CHATTER BOX
Friday 5 April 2024
We’re delighted to announce the launch of the PRH Park and Ride, which commenced this week.
The scheme is designed to address the parking challenges at the hospital, ensuring that crucial parking spaces are available for our patients, visitors, and shift-working colleagues.
Where do I park? The minibus runs from Bucks Head AFC Telford United Football Club in Wellington, Telford. You can access it via the Haybridge Road entrance (postcode TF1 2NW), with transportation directly to PRH (Paul Brown Centre). The service runs from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, with minibuses departing every 15 minutes. The timetable is here
Where do I register? To utilise the PRH Park and Ride service, registration is mandatory. Please email sath.prhparkandride@nhs.net with your name, NHS email, and registration number (format: AB24 CDE). Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email, allowing you to start using the service immediately. More information here.
Once registered, your car will be enrolled for
the duration of the scheme, offering you hasslefree access to the Park and Ride. We value your feedback and suggestions as we strive to enhance our services. Please share your thoughts at sath. improvinghospitals@nhs.net
How you can help:
• Consider off-site parking to free up spaces for shift-working colleagues.
• Just give it a go! Explore Park and Ride options for a stress-free commute.
• Embrace sustainable travel or remote work whenever possible.
• Keep sharing your ideas and suggestions; your input is invaluable.
• Ensure your parking registration is up to date.
Your fortnightly staff magazine
With Go Live weekend fast approaching the Digital Team attended both sites this week to answer any questions you may have about EPR.
The team visited night shift workers to see how they were feeling about the switchover and how
the team can support you. It was great to hear everyone’s feedback and see so many teams prepared for the weekend.
If you have any questions, email sath.askepr@nhs. net
EPR on the road
We are EPR ready
Our EPR Change Agents have been busy preparing for the Go Live weekend (Friday 19-Sunday 21 April) and ensuring that teams feel supported.
Thank you to all the teams working hard to
ensure they have completed their action plans and Business Continuity Plans (BCPs).
Congratulations to all the teams featured here who are officially EPR ready.
We would like to say a massive well done to Clinical Support Services who are the first division to be EPR ready!
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
This month is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, which is a fantastic annual opportunity to raise awareness.
The earlier bowel cancer is spotted, the more treatable it’s likely to be. In fact, more than nine in 10 people survive bowel cancer when it is diagnosed at the earliest stage. However, this drops significantly when diagnosed at the latest stage.
Knowing the symptoms is important to help spot bowel cancer early.
Bowel cancer is cancer that begins in the large bowel, which is made up of the colon and rectum. It’s sometimes called colorectal cancer.
Having the symptoms listed in the picture doesn’t always mean you have bowel cancer. But it’s still important to find out what’s causing them.
There will be awareness activities taking place throughout the month, starting on Wednesday 10 April, in the Mytton Restaurant between 122pm and on Thursday 18 April at PRH, in the conservatory outside the League of Friends shop.
SaTH Charity Football Tournament
Following on from the success of last year’s SaTH Charity football tournament, which raised over £1,000, colleague Mark Rawlings is organising another seven-a-side tournament for SaTH teams on Sunday 19 May, 10am-4pm at the Shrewsbury Sports Village.
There are two spots left for teams to enter. If you are interested, please email mark.rawlings@nhs.net
Renowned Historian to host an illustrated talk on Shrewsbury
David Trumper, renowned historian, and author of over 20 books, is giving an illustrated talk about the history of Shrewsbury to raise money for SaTH Charity’s respiratory fund and Crane Quality Counselling.
The event will take place on Saturday 20 April at 7pm, at the Masonic Hall (old St Michael’s Church). Tickets are £7 (cash on the door). David has been collecting pictures over several years and will be covering topics such as royal visits from various royal families around the world and the impact of flooding over the years.
David was inspired to raise money for SaTH Charity after the excellent care he received from the hospital. David said: “I am doing the talk to, in some small way, to repay the superb treatment I received when I was a patient on the respiratory unit in October 2022.”
Dr Jones-Perrott, Clinical Director for Respiratory Medicine, said of the event: “We are so grateful to David for organising this event, we know that the money raised will go on to support other patients.”
Julia Clarke, Director of Public Participation at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, said: “We are so grateful to David for organising this event inspired by his experience with our respiratory team, we know the money raised will make a difference to patients and their relatives.”
