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Stephen Graves Welcome to North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust’s first edition of The Pulse magazine. This magazine is issued for free to our members in Huntingdonshire, Greater Peterborough and South Lincolnshire, as well as being available in each of our hospitals – Hinchingbrooke, Peterborough City and Stamford and Rutland Hospital. Every quarter we gather the latest news and information to give you an insight into life in our hospitals, this includes details of any new or improved services and snippets on our staff and their achievements. In this edition we have some great stories from all three hospitals – see if you can spot any familiar faces! I cannot let this first edition pass without paying tribute to our staff in all three hospitals - particularly for the way they have calmly and professionally handled the transition from two separate organisations to one when our hospital trusts merged on 1 April 2017. These first few months of being North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust have been reassuringly uneventful! While that may sound boring, for all of us this has been very positive – as it means our patients would not have noticed any negative impact upon services or their treatment as a result of the new Trust coming in to existence. This is down to the hard work and dedication of staff who I would like to publically thank. The main driver for working together has been to sustain clinical services across the communities served by our three hospitals. In these coming months and years we will be working hard to realise the benefits outlined in the Full Business Case for merger developed in 2016. We will do this while continuing to improve and develop services so that more residents can access the health services they need closer to home.
Chief Executive,
If you would like us to focus on a particular area of interest in a future edition of The Pulse magazine, please let our communications team know – their contact details are at the bottom of this page.
Stephen Graves
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Contact Us The Pulse magazine is compiled by the Communications Team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. If you have any comments, or would like to make a suggestion about a subject you would like to read about in our magazine, please call the Communications Team on 01733 678024 or email: communications@pbh-tr.nhs.uk.
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HINCHINGBROOKE HEAD CHEF LISA COOKS UP A STORM BRINGING MEMBERS, STAFF AND PATIENTS THE LATEST TRUST NEWS
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LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
Chandra Mistry Dialysis Unit opens Leicester’s Hospitals’ renal and transplant service officially opened a new haemodialysis unit in Peterborough earlier this year. The purpose- built unit opened its doors to the first patients in January and is located adjacent to Peterborough City Hospital, creating 10 additional dialysis stations
Dr Chandra Mistry with Jimi Mistry and Flavia Cacace
The unit was opened by Dr Chandra Mistry after whom the unit is named, alongside his son, the actor Jimi Mistry and Jimi’s wife, Flavia Cacace, professional dancer on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. The name was chosen in recognition of retired Dr Mistry who worked at the former Peterborough District Hospital for over 20 years and is an international pioneer in the world of dialysis. Dr Chandra Mistry said: “I feel proud and honoured to have the unit named after myself and am very glad we are now able to dialyse Peterborough patients nearer to home.” Geraldine Ward, General Manager for Leicester Renal Service, said: “The new unit will enable patients in the
Peterborough area to reduce their travel times and we were delighted to hold the official opening. The unit provides patients with an excellent environment with facilities closer to home.”
Successful recruitment open day The recruitment and retention team recently organised a popular recruitment open day with over 300 attendees. Clinical and admininstration roles were represented to give members of the public an insight into working at Peterborough City, Hinchingbrooke and Stamford Hospitals. Staff Nurse Interviews took place on the day and a number of candidates walked away with a conditional job offer. Over 90 candidates were looking to pursue a career as a Healthcare Assistant and many have been invited in for an interview since the event. Induction talks and tours of departments also took place. Thanks to all staff members who volunteered to help out with the event. Helen Hutchings, Lead for Nurse and Midwifery Recruitment and Retention, said: “The day was a great achievement and the feedback from guests was that the dedication and passion of our staff shone through. Our staff are clearly very proud of our hospitals and will continue to welcome new recruits to help us provide such a great service to our patients.”
Christopher Chalmers, a patient who uses the new unit, added: “The unit has reduced my travel time from a 45 minute journey each way, three times per week to a ten minute journey each way.”
Help on offer for people with IBD A help, advice and awareness event for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, such as Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis, is being staged at Peterborough City Hospital on Saturday 23 September 2017. The event will take place in the Learning Centre and runs from 1.30pm to 5pm. It will be the third event of its kind to be staged for the hundreds of sufferers in the local community and is designed to showcase the treatment, support and advice that’s available. The event is organised by members of the Peterborough City Hospital Inflammatory Bowel Disease patient panel, which is made up of patients who use the hospital IBD service, plus the Trust’s specialist team.
Keep an eye out for further details about the next event planned later this year.
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Focus on maternity
Primrose Suite shortlisted for prestigious national award Hinchingbrooke Hospital’s midwifery-led birthing unit had cause for celebration recently when they discovered they had been shortlisted for a national award. Primrose Suite was one of just three units in the UK to be shortlisted for Birth Centre of the Year at the annual MaMa Awards. The nomination recognised the outstanding contribution that the team behind the unit make in improving the maternity experience for women and their families. Sarah Grieve, Normality Lead Midwife, oversees Primrose Suite. She said: “Being shortlisted was a lovely way to recognise the dedication of all our staff, from our head of midwifery to our care assistants and clerical staff. The success of Primrose Suite is down to their hard work. From the community staff ensuring women are given the correct information at booking appointments to make informed choices about birth place; to the medical staff ensuring that women are on the correct care pathways and encouraging the low risk birthing suite where possible; the staff who work clinically in the unit, supporting women to have the optimum low-risk birth; to the ongoing support from management to strive
to make these positive changes.” The unit was nominated after more than doubling its birth rate in a year and adopting the attitude of supporting natural birth where possible. In 2015, the birth rate for Primrose Suite was 4.5 per cent, rising to 10 per cent last year.
