HUTH’s ‘Penthouse team’ delivering care the gold standard way
5th December 2023
No Criteria to Reside ward team lead the way in patient-centric initiatives. In the bustling halls of Hull Royal Infirmary, a special group of healthcare professionals is redefining the patient experience within the No Criteria to Reside ward. Comprising occupational therapists, physiotherapists, registered nurses, and Intermediate Care Support Group Workers, this dynamic team is turning the often challenging waiting period for medically-fit patients into a vibrant and memorable chapter of their hospital stay. What sets … Read More
Walk-in centre set for move to Hull Royal Infirmary in the new year
28th November 2023
Hull’s Story Street Walk-in service is preparing for a move to its new home at Hull Royal Infirmary from 8 January 2024. The move paves the way for improved integration of urgent care services in the city. Additional minor injuries and diagnostic pathways would then be established to create a fully designated Urgent Treatment Centre at the hospital from April 2024. City Health Care Partnership CIC will continue to provide the service at the new … Read More
Christmas delight for Hull NICU families
28th November 2023
Hull Hospitals NeoFriends Group organises first ever Christmas party for families. NeoFriends, a support group for parents and carers whose babies have been discharged from Hull’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), is hosting its first-ever Christmas party. The party which is fully funded by NeoFriends will take place on Saturday, 9th December from 1pm to 3pm at the Victoria Dock Village Hall. This festive event promises to bring warmth and joy to the families who … Read More
HUTH Travel Team scoop top national award
24th November 2023
Congratulations to HUTH’s Travel Team after they beat off competition from around the country to scoop the title of “Team of the Year” at a prestigious national awards ceremony last night. Transport Manager Dave Wilkinson and Allison Coggan of the trust’s health and wellbeing programme Up! collected the accolade at the Modeshift National Sustainable Travel Awards for our Getting to Work staff travel project. HUTH held off competition from Leeds City Council, South Gloucestershire Council … Read More
Curbing the impact of Norovirus
23rd November 2023
Within the last week, the Trust has seen an increase in outbreaks, mainly in medical elderly wards of the winter vomiting bug, Norovirus. Wards affected have been wards H9, H90, C20 and H100. Patients and staff have been affected prompting the temporary closure of the areas affected to help curb the spread. These types of virus often originate from the community and can spread quickly when a number of people spend time in close proximity. Greta Johnson, Director … Read More