Off duty nurses save swimmer’s life
2nd June 2016
Two off duty nurses from Castle Hill Hospital in Cottingham saved the life of a local man this week after he became unconscious whilst swimming. Christina Scurr and Kristina Peat, both Staff Nurses on Ward 26, were enjoying a dip in the pool at Total Fitness in Willerby when the incident happened on Tuesday night. After hearing cries for help, their swift actions and years of nurse training ensured they were able to pull Tony … Read More
Plastic Surgery – more than just face value
1st June 2016
When you hear the phrase ‘plastic surgery’, you would be forgiven for thinking of celebrities and their never-ending attempts to look younger, slimmer, or more attractive. Plastic surgery within this NHS, however, is very different. From dog bites to burns, accidents to assaults, the Plastics Team is on hand 24/7 to deal with whatever comes their way. Plastic surgeons are regularly called upon to restore the function and appearance of limbs or digits which have … Read More
Mum’s fight against cancer serves as inspiration to others
30th May 2016
A mum-of-two who is battling cancer is charting her most personal of journeys online to serve as hope and inspiration to others. Clare Davies-Eaton, 41, from Grimsby, is currently receiving treatment for throat cancer at the Queen’s Centre for Oncology and Haematology at Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham. Having been diagnosed just 11 weeks ago, she has started a facebook page, ‘My lumpy, bumpy road to summer’, which she is using to update followers on her … Read More
A new culture for NHS recruitment in Hull as ‘remarkable’ campaign tells the world how it’s done
24th May 2016
There has been much talk of a national recruitment crisis within the NHS. Now, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is to officially launch a “groundbreaking” campaign, helping to reverse this trend whilst having a positive impact on staff morale. The campaign is being strengthened by a series of “unprecedented” steps – including the “promise” of a job to outstanding students before they even open their results envelope. The recruitment campaign has already been hailed … Read More
Be a part of the future of clinical research
18th May 2016
People across Hull and East Yorkshire are being urged to help shape the future of healthcare by signing up to take part in clinical research. Friday 20th May marks International Clinical Trials Day, when both academics and health care professionals will celebrate hundreds of years of research by raising awareness of the importance of clinical trials within our community. This year also sees the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) reach its 10th anniversary. Throughout the … Read More