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 … Read More

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) … Read More

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 … Read More

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. The nativity scene was … Read More

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 … Read More

Hull’s Story Street walk-in service has moved to its new home at Hull Royal Infirmary and is now open to patients. The move paves way for improved integration of urgent care services in the city. City Health Care Partnership CIC will continue to provide the service at the new location, and the centre will continue to offer treatment for minor … Read More

Pregnant people will be able to access their maternity records and update their birthing preferences at the touch of a button when a new electronic system is introduced next month. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is set to launch BadgetNet on 6th February 2024 for pregnant women and birthing people accessing maternity services at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital. … Read More

Wyke 6th Form College students have welcomed a new project offering volunteering opportunities in healthcare facilities across Hull and East Riding. The ‘Young Health Champions Together’ project, created by Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in partnership with City Health Care Partnership (CHCP) will offer students the opportunity to gain valuable insight into different areas and specialisms on offer in the … Read More

Hospital staff are celebrating after more than 800 people have successfully completed an apprenticeship which has helped them into their chosen career over the last seven years. With hundreds of different schemes running from school entry level to Master’s degree, there are lots of exciting opportunities on hand for local people trying to get onto the job ladder, as well … Read More

A health screening service which had to leave Driffield in 2021 has found a new home in the town. The mobile breast screening unit, operated by the Humberside Breast Screening Service (HBSS), will be situated at Driffield Showground for the next three months as patients from Driffield and surrounding areas take up their screening invitations. Karen Hallberg, Superintendent Radiographer with … Read More