Maternity Unit welcomes first French Intern student Maternity staff at the City Hospital have welcomed French student Kim Laroutis on the first six month internship offered by the Trust. Kim, from Marseille in France, speaks fluent English and is in her final year of studying to become a fully qualified midwife. She was given the opportunity to study in the UK for 4 weeks by her university, however Kim wanted to gain more practical experience and with the support of her university she contacted NHS hospitals across the UK to see if they would give her a six month internship.
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Kim said: “I wanted to gain as much experience as I possibly could and felt that four weeks wasn’t enough. Many other hospitals wouldn’t offer a six month placement but after speaking to Fran Stephens, Head of Midwifery and Kimberley Stewart, Maternity Clinical Educator at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, I was given this great opportunity.” Kim joined the team in January and has been rotating her shifts between Maternity Inpatients, Transitional Care and Delivery at Peterborough Maternity Unit to ensure
So far this year, the figure is around 13 per cent. The MaMa Awards were presented at the MaMa Conference, the largest, independent conference on maternity care in the UK, in Ayr, Scotland, on 28 April. The team were pipped at the post by the Meadow Birth Centre in Worcestershire.
that she has training in all fields. She has found many differences between the care in the UK hospitals and care in hospitals in France. In the UK women in maternity are given 1 to 1 care, whereas in France a midwife would be looking after two or three women in labour at the same time. Kimberley Stewart, said: “This is the first time that we have been able to offer a six month internship in our maternity department and Kim has been a great asset to our team. We are really pleased that she is getting the experience that she wanted out of it.”
Midwife saves a life in fairground drama A trip to the fair took a very dramatic turn for Peterborough City Hospital midwife Gerry Wells, who ended up saving the life of a young woman who had collapsed on a ride. Gerry was with her family and friends at the fairground in Peterborough city centre when she became aware of a crowd gathering around a woman who had fallen ill on one of the rides. Gerry said: “I could see that they had put her in the recovery position, but that wasn’t going to help her as she wasn’t breathing and had no pulse. So I took over and started chest compressions while my friend talked to the young woman’s boyfriend to try to understand what might have happened. “I had only just done my refresher training the week before, which covers basic life support and neonatal resuscitation. It really helped reinforce
what I needed to do. I kept the young woman going with chest compressions for about six minutes until the paramedics arrived. When we practiced it in the classroom the week before I was flagging after three minutes of chest compressions, but this time I did not even feel tired, as I suppose the adrenaline had kicked in.” Paramedics had to shock the woman to bring her heart back into a regular rhythm and then took her to Peterborough City Hospital where she was treated in intensive care. The woman has since recovered enough to leave hospital. Gerry, who has worked in Peterborough as a midwife for the past 10 years, said: “The outcome could have been so different, as we were not even planning to be at the fair on that evening. I am pleased that there was a happy ending.”
Mum thanks maternity unit on daughter’s first birthday Staff in the PCH maternity unit received a wonderful treat recently - a hamper full of goodies! Mum Hannah gave birth to her daughter Eleanor on 18 April 2016 by caesarian Section. On the anniversary of Eleanor’s birth, Hannah thought to pop into the ward and say thank you to “all the wonderful staff on the maternity unit and who provide maternity services in the community”, who helped to bring Eleanor into the world. Hannah said: “You have no idea of the positive impact your help and support had, knowing I had you guys to call on was such a relief. Thank you”. “I want you all to know, when you’re having a really tough day, that you are loved and you are appreciated for your knowledge, skill and patience”. Lisa Manning, Maternity Specialist Nurse said: “My colleagues and I were all thrilled at the wonderful gift Hannah brought in and we’re extremely pleased and happy that from the beginning of her pregnancy journey to the end, Hannah had such a wonderfully positive experience.”
Miller’s Stars’ special donation for Hinchingbrooke Hospital Hinchingbrooke Hospital’s Labour Ward received a donation of special memory boxes from local charity Miller’s Stars, to help support parents who experience stillbirth or neonatal death. Miller’s Stars was set up by Cheree and Phil Goleby in memory of their son, who sadly died when Cheree was 37 weeks pregnant. Cheree and Phil were supported throughout Miller’s birth by the midwifery team at Hinchingbrooke and were able to spend as much time with their son as they wanted, in a room specially designed to support bereaved parents. In the months following their loss, Cheree and Phil decided they wanted to help other parents experiencing the loss of their baby and they now provide memory
support that we received when we came to Hinchingbrooke Hospital. The way we were treated was first class.” Hinchingbrooke Midwife Vicky Bennett played a key role in supporting the Golebys and has remained in touch with the family. Cheree Goleby (seated) and (left to right) Bereavement Midwife Alison Williams, Phil Goleby and Midwife Vicky Bennett
boxes to hospitals to ensure every parent can have special items to treasure and remember their baby. Cheree is now pregnant again and she and Phil have opted to be cared for by the Hinchingbrooke midwives once more. Cheree said: “We are so grateful for the
She said: “Having looked after Cheree, Phil and Miller, I have been honoured to remain involved in their charity and their lives. “What they have achieved with Miller’s Stars is absolutely amazing. I know families in the same sad situation they were in have been in contact with the charity during their hospital stay and have received both comfort and support from the work that Cheree and Phil continue to do.”
