We’re better than that: Hospitals’ commitment as new Zero Tolerance to Ableism Framework is launched
16th November 2023
It’s a form of discrimination that often goes under the radar; the use of stereotypes about a person, lack of suitable facilities or provision, or judgements made about a person based on their physical appearance or perceived abilities to do a job. Ableism comes in many forms, affecting people with both overt and hidden disabilities across our region on a daily basis. Despite at least 1 in every 28 Hull University Teaching Hospitals employees saying … Read More
Free NHS Targeted Lung Health Checks launches in East riding of Yorkshire
14th November 2023
An NHS service offering potentially life-saving lung health checks has launched in East Riding of Yorkshire Around 350 past and current smokers in the Withernsea area have become the first people in the East Riding of Yorkshire to take up the offer of a free NHS Lung Health Check. A lung health check can help to identify lung cancer and other respiratory diseases early, often before symptoms have occurred and when treatment could be simpler … Read More
Trust receives £251k grant to upgrade heat infrastructure
13th November 2023
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) has been awarded more than a quarter of a million pounds to improve heating systems at its hospitals. The Trust is among several organisations to successfully bid for a share of £13.9m from the second round of funding from the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES). The £251,381 Government grant will enable the Trust to undertake critical upgrades to its heating infrastructure which will not only enhance patient experience but improve … Read More
Hospitals nurses winners of prestigious UK award for staff support scheme
13th November 2023
A team of nurses delivering an innovative programme to improve nurse numbers and patient care has won one of the profession’s top accolades. The nursing workforce and education team at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has been selected from 920 entries as winners in the Workforce Initiative category of the RCN Nursing Awards 2023. The award was sponsored by NHS Professionals. The team found out it had won at a ceremony on Friday 10 November … Read More
WISHH National Elf Service Appeal returns with the help of Santa!
9th November 2023
A charity appeal to bring the magic of Christmas to the area’s sickest children and older patients spending time in hospital is back! This year we have a little added help from Santa, courtesy of our friends at Holderness and Humberside Rotary Club. WISHH, the official charity of Hull Hospitals, would like to invite members of our community, schools and local businesses to get involved, helping us to spread the festive cheer to patients across … Read More