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JUNE 2015<br />
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A grandfa<strong>the</strong>r who is<br />
determ<strong>in</strong>ed to play golf<br />
aga<strong>in</strong> after a stroke is <strong>the</strong><br />
first patient to benefit from<br />
a new home rehabilitation<br />
service that’s help<strong>in</strong>g him<br />
recover movement.<br />
When Barbara Priestly found her<br />
husband slumped at <strong>the</strong> wheel after a<br />
road accident, she could tell <strong>in</strong>stantly<br />
that he had suffered a stroke.<br />
David Priestly set out <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> car last<br />
December to help his son <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
office at <strong>the</strong>ir family firm. He had<br />
been feel<strong>in</strong>g unwell, but expected <strong>the</strong><br />
symptoms would go away <strong>in</strong> time.<br />
He doesn’t remember <strong>the</strong> journey, but<br />
was found less than a mile away from<br />
home where his car had left <strong>the</strong> road<br />
and drifted <strong>in</strong>to a hedgerow when<br />
<strong>the</strong> stroke hit.<br />
“I remember gett<strong>in</strong>g a phone call from<br />
a family friend who said that David<br />
had been <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> an accident and<br />
seemed to be <strong>in</strong>jured,” Barbara said.<br />
“My mum had a stroke years ago so I<br />
knew <strong>the</strong> signs. His face was down and<br />
his speech was slurred. He kept try<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to say ‘I’m sorry, I’m sorry’.”<br />
David had suffered a bra<strong>in</strong> stem<br />
haemorrhage and was taken by<br />
ambulance to <strong>the</strong> City Hospital for<br />
urgent treatment.<br />
Our stroke service delivers specialised<br />
care to adults of all ages. We care for<br />
around 1,550 patients per year.<br />
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Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 1<br />
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<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
sw<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>the</strong>y met <strong>the</strong> criteria for traditional<br />
community services. That left a lot of<br />
people without rehab.<br />
But our new outreach service helps<br />
<strong>the</strong>se patients get <strong>the</strong> most out of each<br />
physio<strong>the</strong>rapy session <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir own home.”<br />
Over six weeks David took part <strong>in</strong> 12<br />
sessions that helped him rega<strong>in</strong> a lot of<br />
movement and <strong>in</strong>dependence.<br />
Ossie Newell,<br />
Stroke Champion<br />
Rebuild<strong>in</strong>g<br />
lives<br />
It may sound very strange <strong>in</strong>deed<br />
to say, “if you are unfortunate<br />
enough to have a stroke, <strong>the</strong>n<br />
Nott<strong>in</strong>gham is a good place<br />
to have one,” as <strong>the</strong> services<br />
available to stroke patients<br />
are among <strong>the</strong> very best <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
nation, and this is particularly<br />
true of <strong>the</strong> Stroke Unit at <strong>the</strong> City<br />
Hospital Campus of NUH.<br />
As a stroke survivor myself who has<br />
been <strong>in</strong>timately <strong>in</strong>volved with this<br />
admirable service over some 15 years<br />
now, I am delighted to be able to<br />
<strong>in</strong>troduce <strong>the</strong>se three wonderful<br />
examples of <strong>the</strong> excellent work<br />
carried <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> acute and rehabilitation<br />
wards of NUH’s stroke Unit. What<br />
is more, <strong>the</strong>re are many such stories<br />
that could be told of patients like me<br />
and <strong>the</strong>se gentlemen, who have over<br />
time been able to develop as a result<br />
of <strong>the</strong> services provided, to build<br />
mean<strong>in</strong>gful, positive and constructive<br />
lives for <strong>the</strong>mselves and for <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
families, as well as fitt<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong><br />
community and social activities<br />
aga<strong>in</strong>.<br />
Please read <strong>the</strong>se accounts and<br />
witness <strong>the</strong> good work undertaken<br />
and be proud of our Hospital’s<br />
achievements.<br />
Ossie Newell MBE<br />
Care ranges from emergency<br />
assessment and treatments <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> first<br />
