Inside Your Hospital

Welcome to Inside Your Hospital, an exclusive news feature series in partnership with the Nottingham Post that takes you behind the scenes of Nottingham University Hospitals. From doctors and nurses to support staff and administrators, we’re offering an in-depth look at the dedicated professionals who make it all happen. 

We'll spotlight a different role, providing you with an insider's view of what goes into delivering high-quality care and keeping the hospital running smoothly. Whether it's the early morning rounds or the quiet moments in ED, our series will give you a better understanding of the hard work, challenges, and rewards involved in the hospital's daily operations. 

Watching the birth of a baby while selling apples - life of a Nottingham hospital greengrocer

Watching the birth of a baby while selling apples - life of a Nottingham hospital greengrocer

"You see it all," says greengrocer Lauren Wills. She and her family have one of the busiest spots in Nottingham - the Queen's Medical Centre.

The Wills family, trading under B&C Fruit and Veg, have been selling fresh produce to the city's sickest patients and most overworked staff for almost three years. Its popularity is clear when I visit at 10am on Wednesday.

Read more about the QMC Fruit and Veg stall

Inside Nottingham hospital unit making a 'massive difference' by freeing up beds and ambulances

Inside Nottingham hospital unit making a 'massive difference' by freeing up beds and ambulances

A vital Nottingham hospital unit is making a 'massive difference' in how many beds and ambulances are available for sick patients as the NHS braces for another difficult winter. Queen's Medical Centre's Transfer Of Care Unit (TOCU) works 24/7 to get medically-fit patients ready for discharge, freeing up all important beds across the rest of the busy hospital.

Read more about TOCU

The 'underappreciated' 1,000-strong army that keeps Nottingham hospitals running

The 'underappreciated' 1,000-strong army that keeps Nottingham hospitals running

Being a hospital cleaner involves more than just mopping up vomit and changing dirty bed sheets - it's what keeps the place running. That's according to members of the nearly 1,000-strong army that work across Nottingham City Hospital and the Queen's Medical Centre.

Read more about our cleaning services

'My newborn was wrapped in the linen my team cleaned - it was unforgettable'

'My newborn was wrapped in the linen my team cleaned - it was unforgettable'

At the heart of Nottingham City Hospital's campus lies an industrial behemoth. Machines worth millions of pounds rattle with hundreds of kilograms of dirty laundry in a huge warehouse - yet many people have no idea it exists.

Read more about the laundry room

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Inside Your Hospital series in Partnership with the Nottingham Post