Hull’s hospitals urge people to talk to family and ‘Leave them Certain’ about organ donation
15th February 2021
Hull University Teaching Hospitals is backing a new NHS campaign to urge families in East Yorkshire to talk about organ donation following research that less than half of adults in England have had the conversation. The Leave Them Certain campaign aims to highlight the impact not knowing has on the families who are left behind and encourage people talk about their decision. It follows the law change last year in England, which means that all … Read More
Hospital team made baby Ollie’s arrival an ‘incredible experience’
12th February 2021
A couple of from Beverley have offered their “eternal thanks” to the hospital team who safely delivered their baby boy. Laura Malton and her partner, Matthew Levitt, said despite Covid-19 restrictions, the team at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital gave them an “incredible experience” when baby Ollie arrived just before Christmas. Laura says: “We sadly lost our first baby, Ralphie, when he was born prematurely in 2017 so I was really anxious throughout this pregnancy … Read More
“Don’t let Covid concerns get in the way of vital tests and treatment”
11th February 2021
There are concerns that the fear of Covid-19 may be deterring cancer patients from receiving vital treatments and tests. Julie Watson, Macmillan lead cancer nurse at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust says patients who are worried about catching coronavirus when they come in to hospital could be delaying treatment or putting off investigations. Julie explains: “As the specialist cancer centre for the Humber region, we’ve been working really hard here at the Queen’s Centre … Read More
Physiotherapists produce guide to help patients begin recovery from Covid-19
9th February 2021
Patients sick enough to be admitted to hospital with Covid-19 are being helped by a team of physiotherapists as they recover from the most severe forms of the virus. Physiotherapists at Hull University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust had developed a rehabilitation guide to help people on their journey back to health after being admitted to Hull Royal Infirmary or Castle Hill Hospital. Rebecca Redmond, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist in Respiratory at Hull Royal Infirmary, said: “We … Read More
Poppy and Bluebell Teams spring into action
5th February 2021
Two new teams of midwives have been formed to provide more continuity for women throughout pregnancy and birth. The Poppy and Bluebell Teams are the latest to be established by Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to provide consistent, ongoing care for women in different parts of East Yorkshire. The Bluebell Team (pictured above) is made up of eight midwives and a midwifery assistant supporting families in Brough, Goole and surrounding areas. Meanwhile, the Poppy … Read More