few hours after stroke, to rehabilitation<br />
(physio<strong>the</strong>rapy, occupational and<br />
speech <strong>the</strong>rapy). These help <strong>the</strong><br />
patient to return home and rega<strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>dependence follow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> stroke.<br />
The service also treats patients with<br />
suspected m<strong>in</strong>or strokes <strong>in</strong> a daily<br />
cl<strong>in</strong>ic <strong>in</strong> an attempt to prevent fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
larger ones occurr<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Complex stroke outreach<br />
David was <strong>the</strong> first patient to benefit<br />
from a new service to help patients<br />
recover from <strong>the</strong> effects of stroke.<br />
Our new complex stroke outreach team<br />
offers patients 1-1 rehabilitation at<br />
home. Dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>se sessions specialist<br />
<strong>the</strong>rapists help patients reach <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
rehabilitation potential.<br />
Stroke patients<br />
sow<strong>in</strong>g seeds<br />
of recovery<br />
<strong>in</strong> hospital<br />
greenhouse<br />
Green-f<strong>in</strong>gered stroke patients<br />
at City Hospital are mak<strong>in</strong>g use<br />
of a newly refurbished garden<br />
as part of <strong>the</strong>ir rehabilitation<br />
<strong>the</strong>rapy by plant<strong>in</strong>g seeds and<br />
grow<strong>in</strong>g vegetables.<br />
A rundown greenhouse and garden<br />
outside our Beeston Ward has been<br />
transformed us<strong>in</strong>g a 'Just Do It'<br />
grant from Nott<strong>in</strong>gham Hospitals<br />
Charity and kitted out with new<br />
garden<strong>in</strong>g equipment.<br />
The stroke garden<strong>in</strong>g project<br />
enables patients to recover <strong>in</strong> a<br />
natural environment, offer<strong>in</strong>g all<br />
<strong>the</strong> health benefits of <strong>the</strong> outdoors<br />
while still focuss<strong>in</strong>g on <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividual goals.<br />
His face was down and<br />
his speech was slurred.<br />
He kept try<strong>in</strong>g to say ‘I’m<br />
sorry, I’m sorry’<br />
Lal Russell, who leads <strong>the</strong> complex stroke<br />
outreach team, said: “Attend<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />
hospital for rehabilitation can be very<br />
difficult or even impossible for some<br />
people follow<strong>in</strong>g a severe stroke.<br />
In <strong>the</strong> past, many patients would arrive<br />
at <strong>the</strong> cl<strong>in</strong>ic exhausted after <strong>the</strong>ir journey.<br />
They were unable to fully benefit or even<br />
participate <strong>in</strong> rehab once <strong>the</strong>y arrived.<br />
There were no options for patients who<br />
couldn’t attend as an outpatient unless<br />
I wouldn’t have got<br />
anywhere without<br />
<strong>the</strong> staff. I th<strong>in</strong>k <strong>the</strong>y<br />
are magnificent<br />
A volunteer from <strong>the</strong> local Rotary Club<br />
hosts <strong>the</strong> sessions. The patient’s learn<br />
skills <strong>the</strong>y can take home for cont<strong>in</strong>ued<br />
rehab, even after <strong>in</strong>patient <strong>the</strong>rapies<br />
have ended. It’s all about learn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
adaptive strategies, build<strong>in</strong>g strength<br />
and endurance, improv<strong>in</strong>g balance,<br />
memory and problem-solv<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
He said: “At first I couldn’t even sit up<br />
<strong>in</strong> bed on my own but <strong>the</strong> exercises were<br />
a big help and gave me someth<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to focus on.”<br />
Barbara would also take part <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
sessions so that she could help her<br />
husband practice exercises when<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>rapist left.<br />
She said: “The transformation was<br />
unbelievable. He got more and more<br />
confident as he learned to do th<strong>in</strong>gs for<br />
himself, like wash<strong>in</strong>g with one hand.<br />
By <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>al home session David was able<br />
to get <strong>in</strong> and out of <strong>the</strong> car by himself<br />
and looked forward to <strong>the</strong> sessions<br />
at <strong>the</strong> hospital.” Now, less than half a<br />
year later, David hopes to recover enough<br />
movement to play golf. He’s already renewed<br />
his membership at <strong>the</strong> local golf club and is<br />
