Trust News

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust Celebrates Mental Health Nurses' Day - 21 February 2026

This year Mental Health Nurses’ Day was on 21 February 2026. As part of recognising this day for our Trust, we spoke to Sarah Smyth, the Trust’s Executive Director of Nursing, Quality and Professions/Caldicott Guardian. Sarah shared her perspectives on the importance of mental health nursing and addressed the incredible team working throughout services in the Trust.

We also introduced our new Head of Nursing Mental Health, Sian Johnson, who is excited to work with us in our ongoing journey in delivering outstanding care to our service users.

Humber Shortlisted for Two Digital Healthcare Awards

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust have been making huge strides in their digital innovations, in line with the NHS 10 Year Plan’s push for digitisation in healthcare. Now the Trust has been shortlisted for two Health Service Journal (HSJ) Digital Awards 2026.

Hull: More Than Half Of All Local Babies Are Now Breastfed

The City of Hull has just reached a significant milestone in efforts to increase breastfeeding. Now over half (52%) of babies in Hull are receiving breastmilk at 6 weeks, representing a dramatic rise from just 6% in 2008.

Children’s Mental Health Week 2026: Helping Young People to ‘belong’

Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 (9-15 February) focused on a sense of belonging with the theme of ‘This is My Place’. Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust provide a broad range of mental health services for children and young people to support healthy futures and brighter lives and we spoke about the vital service delivered at Rivendell House in Driffield.

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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 7: Ward Manager - Whitby

Lead a Ward. Influence a System. Live Exceptionally.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become Ward Manager for Whitby Ward, our 16-bedded rehabilitation inpatient unit within a state-of-the-art newly built hospital in the stunning coastal town of Whitby.

This is a visible, senior leadership role within an integrated community model, combining operational excellence with the opportunity to contribute to wider neighbourhood and frailty system development.

If you are ready to lead beyond the ward walls, influencing patient flow, strengthening frailty pathways and shaping integrated care in one of the UK’s most beautiful coastal towns, Whitby Ward could be your next chapter.

Apply now!

Band 4: Assistant Psychologist

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to work within our Children's Autism and ADHD Team - Fixed Term, 18 months.  You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to children and families navigating neurodevelopmental assessments.

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 March 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 13:15 on Thursday 16 April 2026 in the Lecture Theatre, Willerby Hill, Willerby, HU10 6ED.

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!

Win a trip to Rotterdam and support your local NHS Trust

The Health Stars Spring Raffle is back with some blooming great prizes to give away! 

Health Stars, is the official charity of Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust. Together we create better healthcare and brighter futures for people across East Yorkshire, Hull, and North Yorkshire.

Tickets are £2 and can bought online. The money raised in this raffle will help to fund projects that enhance patient care, and support staff wellbeing across the Trust.

Prizes include a:

⛴ Mini P&O cruise to Rotterdam

📱 iPhone 16

💻 iPad Pro

The winners will be announced week commencing 23 March 2026.

Take the Leap: Join the 2026 Charity Abseil Challenge

Are you ready to face your fears and make a real difference? Join Health Stars’ Charity Abseil Challenge on 21 March 2026 and help raise vital funds to brighten the patient experience at Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust.

Feel the adrenaline rush as you descend from Hull College safely harnessed, knowing every step will help to make a difference to patients and their families and carers, and those staff who care for them. Whether you’re an experienced thrill-seeker or trying something daring for the first time, this is your chance to make an impact to your local NHS services.

Minimum sponsorship: £150 (£35 registration fee).

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

Hull Independent Visitors Service

Hull City Council are running an opportunity to apply to be an Independent Visitor.

Independent Visitors are adults who offer support to children and young people who are living with a foster family or in residential care.

They are separate from social services, all other agencies, and are just for the young person.

Independent Visitors are volunteers who offer confidential support to a young person they have been specifically matched with on a long-term basis. The aim of the role is about providing one to one time and space for a young person to -

• talk
• feel listened to
• feel valued
• have some fun

You'll meet with your young person on a long-term basis or for as long as they want an Independent Visitor. Hull City Council young people are aged between 6 and 18 years old.

You will decide with your young person what to do, but activities could include -

• going to the cinema
• bowling
• playing football
• going to a restaurant
• riding a bike
• walking in a park

They aim to match you with a child with whom you share common interests.

Your Voice Matters!
Patient and Carer Experience Drop In Events and Marketplace

We’re excited to announce that the first Patient and Carer Experience Forum meetings of 2026 for Hull and East Riding and for Whitby and District will take a new format! Instead of traditional meetings, we’ll be hosting special drop in events along with a marketplace.

The events are designed to bring together members of the public, partner organisations, and staff. It’s a fantastic opportunity to:

• Share your views and ideas to help shape the future of our Patient and Carer Experience Forums
• Meet teams from our organisation who deliver services in your local area
• Find out about the different ways to get involved with the Trust.

Details of the two events are below:

Your Voice Matters – Hull and East Riding Patient and Carer Experience Event and Marketplace
Date: Wednesday 18 March 2026
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Venue: Lecture Theatre, Trust HQ, Willerby Hill, Willerby, HU10 6ED

Visit https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FSYK or scan the QR code to book your ticket to attend.

Your Voice Matters – Whitby and District Patient and Carer Experience Event and Marketplace
Date: Wednesday 25th March 2026
Time: 11:00 – 13:00 
Venue: Whitby Rugby Club, White Leys Road, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3PB

To book your place for the Whitby and District event visit https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FWES or scan the QR code to book your ticket to attend.

We look forward to seeing you at one of the events!

Scarborough & Ryedale Patient and Carer Experience Forum – Re-launch Workshops

We’re excited to announce the re-launch of our Joint Patient and Carer Experience Forum, and we want your voice to help shape its future.

These workshops are your chance to tell us what matters to you. These forums are all about patients, service users and carers, so we want to hear your ideas on how they should look and feel. Your input will help us create a space where people feel welcome, involved, and heard.

The Forum first launched in March 2023 as a place for:

• Sharing real experiences to help improve services.
• Celebrating great care and learning from what works.
• Open and honest conversations between patients, carers, staff, and local organisations.
• Promoting co-production and involvement in Trust activities.

Now, we’re refreshing things to make the Forum more engaging and useful. Your participation will help us create the best possible opportunities for patients and carers to discuss priorities in health services and stay informed.

Virtual Workshop Details:
Date: Tuesday 17 March 2026
Time: 18:30 – 19:30 
Venue: Virtual via MS Teams (joining link provided following booking)

Visit https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FWFC or scan the QR code to book your ticket to attend.

Face to Face Workshop Details:
Date: Monday 23 March 2026
Time: 13:00 – 14:30
Venue: The Falsgrave Community Resource Centre, Seamer Road, Scarborough, YO12 4DL

Visit https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FWET or scan the QR code to book your ticket to attend.

Join us and help make sure these forums truly reflect what matters to you and your community.

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.

94.3%

of respondents (88 total) thought they were involved in their care and listened to within the Mental Health Planned Division in January.

"Always having someone to talk to, whether that be good or bad, can talk over phone or will always be someone you can go to the service and talk to face to face."

Upcoming Awareness Dates - March 2026

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

1 - Zero Discrimination Day

4 - Holi

6 - Overseas NHS Workers Day

8 - International Women's Day

8 - COVID-19 Day of Reflection

9-15 - Safer Sleep Week

16-20 - Social Work Week

16-22 - Neurodiversity Celebration Week

19-20 - Eid al-Fitr

26 - International Social Prescribing Day

31 - Transgender Day of Visibility

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!