National recognition for Immunology and Allergy Unit
22nd November 2025
Our Immunology and Allergy Unit has been recognised for providing high quality care by a national programme. The East Yorkshire Regional Adult Immunology and Allergy Unit at Castle Hill Hospital recently received the results of an assessment by QPIDS, which is the accreditation programme for primary immunodeficiency services in the UK. The inspection took place in June. Assessors listened to a presentation delivered by Dr Sujoy Khan, who’s the Clinical Lead for the service. They … Read More
Take control of your hospital appointment
19th November 2025
Have you ever wished you could pick the time, date, or location of your hospital appointment to better suit you? Well, thanks to the latest update to our Patient Portal, you may soon be able to do just that – and all with a couple of clicks on your mobile phone or tablet. If this option is available to you, we will send you a text message (which will come from 07860 039092) with a … Read More
Meet the Security team who keep us safe
12th November 2025
When you don an NHS Security uniform you never know what you’re going to be dealing with next. One minute you could be answering a parking permit query and the next you’re saving someone who is attempting to take their own life. You’re no sooner back at the office when you get a call to say there’s an issue with anti-social behaviour and then you’re rushing to the aid of frightened staff on a ward, … Read More
Maternity teams visiting new families in Hull and East Riding
10th November 2025
New parents in Hull and the East Riding are now receiving visits from specialist midwifery teams soon after the birth of their babies to help with breastfeeding. Community Midwifery Support Workers will come to your home on the third day following the birth if you choose to breastfeed your newborn baby. Members of the team will offer tips and support and answer any questions you might have about feeding your child in those vital first … Read More
Doctors prepare to walk out in thirteenth round of strike action
7th November 2025
Resident doctors across the Humber region will begin their latest round of industrial action next week as part of their long-running pay dispute with the Government. Members of the BMA will take industrial action for the thirteenth time in the form of a full walkout for five days – from 7am on Friday 14 November until 7am on Wednesday 19 November. Staff at Castle Hill, Hull, Grimsby, Goole and Scunthorpe hospitals have put plans in … Read More