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Grrr-eat new jungle-themed artwork for Amazon ward Patients and staff on Amazon ward have been astounded by the amazing new all art created by local artists, ‘Street Arts Hire’, in the outdoor play area. “We are absolutely amazed and thrilled at the effect of this very special jungle-themed graffiti artwork,” says Zoe Wilkinson, Play Team Leader. “Everyone from staff, patients and visitors have been mesmerised by the transformation of our play area’s previously blank and rather dreary walls. The artists have taken everything we asked for into consideration, even including the old District Hospital site and we think it’s brilliant! Every time I see it I notice something new and this will really capture the imaginations of all the youngsters using the area.” The graffiti was spray-painted by two local artists, Nathan and Jano who
created the Street Arts Hire company. “We were delighted to be asked to come and work on the children’s ward,” says Nathan. “Both Jano and I have young kids ourselves so we can relate to the upset and anxiety a hospital stay could cause families. This took us three days to complete and we too are really pleased with the finished look.” The work was funded through a £25,000 grant from by Thomas Cook, awarded earlier this year. The money will be spent on revamping the entire outdoor play area, creating calm and sensory areas as well as making all the equipment accessible for children with physical disabilities. The next part of the project will focus on installing play equipment and looking at what could be set-up for teenage patients so they can also use the space whilst staying on the ward.
Staff take a journey around the world in 100 days The Trust has signed up to take part in the Global Challenge, a 100-day virtual journey around the world where teams of seven compete against each other both within the Trust and against organisations across the world to see who can walk/ run/cycle/ swim the furthest. 75 teams across all three hospitals have registered to take part in the challenge which runs from May to September. Many staff who were involved last year reported an improvement in their physical and mental wellbeing to the extent that their new active lifestyles have become part of their normal daily routine. Ian Crich, Director of Workforce and Organisational Development said: “I am thrilled to see such an uptake again this year. Having healthy staff has a direct impact on patient care; they become role models improving the health and wellbeing of themselves, their families and the patients they look after.”
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Stamford Focus
Morag’s mega marathon triumph Stamford Staff Nurse Morag Roberts, 73, swapped her nurse’s uniform for leggings and trainers to take part in this year’s London Marathon and raise money for the British Red Cross. This is the second time Morag has run the marathon. In 2016 she finished with a fantastic time of 6:02:12 and this year she beat it by four minutes to achieve her personal best of 5:58:00. Not content with that, Morag also smashed her £2,000 fundraising target. If Morag’s story has inspired you, visit her fund raising page at: uk.virginmoneygiving.com/MoragRoberts
Stamford Hospital £2m revamp on track Stamford Hospital is undergoing a £2m redevelopment programme that will expand services and deliver more modern standards of clinical care for patients. Phase two of the project is due to complete on 9 June. Matron and site manager Sue Brooks is leading the project: “This is an exciting time for patients and staff. The newly completed works are already making a huge difference to patients who are making good use of our new MRI scanner, purposebuilt pain management suite, physiotherapy gym, outpatients department and waiting rooms. We look forward to completion of the next phase of works that will deliver a refurbished health clinic, expanded Phlebotomy area and new reception. Sue added: “We’re extremely grateful to the Friends of Stamford Hospital, who have supported the project from
day one. They donated £10,000 to fund extra equipment for the MRI scanner, décor and facilities, and recently donated children’s play items to keep little ones occupied when they visit our clinics.” The programme will complete at the end of July. The final phases of the project will deliver: • c omplete refurbishment of the old health clinic • a n enlarged purpose-built Phlebotomy area • a new Chemotherapy and Lymphoedema suite • a new administration suite • a new imaging booking office
New pain management suite better for patients The Pain Management Department at Stamford Hospital has moved into a brand new suite as part of the hospital’s £2m redevelopment project. The department sees more than 200 patients each week and provides a specialist regional service for patients who live with chronic, persistent pain conditions. Patients are referred to the department from South Lincolnshire, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, North Northants and East Rutland, as well as patients who are local to Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon and those referred directly from Thorpe Hall Hospice. Consultant Dr Jennine Ratcliffe is Speciality Lead for the service: “We are delighted with our new home, it couldn’t have come at a better time. There is huge demand for our service already, but this is certain to increase following the recent merger with Hinchingbrooke Health Care NHS Trust. “Patients who live with chronic pain have very complex healthcare needs and our department is modelled around providing a multi-disciplinary service that includes specialist pain medicine consultants, clinical psychologists, physiotherapists, nurses and an occupational therapist, backed up by a strong secretarial team.”
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CELEBRATING OUR STAFF
Nominate your hospital hero We are looking for this years’ Hospital Hero Public Recognition Award winner. This award will be presented as part of the Trust’s annual Outstanding Achievement Awards being held later this year. The event celebrates the fantastic work of staff across all our hospitals. If you are or have been one of our patients, a visitor and or a relative to someone being treated by us, we want to hear from you! You can nominate either individual hospital staff members or volunteers who have made a difference in your experience with us by going beyond the call of duty. Last years winner was Julie Holroyd, Cardiology Nurse Practitioner at Peterborough City Hospital who proved herself to be a ‘hospital hero’ not to just one patient but to that patients’ family too. The nomination commented that Julie “is caring and compassionate and brilliant at communicating, which is exactly what patients and their families need at such an arduous time. Julie went out of her way to reassure relatives and is an absolute treasure.”
Julie Holroyd, Cardiology Nurse Practitioner, winning her award
Rob Hughes, Chairman said: “Every year the public nominations received uncovered wonderful stories of how some of our staff are real-life ‘hidden heroes’ who go the extra mile to ensure their patients and those in hospital have a positive experience. “We know how hard our staff work and how dedicated they are to providing excellent patient care and look forward to ensuring
that they are recognised for their efforts.” Visit the Trust website for a nomination form or contact Communications on 01733 678024 or communications@pbh-tr.nhs.uk where you can nominate for a staff member from any of our hospitals. Keep an eye out to see if your nominated hospital hero is awarded!