determ<strong>in</strong>ed to play aga<strong>in</strong>.<br />
as well as possibly yield<strong>in</strong>g home<br />
grown tomatoes.<br />
Patient Graham Marson, 73, of<br />
West Bridgford, said: “The garden<strong>in</strong>g<br />
helps because it makes you focus on<br />
th<strong>in</strong>gs all around you.<br />
One of <strong>the</strong> hardest th<strong>in</strong>gs for me<br />
is keep<strong>in</strong>g attention on what’s<br />
happen<strong>in</strong>g to my left.<br />
I have to really concentrate to see or<br />
hear th<strong>in</strong>gs unless <strong>the</strong>y are to<br />
my right side.<br />
“I wouldn’t have got anywhere<br />
without <strong>the</strong> staff. I th<strong>in</strong>k <strong>the</strong>y are<br />
magnificent,” he added.<br />
Occupational Therapist Michelle<br />
Burrows who helps patients to take<br />
part said: “We try to <strong>in</strong>volve each<br />
patient no matter what <strong>the</strong>ir level of<br />
impairment. For some patients it is<br />
an opportunity to engage <strong>in</strong> a leisure<br />
pursuit that <strong>the</strong>y enjoyed prior to <strong>the</strong><br />
stroke. For o<strong>the</strong>rs, it’s more about<br />
<strong>the</strong> social side of <strong>the</strong> group or try<strong>in</strong>g<br />
a new activity.” The garden itself has<br />
been designed to allow wheelchair<br />
access and has raised beds, which<br />
are easily accessible from a seated or<br />
stand<strong>in</strong>g position.<br />
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Facts<br />
Over<br />
9,000<br />
babies delivered<br />
at QMC and City<br />
a year<br />
New<br />
Maternity<br />
is born<br />
app<br />
I came out <strong>in</strong> red blotches<br />
on my sk<strong>in</strong> but didn’t<br />
th<strong>in</strong>k it was anyth<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
be worried about.<br />
I wasn’t ill or <strong>in</strong> pa<strong>in</strong>. The<br />
last th<strong>in</strong>g I thought was<br />
that it would turn out to<br />
be cancer<br />
New surgical<br />
procedure<br />
is first <strong>in</strong> East Midlands<br />
Expectant mums will have access<br />
to all <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>formation <strong>the</strong>y need<br />
about pregnancy via a new<br />
maternity app developed by<br />
Nott<strong>in</strong>gham midwives.<br />
We are <strong>the</strong> first UK trust to launch our<br />
own free maternity app for expectant<br />
mums, families and friends.<br />
The Pocket Midwife has been<br />
developed by maternity matron<br />
Julia Gudgeon and o<strong>the</strong>r members<br />
of her team, with support from <strong>the</strong><br />
Nott<strong>in</strong>gham Hospitals Charity.<br />
Patients undergo<strong>in</strong>g surgery for cancer<br />
of <strong>the</strong> colon can be up on <strong>the</strong>ir feet<br />
<strong>in</strong> just a few days thanks to a new<br />
procedure offered at NUH.<br />
Few surgeons <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> UK rout<strong>in</strong>ely perform<br />
s<strong>in</strong>gle <strong>in</strong>cision laparoscopic surgery<br />
or ‘SILS’, a form of keyhole surgery that<br />
leaves m<strong>in</strong>imal scars.<br />
But now two colorectal surgeons who<br />
are experts at this procedure have jo<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
NUH. Dr Khalid Mohiudd<strong>in</strong> and Dr Bala<br />
Bharathan previously worked and tra<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
toge<strong>the</strong>r at a hospital <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> North East,<br />
where <strong>the</strong>y carried out more than 40 cases<br />
us<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> technique.<br />
SILS is a m<strong>in</strong>imally-<strong>in</strong>vasive procedure<br />
<strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong> surgeon operates almost<br />
exclusively through a s<strong>in</strong>gle entry po<strong>in</strong>t,<br />
typically <strong>the</strong> patient’s navel.<br />
Ra<strong>the</strong>r than traditional keyhole surgery<br />
where four to five small <strong>in</strong>cisions are made,<br />
a s<strong>in</strong>gle small <strong>in</strong>cision can be used at <strong>the</strong><br />
entry po<strong>in</strong>t. All surgical <strong>in</strong>struments are<br />
placed through this small <strong>in</strong>cision.<br />
Patient Anne Rawson, 73, from Eastwood,<br />
was <strong>the</strong> first patient to undergo <strong>the</strong><br />
procedure at <strong>the</strong> QMC <strong>in</strong> April. She<br />
remembers <strong>the</strong> first symptoms of her illness.<br />
