The HEY Baby Carousel, a special event to support expectant parents and those involved in babies care has returned to Hull Royal Infirmary. The monthly event took a break at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic will take place on Wednesday 13 September 2023 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, offering a relaxed and informal opportunity for attendees to gather information, insights … Read More
New chief executive for region’s hospitals takes up his post
Jonathan Lofthouse has started in post today (14th August, 2023) as Group Chief Executive at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLaG). Formerly site Chief Executive as part of King’s College Hospitals, Mr Lofthouse will oversee the management of both organisations, after the two trust boards agreed to move towards a … Read More
Hospitals prepare for fifth junior doctors strike
Hospitals in East Yorkshire are preparing for the fifth period of strike action this year by junior doctors. The BMA and HCSA unions have announced a 96-hour period of industrial action will begin at 7am on Friday 11 August and end at 7am on Tuesday 15 August. The walk-out will affect services across Castle Hill Hospital, Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull … Read More
New Non-Executive Director Appointed
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jane Hawkard, as a Non-Executive Director. Jane has held recent posts as Director of Finance and Planning at Humber Coast and Vale North Yorkshire and York, as well as Chief Executive at NHS East Riding of Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). She has a strong background … Read More
Hull Hospitals’ staff raise £4,500 to support WISHH ‘Space to Grow’ appeal
Caring staff from across Hull Hospitals have come together to raise over £4,500 towards the WISHH Charity’s Space to Grow Appeal, to support Hull’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Hull Royal Infirmary. A team of thirteen cyclists from all corners of the hospital, including members of staff from Estates, Theatres, Oncology, IT Systems, Anaesthetics, Transport, and Support Services, took part … Read More
Hospitals prepare for two-day strike by consultants
Hospitals in East Yorkshire are preparing for the impact of fresh strike action, just days after a five-day strike by junior doctors has ended. Consultant members of the British Medical Association will begin a 48-hour walk-out from 7am on Thursday 20 July, concluding at 7am on Saturday 22 July. This will affect services at Castle Hill Hospital and Hull Royal … Read More
Summer graduation party for premature babies
Over 150 people will come together next weekend to celebrate some of the region’s miracle babies. Staff from Hull’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit will be hosting a special summer ‘graduation party’ for babies and families who have been through a neonatal care journey. Once described as ‘the loveliest place you never want to be’, the unit cares for babies born … Read More
Hull Hospitals celebrate 10 years of Apprenticeships success
The Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is proud to announce and commemorate its 10th apprenticeship anniversary, marking a decade of exceptional achievements and unwavering commitment to nurturing local talent. HUTH has been at the forefront of healthcare education and training, providing valuable opportunities for young people who aspire to pursue careers in various roles available in the Trust. The … Read More
Say hello to RITA!
A new computer-based activity system is helping to improve safety and provide more tailored care to scores of patients in hospital. Thanks to a £4,000 donation from the Hull Old Grammarians Masonic Lodge, £3,000 from hospital charity WISHH, and a further £7,000 from the Pears Foundation #IWill Fund, RITA – also known as Reminiscence Interactive Therapy Activity – has been … Read More
Hospitals prepare for five day strike by junior doctors
Junior doctors working across Hull and East Yorkshire will begin five days of industrial action later this week. Members of the BMA and HCSA are set to begin their longest period of industrial action yet at 7am on Thursday 13 July. The 120 hour strike will run across the weekend and conclude at 7am on Tuesday 18 July. Services across … Read More