Help for new parents to cope with crying baby
11th February 2020
Couples preparing for the arrival of their new baby are to be given support from midwives at the next HEY Baby Carousel to cope with their child crying. Midwives from Hull Women and Children’s Hospital will be on hand to help parents-to-be manage stress and develop coping mechanisms if their baby cries often. People will be given the chance to watch a special DVD dedicated to helping new parents keep their baby safe as they … Read More
Thousands of families to be targeted to ease pressure on Hull A&E
10th February 2020
Thousands of homes are to be sent mail shots urging people to stay away from Hull Royal Infirmary’s A&E unless they have a genuine medical emergency. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will target thousands of homes as part of its Serious Stuff campaign to urge the public to use alternative services most appropriate to their needs. “Patient streaming” was recently introduced by the trust’s Emergency Department (ED) to re-direct people to the most appropriate … Read More
Hospital assist police after staff vehicles were targeted by thief
7th February 2020
Hospital security staff are assisting Humberside Police after staff’s vehicles were targeted by a thief while parked at the side of Hull Royal Infirmary. Six cars had their catalytic converters either damaged or stolen while they were parked in the staff car park on Argyle Street, across the road from Hull Royal Infirmary. Ron Gregory, Head of Security at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “Our team is working with Humberside Police to find … Read More
Hospital boss runs up tower block for children with sight problems
6th February 2020
An NHS boss is undertaking a tower block challenge to raise funds for a sensory room for children with sight problems and additional needs. Chief Finance Officer Lee Bond will run up 13 floors of the tower block at Hull Royal Infirmary on Friday, February 14, to raise money for WISHH, the independent charity supporting Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Lee is currently training for the London Marathon in April with the aim of … Read More
Hospital patients and visitors face £100 fines for dropping cigarette butts
3rd February 2020
Hospital patients and visitors are being warned they face fines of £100 if they drop cigarette butts outside Hull Royal Infirmary. Hull City Council is enforcing anti-littering legislation at the bus stop in Anlaby Road, close to the entrance of the hospital tower block. Fines are now being issued to people caught throwing their cigarettes on the ground in the pavement outside the hospital. Security investigator Chris Watson, part of the trust’s security team, said: … Read More