Hull cervical screening rates improve thanks to #smearnotfear
26th February 2025
Cervical cancer screening rates in Humber and North Yorkshire are now among the highest in the country thanks to the commitment and dedication of a Hull screening team. More than 72pc of women aged 25 to 49 and almost 77pc of women aged 50 to 64 attended cervical screening appointments last year, much higher than the national average of 67.5pc and 74.9pc. As well as being the highest in the region, Humber and North Yorkshire’s … Read More
Appeal for women to attend breast screening appointments
25th February 2025
Women in East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire are being urged to attend breast screening appointments to help reduce deaths from cancer. Around 1,300 lives are saved every year because those women take up the invitation to attend breast screening appointments when letters arrive on their doorsteps. Although breast cancer is the second highest cause of cancer deaths in women, screening reveals problems early, with 98pc of woman diagnosed with breast cancer at this stage surviving … Read More
Patients to play pivotal role in improving quality of care
24th February 2025
Patients will play a key role in a new accreditation programme rolling out across NHS Humber Health Partnership. A commitment to excellence (ACE), which starts in March, will set high standards for patients receiving treatment at Castle Hill, Goole, Grimsby, Hull and Scunthorpe hospitals. Patients will be asked directly about their experience as part of the scheme which will see wards and departments awarded ‘red’, ‘amber’ or ‘green’ ratings for the quality of care provided. … Read More
Patients urged to bring their own medication to hospital
21st February 2025
It’s been revealed a quarter of medicines dispensed by hospital pharmacies at NHS Humber Health Partnership (NHSHHP) are for medication patients are already taking before they arrive for treatment. NHS HHP runs the Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby, Scunthorpe General Hospital, Goole and District Hospital, Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital. Patients packing a bag for a planned hospital stay are being urged to include any current medications and prescriptions. Other items … Read More
Helping patients who become sicker in Hull hospitals
18th February 2025
Nurses at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital are using clinical simulation to learn new ways of helping patients who become sicker in hospital. Special training events are being held in the Clinical Skills building in the grounds of Hull Royal Infirmary to help nurses who may encounter deterioration in their patients. The Nurse Training and Simulation sessions allow clinical staff to practice five different scenarios they may face during their shifts, such as … Read More