CHATTER BOX Your fortnightly bulletin for SaTH colleagues and events Friday 12 January 2024
Father and Son to scale Mount Kilimanjaro for charity Nigel Lee, Director of Strategy and Partnerships, and his son, Flight Lieutenant Tom Lee, will be attempting to reach the summit of Africa’s highest peak - Mount Kilimanjaro next week.
we are keen to raise funds for all cancer services at the Trust. The money we raise will be directly used to support additional pieces of equipment, helping surgeons reduce patients’ length of stay and post operative medication.”
The father and son team are hoping to raise £6,000 for SaTH Charity’s Cancer Fund and the RAF Benevolent Fund by starting to climb the mountain in Tanzania on Wednesday 17 January.
Tom is currently based at Lossiemouth and will attempt the climb to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund which supports servicemen and their families.
Nigel wants to raise money for cancer services after losing several family members to the disease. He said: “Our family has been hugely affected by cancer. As a director at SaTH, and as Tom has worked as a healthcare assistant,
Nigel said: “I served in the Royal Air Force for 20 years, and Tom is now a serving RAF officer in Scotland. We are also passionate supporters for charities who support military veterans of all ages and their families - our chosen charity is the RAF Benevolent Fund. Tom
works closely with this charity in Scotland, and I know that they support RAF personnel, families, and dependents in Shropshire and indeed across the UK.” Julia Clarke, Director of Public Participation, said: “We are so grateful to Nigel and his son for undertaking this challenge to climb Africa’s highest peak to raise money for our patients. The money raised will make a real difference to patients and their families.” You can follow their progress on Instagram: @fatherandsonforcharity. You can donate to the JustGiving page for the climb here.
Park and Ride service available for RSH colleagues We know how difficult the car parking situation can be and we are committed to improving this. We have secured 250 parking spaces at Oxon Park and Ride, which will create the capacity we need throughout the development. Please use this new service and help us prioritise parking spaces on site for our patients and colleagues who need them most. The first bus will depart at 7.20am, running every 15 minutes to the main Outpatient bus stop. The last bus will return to Oxon at 6.35pm. Please note, this isn’t just for colleagues based at RSH, it is for all colleagues who are travelling to RSH. Regular users of the bus can also earn free coffees, whilst stocks last.
OXON PARK AND RIDE LOYALTY CARD Come and try the free Oxon Park and Ride bus service, every 5th time you travel, you’ll get a free hot drink from one of our Caffe Bistros
This is a pilot bus service to help inform our long-term approach to car parking. During the three-month pilot the cost will be free for staff, however long-term the costs will be reviewed as part of the Trust’s overall review into car parking charges.
The bus timetable is available on the next page and can be downloaded onto your phone here. Please show your ID badge to the driver for free travel. Partnering Ambitious Caring Trusted
Save our car parking spaces on site for our patients and colleagues who need them most
Free Oxon Park and Ride bus service is now available for RSH staff Monday to Friday, every 15 minutes from 07.20 to 18.35 Please show staff ID
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This Oxon Park and Ride is located behind the Bicton Heath Co-operative. From the Shrewsbury bypass, turn on to the Welshpool Road heading towards Redwoods Hospital, turn left at the junction directly after the traffic lights and continue towards the signed park and ride car park. The nearest postcode to the Oxon site is SY3 5AD (Bicton Heath Retail Park, Shrewsbury).
Join the Healthcare Art Committee The Art club ran a number of workshops in 2023 for colleagues at SaTH. Run by Dr Pamela Sturges these workshops have proved a fantastic way for colleagues to release their creativity and unwind after what can be a stressful day. In order to continue in 2024 we are looking to expand and create a committee. We are actively seeking the following roles: • Communications Lead • Resource Lead • Organisation Lead If you are interested or know anyone should like to join please apply using the contact form.
Breast cancer fundraising challenge Cat Rowlands, Breast Screening Programme Manager and her partner David Beasley are raising money for Breast Cancer Now by completing the Jordan Ultra Challenge. In April 2024 they will embark on two marathons over two days through the dramatic desert scenery of Wadi Rum, Jordan. David said: “This trek/jog will challenge us physically and mentally but every step we take is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Now, an organisation that’s tirelessly working towards a future where no one loses their life to breast cancer. “With your support, we can make a difference. Every donation, big or small, brings us closer to better treatments, support for patients, and ultimately, a world free from breast cancer.” “Thank you for joining us on this journey. Together, let’s stride towards a future without breast cancer” Breast Cancer Now is a UK charity providing world-class research and life-changing care for people affected by breast cancer. You can donate by visiting their JustGiving page.
Longden Calling raises funds for the Children’s Ward A local band “Longden Calling” performed a series of charity gigs raising money for the Children’s Ward at PRH.
for a good cause. We know it’s a difficult time for children to be in hospital over Christmas, so it made sense to support a local charity.”
The five-piece band, whose tag line is ‘Punk, Pop and Rock’n’roll’, perform song covers which everyone over the county can enjoy and recently they decided to use their final gigs of 2023 to raise money for SaTH Charity. Thanks to their generous fans they have raised £325.93.
Julia Clarke, Director of Public Participation, said: “We are grateful to Longden Calling for raising money and awareness of SaTH Charity, we know this money will make a real difference to patients and their families on the Children’s Ward.”
Richard, who plays lead guitar from Longden Calling and also works at SaTH, said: “The band wanted to use our last gigs of 2023 to raise money
You can find out more about Longden Calling and their gigs via their Facebook page.
