Partnership to develop nurses of the future
31st May 2017
A new training scheme which will help to develop nurses of the future has been launched. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is working with the University of Hull to introduce the role of the Nursing Associate, to address current skills gaps and help individuals go on to build successful nursing careers. Nursing Associates will work with a higher skill-set than traditional Nursing Auxiliaries to assist, support and complement the care given by registered nurses. … Read More
HRI takes the WillerBee campaign under its wing
25th May 2017
Hull-based manufacturer Willerby has got hospital staff and patients buzzing about its new WillerBee campaign, thanks to a donation of 500 packets of special bee-friendly seeds and four handcrafted bee houses. Hull Royal Infirmary has taken the holiday home manufacturer’s campaign under its wing, with gardeners from the hospital planning to create a small patio area outside the hospital’s therapies centre and plant more seeds in new flower beds across the site. In the coming … Read More
MEDIA STATEMENT – REMARKABLE PEOPLE
22nd May 2017
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s Remarkable People campaign, developed in conjunction with Strawberry Design, has caught the attention of social media users, print and broadcast media over the past few days. The coverage focuses on two campaign visuals featuring newly qualified nursing staff that we are proud to have working in our hospitals. Jonathan Leafe, Chairman of Strawberry, says: “On behalf of Strawberry, I would like to apologise to the individual nurses concerned, to … Read More
Free Wi-Fi for cancer patients
17th May 2017
Plans to install Wi-Fi at the Queen’s Centre for Oncology and Haematology in Cottingham have been brought forward thanks to the campaigning efforts of one local man. Terry Garnett tragically lost his wife, Beverley, to pancreatic cancer in February after she was diagnosed with the disease last August. Whilst receiving treatment in the centre, which forms part of the Castle Hill Hospital site, Beverley found it difficult to stay in touch with loved ones due … Read More
NHS computer malware issue – local position
12th May 2017
A number of NHS organisations have been subject to disruption today due to computer malware. Locally, we can confirm that we have detected malware on our system, however, at present, it has not had a significant impact on our organisation. Our IT team responded rapidly and we have blocked all incoming email and all web mail for the time being. No patient systems are affected.