She said: “I came out <strong>in</strong> red blotches on my<br />
sk<strong>in</strong> but didn’t th<strong>in</strong>k it was anyth<strong>in</strong>g to be<br />
worried about. I wasn’t ill or <strong>in</strong> pa<strong>in</strong>.<br />
The last th<strong>in</strong>g I thought was that it<br />
would turn out to be cancer.”<br />
Anne was referred to us by her family GP<br />
with anaemia and was booked <strong>in</strong> for an<br />
urgent endoscopy to f<strong>in</strong>d out <strong>the</strong> cause of<br />
her symptoms. Fur<strong>the</strong>r tests revealed that<br />
she had right colon cancer caus<strong>in</strong>g her<br />
symptoms of anaemia.<br />
The test revealed stage one cancer that was<br />
almost 8cm <strong>in</strong> size. Dr Khalid Mohiudd<strong>in</strong><br />
removed <strong>the</strong> tumour with<strong>in</strong> two weeks<br />
us<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> SILS technique.<br />
He said: “The surgery was completely<br />
successful and Anne was back on her feet <strong>in</strong><br />
no time. That’s one of <strong>the</strong> ma<strong>in</strong> advantages<br />
of this approach. Patients can get on with<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir lives much faster, with less need of<br />
pa<strong>in</strong> relief. And <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>cision, just below <strong>the</strong><br />
naval, is almost <strong>in</strong>visible afterwards.”<br />
The two surgeons have now performed <strong>the</strong><br />
operation on 10 patients for both elective<br />
and emergency colorectal resections<br />
with good outcomes.<br />
Fastfacts<br />
Previously when tumours were<br />
removed us<strong>in</strong>g open surgery <strong>the</strong><br />
patient could be <strong>in</strong> hospital for<br />
more than two weeks.<br />
Recovery times follow<strong>in</strong>g SILS are much<br />
shorter. Patients are typically fit to go<br />
home after three or four days.<br />
It conta<strong>in</strong>s general pregnancy<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation that is useful to all<br />
prospective parents and <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
families, but also conta<strong>in</strong>s <strong>in</strong>formation<br />
specific to NUH, such as our maternity<br />
leaflets and useful contact numbers.<br />
The app <strong>in</strong>cludes…<br />
• a pregnancy calendar, which<br />
describes <strong>the</strong> baby’s development<br />
and changes to <strong>the</strong> mum’s body<br />
• a selfie gallery so mums can log <strong>the</strong><br />
progress of <strong>the</strong>ir grow<strong>in</strong>g bump<br />
• a contraction counter for early<br />
labour<br />
• it can also send a birth<br />
announcement to everyone <strong>in</strong> your<br />
address book<br />
Julia said: “We could see that many<br />
women were struggl<strong>in</strong>g to access<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation available to <strong>the</strong>m and<br />
what <strong>the</strong>y found wasn’t always<br />
correct. Our aim was to provide<br />
parents with a useful resource<br />
that <strong>the</strong>y could trust.”<br />
The pocket midwife was developed<br />
with feedback from 100 pregnant<br />
women, who were asked what<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation <strong>the</strong>y would like.<br />
The app is free to download from<br />
<strong>the</strong> Apple store and Google Play.
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CF Centre<br />
celebrates first<br />
anniversary<br />
‘Surgeons gave<br />
me back my life’<br />
Our £6.6m Cystic Fibrosis centre has<br />
celebrated its first anniversary after a<br />
successful 12 months.<br />
S<strong>in</strong>ce <strong>the</strong> state-of-<strong>the</strong>-art Wolfson Centre<br />
opened its doors last year we have cared<br />
for more than 176 patients.<br />
The first patient to experience <strong>the</strong><br />
new centre at City Hospital, was<br />
25-year-old Sam Deak<strong>in</strong>.<br />
Exercise enthusiast Sam, from Nott<strong>in</strong>gham,<br />
is currently wait<strong>in</strong>g for a double lung<br />
transplant and worked<br />
full-time until she became too ill to<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ue. She said: “I was born at<br />
<strong>the</strong> City Hospital and have been com<strong>in</strong>g<br />
here all my life.<br />
“I used to hate sitt<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a bay on <strong>the</strong><br />
respiratory ward. Then I started miss<strong>in</strong>g<br />
appo<strong>in</strong>tments because I felt guilty about<br />
tak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> time off work. But now I’ve got<br />
