Honorary degree for professor with a passion for physics and rock music
29th July 2022
A passion for guitar is not the only thing Hull Hospitals’ Professor Andy Beavis has in common with Queen’s Brian May. The consultant medical physicist and the legendary rocker were both presented with honorary degrees by the University of Hull this month. A former pupil at Longcroft School in Beverley, Professor Beavis was put forward for the Degree of Doctor of Science, honoris causa, by the University of Hull’s Dr David Richards. Dr Richards’ nomination … Read More
Solar farm meets traditional farming
29th July 2022
Castle Hill won’t let the grass grow as 51 sheep are welcomed onto solar field There’s a lot to think about when you set out to build a multi-million pound solar farm; how best to capture the sun? How much power will it generate? Are all the permissions in place? But one question that may not immediately spring to mind is how to cut the grass. Sheep among the solar panels, opposite Castle Hill Hospital … Read More
A royal thank you for neurosurgical staff
28th July 2022
A local artist whose work rocketed to fame during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations has donated one of her works to hospital staff. Eleanor Tomlinson, from Broomfleet, painted the now instantly recognisable ‘Jubilee Ma’amalade Tea’ which features Her Majesty the Queen, Paddington Bear, a trusty corgi and of course, a marmalade sandwich. Eleanor posted the picture on social media after being inspired to paint by the Platinum Pageant in early June. Since then, she has … Read More
NHS Targeted Lung Health Check service moves to East Hull
27th July 2022
A high-tech mobile screening unit, which is helping to save lives through earlier diagnosis of lung cancer and other conditions, has moved to East Hull. The NHS Targeted Lung Health Check Programme invites past and current smokers aged between 55 and 74 who live in Hull and are registered with a Hull GP to a free lung health check, to identify potential lung problems early so effective and early treatment can be provided. The unit’s … Read More
New service aims to keep cardiology patients well while they wait
25th July 2022
Patients from Hull who are waiting to be treated for heart problems are being offered access to a unique service to support their wellbeing while they wait. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has teamed up with Forum to offer the ‘Waiting Well’ programme to almost 80 people waiting for cardiology appointments. The programme will invite patients to take part in activities such as walking or gentle games of football to help maintain their physical … Read More