Midwifery team get support from new advocates
6th August 2018
A new support role is being introduced to empower midwives and midwifery assistants in Hull to take small steps to improve maternity services and feel happier in their careers. Professional Midwifery Advocates (PMAs) at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will support staff in their roles to make sure women have the best care and staff are cared for as well. Head of Midwifery Janet Cairns said the team of 12 PMAs will support the … Read More
Bruno the Staffie has ‘time of his life’ as owner recovers in hospital
6th August 2018
A man rushed into hospital with a lung condition has spoken of his gratitude after a health care assistant stepped in to look after his dog. Jenny Wilson, who works at Hull Royal Infirmary, offered to look after Nigel Sutcliffe’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier Bruno after hearing how the dog would be distressed going into kennels. Nigel said: “As soon as the staff heard I’d a dog and I was worried about him, everyone was really … Read More
Reusable cups introduced at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital
3rd August 2018
A hospital trust is introducing reusable cups to slash the number of disposable cups sold in its restaurants by 180,000 in two years. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has brought in black and lime green reuseable cups in all of its outlets at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital. Last year, the trust used 390,000 disposable cups in its restaurants, cafes and retail outlets and the aim is to halve that amount by … Read More
Hospital inundated with twiddle muffs after thieves target patients with dementia
2nd August 2018
NHS staff have been inundated with “twiddle muffs” after thieves targeted a fracture clinic supporting people with dementia. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust was forced to step up security patrols last month after thieves stole “twiddle muffs” and a “twiddle pillow”, donated to the clinic to help patients with dementia tackle anxiety during their treatment. Now, clinic staff have received replacements from all over the country after word spread about the theft. Nicola Day, … Read More
Hundreds of junior doctors join Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill
1st August 2018
Hundreds of new junior doctors started work at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital today. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust welcomed about 400 newly-qualified doctors starting their first jobs and trainee doctors, some of them returning to Hull for the next stage of their training. The trust held inductions at the Medical Education Centre at Hull Royal infirmary today to mark the annual event, taking place every year on August 1, when junior … Read More