my own room and <strong>the</strong> facilities are better I<br />
don’t m<strong>in</strong>d com<strong>in</strong>g so much.<br />
“Everyone says how good <strong>the</strong> food is here.<br />
But for me <strong>the</strong> gym is <strong>the</strong> best.<br />
I used to feel self-conscious work<strong>in</strong>g out<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> hospital gym. Exercise makes me<br />
cough even more and people th<strong>in</strong>k <strong>the</strong>re’s<br />
someth<strong>in</strong>g wrong. But we have our own<br />
fitness studio here and I can push<br />
myself fur<strong>the</strong>r without worry<strong>in</strong>g<br />
what people th<strong>in</strong>k.”<br />
The centre – which can cater for up to<br />
250 patients a year – has 16 tailor-made<br />
rooms, a gym, a kitchen, an IT suite, a<br />
garden and a lounge.<br />
It was jo<strong>in</strong>tly funded by NUH and<br />
Nott<strong>in</strong>gham Hospitals Charity.<br />
Doctors rescue stroke<br />
survivor from ‘liv<strong>in</strong>g hell’<br />
A dad who suffered a devastat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
bra<strong>in</strong> haemorrhage has thanked NUH<br />
doctors for help<strong>in</strong>g him lead a normal<br />
life and rega<strong>in</strong> his confidence.<br />
Malcolm Jarvis, 66, suffered a stroke when<br />
he was just 52 years-old. It left him unable<br />
to walk without assistance and he lost all<br />
feel<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> right side of his face. But<br />
worse for him was <strong>the</strong> sense of isolation<br />
from stay<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>side to hide his face.<br />
On a January afternoon <strong>in</strong> 2002 <strong>the</strong><br />
retired eng<strong>in</strong>eer was suffer<strong>in</strong>g with a<br />
headache when <strong>the</strong> pa<strong>in</strong> suddenly started<br />
to get worse.<br />
Malcolm remembers hear<strong>in</strong>g a sound ‘like<br />
a kettle boil<strong>in</strong>g’ <strong>in</strong>side his head before<br />
los<strong>in</strong>g all co-ord<strong>in</strong>ation and fall<strong>in</strong>g face<br />
down on <strong>the</strong> ground. He was rushed to<br />
<strong>the</strong> stroke unit at City Hospital where he<br />
was treated for bleed<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> his bra<strong>in</strong> that<br />
destroyed nerves down <strong>the</strong> left side of his<br />
body and could have killed him.<br />
He said: “For <strong>the</strong> first week after <strong>the</strong><br />
stroke I was <strong>in</strong> ano<strong>the</strong>r world. My balance<br />
was completely gone. I was afraid to walk<br />
<strong>in</strong> case I fell over.”<br />
The process of recovery beg<strong>in</strong>s almost<br />
immediately after patients are admitted<br />
to hospital. Patients recover movement by<br />
tak<strong>in</strong>g part <strong>in</strong> activities that exercise both<br />
m<strong>in</strong>d and muscle.<br />
Malcolm, who led an active life as an<br />
amateur cricket player, made steady<br />
progress with rehabilitation on our Beeston<br />
Ward but found it harder to cope with <strong>the</strong><br />
facial deformity caused by <strong>the</strong> stroke.<br />
“I avoided mirrors for years after <strong>the</strong><br />
stroke. My mouth and eyelids drooped<br />
My speech was slurred<br />
and I had a lot of problems<br />
with my eyes. I couldn’t<br />
even sleep properly<br />
because my eyelid<br />
let <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> light.<br />
It felt like a liv<strong>in</strong>g hell<br />
badly on one side. My speech was slurred<br />
and I couldn’t even sleep properly. It felt<br />
like a liv<strong>in</strong>g hell.”<br />
Malcolm gave up many of <strong>the</strong> social<br />
activities he enjoyed before <strong>the</strong> stroke,<br />
even though he was gradually<br />
ga<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g mobility.<br />
“I didn’t want people to see me. Even<br />
when my son got married I didn’t want to<br />
be at <strong>the</strong> wedd<strong>in</strong>g. It felt like I was griev<strong>in</strong>g<br />
for <strong>the</strong> life I’d lost.”<br />
His confidence was at an all-time low<br />
before he was referred for treatment<br />
from two specialists <strong>in</strong> plastic surgery and<br />
ophthalmology.<br />
Plastic Surgeon Dr Ciaran O’Boyle and<br />
Ophthalmic Consultant Dr Katya Tambe<br />
performed a series of operations. Now,<br />
after years of <strong>the</strong>rapy and five operations,<br />
he has nom<strong>in</strong>ated <strong>the</strong> doctors who<br />
helped him for a NUHonours award. The<br />