For any enquires about the event please contact cale959@gmail.com
Old Shrewsbury
Illustrated talk with old photos. Pubs, Royalty, Town Centre History & More by renowned local Historian and Author
David Trumper
@ Masonic Hall (old St Michael’s Church)
Crewe St Shrewsbury SY1 2HQ
7pm Saturday 20th April 2024
(doors open 6.30pm)
Approx 2 hours inc interval
Free parking
Salopian Lodge of Charity supporting
Crane Quality Counselling
& RSH Respiratory Unit
Entry £7, Cash on the door
Limited spaces .
Enquiries contact cale959@gmail.com
Ramadan celebrations
On Tuesday 2 April, the first hospitalwide Iftar took place in the Doctors’ Mess, marking a milestone in ongoing efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment at RSH.
This gathering was attended by over 40 colleagues, both Muslims and non-Muslims, creating a tapestry of cultural and religious unity that truly encapsulates the spirit of Ramadan. It was an evening that went beyond merely breaking the fast; it was a celebration of communal harmony, mutual respect, and illustrating the diverse and inclusive culture we are proud to foster at SaTH.
The event was organised, together with two of his colleagues, by Dr Mahmoud Elsehawy, a medical registrar at RSH. At the 2023 Trust Celebratory Awards he was awarded the Unsung Hero Award, which further motivated his commitment to enhancing workplace culture.
The essence of Ramadan, observed from March 11 to April 9 this year, is profound, emphasising spiritual reflection, discipline, and community. The iftar event was a reflection of these values, aiming to deepen the understanding of each other and strengthen the bonds within the professional community.
Mahmoud said: “I believe it is vital to articulate the intent behind our gathering, emphasising that it was not merely about breaking a fast but was a deliberate effort to cultivate a sense of belonging and inclusivity among our staff. We imagine a future at SaTH where empathy and a welcoming atmosphere are prioritised, making our hospital an exceptional workplace for all.”
Eid commemorates the end of the period of fasting, the end of Ramadhan. After a month of daily fasting, prayers and spirituality, Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr.
The actions taken by Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to improve health and reduce health inequalities also help the NHS tackle climate change.
With interventions that improve patients’ health, like encouraging active travel, promoting healthy eating, and supporting good mental health, AHPs are a vital part of building a greener NHS.
Join the upcoming events to mark Greener AHP week - share projects and ideas, raise awareness of the links between health and climate change, grow networks, and support your fellow AHPs.
Find out more, or sign up for upcoming events.
Diabetes event
The Diabetes Foot Care Team is to hold an event to discuss diabetes and feet with the support of Shrewsbury’s town mayor.
It will be held on Tuesday 16 April between 5pm and 8pm at the Shrewsbury Town Football Ground, in Oteley Rd, Shrewsbury. The team has put together an evening to discuss all about diabetes and feet with the mayor Mrs Becky Wall’s support.
Dr Probal Moulik, Consultant Diabetologist, said: “I am passionate about improving diabetes footcare in the area. There are more than 180 amputations caused by diabetes in the UK every week, that’s more than one amputation an hour. Many amputations are preventable with the right care, and we would like to take this opportunity to offer advice and support to help you get the right foot care.”
The evening will include talks from Dr Moulik and Miss Merriman, Vascular Consultant. They will be presenting sessions about diabetes foot risks, how to reduce them and what care to expect when things go wrong.
Nichola Beard, Podiatry Diabetes Lead, said that people with diabetes can lose the sensation in their feet and it was important that people attended their annual diabetes foot screening at their GP practice to check their feet and look for these risks. At a foot check, feet are tested
for numbness, their blood flow checked, the shape of feet assessed and the skin examined.
If you are considered high risk, you will be referred to the community Podiatry Team who will provide more detailed assessments and formulate a care plan to prevent problems including providing special insoles for shoes, ongoing podiatric care and any other specialist referrals if required.
A new social group for people with diabetes and foot disease is also being launched. The Diabetes Foot Group (DFG) aims to provide an open forum for people to discuss issues around diabetes foot disease. Support and advice will also be available, as well as guidance about diabetes services at the hospital and in the community.
If you would like to attend the event, please let the team know so they can arrange complimentary refreshments. Telephone 01743 261000 ext 3055 and leave a message or email sath.dfcadmin@nhs.net.