Facilities team recognised in national award Congratulations to Mohit Kumar, Head of Facilities at Hinchingbrooke Hospital for winning ‘Leader of the year’ in the 2017 Health Estates and Facilities Management Association Awards (HEfMA). The hospital’s Patient Services Team led by Beverley Balls, were also a finalist in this year’s awards, in the ‘People development’ category. Packa Risi, Associate Director of Facilities said: “This is a tremendous achievement for the Mohit and the Patient Services Team. They have demonstrated their ability to excel in the workplace and are excellent ambassadors for putting the patient first, often under difficult circumstances. I am extremely proud of their achievements, especially considering this year, HEfMA received its highest number of nominations.” Mohit, has worked at Hinchingbrooke for 4 years and oversees a team of 70 staff including the patient services, reception, switchboard, catering and accommodation teams. He also manages the hospital’s domestic services contract and car parking contract. He said: “I’m
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Bev Balls and Mohit Kumar with the Patient Services Team
incredibly proud and humbled to have been nominated for this award. I am delighted to have won but this wouldn’t have been possible without my team and the amazing work they do every day. We have overcome many challenges as a team, and this award is proof of the positive benefits of effective teamwork.” Beverley Balls, Patient Services Manager said: “We were very pleased to be
nominated for an award and to find out on the night that we were a finalist. Our patient services team really do go above and beyond the call of duty to help patients and staff. They work weekends and bank holidays and are often the first port of call in an emergency. I’m very proud of them and would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of them for their efforts.”
Hinchingbrooke Head Chef’s Amazing Achievement
STAFF RETURN FROM UGANDA AFTER DEVELOPING HEALTHCARE SERVICES Staff members returned from their visit to Southern Uganda where they performed life-changing surgeries and supported the development of clinical theatre services at Kisiizi Hospital.
During their ten days in Uganda, the team worked collaboratively with staff at Kisiizi Hospital to perform a total of 35 operations. The team also helped to train and support staff members at Kisiizi in providing high quality care.
The team was made up of Consultants Jonathan Jones and Mark Latimer, Team Manager for Trauma and Orthopaedics in Theatre, Mark Robertshaw, Orthopaedic Trauma Practitioners Gemma Smith and Mauricee Bravo and Staff Nurse, Francisco Raposo.
Mr Jones said: “This was my third visit to help to support the services offered in Southern Uganda. I am grateful to my colleagues for volunteering with me on this latest trip and look forward to continuing these yearly visits to share healthcare skills with our international colleagues.”
Evening of celebration for Peterborough & Stamford graduates A special event celebrating the dedication and commitment of staff going the extra mile to achieve additional qualifications, recently took place at the City Hospital this month. Chief Executive Stephen Graves and Chief Nurse Joanne Bennis compered the event, with each member of staff receiving their certificate and congratulations from Chairman Rob Hughes. “This event is always a favourite of mine,” says Joanne. “These
members of staff have given their own very valuable time to working towards qualifications that are going to improve their career prospects, and in turn will better the patient journey for those needing to visit or stay in our hospitals. I find it incredibly touching to stand in a room full of such enthusiastic people, some of whom are still teenagers just beginning their careers, and we are immensely grateful to each and every one of them.”
Hinchingbrooke’s award-winning Garden Restaurant is celebrating again after Head Chef Lisa Normanton was shortlisted for a prestigious Chef of the Year award. Lisa is a finalist in the public sector category of the annual Craft Guild of Chefs awards, having been nominated for the award by her manager, Mohit Kumar, Head of Facilities Soft Services. The annual Craft Guild of Chefs Awards is recognised as the “Chefs Oscars” and reward the hospitality industry’s leading talent across all sectors of the industry. Lisa said: “I am very proud to be nominated - but I feel it should be a team nomination. I wouldn’t have been able to do any of this without the team. It’s not just me that makes these things happen – it’s everybody. It’s an award that is renowned with chefs. It’s very prestigious.” There are 17 categories: from young and apprentice chefs, to pub and restaurant chefs, and awards for more specialist sectors, such as pastry chef, ethnic chef and, of course, public sector chef. There is also the Special Award, which is presented to one person who, above all others, has made an outstanding contribution to the industry, over and above the call of duty. The Craft Guild of Chefs is the leading chefs’ association in the UK and has members worldwide from all aspects of the food service and hospitality sectors, working in a wide variety of positions: from students and trainees to top management. Nominations for Public Sector Chef of the Year were sought from the high-volume catering arena, including hospitals, prisons, education, military, public and social services and in-house staff restaurants. Consideration is given to the provision of nutritionally-balanced and innovative menus produced to the highest standard, within the constraints the cost sector demands. The awards were due to take place on Thursday 1 June at the Westminster Park Plaza as Pulse was going to press – we will let you know in the next edition how Lisa got on!
