Eye care experts receive an active introduction to Hull!
21st September 2017
Local hospital staff have given national conference delegates arriving in Hull this week a more unusual welcome to the city. Hundreds of eye specialists are convening for the BIPOSA (British Isles Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Association) 11th annual conference, held in Hull in celebration of the 2017 City of Culture Year. Far from playing the Housemartins or passing round the chip spice, however, healthcare staff have done what they do best, and that’s give a … Read More
Canine Partners bring cheer to hospital patients
15th September 2017
For most hospital patients, visits to the ward tend to come from the doctor, a therapist, friends or loved ones. Elderly patients spending time on Ward 9 at Hull Royal infirmary, however, are now receiving visits from a new four-legged friend. Nudel is an 14 month old Labradoodle who is training to be an assistance dog with Canine Partners. Once a month, Nudel and her Puppy Parent, Mike Cormack, come on to the ward to … Read More
Hats off to local knitters!
8th September 2017
Staff at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital have been overwhelmed by kindness following an appeal for help on facebook. Ward Housekeeper, Sarah Hames, issued the call-out via the hospital’s facebook page after the Labour and Delivery Ward began to run short of knitted hats for newborns. Within hours, the appeal had been shared far and wide, reaching in excess of 215,000 people in the first 24 hours. And the buzz created by the post has … Read More
“It’s the greatest gift you can give”
1st September 2017
One person could save or transform the lives of up to nine others – make sure you sign the register this Organ Donation Week, 4 – 10 September 2017 Specialist Nurses will be encouraging people to talk loud and proud about their wishes after they die, during National Organ Donation Week next week (4 – 10 September). Alex Wray, Raz Igasan and Sarah Plant, all Specialist Nurses in Organ Donation, work across the Emergency Department … Read More
Hull chosen to trial new care pathway for bereaved parents
22nd August 2017
Hospital staff in Hull will be taking part in a national project designed to improve the quality of care for bereaved parents. The National Bereavement Care Pathway (NBCP), which has the support of the Department of Health, has been developed to improve the quality of bereavement care experienced by parents and families at all stages of pregnancy and baby loss up to 12 months. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of just 11 … Read More