Latest Pulse survey results now available

Thank you to colleagues who took the time to give their feedback in the latest Pulse survey. We received 1,677 responses which is a response rate of 22 per cent.

The survey focusses on nine engagement questions which look at motivation, involvement and advocacy.

We saw some improvements in the following areas:

• Time passes quickly when I am working – 73 per cent up from 71 per cent on the last survey

• Care of patients/service users is my organisation's top priority – 71 per cent up from 70 per cent on the last survey young people who have demonstrated why this type of scheme works.”

• I would recommend my organisation as a place to work –54 per cent up from 53 per cent on the last survey.

The survey results are available to see on Connect here: www.connect2.swbh.nhs. uk/communications/surveys/. Managers are encouraged to discuss the results with their teams and review/adjust any local actions that have been previously agreed.

Paul Bingham, Regional Director at Equans, added: "The success of the first phase of this project is something we’re incredibly proud to have played a part in, so we jumped at the opportunity to work with St Basils again.

“Making a difference to the communities we work in is really important to us, so it’s a privilege to be able to work with our partners to help provide stability for young people who otherwise might have limited options when it comes to housing and employment.”

It is hoped that this scheme will inspire others around the country to look at alternative options to provide housing solutions for young people.

National staff survey results

You may recall all colleagues had the opportunity to take part in the national staff survey in October and November of last year. We have been informed the results will released on 9 March. There is some good news in that early indication shows an improvement in how colleagues feel about their line managers.

We will share more detail in the next issue of Heartbeat along with information on how our People Plan will aim to address the issues raised in the surveys.