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Focus on patient care
Local family full of praise for the Palliative Care Team at PCH Until April of this year, the Goodley family from Peterborough had never even heard of the palliative care team or the work that they do. Sadly, after the unexpected cancer diagnosis of 90 year old father and Grandad Frank, they became acquainted during a stay on the Medical Assessment Unit at PCH. “My Dad was told he had terminal cancer just a week before his admission to hospital,” says son Ian. “It was a shock to us all because he’d always been relatively fit and well, and we knew he was poorly but weren’t expecting his illness to be so short. He was admitted to hospital and we were told things weren’t looking as hopeful as we thought so we spoke to Dad and he really wanted to get home so he could see his
in getting home, even for just short while.” Bev was able to liaise with the ambulance crew to have Frank taken to his home in Bourne on a stretcher, along with another Palliative Care Nurse Specialist, Anne-Marie Drury. Whilst there he enjoyed a cup of tea with family members, as well as friends and neighbours in the garden, before returning to Peterborough City Hospital. hyacinths in the garden one last time. Unfortunately his condition meant we needed additional support to keep him comfortable and out of pain so he had to remain in hospital.” Unbeknown to Ian, Bev Goose, Lead Palliative and End of Life Care Nurse, was already making plans to meet Frank’s final wish. “People often ask me why I do
Trust takes part in national 100 day challenge to aid the #endPJParalysis campaign Wards across all three of our hospitals have taken up a new challenge in a bid to improve patient experience and get people home as soon as they’re well enough to be discharged. The 100 day challenge for #endPJParalysis was launched across all three hospitals at the end of April. The national campaign focuses on encouraging patients in hospitals, where possible, to stop wearing their pyjamas or hospital gown when they don’t need to. Why? Because wearing pyjamas for many patients reinforces the ‘sick role’ and can prevent a speedier recovery. “The 100 day challenge is an innovative way of getting staff to put this initiative into
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practice,” says Lisa Sharp, Project Manager. “It provides a focus to help us to improve the patient journey and help maximise flow throughout the Trust.” All wards taking part were given a 100 day tally chart and the aim is to keep a daily check of all the patients as they get up and dressed throughout the day. These are then added to a master chart, and if a ward or department reaches a box with a ladder, they will climb the ladder to that next point. “Each week we publish the results internally,” says Lisa. “This will hopefully encourage some healthy competition and keep everyone’s focus on working towards a successful campaign.”
the job I do,” says Bev. “I am dealing with end of life care for patients all day, every day and some find that very depressing but it’s absolutely not. When we can truly make a difference to a patient and their family’s experience and journey, it’s amazing and on this occasion it meant the world to them and us to be able to assist Frank
“Dad passed away peacefully a few days later,” says Ian. “But we can’t fault the care and love that was shown to him and us as his family, during that stay in hospital. We didn’t realise something like this could even be arranged and it meant so much to my Dad. The sun was shining that afternoon in his garden and it’s a genuinely happy memory that we’ll keep with us forever now.”
Caring for our patients with dementia It was National Dementia Awareness week between 14 and 20 May, but our dedicated team of nurses and apprentices at Peterborough City Hospital on A9 ward are always focussed on raising the profile of dementia. Patients have been treated to all kinds of exciting activities and reminiscence therapy sessions. The team were proud to receive a staff award in March for embracing their work. The therapy sessions include talking with the aid of a reminiscence box – a box filled with different articles such as dolly pegs, cobalt soap, a tea leaf strainer and a ration book. These items bring about all kinds of memories that the patients enjoy sharing with the therapists. Continuing on the sensory trips down memory lane, Smell and Connect cards are also popular. These cards are scented with
different smells that can be sniffed, such as fresh grass, baby powder, fresh washing, cake and chocolate to help reawaken many positive experiences and evoke stories long forgotten. The ward often accommodates ‘Singing for the brain’ sessions, where musical instruments are used to bring smiles to faces. Time for Tea sessions take place regularly where patients sit together in a social environment with real china cups and tea services to talk amongst themselves. Alison Gray, Dementia Specialist Nurse said, “The Wellbeing apprentices engage the patients on the ward with these activities, all of which are well received by the patients and carers. The added advantage is that the Wellbeing apprentices continuously learn something new from the older generation.”
Sun Awareness At this time of year, Diane Thompson, Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist spends her time advising Trust staff, patients and the public about the damaging effects of the sun. While we are getting ready for our summer holidays Diane is ensuring that we can enjoy our well-earned breaks safely.
Carers welcomed with comfort pack Carers of inpatients living with dementia will now receive a ‘Comfort Pack’ to give them the essentials they need when they come into hospital unexpectedly. This initiative is thanks to Women’s Institute (WI) groups in Huntingdon, Peterborough and Lincolnshire who have worked with North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Carers Trust and the Alzheimer’s Society to provide these packs to carers staying at Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital. The packs have also been delivered to the John Van Geest Ward at Stamford and Rutland Hospital. The Trust encourages carers to stay in hospital as it is widely known that elderly and confused patients are reassured by familiar faces, as well as having someone to help them communicate and understand their surroundings. This approach was inspired by John’s Campaign, which fights for the right for carers to stay in hospital with people with dementia, in the same way that parents can stay with their children.
Angela Moore, Admiral Nurse at Hinchingbrooke Hosptial, said: “These packs will make such a huge difference to our carers. Often when loved ones are rushed into hospital there isn’t time for the carer to pack the everyday essentials they themselves will need during the first few hours after admission. She continued: “We welcome carers to stay with us here at Hinchingbrooke - their involvement is vital in helping us understand a patient’s needs and making sure vulnerable patients feel more settled, so it’s great for us to make sure that our carers also have the things they need to be comfortable.” Alison Gray, Dementia Specialist Nurse at Peterborough City Hospital said: “We know from experience what a difference it makes for our patients to have a friendly face with them to help reduce their anxiety. We’re incredibly grateful to the WI, Carers Trust and Alzheimer’s Society for making it possible for us to offer our carers some additional comfort when they arrive in hospital suddenly and haven’t had time to pack the everyday things needed for an overnight stay.”
