Hull Hospitals reach 300 COVID-19 deaths milestone
19th November 2020
Teresa Cope, Chief Operating Officer for Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust says: “The second wave of the coronavirus pandemic has affected our region much more severely than the first, and we are seeing the results of this in both our COVID-related hospital admissions and the number of people dying locally with the virus. “Behind every death are scores of family and friends left devastated by their loss, and a team of outstanding healthcare workers … Read More
Statement from Chief Executive Chris Long regarding the third death of a member of staff
16th November 2020
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Chief Executive, Chris Long, said: “It is with the deepest regret that I have to announce the death of Nicola Diles. Nicola was diagnosed with Covid-19 and died in our Intensive Care Unit at Hull Royal Infirmary on 15 November 2020. “We send heartfelt condolences to Nicola’s family, friends, workmates and everyone who loved her. “Nicola became a part of the Hull University Teaching Hospitals family when she permanently … Read More
Hospital visiting stopped at HRI and Castle Hill
13th November 2020
Visiting at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital has been stopped with immediate effect as a means of further protecting patients and staff from Covid-19. In light of soaring local infection rates and in line with the Government’s national restrictions, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is stopping all visiting to patients except in a small number of cases approved in advance by senior ward staff. These ‘compassionate visits’ will be accommodated for patients … Read More
Some routine surgery and outpatients appointments to be rescheduled
12th November 2020
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has taken the decision to reschedule some routine day surgery, elective procedures and outpatient appointments following a significant increase in patients being admitted with Covid19. All urgent and emergency surgery continues as normal. Chief Operating Officer Teresa Cope said: “We’ve seen a sudden and dramatic increase in patients with Covid-19 who need to be admitted to our hospitals over the past fortnight and it’s continuing to climb, reflecting the … Read More
How we’re keeping women and their babies safe during Covid-19
5th November 2020
Women and their birth partners are being asked to observe safety measures at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital to prevent the need for further restrictions during the second lockdown. Birth partners will still be able to attend 20-week scans and be with their partners when they are admitted to the Labour Ward or the Fatima Allam Birth Centre. They will also be able to book one-hour visiting slots on antenatal and postnatal wards. However, maternity … Read More