Helix ‘DIY SOS’ Team make neonatal unit’s Christmas dreams come true

NICU and construction staff in the newly refurbished parents room

21st December 2023

It’s the stuff many of us dream of for Christmas; new furniture, a new kitchen, a nice breakfast bar, but never in their wildest dreams could the staff on Hull Women and Children’s Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) imagine they’d get all this and more for free. The parents room before refurbishment began But the kindness and generosity of Hull-based Helix CMS, who are currently working to expand the unit and create extra cot … Read More


Strikes to affect hospitals around Christmas and New Year period

18th December 2023

Hospitals across the Humber region will be affected by junior doctor strikes which have been announced for December and January. Members of the BMA will take industrial action in the form of a full walkout from 7am on Wednesday 20 December through to 7am on Saturday 23 December. This will be mirrored by junior doctor members of the HCSA union. A further six days of strike action are also expected to take place in the … Read More


Head of Midwifery honoured by University of Bradford

11th December 2023

The University of Bradford has conferred an honorary degree on Rukeya Miah, Head of Midwifery. Described as a midwife with a very special history with the University of Bradford, Rukeya has been awarded the Outstanding Contribution Award as part of the Winter Graduation Ceremonies held at the university last Friday. The university said the award was in recognition of her outstanding career as an award-winning midwife and her advocacy for equality and inclusion within healthcare … Read More


Community breast screening halted due to cable thefts

Mobile breast screening unit

7th December 2023

Mobile breast screening will be unavailable in Withernsea again this week after electrical cables have been stolen for the second time in two weeks. Staff at the Humberside Breast Screening Service are now contacting hundreds of women who were due to attend appointments as a matter of urgency. Karen Hallberg, Superintendent Radiographer for the Humberside Breast Screening Service says: “This is the second time in as many weeks that we’ve turned up to work ready to … Read More


HUTH’s ‘Penthouse team’ delivering care the gold standard way

5th December 2023

No Criteria to Reside ward team lead the way in patient-centric initiatives. In the bustling halls of Hull Royal Infirmary, a special group of healthcare professionals is redefining the patient experience within the No Criteria to Reside ward. Comprising occupational therapists, physiotherapists, registered nurses, and Intermediate Care Support Group Workers, this dynamic team is turning the often challenging waiting period for medically-fit patients into a vibrant and memorable chapter of their hospital stay. What sets … Read More