A crucial emergency service that bolsters the support for cancer and blood disease patients in East Yorkshire is poised to extend its reach south of the Humber, according to official confirmation. The NHS Humber Health Partnership has announced its plans to widen the scope of the triage service offered by the Queen’s Centre Acute Assessment Unit (QCAAU) based at Castle Hill Hospital in Cottingham. The unit will provide a round-the-clock service from this month, aimed at mitigating unnecessary hospital admissions or emergency department visits in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Hull for patients grappling with acute issues. Sister Kirsty McDonagh, the manager of the unit, expressed that the expansion is designed to circumvent hospital stays and ensure patients receive the appropriate care at the right place and time. With the expansion, the service will now function as a single access point for patients from both the Hull University Teaching Hospitals and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals. Amy Richards, who utilised the QCAAU service post her diagnosis with breast cancer ten years ago, praised the service for enhancing her access to treatments. All eligible patients will receive the contact details of the triage service upon commencing their treatment.
This story was adapted by The Lincoln Post from original reporting by www.bbc.com.
