Fatima Allam and daughters visit birthing centre to mark two-year anniversary
16th July 2019
Two years after it opened Fatima Allam returned to the birthing centre which carries her name at the Hull Women and Children’s Hospital. Accompanied by her two daughters Eman and Enais, Mrs Allam met some of the mothers and their children who were born on the unit, as well as unit sister Katie Headlam and other staff members. The family spent time in the birth centre, which has seen over 1000 births since it opened … Read More
New mums posting on Facebook risking serious infection
8th July 2019
New mothers are risking a serious infection by ripping off their dressings to post images of their caesarean section scars on Facebook, hospital midwives are warning. The Hey Baby team at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is urging women to keep dressings over their wounds to prevent infection which could lead to sepsis. Midwife and Hey Baby Co-ordinator Melanie Lee Hey Baby co-ordinator Melanie Lee said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned about the number … Read More
Denise is zooming into the future after dedicating 38 years to nursing
28th June 2019
When she broke her arm at the age of six and had to spend the night in hospital, Denise Rose knew she wanted to be a nurse. Now, 38 years after beginning her training, Denise is retiring from her role as Emergency Nurse Practitioner in Ophthalmology at Hull Eye Hospital. Despite dedicating almost four decades of her life to caring for other people, Denise is modest about her contribution to health care. “I’m nobody special, … Read More
A lifetime’s dedication to cardiac surgery recognised
24th June 2019
Hull nurse with 55 years’ service competes for NHS Parliamentary Award after local MP’s nomination A Hull woman who has dedicated 55 years of her life to the NHS will travel to London next month to discover if she has won a national parliamentary award. Madeline Large from Walkington, known to her friends as Maddie, was nominated in the ‘Lifetime Achievement’ category of the NHS Parliamentary Awards by Hull West and Hessle MP, Emma Hardy. … Read More
Wimbledon strawberries and cream treat for army of compassionate volunteers
24th June 2019
Volunteers who help patients and staff at Hull Hospitals will get their own taste of Wimbledon next month to thank them for their dedication. Staff at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are throwing a strawberries and cream tea during Wimbledon fortnight for around 70 volunteers at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital. Louise Beedle, Head of Patient Experience, will also present long-service awards to some volunteers who have been volunteering their time for … Read More