New treatment pathway for patients with severe nose bleeds
20th May 2025
Patients experiencing severe nose bleeds are avoiding unnecessary stays in hospital thanks to a change of treatment pathway at Hull Royal Infirmary’s Emergency Department. Becky Collingwood and Philip Johnson, Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) at NHS Humber Health Partnership, trialled a new way of helping patients with severe nose bleeds, known as epistaxis. Around 60pc of the population will experience epistaxis although only six per cent will need medical attention. Previously, those patients had to undergo … Read More
Meet our award-winning staff
19th May 2025
Some of our staff have scooped awards at this year’s Hull York Medical School (HYMS) Teaching Excellence Awards. The full list of nominees, and details about the criteria for the different categories can be found on the HYMS website. The awards are for those staff who have inspired, supported, and had a positive impact on students’ lives and education. Our Group Chief Medical Officer, Dr Kate Wood, said: “I want to say a huge thank … Read More
Energy Secretary visits Castle Hill Hospital
15th May 2025
Castle Hill colleagues welcomed a special visitor today in the form of Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP. Mr Miliband visited the hospital today to speak with staff about our work on green energy and sustainability, before heading over to the solar field for a walk-around. The visit coincides with legislation for Britain’s new publicly-owned energy company, GB Energy, passing through Parliament today. Mr Miliband was joined on his … Read More
Brain tumour patient donates painting to neurosurgeons
13th May 2025
A woman saved by the neurosurgery team at Hull Royal Infirmary has presented a painting created by her sister to the ward as a “thank you” for giving her back her life. Nicola Crofts was diagnosed with meningioma, a tumour that forms in the membranous layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord,and underwent brain surgery carried out by Consultant Neurosurgeon Adam Razak and his team last April. Nicola’s artist sister Michelle Pearson created the oil … Read More
Pelvic health midwife appointed by Humber Health Partnership
6th May 2025
Maternity hospitals in Hull, Grimsby and Scunthorpe have appointed their first midwife to help anyone experiencing pelvic health problems after pregnancy. One in three experience urinary incontinence three months after pregnancy and one in 12 report symptoms of pelvic prolapse after giving birth. Now, NHS Humber Health Partnership has appointed Laura Caldicott as its first Pelvic Health Midwife in line with national guidance and, with 8,700 babies born every year in Hull, Goole, Grimsby and … Read More