Greener Allied Health Professions (AHP) Week 2024
EDI Network boxes
If you have an idea as to how the EDI network could be improved, or any other suggestions, please post your comments in one of the suggestion boxes.
They are located in the RSH library, the RSH chapel and in the PRH library.
To get in touch with the EDI team, you can email them at sath.edi@nhs.net
Schwartz Round
‘You see a lot in this job’
Wednesday 17 April - 5.00pm to 6.30pm
SECC, RSH
Please arrive from 5.00pm to 5.30pm to pick up a free sandwich bag and a tea/co ee. Doors will close at 5.30pm.
ALL sta are invited to attend the Schwartz Round
Saturday, 18th May 2024
Tilstock Airfield, Whitchurch, SY13 2HA
For more information visit lingendavies.co.uk or call the team 01743 492 396
£50 Sign-Up Fee
£400 Minimum Sponsorship
See Shropshire & beyond from the sky in this thrill seeking challenge!
Short introduction to Medical Terminology
This training session is an introduction to medical terminology for non-medical staff.
It covers the components of medical terms, using prefixes and suffixes, and the Greek and Latin origins of medical words.
Thursday 18 April 2.30 - 3.30
Tuesday 21 May 10.30—11.30
Via Microsoft Teams
Book on LMS search for ‘Short Introduction to Medical Terminology’
For more information contact Sarah Rochelle at Telford Health Library on ext. 4440 or sarah.rochelle@nhs.net
Sunny's Skydive
Old Shrewsbury Illustrated talk with old photos. Pubs, Royalty, Town Centre History & More by renowned local Historian and Author David Trumper @ Masonic Hall (old St Michael’s Church) Crewe St Shrewsbury SY1 2HQ 7pm Saturday 20th April 2024 (doors open 6.30pm) Approx 2 hours inc interval Free parking Salopian Lodge of Charity supporting Crane Quality Counselling & RSH Respiratory Unit Entry £7, Cash on the door Limited spaces . Enquiries contact cale959@gmail.com 22 May, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm Dementia & Delirium Conference Anyone of any age can experience de ir um but it is most common in older people and n people with dement a In fact dementia s the s ng e biggest risk factor for develop ng delirium De irium can be d ff cult to recognise in people w th dement a as the symptoms such as confusion and diff culties w th think ng and concentration – are s mi ar However it is important to be aware of the poss b e symptoms of de ir um n a person with dementia and not just assume it is their dement a gett ng worse In hospita s approx mate y 20-30% of older people on medical wards wil develop delirium and up to 50% of peop e with dementia Up to 50% of people who have surgery develop de irium Most people iving in care homes are also at greater risk Older people with de ir um and dementia have been found to have longer stays in hosp tal; be at increased r sk of comp ications such as falls accidents or pressure ulcers; and be more likely to be admitted into long-term care Shropshire Education Centre (SECC) Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Mytton Oak Road SY3 8XQ Registration 9:00am Opening Speaker 9:30am Closing Remarks 4:00pm Speakers AM Patient carers by experience • Case studies • Formal presentations • Workshops Programme for the day to be finalised and announced soon Free places for SaTH staff and external attendees at a charge of £10 - please contact stephanie martin10@nhs net to book Partnering Amb tious Caring Trusted To find out more: Come along and join us or speak to a Chaplain Butties, Blokes & Bereavement can be a di cult and lonely experience. A breakfast group is being established to provide male sta with an opportunity to talk freely about loss and grief, sharing your experiences in a supportive environment. Meeting at 8am on the first Thursday of every month over breakfast, in the Conservatory area by former League of Friends shop (PRH) and Mytton Restaurant (RSH).
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STAFF LOTTERY
Winners for March
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2nd £200
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3rd £100
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4th £50
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4th £50
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4th £50
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50% of profits are given out in prizes and the other 50% is adding to our Small Changes Make a Big Difference Fund all of which is spent on items for staff.
The SaTH Small Things Make a Big Difference Fund aims to improve the working environment and amenities for all employees.
To all the staff, Dr Ramados, all consultants, healthcare assistants and nurses. Thank you very much.
You have made what has been a difficult time so much more bearable. Thank you for your kindness, care and support. I shall not forget it.
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