Play is an essential part of hospital care
13th October 2025
From arts and crafts to messy play: how nine play specialists in Hull are supporting young patients through treatment and recovery For poorly children coming into hospital, the idea of playtime and having fun may seem odd to some. In fact, play in healthcare is an essential part of helping children and young people through their treatment and their recovery, and enabling them to understand what’s happening. October 13 to 19 is the 50th anniversary … Read More
Appointment of New Interim Chair at NHS Humber Health Partnership
8th October 2025
NHS Humber Health Partnership (HHP) is pleased to announce that NHS England has approved the appointment of Murray Macdonald as its new interim Chair. Murray will be taking over from Sean Lyons, who earlier this month announced that he will be stepping down from the role in October after four years in post. HHP is a partnership between Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLaG), as … Read More
Head and neck surgeons putting Hull’s hospitals on the map
7th October 2025
A pioneering team of head and neck surgeons will put NHS Humber Health Partnership on the international map next month when they present their groundbreaking work at a prestigious European conference. Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon Mr Kelvin Mizen and Consultant Plastic Surgeon Miss Noemi Kelemen have been invited to speak at the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO) meeting in Gothenburg, Sweden, from 15 to 17 October. Their presentation will highlight innovative techniques that have transformed treatment for around … Read More
Animation to help young people stay safe with epilepsy
7th October 2025
The knowledge of Hull-based epilepsy specialists has been used to create a special animation to help young people manage their condition. Hospital consultants and epilepsy nurse specialists based at Hull Royal Infirmary have worked with animation company, Get Animated Medical, to create “Staying Safe with Epilepsy”. It’s the second in a series of animations developed by the paediatric team to help guide young people with additional needs and their families through their healthcare journey. Crucially, … Read More
Taking action against antisocial behaviour at HRI
6th October 2025
No-one should have to endure anti-social behaviour when they’re coming into hospital. And that’s why we have teamed up with Hull City Council and Humberside Police to secure a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to combat ASB outside Hull Royal Infirmary. The order prohibits people from: Making verbal, non-verbal or written requests for money, donations, or goods Loitering, sitting, or laying on the floor – particularly around doorways and cash machines Consuming or being … Read More