Consultant retires after career caring for sick babies
22nd November 2017
A consultant who cared for Hull and East Yorkshire’s sick and premature babies for a quarter of a century has retired. Dr Peter Pairaudeau, a consultant neonatologist, has just retired from Hull Women and Children’s Hospital after dedicating his career to helping seriously ill new-borns, babies and children. Joining what was to become Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in 1992, Dr Pairaudeau continued to develop the city’s neonatal service, carrying on the work of … Read More
‘As long as I can draw breath, we will carry on’ – Ruth Knowles
15th November 2017
A couple who have donated more than £150,000 to a hospital neurosurgery department in memory of their daughter have pledged to continue fundraising. Ruth and Tony Knowles have donated £6,800 to Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, bringing their fundraising total to £153,000 in the 19 years since daughter Emma-Jayne died. At a presentation attended by neurosurgery staff, trust chairman Terry Moran and trust chief medical officer Kevin Phillips, Mrs Knowles said she and husband … Read More
Barbara hangs up lab coat after almost 57 years’ service to NHS
15th November 2017
The farthing had just stopping being legal tender, Government minister John Profumo was whispering sweet nothings in Christine Keeler’s ear and Elvis Presley was crooning “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” when Barbara Thompson started her new job in Hull. Now, after an NHS career lasting 56 years and 10 months, biomedical scientist Barbara Thompson, 75, is finally hanging up her lab coat to retire from Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. “I have to go some … Read More
Mum’s fears over misuse of antibiotics
13th November 2017
A mum with cystic fibrosis says her battle against chronic lung infections has become harder because of antibiotic resistance. Laura Harmer, 31, has physiotherapy every day and nebuliser treatment regularly to prevent life-threatening infections. However, when she develops an infection, there are now only two forms of potentially life-saving antibiotics Laura can be prescribed because of growing resistance to antibiotics. Today, at the start of World Antibiotics Awareness Week, Laura is supporting Hull University Teaching … Read More
Plastic surgeon warns of dangers of Bonfire Night
3rd November 2017
Hull Royal Infirmary’s emergency department sees spike in attendances A plastic surgeon is warning people of the dangers of life-changing injuries caused by fireworks and sparklers. James Haeney sees devastating injuries around Bonfire Night as part of his role as consultant plastic surgeon at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. In the UK, last year, fireworks and sparklers were responsible for around 990 injuries, with 494 children hurt and 479 people needing to be admitted … Read More