MAMA Pregnancy Passports introduced in our maternity units
10th February 2026
Pregnant? Hospital midwives in Hull, Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole have introduced MAMA Pregnancy Passports to help you throughout your pregnancy journey. These special passports, produced by the MAMA Academy, are compact, easy-to-carry booklets for you to record questions you might have, access QR codes for information and help you keep track of your appointments. Maternity Support Worker Katie Saunby and Midwife Samantha Brotherton with the MAMA Academy Pregnancy Passports that will be handed out from … Read More
National infant formula recall – information for parents and carers
6th February 2026
As reported in the national news recently, a number of infant formula milk products have been recalled due to safety concerns. We would like to reassure local parents that, following a review of all of our hospital supplies, we found only one box matching the affected batch codes. This box was unopened, and it was withdrawn immediately. We have received no reports of local babies being affected. As a result of the recall, parents using … Read More
Nursing apprenticeship event to be held next week
4th February 2026
Are you interested in a career in nursing? If so, come along to our nursing apprenticeship open event on Wednesday 11 February. It’s an opportunity for prospective apprentices and their families to learn more about nursing careers available via apprenticeship pathways at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital. The event will highlight the full apprenticeship journey, from healthcare support roles through to the registered nurse degree apprenticeship, with input from current apprentices, programme leads … Read More
Nurse retires after 60 years of service
3rd February 2026
A Hull nurse has retired after spending 60 years working for the NHS. Cath Lyon, a staff nurse at Hull Royal Infirmary’s Emergency Department (ED), spent her last day at work on Monday (2 February) – a few weeks before her 80th birthday! Cath started her career in Hull on 1 August 1962 at the tender age of 16 – just a few days after finishing school. Aside from having a couple of years off to … Read More
Hospital psychologist helping people with MS cope with pain
3rd February 2026
A Clinical Psychologist from Hull’s hospitals is working with a national charity to help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) cope with long-term pain. Dr Phillip Simpson Dr Phillip Simpson, Lead Principal Clinical Psychologist at NHS Humber Health Partnership, has appeared on a podcast with the MS Trust to help people live with chronic, persistent and long-term pain linked to their neurological condition. Dr Simpson, who works in the Department of Psychological Services supporting patients at Hull … Read More