Hospitals prepare for two-day strike by consultants
18th July 2023
Hospitals in East Yorkshire are preparing for the impact of fresh strike action, just days after a five-day strike by junior doctors has ended. Consultant members of the British Medical Association will begin a 48-hour walk-out from 7am on Thursday 20 July, concluding at 7am on Saturday 22 July. This will affect services at Castle Hill Hospital and Hull Royal Infirmary, as well as Hull Women and Children’s Hospital and the Hull and East Yorkshire … Read More
Summer graduation party for premature babies
14th July 2023
Over 150 people will come together next weekend to celebrate some of the region’s miracle babies. Hannah Hoff, senior staff nurse Staff from Hull’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit will be hosting a special summer ‘graduation party’ for babies and families who have been through a neonatal care journey. Once described as ‘the loveliest place you never want to be’, the unit cares for babies born prematurely, some as early as 22 weeks, and supports whole … Read More
Hull Hospitals celebrate 10 years of Apprenticeships success
12th July 2023
The Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is proud to announce and commemorate its 10th apprenticeship anniversary, marking a decade of exceptional achievements and unwavering commitment to nurturing local talent. HUTH has been at the forefront of healthcare education and training, providing valuable opportunities for young people who aspire to pursue careers in various roles available in the Trust. The apprenticeship programme also enables the Trust to grow its own staff while training health professionals … Read More
Say hello to RITA!
12th July 2023
A new computer-based activity system is helping to improve safety and provide more tailored care to scores of patients in hospital. Thanks to a £4,000 donation from the Hull Old Grammarians Masonic Lodge, £3,000 from hospital charity WISHH, and a further £7,000 from the Pears Foundation #IWill Fund, RITA – also known as Reminiscence Interactive Therapy Activity – has been introduced to Hull Hospitals. Karen Harrison demonstrates RITA to Geoff Branton of Hull Old Grammarians … Read More
Hospitals prepare for five day strike by junior doctors
11th July 2023
Junior doctors working across Hull and East Yorkshire will begin five days of industrial action later this week. Members of the BMA and HCSA are set to begin their longest period of industrial action yet at 7am on Thursday 13 July. The 120 hour strike will run across the weekend and conclude at 7am on Tuesday 18 July. Services across Hull Royal Infirmary, Castle Hill Hospital and Hull Women and Children’s Hospital are expected to … Read More