An emergency service limiting neurological damage affecting people after strokes is to extend its operating hours to help more patients.
Hull University Teaching Hospitals will now operate its Mechanical Thrombectomy service at Hull Royal Infirmary until 10pm, seven days a week, extending the service by four hours each night.
Mandy Escreet, Interventional Radiology Senior Sister, said the extended operating hours is the next stage of a plan to progress to round-the-clock provision following the introduction of a seven‑day service from 8am to 6pm earlier this year.
She said: “This service strengthens our ability to provide high‑quality, responsive stroke care, and marks a significant step in the evolution of our emergency neurovascular provision.
“We are all proud of this service and the difference it is making to stroke patients.”
Mechanical thrombectomy is a highly effective intervention that can restore blood flow, limit neurological damage and significantly improve long‑term recovery and rehabilitation outcomes for some people who have strokes.
Patients suitable to receive the specialist treatment can achieve dramatic benefits which reduce disability and support rehabilitation enabling them to regain their independence more quickly.
Mandy said the successful implementation of MT reflects the commitment and collaboration of multiple teams including Stroke team, Interventional Radiology, ED, Anaesthetics, and operations managers.
She said: “Your collective effort has been instrumental in shaping a pathway that will deliver life‑changing benefits for patients and their families.
“As we move forward, continued teamwork will be essential to ensure smooth coordination, rapid decision‑making, and consistent adherence to the pathway.”