Administrative worker becomes third member of NHS staff to die from Covid-19 at Hull hospitals

Ms Diles became a permanent member of staff at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in 2016, having previously worked in a variety of agency administration roles across the trust.

She the third member of the team at the trust to have died after contracting Covid-19.

Adrian Cruttenden, an administrator in the trust's medical records team, died in Hull Royal Infirmary on May 27.

Biomedical scientist Richzeal Albufera, who worked in the laboratories at Castle Hill Hospital, in Cottingham, died on June 9.

The trust's chief executive, Chris Long, said: “It is with the deepest regret that I have to announce the death of Nicola Diles. Nicola was diagnosed with Covid-19 and died in our Intensive Care Unit at Hull Royal Infirmary on November 15.

“We send heartfelt condolences to Nicola’s family, friends, workmates and everyone who loved her.

“Nicola became a part of the Hull University Teaching Hospitals family when she permanently joined the trust in 2016 and she worked as an admin assistant supporting the dietetic team based at Castle Hill Hospital.

"Prior to that she worked in a variety of agency administration roles across the trust, hence many more staff and patients will have had the honour of knowing her. Nicola was a highly valued member of the team and we are very grateful for her years of service to the people of Hull and East Yorkshire.

“Nicola’s death is a terrible reminder that Covid-19 continues to devastate our staff and our wider community. She is the third member of our team to die following the deaths of Adrian Cruttenden and Rich Albufera in the past few months and we feel the pain of the loss of all three.

“A Book of Condolence for colleagues to pay tribute to Nicola will shortly be shared among our staff."