5
MARCH 2018 | University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Patient’s delight at life-changing diet A patient has recently had a hernia operation, after losing more than 12 stones in just 15 months with the help of the team of dietitians. Diane Price, 65, has dropped from 27st to 15st using a meal replacement regime, which helped her become eligible for the operation. Diane has been living with rheumatoid arthritis for nearly 25 years and had been told that her size could lead to a variety of health issues. She was referred to Professor Wasim Hanif’s metabolic obesity clinic from her rheumatology consultant. Gastric band surgery was discussed as a weight management option, but Diane wanted to go down the dietary route. The very low-calorie diet involves drinking four shakes a day for 12 weeks and has helped some patients at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB). Diane said: “I had always been a big girl and was beginning to think that I would never lose weight. “I’ve tried so many diets that some of the younger dieticians at the hospital have never even heard of some of them. “The dietician team have been great throughout and have really helped with motivation and support. “Now I’ve lost the weight, it’s so nice to get compliments from people, and my grandson is also really pleased because he can now put his arms round Nanny’s waist and touch his hands together. The hernia operation went really well, and I was thrilled to let the team know – I couldn’t have done it without them.”
Why it is good to talk about organ donation The NHS Organ Donor Register is a personal choice but, knowing that you could save up to nine lives, what will you do. Waste or Save? NHS Organ Do nor
(l-r) Diane Price, centre, with Professor Wasim Hanif and Samantha Hill specialist dietitian
As well as the operation, Diane’s weight loss has led to better general health and increased mobility, though she is currently waiting for a new hip. UHB specialist dietitian Samantha Hill said: “Diane had tried to lose weight for many years, and has followed several different diets, but had struggled to lose any significant weight. “I started seeing Diane in June 2014, at which point she was ready to make dietary changes and was extremely motivated. She
has done extremely well to keep off all the weight she has lost and I’m so pleased for her that the operation went well. “She has, however, done it with proper supervision from a weight management team and it’s important to stress that before anyone starts a very low-calorie diet they must seek medical advice – especially if they have a complex medical history like Diane.” Referrals to the weight management and diabetes clinic led by Professor Hanif at the Trust can be made by general practitioners.
A challenge for you... Did you know that as a staff member at UHB, you could be rewarded for increasing your everyday activity in a bid to become that little bit healthier? In partnership with health technology experts, Kaido, you can do just that. Together with Kaido, all staff across the Trust are able to use a new health and wellbeing platform using their smartphone and take part in a series of challenges designed to boost your health and wellbeing, with the opportunity to win prizes. Individuals and teams of up to seven others are able to compete with other teams across the Trust to earn Kaido Points. Unlike traditional programmes that favour fitness fanatics, Kaido Points are earned based on the percentage improvement an individual user makes in their physical activity – so Kaido’s challenges really are ones that everyone can get on board with. It also couldn’t be simpler to take part. All you need to do is register with Kaido Wellbeing by downloading the app from your smartphones app store (iOS or Android). Previous stability issues with the app have now been improved to maximise your experience. From there, enter the Trust’s unique organisation code (3-3-2-4) and connect your favourite health and wellbeing tracker (though this is not essential). Kaido works with all well-known smartphone, wearable and health applications, and don’t worry if you don’t have a FitBit type tracker, you can enter your activity manually, as well as your nutrition and sleep levels.
Join the NHS Organ Donor Register today and tell your loved ones – don’t leave anyone in any doubt about your decision! ¬ www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ wasteorsave/#timetosign www.facebook.com/nhsorgandonor Twitter: @NHSOrganDonor Instagram: @nhsorgandonor www.youtube.com/user/NHSOrganDonation
Free Wi-Fi network Patients and visitors now have access to a free WiFi network through a service funded by QEHB Charity. Staff are being asked not to use this network as the bandwidth has a finite capacity – if staff use it, this will impact on the level of service which patients and visitors receive. The new WiFi network is available at the following locations: J J J J J J
Powered by
New year New you?
Wellbeing
Powered by
Add nutrition
Add sleep
Add activity
Add time Your unique company code is7 hours Add quality of sleep
3 - 3 - 2 63% - 4 deep sleep
Team
Enter your UCC to join a team, compete
Falcons in health challenges and much more! Team
Kaido points
Distance
Calories burned
Activities
Active minutes
Falcons
301
2325
120
33
340
Eagles
198
steps Back
Skiplogged
787
854
87
637
Wolves
324
979
567
23
178
Kayotes
285
446
345
90
456
Change Stats
So, do you think you have what it takes to really transform in 2018? ` Step 1. Download the Kaido App ` Step 2. Register and follow the app’s joining instructions using organisation code: 3-3-2-4 ` Step 3. Create your team (this doesn’t have to be within your own department, but can be any one across the trust) ` Step 4. Do more, improve, win!
Card
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Nuffield House Heritage Building (majority of areas) Haematology Clinic Post Graduate Centre The Learning Hub
To connect, just search for a network called QEHBCharity-guestWiFi, enter your email address and then agree to the terms and conditions.
Have you and your colleagues got what it takes to travel “Around the world in 60 days” with Kaido? Whether it's a dog walk or a marathon, improving your diet or getting more sleep.
Visiting times
It all counts... Have fun as a team or take the challenge alone Plus, win free prizes!
Registration is now open! kaidowellbeing.com
Your health, in your hands Prizes include experiences, wearable devices and fitness passes to UHB’s Morris Centre Club. To join quickly today, click on the link. https://kaidowellbeing.com/
Visiting times for inpatient wards have been extended to improve patient experience and access to the hospital site. The visiting times for all inpatient wards in both the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and the Heritage Building (original QE building), are now 11.00–20.00. We recognise the invaluable role that visitors play in our patients’ recovery, and it is hoped that extending visiting times will have numerous benefits for patients, visitors and staff, as well as reducing the volume of people coming on to the hospital site at set times.
See www.uhb.nhs.uk for the latest news