Hull epilepsy nurses inspire national charities’ work
19th August 2025
Specialist children’s nurses from Hull have had their work to support families and young people with epilepsy adopted by a national charity. Epilepsy Action has published a new suite of materials to support teenagers with epilepsy, parents of children with additional needs, and young people who require easy read documents. A series of Transition guides have been produced The suite of ‘Transition’ leaflets is intended to support young people with epilepsy as they make the … Read More
Community groups to play key role in clinical research
29th July 2025
A Hull-based hospital team is reaching out to community groups such as sports clubs and ‘knit and natters’ to promote involvement in clinical research. The Friends of Academic Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism (ADEM) group comprises clinical and research staff, community leaders and members of the public who are keen to further research in this area. Global majority groups such as black, Asian and indigenous people make up 80% of the world’s population, but are massively … Read More
RECRUITING NOW! Could you help us find a vaccine against Paratyphoid A Fever?
29th July 2025
Every year, it is estimated that there are 13 million cases of typhoid and paratyphoid A fever combined, resulting in 133,000 deaths, mainly affecting school-aged children in Asia and Africa. We are looking for healthy volunteers to take part in a study to test a new vaccine against typhoid and paratyphoid A fever. In order to test if the vaccine works to protect against paratyphoid A fever, after vaccination with the new vaccine or a … Read More
NHS Gold Award for ‘inspirational’ neurosurgery nurse
25th July 2025
Paul Johnson retired from leading Hull’s neurosurgical ward in January, but just couldn’t keep away… A Hull man who has dedicated his life to the care of others has been recognised at a national level. Paul Johnson, who works on neurosurgical ward, Ward 4, at Hull Royal Infirmary has received an NHS Chief Nursing Officer ‘Gold Award’ today. Paul is presented with his award by David Purdue of NHS England The Gold Award is designed … Read More
Hospitals prepare for industrial action
22nd July 2025
Resident doctors (formerly known as junior doctors) across the Humber region will begin their latest round of industrial action this week as part of their long-running pay dispute with the Government. Members of the BMA will take industrial action in the form of a full walkout for five days – from 7am on Friday 25 July until 7am on Wednesday 30 July. Staff at Castle Hill, Hull, Grimsby, Goole and Scunthorpe hospitals have put plans … Read More