Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust highlights importance of hand hygiene on World Hand Hygiene Day

5th May 2023

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is marking World Hand Hygiene Day today, May 5, by reminding the public of the importance of handwashing in preventing the spread of infection. This year’s theme is ‘Together. We can accelerate action to prevent infections and antimicrobial resistance in health care and build a culture of safety and quality in which hand hygiene improvement is given high priority’, emphasises the critical role of hand hygiene in reducing the … Read More


Hull NHS Choir to sing at the King’s Coronation Concert this weekend

4th May 2023

The Hull NHS Choir comprising 25 healthcare workers from Hull and East Riding will be singing at the King’s Coronation Concert on Sunday evening at Windsor Castle. The Coronation Choir is made up of 300 singers from 18 different choirs and singing groups spanning the length and breadth of the United Kingdom. One of them is our very own home-grown Hull NHS Choir. Lucy Vere, Head of Learning and Organisational Development said, “The choir was … Read More


New research trial shows rehab plan for patients recovering from Covid-19 improves physical and mental health

Older woman exercising at home in front of a laptop

3rd May 2023

Research into rehabilitation for people who have been hospitalised with Covid-19 has shown significant learnings to help those with ongoing symptoms. A research trial has been completed by the University of Hull, Hull York Medical School and Hull University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust to determine rehabilitation practices for those who have shown ongoing effects of Covid-19, including fatigue, dyspnoea, joint pain, chest pain and cough, amongst others. Researchers at the University of Hull and Hull … Read More


Hospital’s venture could see smoking on site stubbed out

28th April 2023

Hospital workers in Hull are on the look-out for a local business to help with an unusual experiment. Health improvement managers are searching for a fruit and veg vendor to sell produce at the entrance to Hull Royal Infirmary. As well as making it easier for patients, staff and visitors to buy produce and enjoy their ‘5-a-day’, it is hoped the move will reduce the number of people who smoke at the hospital entrance, and … Read More


Visiting rules relaxed as hospitals ‘learn to live with Covid’

Hospital patient in bed

27th April 2023

Hospitals in East Yorkshire are updating their visiting rules to reflect a changing approach to Covid-19. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital, has removed the need for ward visitors to pre-book slots in advance, and now openly encourages loved ones to attend at mealtimes. The move reflects a changing, more relaxed approach to Covid-19 as the impact from the virus reduces and a higher number of … Read More