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CHATTER BOX Your fortnightly staff magazine Friday 12 July 2024

NHS Anniversary parkruns To mark the 76 Year NHS anniversary, our local parkruns were held in honour of the NHS on Saturday 6 July at Telford Town Park and the Quarry, Shrewsbury.

NHS anniversary parkrun Thank you to everyone who took part or volunteered, despite the soggy weather!

Disability Pride Month Disability Pride Month is celebrated throughout July. It is a worldwide celebration and an opportunity to raise awareness of disabilities, start positive conversations and celebrate the diversity and differences of the disabled community.

Is Disability Pride Month related to LGBTQ+ Pride?

There has been much conversation and deliberation about whether the two months are related to each other. The answer is in some ways, yes, and in other ways no.

There are people that are part of both the disabled community and the LGBTQ+ community – and it’s an individual choice of how to celebrate both.

Both events celebrate overcoming obstacles and being authentic without having to hide. And both events celebrate and reclaim visibility in public, when historically (and in the present day) the communities have been pushed out and excluded.

Get involved Help is available for colleagues who might want to access extra support. More information can be found on the intranet.

The next Disability, Ability, and Wellbeing Network is scheduled for Tuesday 30 July from 1-2pm on MS Teams.

Ella Price, a Data Coordinator working in Research and Innovation, tells her story in her own words: I was diagnosed with combined-type ADHD at the age of 23. I had suspected for a long time that I had some form of learning disability, other than dyslexia.

I have had my fair share of challenges

within the workplace especially when it came to learning and processing new information.

Due to my…forgetfulness I found that I needed written reminders for certain tasks that were outside of the core work routine. Verbal tasks, for example, I would forget quickly.

This presented challenges at previous workplaces, hospitality when I was younger, and health and social care environments, as I got older.

I have been shouted at, belittled, and embarrassed in front of colleagues for being “Stupid” or “Slow”.

Since there was no evidence or diagnosis of my ADHD, these workplaces did not make any reasonable adjustments. I felt discriminated against and excluded.

After seeking the help and advice from the ADHD nurses through my GP, I was diagnosed with combined-type ADHD. I learnt more mechanisms to learn, adapt and control my impulses as well as increase my focus. When I was diagnosed, thankfully I was working within an incredibly supportive work environment here at SaTH. My colleagues were eager to learn with me what the practices and mechanisms were and engrained them into their everyday work practices. They were small changes but they created a whole lot of difference. I have since developed more confidence to ask questions and to investigate independently within my role.

It is vital to be aware of hidden neurological disorders. They are not always obvious and can be especially hard to recognise in females. Simple and easy changes can be implemented to help colleagues.

Annual Recognition Week will kick off on Monday 4 November, with a number of events recognising and celebrating the fantastic contribution that colleagues, volunteers and partners make, supporting our patients, families and communities, whether in frontline teams, or working behind the scenes. See the exciting programme below:

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS Monday 4 November: Long Service Awards Tuesday 5 November: Volunteer Celebration Event Wednesday 6 November: Learning and Development Celebration Thursday 7 November: Inclusion and Belonging Day Monday 11 November: Remembrance Event Friday 15 November: Trust Celebratory Awards 2024

Please remember to nominate your colleagues for the Trust Celebratory Awards which reflect the huge diversity of what you do, day in and day out, to support and care for our local communities. This is your opportunity to nominate and celebrate the outstanding dedication and commitment of your colleagues and their teams, and the truly wonderful work that they do every day across so many services in our hospitals and the wider community to support our patients and their families.

The closing date for nominations is Friday 9 August. To see all the categories and details on how to nominate, visit the Trust Celebratory Awards website.

This year saw 300 people receive a nomination for a SaTH Charity NHS thank you daisy.

The daisies were personally given to nominees on both sites during Values Week. Each daisy came with a card that included the name of the colleague who had nominated them and the message which explained the reason for the nomination. Colleagues were very excited to find out who had nominated them and were very touched by what had been written.

Julia Clarke, Director of Public Participation, who personally signed every card, said: “Congratulations to everyone who received a daisy, the nominations were all very well deserved and some of the nominations were really heartfelt. A big thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate a colleague and thank them for their hard work and dedication. A really special gift.”

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Alcohol Awareness Week Raising awareness and campaigning for change

Alcohol Awareness Week is a week of awareness-raising, campaigning for change, and more. It is an opportunity for charities, local authorities, GP surgeries, businesses to think and talk about alcohol harm with their communities.

Alcohol Awareness Week, which took place from 1 to 7 July, and is coordinated

by Alcohol Change UK, was hosted by the Alcohol Care Team at PRH. Each year, over 5,000 public health teams, workplaces, GP surgeries, pharmacies, hospitals, charities and other community groups across the country sign up to take part using resources provided by us. Further details can be found at alcoholchange.org.uk.

SaTH 4 Senior Leadership Programme Congratulations to participants on our SaTH 4 Senior Leadership Programme, who completed the programme on 24 June following delivery of great group presentations.

Nayab Shaik, Lisa Evans, Karen Bryan, Lou Graham, Mandy Carnahan, Hollie Aiston, Sally Burns, Jo Stickley, Alison Golledge, Emma Jones (not pictured)

To find out more about SaTH leadership programmes email: sath.leadership@nhs.net

An important update from the Risk Management Team The Trust’s ‘Must-do’ from the latest CQC report emphasised the need to regularly review our clinical and non-clinical risks.

There are opportunities for Q&A throughout the sessions.