What is Dry January? Dry January, run by charity Alcohol Change, encourages people to give up alcohol for the month of January. December can often be filled with excess – too much food, a few more drinks, and not enough exercise perhaps. Many people challenge themselves to see if they can go alcohol free, or cut down, for the month
What are the benefits of doing Dry January? There are many benefits that you will start to notice. The mornings might feel fresher, your skin will look brighter, you’ll have more money in your wallet, and you’ll start to feel better physically.
Where do I start? •
Practise your drink refusal skills - plan what you will say if you are offered a drink and say it with confidence. • Try drinking low-alcohol and no-alcohol alternatives - swap your usual alcoholic drink with alcohol-free alternatives. Alcohol-free beers, ciders, wines, spirits and mocktails are now widely available. • It’s fine to say ‘no’ - not everyone drinks alcohol, and it’s fine to say no. • Ask for help - ask for help if you feel your drinking is getting out of control. There’s nothing to be ashamed of; lots of people struggle with alcohol at some point in their lives and need support to turn things around. It is recommended to drink no more than 14 units a week; that means about six pints of normal strength beer or a bottle and a half of wine per week. There is a calculator here to help you see how much units you are consuming each week. A drier January is still something to be proud of. Having a few alcohol-free days each week is a good way to cut down and give your body a rest, boost your immune system and improve your mental health and wellbeing and save money.
The following tips, and more, are available at www.alcoholchange.org.uk.
Support with Alcohol consumption There can be many reasons why people might use alcohol as a way of coping. For instance, if you are feeling high levels of stress or struggling to cope at work, then alcohol may temporarily block some of those feelings. Unfortunately, this is not a long-term solution, as the situation causing those feelings is unresolved. If you, or anyone you work with, is experiencing this please be aware that support is available from the Staff Psychology Service to help you cope with any feelings or stress caused by work. You can contact us on: sath.staffpsychology@nhs. net and someone will be in contact with you. You may also wish to access some practical support from the Trust’s Alcohol Liaison team. This is a confidential service so staff can be reassured that any conversations will not go further unless agreed upon or if any welfare concerns arise. For further information please contact: Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Nicki Johnston 01743 261000 Ext 2431 nichola.johnston1@nhs.net n/a Monday - Friday 9.15am to 3.15pm Princess Royal Hospital Ros Trickett 01952 641222 Ext 4562 Monday - Friday 08.30am to 4:30pm
Useful links www.shropshirerecovery.com www.kaleidoscopeproject.org.uk www.TelfordStars.org www.nhs.uk/oneyou/apps
Risk Management Training James Webb and Holly Burrows are your Risk Management team and are now offering on-site training to help you raise and manage risks on Datix. Please click here to book onto the two-hour risk management sessions on LMS. These are at RSH Education and Research Improvement Institute (SERII) and PRH in the Education Centre. The training will cover: 1. How risks can affect the delivery of services 2. Risk culture
3. Scope, context and criteria of risk management 4. How to identify, register, analyse, escalate and control risks 5. How to monitor and review risks using the Risk Register module on Datix. There are opportunities for Q&A throughout the sessions. Please click here to view our risk management intranet page for “all things risk”.
Christmas trolley rounds A huge thank you to our Executive Team who visited our wonderful colleagues that were working so hard over the festive period. The trollies were filled up to tipping point with chocolates, fruit, mince pies, fruit cake and bottles of water.
Thank you! A big thank you to all of our colleagues who worked over Christmas and New Year. We loved seeing all of your photos.
Highlights From Royal Shrewsbury Hospital & Princess Royal
Highlights - Of 2023 (January - November 2023) By working in partnership with Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal, Veolia has treated 100% of your waste utilising our UK infrastructure. Veolia’s investment and partnerships for sustainable treatment allows us to provide a positive environmental solution for SATH’s waste arisings. Total waste handled: 810 Tonnes
Waste Diverted From Landfill = 100%
31 Tonnes of POPs waste has been collected, which are chairs, foam, cushions etc!
SATH have recycled nearly 12 tonnes of Food waste this year! Reduced the Equivalent of 53 cars off the road per year. 87 Houses powered each year (CO2 Equivelent)
Nearly All Waste Streams collected from these sites are treated within the West Midlands Area. General waste collected from the sites has been treated through energy recovery processes, where it has been used to generate electricity. This form of energy production reduces the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels.
Saved 143
kilograms of CO₂₂e from sustainable solutions As well as driving a positive environmental solution, Veolia work to reduce associated CO₂ involved with all waste collections and treatment.
True Partnership Approach www.veolia.co.uk
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Join us on the last Tuesday of every month outside Stretton House, RSH at 12pm for a 30 minute walk and talk.
Next meeting: 30 January 2024 No reason needed! We’re here to offer a listening ear and kindness. Get out into nature and boost your health & wellbeing. All are welcome. For more information, please contact jules.lewis@nhs.net, carla.webster@nhs.net or penny.watson@nhs.net
Walk & Talk group is starting at RSH as a trial, with plans to develop across both sites
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Thank you I was admitted for day surgery, for what should have been a straight forward in and out in a day turned into a very uncomfortable five days - of which I was looked after in the most caring, compassionate way by every member of the team from consultants, surgeons, management, nurses, housekeepers. Just about everyone I encountered are a credit to their profession. Every step of the way was explained to me in great detail. Aftercare instructions explained perfectly and the whole experience was totally professional and I feel beyond what was expected.