The 8-14 May was National Sun Awareness Week. Diane had a great presence in Peterborough City Hospital with an information and advice stand and she also spent a day in Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, giving out advice and free sun cream samples to passing members of the public. More than one in three (35%) Brits have been sunburnt in the last year while in the UK, and of those 28% per cent were sunburnt three or more times, according to a survey carried out by the British Association of Dermatologists. This is concerning given that the risk of developing melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer - more than doubles in people with a history of sunburn compared with people who have never been sunburnt. The British Association of Dermatologists’ Sun Awareness Week campaign aims to tackle common misconceptions that can lead to sunburn, as shown by this latest research, such as an underestimation of the UK’s UV levels on hot, sunny days, or the belief that a single application of sunscreen provides lengthy sunburn protection. If you have recently been sunburnt and notice a change in a mole or in areas of your skin affected by the burn, please seek medical assistance.
Diane with Wendy Marchant, Cancer Information and Support Specialist for MacMillan.
Support Amazon ward by having a curry! We would like to send a huge thank you to Farooq Mohammed, of Maharanis Indian restaurant in Hampton, who has pledged to raise money for a new cardiac echo machine for Amazon ward, at a cost of around £70,000. Fundraising starts from 10 May and will be primarily through a weekly charity dinner
where every Wednesday the cost of all food and drink ordered at Maharanis (excluding takeaways) will be donated to the project. In addition, a Privilege Menu will be available daily with all proceeds donated. You can support Farooq’s project by popping in for a curry on a Wednesday, or even another evening and ordering from the Privilege Menu.
Consultant Dr Tim Jones said “This is a critical piece of equipment, enabling us to provide care closer to home and avoid the need to send sick babies elsewhere. We thank Farooq for his generous offer and are delighted that he has chosen to support the paediatric service.”
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Teamwork tested in bed push In May, over 20 members of staff from the latest leadership development course pounded the streets of Peterborough on a fundraising mission! The bed-push took place from the Rivergate Shopping Centre to Queensgate to raise funds to be split equally between dementia boxes and miscarriage memory boxes. Laura Stent and Kelly Fahey, Clinical Educators, who led the course said: “As part of the leadership development programme, the team were tasked to put their newly acquired leadership skills to the test by working together to fundraise for a cause of their choice. The areas chosen to benefit by the team will greatly help both patients who are living with dementia and women who have sadly experienced a miscarriage.
State-of-the-art equipment for Hinchingbrooke Theatres Hinchingbrooke’s Theatres and Anaesthetic Department are benefitting from four new state-of-the-art difficult intubation trolleys, paid for by the hospital’s charitable fund. The trolleys were the idea of Lorraine Clark, Operating Department Practitioner, who saw them at a conference last year.
Love from Lapland campaign to return this Christmas! After the huge success of our Love from Lapland appeal last year, we’re already thinking ahead to the plans for this Christmas. In the autumn of 2016 we first launched ‘Love from Lapland’ in a bid to ensure every single inpatient that had to remain in hospital on Christmas Day, received a gift. Donation appeals were sent out far and wide, and lots of mini events took place within the hospital to raise the profile of the campaign. We were inundated with offers from staff, patients and local businesses that were extremely generous with their time and donations. This year we will be repeating the campaign and work is already underway to put plans in to action. We also have another hospital to provide for this year so we’ll need lots of support once again. Keep an eye out on our Trust website and the local media for details on how you can get involved and help put plenty of smiles on faces this December!
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Lorraine said: “I attended the Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) residential study event in York last August. During this event I attended a lecture on new guidelines for an unexpected difficult intubation by the Difficult Airway Society. This highlighted to me that our current difficult airway trolley Jason Knaepel is pictured with Mick in theatres at Hinchingbrooke Collins, Theatre Coordinator. was in need of a makeover: it was disorganised, outdated according to the new new guidelines. We are well-equipped guidelines and not easily recognisable. to provide our patients the best “I felt strongly that in order to provide the best care for all our patients I needed to do something about the existing trolleys and to share my newfound information with my colleagues and manager, Jason Knaepel.
possible care.”
“I contacted the anaesthetists to get their views and many of them agreed that the trolleys were in need of updating. I set about getting some funding from Jason to purchase some new trolleys. He contacted the hospital charity and we were very fortunate that they came to our aid and we are so grateful for that.
The much-needed trolleys, which cost more than £3,500 in total, will be integrated into Hinchingbrooke’s reviewed difficult intubation set-up in Main Theatres, Treatment Centre, Critical Care Unit and the Emergency Department. The trolleys will provide vital support to our anaesthetists and practitioners in providing effective and timely critical airway treatment for our patients.
“We now have these lovely new trolleys, organised according to the
Jason Knaepel, Theatre Manager, said: “On behalf of the theatres and anaesthetic department, I would like to thank charitable funds for their much appreciated support.”
Focus on staff
Farewell to Scott Julie says
farewell after 34year career at Hinchingbrooke
Hinchingbrooke Hospital chaplain, Reverend Scott Watts, has been appointed Team Vicar in the Vale and Cotswold Edge Team Ministry and will be leaving the Trust in June. Scott has been hospital chaplain at Hinchingbrooke since 2009 and has provided invaluable support to staff, patients, relatives, volunteers and visitors. Notorious around the Trust for his kindness, empathy and good humour, Scott has been a friend and confidant to many, and a shining light to those facing difficulty or sadness. On behalf of everybody at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, we would like to say a massive thank you for to Scott for everything he has done over the last 8 years. We wish him
the very best of luck for his new venture in the Cotswolds and he will always be a life-long member of the Hinchingbrooke Hospital Family. To mark Scott’s service, the Trust will be holding a special celebration event at Hinchingbrooke Hospital in June giving staff, patients and local people the chance to come and say farewell, and thank you to one of our true NHS heroes.