awards are given out at <strong>the</strong> Trust’s annual<br />
celebration of staff excellence. Malcolm<br />
credits <strong>the</strong> cl<strong>in</strong>icians for help<strong>in</strong>g him stand<br />
proudly at his son’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
He said: “My son's wedd<strong>in</strong>g day was one<br />
of <strong>the</strong> proudest moments of my life and<br />
I just want to thank <strong>the</strong>m for help<strong>in</strong>g me<br />
experience it with my family. The surgery<br />
has really changed my life. It’s taken me<br />
out of a world of isolation and helped me<br />
re-jo<strong>in</strong> society.”<br />
@nottmhospitals<br />
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She is fantastic at her<br />
job. She has made me<br />
look at th<strong>in</strong>gs from a<br />
different angle where<br />
my breath<strong>in</strong>g was<br />
concerned and taught<br />
me how to relax<br />
Thank you to our<br />
‘amaz<strong>in</strong>g’ volunteer<br />
With nom<strong>in</strong>ations now open for our<br />
annual NUHonours staff awards,<br />
last year’s volunteer of <strong>the</strong> year,<br />
Sonia Bhatti, reflects on what it<br />
feels like to be voted for an award<br />
by <strong>the</strong> public.<br />
When Sonia is not work<strong>in</strong>g full-time<br />
as a software developer, she f<strong>in</strong>ds time<br />
to spend hours visit<strong>in</strong>g patients on our<br />
Renal Dialysis Unit, where she practices<br />
cl<strong>in</strong>ical reflexology as a volunteer.<br />
Her relationship with <strong>the</strong> hospital<br />
began when our Dialysis Unit Manager<br />
Alison K<strong>in</strong>chen visited Sonia’s college<br />
look<strong>in</strong>g for volunteer <strong>the</strong>rapists.<br />
Sonia said: “When I heard about <strong>the</strong><br />
opportunity I volunteered straight<br />
away. On <strong>the</strong> first day I was nervous<br />
but I couldn’t wait to come back.<br />
It was very reward<strong>in</strong>g. You can feel<br />
<strong>the</strong> patients gradually becom<strong>in</strong>g more<br />
relaxed with <strong>the</strong> treatment. I knew<br />
I was do<strong>in</strong>g well when some of <strong>the</strong>m<br />
said <strong>the</strong>y were look<strong>in</strong>g forward<br />
to dialysis.”<br />
Sonia is extremely popular on <strong>the</strong><br />
Dialysis Unit and received more<br />
patient nom<strong>in</strong>ations than any o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
NUHonours Award w<strong>in</strong>ner last year.<br />
Comments <strong>in</strong>cluded:<br />
"…It was amaz<strong>in</strong>g what she did with<br />
me. She is fantastic at her job. She<br />
has made me look at th<strong>in</strong>gs from a<br />
different angle where my breath<strong>in</strong>g<br />
was concerned and taught me how to<br />
relax. She will go a long way <strong>in</strong> her job<br />
given <strong>the</strong> chance."<br />
"Sonia has given up so much time to<br />
perform reflexology on our patients<br />
dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir dialysis sessions. They<br />
have all found this a really valuable<br />
experience and it’s been a real boost<br />
for many of <strong>the</strong>m."<br />
Each year staff and volunteers who are<br />
shortlisted for NUHonours Awards<br />
are <strong>in</strong>vited to a awards ceremony at<br />
<strong>the</strong> East Midlands Conference Centre<br />
for a special d<strong>in</strong>ner.<br />
Sonia said: “I was so thankful to<br />
everyone who nom<strong>in</strong>ated me, but I was<br />
overwhelmed when I won. It didn’t s<strong>in</strong>k<br />
<strong>in</strong> until my friends started to cheer.”<br />
This is <strong>the</strong> n<strong>in</strong>th consecutive year we<br />
have held NUHonours Awards, thanks<br />
to <strong>the</strong> support of our NUH Charity. To<br />
view this year’s award categories and<br />
nom<strong>in</strong>ate your hospital hero visit:<br />
www.nuh.nhs.uk/nuhonours
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Hill's high hopes<br />
Parents on<br />
course thanks<br />
to new ‘Just Do It’<br />
The parents of critically-ill children<br />
across <strong>the</strong> region are benefit<strong>in</strong>g<br />
thanks to new technology funded<br />
by <strong>the</strong> Nott<strong>in</strong>gham Hospitals Charity<br />
through <strong>the</strong> Trust’s unique<br />
Just Do It scheme.<br />
The fund paid for a Sat Nav System<br />
for parents to help <strong>the</strong>m make <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
journey to Nott<strong>in</strong>gham while <strong>the</strong>ir child<br />
is transferred by ambulance from o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
