Hull consultant offers parents advice on keeping children well this winter
14th January 2026
A hospital doctor specialising in paediatric medicine is encouraging parents to take steps to keep their children healthy and out of hospital this winter. Winter temperatures can be challenging for babies and young children, increasing their vulnerability to illnesses such as colds, flu, bronchiolitis and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Figures from NHS England show emergency hospital admissions for children under the age of 10 increase significantly during winter, with more than 30,000 emergency admissions of … Read More
Searching for a hero
13th January 2026
Celebrate your Healthcare Heroes: nominate an NHS staff member today! NHS Humber Health Partnership wants to hear about your healthcare heroes. Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for their patients? Now’s your chance to recognise their dedication! We employ more than 19,000 staff working across two trusts, five hospitals and community services, in both clinical and non-clinical roles. Golden Stars is the annual awards ceremony celebrating employees of Northern Lincolnshire and Goole … Read More
Humber Health Partnership Group announces leadership update
12th January 2026
The Humber Health Partnership has announced that Jonathan Lofthouse will be taking up a new role with NHS England from today, 12th January 2026. Jonathan has led the formation of the Humber Health Partnership and played a central role in bringing partner organisations together and establishing the Group’s initial ways of working. Murray Macdonald, interim Chair of the Humber Health Partnership Group, said: “I would like to thank Jonathan for his leadership of the Humber … Read More
How we’re helping to support bereaved children
9th January 2026
We’re helping support children and young people who are dealing with bereavement. A new booklet has been co-created with Alex Wray, End of Life Matron at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, in her role as a researcher for The Forest Project, which is run by local charity Fitmums & Friends. The Forest Project gives young people the opportunity to participate in forest activities such as den building, campfire cooking, tool making, tree climbing and … Read More
Expect a long wait at Hull’s A&E if you’re not an emergency
9th January 2026
People are being warned of long waits at Hull’s Emergency Department (ED) unless they are a genuine medical emergency as Hull Royal Infirmary comes under pressure. A surge of “walking wounded” and people with seasonal illnesses and viruses have been turning up at the hospital’s Emergency Care Area in recent days, putting emergency services and frontline teams under strain. Now, Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), which covers Hull Royal Infirmary, is appealing … Read More