Julie Maddocks, one of Hinchingbrooke Hospital’s longest-serving employees, has retired after an incredible 34-year career at the hospital. She has been there for all the hospital’s important milestones, from its first night in 1983 to the recent merger with Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals to become part of North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. Her final role was as Lead Specialist Screening Practitioner in the Bowel Cancer Screening Service, however Julie worked her first shift at Hinchingbrooke on Willow Ward, the hospital’s gynaecological ward (later renamed Rowan) on the first day the hospital opened.
She said: “The first night was really quiet. We didn’t have many patients in; we were still waiting for them to be transferred from the county hospital where I had worked previously. “Working at Hinchingbrooke quickly felt like being in a family. A lot of the staff transferred from the county hospital so it felt a bit like moving house. It was lovely and so friendly and has stayed that way today. She added: “Hinchingbrooke is my local hospital. I have lived here for a long time along with my family. The people that I work with here and in Peterborough are really nice and I have enjoyed lots of good relationships.”
Bev’s back on her bike thanks to team Patient Services Manager Beverley Balls is back on two wheels again thanks to the generosity of 5 members of her team, who clubbed together to buy her a new bike after hers was stolen from outside the hospital. Just a day after buying herself a new mountain bike, thieves cut through the lock and took the bike from the bike shelter.
Bev was understandably upset by the incident, as it was the second time she’d had her bike stolen at work. Patient Services team members Laura, Nikki, Michelle, Beth and Tegan, who work on our Switchboard at Hinchingbrooke, saw her distress and decided to club together and buy her a brand new replacement which arrived via taxi as a surprise.
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Focus On Research
New clinical trial offers treatment hope for advanced pancreatic cancer patients in Peterborough A new clinical trial is open at Peterborough City Hospital which offers a new combination of treatments which could improve the survival in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. The new HALO 301 trial could offer patients with pancreatic cancer that has spread outside the pancreas a potential new treatment option, for a disease which currently has very few treatments.
Patients who have a high level of HA will then be treated with two existing chemotherapies (one of which is not available on the NHS in the UK) in combination with a new treatment called PEGPH20. This is an enzyme which breaks down HA and could slow the tumour growth, ultimately allowing patients to live for longer. This treatment has already been shown in a previous clinical trial to show slowing down of tumour growth and improving outcomes for patients with high levels of HA.
The trial at Peterborough City Hospital will test patients to see if they have a high level of hyaluronan (HA), which is a substance that helps the pancreatic cancer tumour to grow.
The HALO 301 trial is an international trail that is taking place in multiple locations across the UK. Dr Karen McAdam is the principal investigator at Peterborough and has recruited
the first UK patient into the trial. Dr McAdam said: “I am delighted to be part of this innovative new trial in a disease area which has historically been neglected in terms of research and investment and joining Pancreatic Cancer UK in spreading the word about it to patients in Peterborough. We hope it leads to not only a much-needed new treatment option for eligible patients with advanced disease, but also ultimately helps to improve survival rates and quality of life for many patients across the UK in the future. We have a large portfolio of trials at Peterborough and have a second trial option for patients with pancreatic cancer who are not suitable for this study.”
Celebrating Clinical Trials across our hospitals Monday 22 May marked International Clinical Trials day and staff at Peterborough City and Hinchingbrooke Hospitals illustrated the work being done to encourage and promote participation in clinical trials, with a series of fun events. An information stand in the main atrium at PCH was manned by specialist research nurses who were able to talk to patients and visitors about the benefits of trials. The team are working with a growing number of clinical trials in all speciality areas, including new medicines, advancing technologies and patient experiences of different types of care. “We’ve recently recruited patient research ambassadors to help us better understand the process of taking part in a trial,” says Debbie Carmichael, Research Governance Manager. “We appreciate it can be a big ask for someone who is already unwell, to then participate in a clinical trial that isn’t guaranteed to help their individual situation. We can’t stress enough though just how important it is that we continue developing research in this manner. Since 2012 we have doubled the number of trials that patients at PCH participate in and we hope we continue to expand our work on that scale.” Hinchingbrooke Senior Research Midwife spent time with Huntingdon Community Radio discussing dementia awareness week
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with a specialist Admiral nurse and also highilighted join dementia research and the growth of clinical trials across a variety of departments from various staff within the research team. If you’d like to know more about clinical
trials at either hospital then please speak to your lead clinician about what opportunities might be exist. Or you could get in touch with the Research and Development department about becoming a patient ambassador. Email: communications@pbh-tr. nhs.uk and your message will be passed on.
WELL DONE AND A BIG THANK YOU TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF OUR VOLUNTEERS! We are celebrating the outstanding contribution our volunteers make to our hospitals in national Volunteers Week (1-7 June). The Trust recognises the great value volunteers add to our patients’ experience and the additional support they also give to carers, families and staff. Engaging the community as partners in our work enables the Trust to benefit from all the skills and experience that exists locally in our communities. NHS volunteers extend our reach into the community, developing opportunities to increase diversity within the workforce, opening doors to provide opportunities to young people and reaching out to increase minority group representation. Volunteer support also plays a major part in the recovery
process for patients, but is also recognised nationally for the impact it has on the volunteers themselves. Our Trust takes pride in supporting young people to develop skills and become staff of the future - we see volunteers grow in confidence, increase their social networks and volunteer to maintain their wellbeing. The scope of volunteering is expanding: we currently benefit from the support of over 540 volunteers across all three hospitals, which amounts to approximately 3,750 hours of support per month. Throughout Volunteers Week the Trust is celebrating this great support and we would like to invite each and every member of the Trust to recognise our volunteers and say ‘thank you’ for their commitment.