regional hospitals. Fund<strong>in</strong>g was also<br />
provided for an on-board iPad which<br />
makes it easier for cl<strong>in</strong>icians to access<br />
data and guidel<strong>in</strong>es on route.<br />
are required to closely monitor <strong>the</strong><br />
patient on <strong>the</strong>ir ambulance journey,<br />
so at a very difficult time, parents<br />
are required to drive to Nott<strong>in</strong>gham<br />
without <strong>the</strong>ir child. The new Sat Nav<br />
makes that journey smoo<strong>the</strong>r by be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
pre-set for QMC and lent to parents<br />
to easily f<strong>in</strong>d <strong>the</strong> quickest route to <strong>the</strong><br />
hospital.<br />
The idea is just one of many ‘Just Do It’<br />
ideas brought forward by frontl<strong>in</strong>e staff<br />
to improve patient care.<br />
Our ‘Just Do It’ scheme has been<br />
recognised as part of a national drive<br />
for change <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> NHS – more <strong>in</strong>fo here:<br />
hsj.co.uk/leadership/change-challenge.<br />
Factifile<br />
• Jo<strong>in</strong>ed NUH on 7 April 2015<br />
• Previously Director of Workforce and<br />
Organisational Development at Chesterfield<br />
Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust<br />
• Started her career with Cadbury before<br />
spend<strong>in</strong>g over 20 years of her pre-NHS<br />
career <strong>in</strong> HR at Boots UK<br />
The new Sat Nav and iPad was <strong>the</strong><br />
bra<strong>in</strong>wave of Abi Hill from <strong>the</strong> Paediatric<br />
Critical Care Retrieval Team. The team<br />
transfers around 90 young patients each<br />
year. Two specially tra<strong>in</strong>ed medical staff<br />
New Director of Human Resources,<br />
Nicky Hill, first moved to Nott<strong>in</strong>gham<br />
from her native Manchester 30 years<br />
ago to study languages.<br />
Why NUH?<br />
Nott<strong>in</strong>gham is my home and I have long<br />
been keen to jo<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> NHS. As a patient<br />
here recover<strong>in</strong>g from surgery I remember<br />
th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g ‘what a fasc<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g and reward<strong>in</strong>g<br />
place to work.’ At that time I was work<strong>in</strong>g<br />
for Boots and I could see some parallels <strong>in</strong><br />
manag<strong>in</strong>g a large organisation car<strong>in</strong>g for<br />
people. I got my first chance <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> NHS<br />
at Chesterfield which I really enjoyed, but<br />
when <strong>the</strong> opportunity to work at NUH<br />
came up I couldn’t ignore it.<br />
First impressions?<br />
I’m lov<strong>in</strong>g it already. The people here are<br />
hugely positive and enthusiastic and <strong>the</strong>re<br />
is a great will to get it right for patients.<br />
That said, I th<strong>in</strong>k <strong>the</strong>re is still work to do<br />
on <strong>the</strong> way we work and that will be one<br />
area of focus for me.<br />
What can we expect from you?<br />
I’m straightforward, I like to get to <strong>the</strong><br />
po<strong>in</strong>t, be open and stick to my word. I like<br />
to get out from beh<strong>in</strong>d my desk and see<br />
what’s happen<strong>in</strong>g on <strong>the</strong> frontl<strong>in</strong>e.<br />
What makes you tick?<br />
I’m driven by work<strong>in</strong>g hard to help staff<br />
achieve <strong>the</strong>ir best and treat<strong>in</strong>g everyone as<br />
an <strong>in</strong>dividual. Improv<strong>in</strong>g people’s work<strong>in</strong>g<br />
lives ultimately means we create a better<br />
environment to care for patients.<br />
What are your biggest challenges?<br />
We always have to work hard to get<br />
<strong>the</strong> basics right, mak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> recruitment<br />
process slicker and ensur<strong>in</strong>g people are<br />
gett<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> right tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and support.<br />
Improv<strong>in</strong>g how we work and mak<strong>in</strong>g it<br />
easier to get decisions made more quickly<br />
will be a challenge. I’m also clear that<br />
we have to f<strong>in</strong>d a realistic and workable<br />
solution to th<strong>in</strong>gs like car park<strong>in</strong>g for staff<br />
and we’re work<strong>in</strong>g on that.<br />
What is your ambition for NUH?<br />
Spread<strong>in</strong>g a ‘can do’ culture <strong>in</strong>to every<br />
team. I want managers to feel part of a<br />
