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
Apprenticeship event at Castle Hill Hospital a massive success
13th February 2025
Hundreds of people of all ages and backgrounds attended a special event at Castle Hill Hospital last night to learn about nursing careers and apprenticeships in the NHS. The Apprenticeship team at NHS Humber Health Partnership had planned to see around 150 people interested in joining one of three different routes for apprentices into nursing careers. However, more than 300 people from school leavers to older people seeking a new career direction attended the two-hour … Read More
National Apprenticeship Week: Parents invited to be part of the journey
12th February 2025
Help is at hand for parents of young people looking to embark on NHS apprenticeships. In a first for the region’s hospitals, NHS Humber Health Partnership has launched a new Parents Guide to Apprenticeships during National Apprenticeship Week, 10-16 February 2025. The guide is designed to help parents, carers and guardians better understand what’s involved in an apprenticeship and provide key information to help with decision-making, such as educational entry requirements, financial support and how … Read More