Malnutrition a bigger risk to health than overindulgence over Christmas
20th December 2017
Warnings about overindulgence during the festive season have become as much a part of Christmas tradition as tinsel and mince pies. However, for thousands of people in Hull and the East Riding, a bigger risk to their health is not eating enough. Malnutrition costs the NHS almost £20bn a year, more than the £16bn spent on tackling obesity and about 15 per cent of the total health and social care budget. And around one-third of … Read More
‘A&E: It’s Serious Stuff’ campaign launched
19th December 2017
Hospital bosses are launching a hard-hitting campaign to prevent people turning up at Hull’s accident and emergency department with festive hangovers and winter bugs. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will unveil its “A&E: It’s serious stuff” campaign this week to ensure the department at Hull Royal Infirmary is reserved for life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Bus advertising, billboards and posters will appear across Hull with slogans including “Give A&E a break. Not a sprain” and … Read More
Pharmacy teams helping the homeless
19th December 2017
Pharmacy staff are going the extra mile to help Hull’s homeless this year by collecting warm clothing and food at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital. Staff are donating items to a reverse Advent calendar every day until December 24 to make a difference to the lives of homeless people living on the city’s streets. With temperatures plunging below zero this week, hats, scarves and gloves were already handed over to “Raise the Roof”, … Read More
Hospital wards closed due to Norovirus
18th December 2017
Two hospital wards at Hull Royal Infirmary are currently closed to new admissions due to the winter vomiting bug, Norovirus. Patients on wards 70 and 90 have been affected, prompting the temporary closures in order to limit the spread of the virus. Greta Johnson, Lead Infection Prevention & Control Nurse at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust says: “It is not unusual for hospitals to experience cases of gastroenteritis, such as Norovirus, at this time … Read More
Incentive scheme to aid hospital recruitment
15th December 2017
Hospitals in East Yorkshire are taking a novel approach in a bid to attract staff into hard to fill vacancies. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, covering Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital in Cottingham, has launched a ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme similar to those used by retailers. Existing members of staff will be paid up to £500 if they are able to help fill roles which are traditionally difficult to recruit to, such … Read More