Hundreds apply for local nurse apprenticeships

Selection of different healthcare uniform hanging on a rail

14th February 2024

Queues out of the door and over 200 online applications in the space of four days; nursing apprenticeships in Hull really are the hottest ticket in town right now! Across the course of a two-hour event last week, more than 150 people attended the nurse apprenticeship open evening held at Castle Hill Hospital. From school leaver enquiries through to existing staff looking at further study, the team – which included representatives from the University of … Read More


Praise for maternity services

9th February 2024

People who have recently used maternity services in our region have praised staff for the way they were treated and communicated with, a national survey has shown. The National Maternity Survey was completed by those who were cared for at Hull, Scunthorpe and Grimsby hospitals, as well as in the local community. Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLaG) scored highly in the following areas during labour and birth: 96% said they were treated … Read More


Hospital porters step into national spotlight once again

Team of porters standing outdoors at Castle Hill Hospital

8th February 2024

They’re a vital cog that keep our local hospital wheels turning. At the most fundamental level, the army of hospital porters working across Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital get people and things where they need to be. That’s no mean feat on its own in an organisation that welcomes almost 3,000 patients every day. But the 120-strong portering crew do so much more, and it’s because of this that the East Yorkshire team … Read More


“My prayers have been answered”

Small clay nativity scene on display on a white table by a stained glass window.

7th February 2024

Missing nativity scene is found and returned to hospital staff A 49-year-old nativity scene taken from the Haven at Hull Royal Infirmary before Christmas has been returned. The 16-piece nativity scene, a one-off set made entirely from clay, was purchased by Senior Site Chaplain, Allison Cline-Dean more than 49 years ago when she lived in Canada. Senior Site Chaplain, Allison Cline-Dean, is delighted to have had her nativity scene returned The nativity scene was put … Read More


Study seeks to shape a healthier, happier generation

6th February 2024

Born and Bred (BaBi) launches in Hull and East Yorkshire Families across Hull and the East Riding are being invited to help shape a healthier generation by taking part in a unique study. Born and Bred in (BaBi) Hull and East Yorkshire is a research project being run by Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and which launches on Tuesday 6th February 2024. The BaBi project is looking at maternal health as well as children’s … Read More