Hull

‘Open Day’ at Hull academy aims to attract next generation of health and social care staff

A specialist academy based at a Hull sixth form college, which has helped hundreds of young people take their first steps towards a career in health and social care, is looking to enrol its next cohort of students ahead of its 10-year anniversary in 2025. The Medical, Health and Social Care Academy (MHSCA), part of … Read more

New report published on the experiences of the rough sleeper community in Hull

A detailed report has been published by Healthwatch Hull outlining the findings and recommendations from an engagement initiative carried out with rough sleepers and those experiencing homelessness in Hull. The aim was to better understand their experiences of accessing ambulance services, identify any concerns, and help to drive improvements across health and social care partners. … Read more

‘Flow’ to deliver world-class patient care in Hull and East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire

One of England’s largest NHS groups is spearheading a major transformation project to deliver world-class patient care across its five hospitals. NHS Humber Health Partnership is the group formed by Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust It is launching “Flow” to reduce unnecessary hospital stays and admissions. … Read more

Plans for Community Diagnostic Centre in Hull approved

Construction work will begin shortly for the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Hull’s Albion Square after planning approval was granted with conditions. Hull City Council’s planning committee approved plans for the £18 million NHS facility which will welcome thousands of patients annually, relieving the strain on acute hospitals whilst also creating around 100 local jobs. … Read more

This new year, swap smoking for more money and better mental health!

Stopping smoking is often referred to as ‘giving up’. But this New Year, Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership wants people to focus on the gains. By swapping cigarettes to safer forms of nicotine, such as patches, gum or a vape it says people can save hundreds of pounds, with significant improvements to … Read more

Story Street Walk-in move to Hull Royal Infirmary delayed

Due to unforeseen issues with building work, the move of the Story Street NHS walk-in centre will be delayed until further notice, and will not take place on 8 January 2024 as previously advertised. The delay has been caused by issues with underground electrical cables at the Hull Royal Infirmary site where the new facility … Read more