Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s Remarkable People campaign, developed in conjunction with Strawberry Design, has caught the attention of social media users, print and broadcast media over the past few days. The coverage focuses on two campaign visuals featuring newly qualified nursing staff that we are proud to have working in our hospitals. Jonathan Leafe, Chairman of Strawberry, says: … Read More

Plans to install Wi-Fi at the Queen’s Centre for Oncology and Haematology in Cottingham have been brought forward thanks to the campaigning efforts of one local man. Terry Garnett tragically lost his wife, Beverley, to pancreatic cancer in February after she was diagnosed with the disease last August. Whilst receiving treatment in the centre, which forms part of the Castle … Read More

A number of NHS organisations have been subject to disruption today due to computer malware. Locally, we can confirm that we have detected malware on our system, however, at present, it has not had a significant impact on our organisation. Our IT team responded rapidly and we have blocked all incoming email and all web mail for the time being. … Read More

 “If you want to have a positive impact on people’s lives, nursing is the way to go” They make up almost half of the entire workforce at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, providing round the clock care, compassion and a listening ear to people, often at the most vulnerable times of their lives. International Nurses Day, Friday 12th May, … Read More

The pitter patter of tiny feet brings joy to any home, but imagine having the pleasure of helping new life into the world, day in, day out? More than 260 hospital and community-based midwives working for Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust call this pleasure their vocation, and it’s their work which is to be celebrated this Friday 5th May, … Read More

A special, two-stage event is being held next week to help employers and members of the public to better handle bereavement. According to the bereavement charity, Cruse, one in ten people in the UK is thought to be affected by bereavement at any given time. Whilst most bereaved people will cope reasonably well at work, others struggle to deal with … Read More

Patients, visitors and staff are being advised to plan ahead when visiting Hull Royal Infirmary from next week. As Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust continues to improve its facilities and services, resurfacing and improvement works are set to take place at the main entrance to the Hull Royal Infirmary site, also known as Lansdowne Street. From Tuesday 2nd May … Read More

A 50-strong hospital team will hit the streets of Hull in June in support of the patients they care for. Staff from Castle Hill Hospital and Hull Royal Infirmary will be running the Jane Tomlinson Hull 10K on Sunday 18th June to raise money for WISHH, the independent charity working to enhance facilities and equipment at both hospitals. People with … Read More

It’s the project that has captured imaginations across the region, and now new parents, proud grandparents and art lovers alike can recreate their own ‘Born into a City of Culture’ artwork at home. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has launched a series of six, limited edition postcards which will be produced over the course of this year. One postcard … Read More

A new facility for mums-to-be seeking a natural birth experience has opened within the Hull Women and Children’s Hospital. Design and construction of the midwife-led, Fatima Allam Birth Centre began in November 2016 and was completed towards the end of March. Following a short handover period, the centre will welcome its first new arrivals today. The birth centre comprises three … Read More