Looking back: a year of hospital care in Hull

Entrance to the day surgery unit at Castle Hill Hospital

5th July 2023

The opening of the new £10m Day Surgery Unit and efforts to reduce carbon emissions are among the topics for discussion when Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust holds its Annual General Meeting next week. Chief Executive, Chris Long, who’s been at the helm of the hospitals trust since 2014, will lead his final AGM at 10am on Monday 10th July, along with Chairman Sean Lyons. The meeting will be held virtually via MS Teams … Read More


Karen and Tony Jessop retire from the NHS after a combined 104 years

3rd July 2023

The Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is bidding farewell to two outstanding healthcare professionals Karen and Tony Jessop as they retire after a combined 104 years of unwavering commitment and dedication to the NHS. The couple, both exceptional in their fields as A&E nurse and Surgical Care Practitioner, worked at the Hull Royal Infirmary (HRI) and Castle Hill Hospitals (CHH) respectively, giving 52 years each of their lives to the healthcare profession. Karen Jessop, … Read More


Applying for a job with us? Trac system is now back up and running

21st June 2023

Should you encounter any issues please contact us: hyp-tr.esc.helpdesk@nhs.net 01482 468400


Hospital staff take family of ducks under their wing

Family of ducks bathing

20th June 2023

Length of stay: Five weeks. Expected date of discharge: July 2023. But this isn’t your average patient needing medical care. This is a family of ducks who have chosen to make the Queen’s Centre, at Castle Hill Hospital, their home. Mother duck and her offspring were first spotted around five weeks ago in an enclosed courtyard next to Physiotherapy. Staff were quick to seek professional advice from animal charities on what to do with the … Read More


Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust opens new ultra-modern Day Surgery Centre

19th June 2023

The Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is thrilled to announce the opening of its state-of-the-art Day Surgery Centre, marking a significant milestone in the Trust’s commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services. The £10 million Centre will support the Trust’s elective recovery programme in addressing the challenges posed by the backlog of surgical cases resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. Located within Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, this new facility marks the first phase of expansion, introducing … Read More