting for 2026 took place in March and was held as a ‘Your Voice Matters – Hull and East Riding Patient and Carer Experience Forums Event and Marketplace’,  providing members of the public, partner organisations and staff the opportunity to meet teams from our organisation who provide services in your local area and help us to discuss and shape the future of the Forums.

• Tuesday 20 October 13:30 – 15:00

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

Whitby and District

The first Whitby and District Patient and Carer Experience Forum Meeting for 2026 took place in March and was held as a  ‘Your Voice Matters – Whitby and District Patient and Carer Experience Forums Event and Marketplace’,  providing members of the public, partner organisations and staff the opportunity to meet teams from our organisation who provide services in your local area and help us to discuss and shape the future of the Forums.

• Tuesday 13 October 10:30 – 12:00

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

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.

Veterans Forum

To provide a meeting place for veterans and serving members of the forces, their friends and family members and Trust staff with either an interest in supporting veterans or who currently have or have had friends and family members serving in the forces. 

• Wednesday 14 October 2026 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon.
  
  Please contact the Patient and Carer Experience team for more details.

If you would like to participate in any of the above forums or know of a patient, carer or organisation that might be interested, or if you would like to join our network please contact the Patient Experience team at hnf-tr.patientandcarerexperience@nhs.net or telephone 01482 389167.

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.

91.7%

of respondents (326 total) thought they were involved in their care and listened to within the Community and Primary Care Division in August 2026.

"excellent consultation with dr x, I feel very lucky to see the gentleman when I do, he is kind and patient access is always considered in his approach."

Upcoming Awareness Dates - October 2026

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

• Freedom to Speak Up Week – 12-16 October
• Black History Month – Throughout October
• National Domestic Abuse Awareness Month – Throughout October
• Diwali– 8 October
• Baby Loss Awareness Week – 9-15 October
• World Mental Health Day – 10 October
• World Homeless Day – 10 October
• Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) Day – 14 October
• Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness Day – 16 October
• World Menopause Day – 18 October
• Infection Prevention Week – 18-24 October

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!