If you are interested in volunteering, or would like any more information, please contact our volunteer coordinators: • Debbie Cammies (Hinchingbrooke Hospital) 01480 416416 • Bo Turner (Peterborough City Hospital) 01733 673385 • Susan Brooks, Matron/Site Manager (Stamford Hospital) 01733 678270
A huge thanks for donating Peterborough City Hospital has been very grateful to receive many donations over the last few months, here’s just a few: Andrew Ward and his sister Penny Compton donated £500 which was raised at his wife, Avril’s funeral, for the Critical Care Unit following Avril’s amazing care there. He said “the care was second to none.” Three generations of the Almond
family: Grandad Ken Almond, father Martin, 11 year old Stevie and 7 year old brother Sami, shaved their heads and raised an impressive £1,065 for the Cancer Wellbeing Service at the Robert Horrell Macmillan Centre. Nan Carol Almond has used their facilities and commented that it gave her a lot of confidence. A mother came over from Ireland to donate £450 to staff on ward A10 in memory of her daughter, Maggie Morton, who was cared
for on the ward. Mary Gallagher came with Maggie’s husband, John and son Michael Reynolds, who both live in Peterborough, to personally hand over the funds raised from the collection at Maggie’s funeral. A group of friends held a
charitable ball to raise funds for the Oncology department when their friend was diagnosed with breast cancer. The Friends of Caroline group was named after Caroline Clifton, who has since heard that her surgery was a success, as was the ball, which raised over £13,700!
Reminder of patient car parks at PCH In April, the City Hospital site underwent a review of their staff and public car parks. Car Park A is now for the use of patients and visitors, and we’d like to encourage people to make use of it. Previously it was allocated for staff use which has caused some confusion and is being left empty at certain points during the day.
Car Park A is clearly signposted as you enter the City Hospital from the main road and can be accessed by taking the first right turning once on site, and is accessed via a barrier. Making good use of the car parks across the site will mean less congestion in some of the car parks and make sure that patients and visitors can always find a parking space, even during busy periods.
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Membership news
New Governors elected Public Governors have been announced for the new Trust: Huntingdonshire: Nik Johnson – a children’s doctor in Huntingdon, Nik has worked closely with hospital staff from all three hospitals. Jill Challener – brings over 30 years’ experience of working in Children’s Services. Now retired from clinical practice, Jill has been a volunteer for several years. Amanda Buckenham – has a wealth of knowledge from working at Hinchingbrooke Hospital over 8 years, Amanda also has a passion for community engagement. David Marshall – previously worked in the pathology service at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, and is now retired. Alan Crouch – a business executive director and transformation consultant, he brings considerable commercial experience to the role.
Sandy Ferrelly – with 42 years as an NHS employee, can bring experience as both patient and NHS manager. Greater Peterborough: Annette Beeton – with 50 years’ experience of the NHS, both as patient and nurse, Annette continues in the role after becoming a governor 8 years ago. Robert Wordsworth – is a patient and volunteer at Peterborough City Hospital, he brings his experience of management, public health charity work and years of service as a church trustee. Michael Simmonds – a former university lecturer and researcher in medical sciences, and Non-Executive Director at Papworth. Nicola Hampshaw – is a former Healthwatch Peterborough Director and takes great interest in improving services. Michael Greenhalgh – is a retired nurse, having worked with the NHS for 30 years, including at the Edith Cavell hospital.
Stamford and South Lincolnshire: Christopher Chew – Chris continues as a governor, bringing his experience of the Council of Governors and active participation at governor and hospital meetings. David Bryars – is a retired Headteacher, and will put the skills developed as a teacher to good use for the Trust. Sue Prior – has a background in law, and is a former county council contract manager for Adult Social Care. Sue has sat on and chaired many committees with health colleagues. Duncan Lawson – brings his many roles in the local health community along with his experience of being director of various companies to return as governor. David Cooke – has 36 years’ experience (now retired) in a Utility business, rising to Board level and returns as a governor with renewed vigour.
Become a member Join us at our Annual Public of our Trust Meetings If you haven’t already signed up to become a member of the new North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, then do it today! Members can play an active role in shaping services at our three hospitals in Peterborough, Huntingdon and Stamford.
We keep our members up to date with Trust news on a quarterly basis through Pulse magazine – which is sent directly to all members. In addition, members are invited to events held through the year, such as the Annual Public Meeting and member events. Members can also enjoy the same discounts on certain retail items as NHS staff. Find out more when you join up! Our members are welcome to join us
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at the meetings of our Trust Board of Directors or Council of Governors which are also open to the public. Upcoming Public Meetings
•2 7 June - Board of Directors public meeting, 1.30pm, New Meeting Hall, Stamford Hospital
Although our Trusts have merged, we will be holding separate Annual Public Meetings in July to take a look at the past year’s activities for Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Hinchingbrooke Health Care NHS Trust.
•2 5 July - Council of Governors public meeting, 2pm, Board Room, Peterborough City Hospital
Our members, and members of the public, are invited to join us at either (or both) meetings. These meetings will highlight the past year’s activities, successes and outline the future plans for our merged Trust.
• 30 August - Board of Directors public meeting, 1.30pm, Partnership Suite, Hinchingbrooke Hospital
The meetings will be hosted by our Chief Executive Stephen Graves, Chairman Rob Hughes and members of the executive team.
• 26 September - Board of Directors public meeting, Board Room, Peterborough City Hospital
The meetings take place on:
Joining our membership is completely free and easy to do: Email membership@pbh-tr.nhs.uk or call 01733 678024.
• Wednesday 19 July, 6pm, Lecture Theatre, Peterborough City Hospital
• Thursday 13 July, 6pm, Partnership Suite, Hinchingbrooke Hospital
If you wish to attend, please call the Trust communications team on 01733 678024 to register in advance.
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