The first NHS Change Day on March 13th 2013 was unprecedented. It was a “game changer that provided the amazing grassroots momentum so many staff, patients and people working with the NHS needed.” NHS Change Day served to harness the passion, drive, commitment and innovation that we see every single day from staff. It used the power of shared [...] Read more

The arrival of a new baby is always a joyful occasion — but if you’re giving birth in Grimsby, there’s even more to celebrate. The maternity ward at the Diana, Princess Of Wales Hospital has been given a huge thumbs-up by women using the service, with 93 per cent saying they would be “extremely likely” to recommend it to a friend. The remainder [...] Read more

Helping children with type 1 diabetes enjoy a weekend away has put a nurse in line for a regional award. Jeannette Burson–Thomas, a children’s diabetes specialist nurse across Scunthorpe and Grimsby hospitals, has been nominated as part of Diabetes UK’s Inspire Awards for giving her spare time to attend the charity’s weekend family events which [...] Read more

Health chiefs have welcomed news that maternity services look set to continue at Grimsby’s Hospital, following an initial review that appeared to leave them under threat. North and North East Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG) has launched the second phase of its Healthy Lives, Healthy Futures review into the future of health and [...] Read more

CAR parking charges at Grimsby’s hospital are being cut — five months after they were controversially increased. The new charges will come into effect on Monday, January 27, and will see motorists pay £2 for a stay of up to an hour — a reduction of 50p. The rates for two to four hours will drop from £4.50 to £4 as will the rates for four [...] Read more