Woodland trail opens for staff at Castle Hill Hospital
31st May 2023
A new woodland trail has been created for staff in the grounds of Castle Hill Hospital to help them relax and recharge their batteries during their breaks. (from left to right) Chief Executive Chris Long, left, with Castle Hill Gardeners Dave Baines, Andrew Eagle, Kallum Rilatt, Luke Whitteron and Richard Guest with Allison Coggan of the trust’s Up! health and wellbeing programme Hull University Teaching Hospitals (HUTH) has opened the trail stretching almost half a … Read More
A lifetime of caring: Midwifery Assistance Pat Watts retires after 66 years of dedicated service
25th May 2023
Pat Watts, a Midwifery Assistant at the Hull Women and Children’s Hospital has retired after 66 years of dedicated service to the NHS. From a very young age, Pat knew she wanted to pursue a career in an environment which had people at heart. That passion led her into the health service in 1957 when she joined the gynaecology ward of the Cottage Hospital as a pre-student, aged just 16. Student nurse, Beverley Westwood, 1959 … Read More
Joint Chief Executive appointed to Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
19th May 2023
Following a comprehensive and robust national recruitment process, Jonathan Lofthouse has been appointed as Joint Chief Executive for Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLaG). Jonathan is currently Site Chief Executive (Princess Royal University Hospital and South Sites) at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London and has significant experience of not only working in but also developing a group leadership structure for that organisation. Prior to … Read More
Single phone number introduced for parents-to-be
19th May 2023
A single phone number is to be introduced by Hull’s maternity team for anyone looking to contact the service. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will launch the new number – 01482 311500 – on Monday 22nd May 2023. The move comes after a recent visit from the Care Quality Commission, when women and families using maternity services reported difficulties getting through to speak to someone. Lorraine Cooper, Director of Midwifery for the Trust said: … Read More
World IBD Day 2023: St Stephen’s shopping centre to host HUTH event on Crohn’s and Colitis
17th May 2023
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is joining the global Colitis and Crohn`s disease community to observe this year’s World Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Day on May 19, 2023. Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis, collectively known as IBD, are chronic autoimmune disorders that cause inflammation in the digestive tract and affects over 500,000 people in the UK. These conditions can cause a range of symptoms, including severe abdominal pain, persistent diarrhoea, fatigue, weight loss and … Read More