Members of the Survivorship Team at Castle Hill Hospital in Cottingham are offering HOPE to people living with or beyond cancer. The team will roll out the new Macmillan HOPE Course from September, which is designed to help people who are living with cancer or who have recently completed treatment to take more control of their lives. “After developing cancer, … Read More
Trust becomes first in region to offer critical care transfer course for nursing staff
Critical care nurses at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital are amongst the first in the region to undertake a new type of training course focused on the safe transfer of patients. Having identified a need to offer specific training for nursing staff in the movement of critically ill patients, our Critical Care Teacher Trainers Team ran a pilot … Read More
Innovation, jobs, games, debate, activities, learning, prizes and fun: Health Expo has it all!
Health organisations across East Yorkshire will host the biggest showcase of healthcare services and innovation even seen in the region next week. The 2016 Health Expo will be held on Thursday 7 July at the KCOM Stadium, and is being organised by Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull Clinical Commissioning Group, East Riding of Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group, Humber … Read More
Small scale fire at Castle Hill Hospital
A spokesman at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust says: “We can confirm that Humberside Fire & Rescue attended our Castle Hill Hospital site this morning to deal with a small scale fire in the plant room of the Centenary Building. “All patients and staff have been evacuated from the building and safely relocated to other surgical wards. “Due to … Read More
Paralympic gold medallist to headline at National Cancer Conference in Hull
Health experts from across the UK will convene in Hull this week for a prestigious national event. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will host the Fourth National Cancer Conference, ‘Contemporary Care: New Challenges, New Solutions’ on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th June at the Village Hotel, Hessle. Almost 200 delegates from as far afield as Exeter, the Isle of … Read More
Off duty nurses save swimmer’s life
Two off duty nurses from Castle Hill Hospital in Cottingham saved the life of a local man this week after he became unconscious whilst swimming. Christina Scurr and Kristina Peat, both Staff Nurses on Ward 26, were enjoying a dip in the pool at Total Fitness in Willerby when the incident happened on Tuesday night. After hearing cries for help, … Read More
Plastic Surgery – more than just face value
When you hear the phrase ‘plastic surgery’, you would be forgiven for thinking of celebrities and their never-ending attempts to look younger, slimmer, or more attractive. Plastic surgery within this NHS, however, is very different. From dog bites to burns, accidents to assaults, the Plastics Team is on hand 24/7 to deal with whatever comes their way. Plastic surgeons are … Read More
Mum’s fight against cancer serves as inspiration to others
A mum-of-two who is battling cancer is charting her most personal of journeys online to serve as hope and inspiration to others. Clare Davies-Eaton, 41, from Grimsby, is currently receiving treatment for throat cancer at the Queen’s Centre for Oncology and Haematology at Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham. Having been diagnosed just 11 weeks ago, she has started a facebook page, … Read More
A new culture for NHS recruitment in Hull as ‘remarkable’ campaign tells the world how it’s done
There has been much talk of a national recruitment crisis within the NHS. Now, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is to officially launch a “groundbreaking” campaign, helping to reverse this trend whilst having a positive impact on staff morale. The campaign is being strengthened by a series of “unprecedented” steps – including the “promise” of a job to outstanding … Read More
Be a part of the future of clinical research
People across Hull and East Yorkshire are being urged to help shape the future of healthcare by signing up to take part in clinical research. Friday 20th May marks International Clinical Trials Day, when both academics and health care professionals will celebrate hundreds of years of research by raising awareness of the importance of clinical trials within our community. This … Read More