E-learning sessions available Risk Management E-learning has been created on LMS so that anyone in the Trust is able to understand: 1. what Risk Management is 2. what Risk Culture is 3. how to Identify and Analyse Risks 4. how to Monitor and Close Risks

SaTH’s Risk Management Team (James Webb and Holly Burrows) offer support and training to help you assess your risks and manage your risk registers on Datix.

Risk management sessions available Please click here to book onto the two hour risk management sessions on LMS. These are at SERII, RSH and the Education Centre, PRH. We also offer evening training sessions via Microsoft Teams for night-shift workers.

Use the links below to access and complete the four modules: Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Click here to access the risk assessment form.

Please click here to view our risk management intranet page for “all things risk”.

In the training we will cover: 1. How risks can affect the delivery of SaTH 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.

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Contact the Communications Team sath.commsteam@nhs.net

Insulin safety week As part of Insulin Safety Week 2024, some of the diabetes specialist nurses visited wards and departments across our hospitals. They spoke with colleagues to raise awareness and nearly 200 people took part in their insulin safety quiz. It was a great opportunity for colleagues to meet the team, ask questions and increase their knowledge.

The team completed a prize draw to win a hamper and are pleased to announce that the winner of the RSH hamper is Stella Okyere and the winner of the PRH hamper is Sharon Whitehead.

Congratulations!

Five stars for catering Congratulations to the Catering Team who have retained their five-star rating from the Environmental Health Officer (EHO).

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital’s

Nursing, AHP and Midwifery Conference 09:00-17:00 Friday 27th September, SECC

Come andjoin us at our conference to celebrate all of our national and international recognition days this year. Key speakers, treats and surprises throughout the day.

Key speakers include:

Also included:

+ Sepsis Survivor

+ Rock Choir

+ Sim Session

+ Shrewsbury College beauticians providing free treatments

+ Legal Services

+ various stands from different areas including unions, chaplains, art club etc

+ Psychology Hub + and more

To reserve a place (staff) please contact: sally.childs5@nhs.net

Are you ready to go ‘Off the Block’ at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital?

This could be your only opportunity to abseil off the top of the ward block at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and raise funds to improve the health of local people.

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Are you up for a challenge?

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Would you like to look out and take in the views across Shropshire before abseiling down the side of the five-storey ward block.

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Would you like to raise funds to support an area or service within our hospitals to improve the experience of healthcare for local people?

If you’ve said ‘yes’ to any of those questions you will love our charity event, an abseil from the top of the ward block at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital on Saturday 21 September 2024.

SaTH Charity, Lingen Davies and the League of Friends have come together to raise funds to improve the health care of local people through this unique charity abseil.

You will experience the views across Shropshire and into Wales and then the thrill of conquering an abseil off the five-storey ward block. By taking on this challenge and fundraising you will be supporting local people who are treated in our hospitals, helping to provide a supportive environment for our patients to improve their wellbeing and recovery.

You can choose whether you want to raise money for SaTH Charity, Lingen Davies Cancer Fund or the League of Friends. If you choose to raise money for SaTH Charity, you can choose from one of our 64 charitable funds to support. The best news is regardless of who you choose all the money raised after your registration will support patients from Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and mid Wales.

The registration fee for the abseil is £78, this covers the full cost of hosting through our fully ensured and experienced delivery partner. This approach ensures every penny raised in donations goes to the hospital. We are asking that those taking part aim to raise funds of at least £100. Our team is on hand to help you reach this target.

Accept the challenge, be an inspiration and abseil for a great cause.

Join Team SaTH for an exceptional adventure! You can sign up here and if you have any questions please contact sath.charity@nhs.net or via phone 01743 492256.

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Family tickets available, see website for details

The Trust has Secure Staff Cycle Shelters at both RSH and PRH sites.

Help us make a positive difference to lives affected by cancer in our community.

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JOIN US FOR OUR 2024 COLOUR RUN Described as the happiest 5K in the world.

THE IMPORTANT BITS!

COLOUR RUN PACKS Packs include: T-shirt Sunglasses

It would be great if adults could raise £50 and children £25 but we realise this may not be possible for everyone, so however much you are able to raise is appreciated. You can raise funds from asking people to sponsor you, holding a bake sale or dress down day, or any fundraising idea you can think of!

Anyone can participate.

To sign up fill out a registration form which you will find at lingendavies.co.uk/event/telfordcolourrun2024

To access please email sath. greenertravels@nhs.net with the following details: •

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01743 492396 lingendavies.co.uk

Type of bike ie hybrid, commuter, racer, mountain, folding, ebike colour and brand.

Where you intend cycling from?

District (Gains Park / Hadley).

Contact details ie department, NHS email & Ext number.

Location RSH/PRH

Lingen Davies Cancer Fund CIO Registered Charity Number 1160922.

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Available at Shrewsbur y and Telford Health Libraries.

For more resources visit us online at: https://www.librar y.sath.nhs.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.

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

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Thank you

From my initial appointment with Mr Suresh Sagili on the 6th June at Telford hospital, to coming into the RSH Day Surgery on Monday 8th July to have my eyelid surgery I can quite honestly say that the care and attention I received was extremely brilliant. From walking into the reception area to leaving the same way I was treated with respect.

Every part of my procedure was explained to me and all staff made me feel comfortable. The operation went smoothly and I am recovering at home, where I am waiting for all the swelling to go down so that I can once again actually see my eyelid lashes (can’t remember the last time I did) I would like to thank all staff from the reception area to the theatre team and especially Mr Sagili.