Hull opens first NHS hospital-based recycling facility in the country
10th July 2025
It’s been open barely two months, but in that time the materials recycling facility (MRF) at Hull Royal Infirmary (HRI) has made a big impact. Located at the rear of the Argyle Street car park, work on the site – the first MRF to be created by an NHS Trust in England – began in April 2024. The MRF is a joint venture between Hull Hospitals’ Waste Management Team and MITIE, with the work on … Read More
New health professional team for babies on NICU
8th July 2025
Hull’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is setting the standard in premature care by introducing a team of expert therapists to support babies and their families. Dietitian Sally Aitken, Occupational Therapist Claire Douglas, Clinical Psychologist Rachel Foxwell, Speech Therapist Alexandra Smuts and Physiotherapist Victoria Ingram work together with neonatology doctors, nurses and health care assistants to help babies born as early as 22 weeks’ gestation, weighing 500g. Hull is a Level 3 NICU, caring for … Read More
Use of AI technology means shorter MRI scan times for patients
4th July 2025
Staff at NHS Humber Health Partnership have embraced AI technology to improve patient experience. By installing, and subsequently upgrading, the Air Recon Deep Learning (ARDL) software on their existing machines, they’ve seen the image quality of scans improve whilst reducing the time taken for each scan by a third in some cases. The ARDL software uses algorithms to help reduce background noise, helping to achieve sharper images in a shorter time. Karen Bunker, Head of … Read More
Food plays a key role in patients’ recovery
3rd July 2025
Hull team aims to quash the typical ‘hospital food’ stereotype with choice, quality and nutrition Hospital food: while it can sometimes get a bad rap, it can arguably play as much of a part in a patient’s recovery as medication and clinical care. Ward caterer, Debbie, prepares drinks for patients Over the past few years, the Patient Meals Team working across Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital has used this as their mantra, investing … Read More
Custom clinics take to the road to find ‘hidden’ virus
1st July 2025
Hundreds of people across the Humber could be unaware they’re living with Hepatitis C Nursing teams will take screening to the people as they hit the road with two custom-designed vehicles this month. NHS Humber Health Partnership has received funding from NHS England to purchase and equip two vans to serve as mobile clinics in the fight against Hepatitis C. Martin Lewis and Suzanne Dixon aboard one of the new screening vans Hull is understood … Read More