learn<strong>in</strong>g organisation structured to allow<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividuals to thrive.<br />
But even after 30 years <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> city<br />
we can’t convert you to Nott<strong>in</strong>gham<br />
Forest or Notts County?<br />
No, I was born <strong>in</strong> Manchester and after<br />
many years on <strong>the</strong> wait<strong>in</strong>g list I have f<strong>in</strong>ally<br />
got a season ticket at Old Trafford next<br />
year. I’ve had to wait but I now have <strong>the</strong><br />
chance to make <strong>the</strong> most of it – a bit like<br />
my role at NUH really.<br />
Are you <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> nurs<strong>in</strong>g at NUH?<br />
As a large acute teach<strong>in</strong>g hospital,<br />
we have a wide range of fantastic<br />
opportunities for people look<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
develop <strong>the</strong>ir career <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> NHS.<br />
Many of our services are nationally, or <strong>in</strong>ternationally,<br />
renowned and we have a strong programme of support<br />
<strong>in</strong> place for all new staff.<br />
ENGAGE<br />
ENTHUSE<br />
EMPOWER<br />
You can f<strong>in</strong>d out more about work<strong>in</strong>g at NUH and<br />
see all our latest vacancies by go<strong>in</strong>g to our website<br />
www.nuh.nhs.uk and click<strong>in</strong>g on ‘work here’.<br />
You can also see all our latest vacancies on Twitter<br />
@NUHjobs<br />
@nottmhospitals<br />
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Facts<br />
8,516<br />
patients participated<br />
<strong>in</strong> 444 events <strong>in</strong><br />
14/15 to share<br />
feedback on NUH<br />
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Patients shape<br />
improvements<br />
The care we give patients who<br />
have undergone day surgery has<br />
improved thanks to a new project<br />
which uses <strong>the</strong>ir op<strong>in</strong>ions to<br />
enhance <strong>the</strong>ir treatment.<br />
The project <strong>in</strong>volves us<strong>in</strong>g staff called<br />
<strong>the</strong>atre patient champions who collect<br />
feedback from our patients after <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
surgery. They ask questions to f<strong>in</strong>d<br />
out how safe patients felt dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
treatment, to understand clearly what<br />
could have been done better and<br />
what worked well.<br />
Mark Young has recently undergone<br />
surgery for a swollen nerve <strong>in</strong> his foot. He<br />
said: “It is a great idea, patients should<br />
always have <strong>the</strong> chance to offer feedback as<br />
<strong>the</strong>y have <strong>the</strong> best <strong>in</strong>sight <strong>in</strong>to what might<br />
need to be changed. Sometimes it might<br />
just be simple th<strong>in</strong>gs but <strong>the</strong>y can make a<br />
big difference especially if people feel a little<br />
anxious about <strong>the</strong>ir surgery.”<br />
Maria Shallow, Deputy Cl<strong>in</strong>ical Lead, said:<br />
“We have made significant improvements<br />
to our <strong>the</strong>atres at both hospitals as a direct<br />
result of listen<strong>in</strong>g to feedback from patients<br />
as well as learn<strong>in</strong>g from each o<strong>the</strong>r to<br />
make improvements to our service. In turn,<br />
we have motivated our teams who look<br />
forward to visit<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir patients to see how<br />
well <strong>the</strong>y are recover<strong>in</strong>g.”<br />
Sometimes it might just<br />
be simple th<strong>in</strong>gs but <strong>the</strong>y<br />
can make a big difference<br />
especially if people feel a<br />
little anxious about<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir surgery<br />
SurgeryImprovements<br />
More than 1,300 patients have<br />
shared <strong>the</strong>ir feedback s<strong>in</strong>ce April<br />
2014. Improvements we have made<br />
<strong>in</strong> response <strong>in</strong>clude:<br />
• Stagger<strong>in</strong>g admissions times to<br />
urology <strong>the</strong>atres lead<strong>in</strong>g to reduced<br />
wait<strong>in</strong>g times<br />
• A focus on ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g patients'<br />
hydration whilst <strong>the</strong>y wait for<br />
surgical procedures<br />
• Facilities to provide patients with<br />
food and dr<strong>in</strong>k when <strong>the</strong>y are<br />
delayed return<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>the</strong> wards from<br />
recovery is now provided<br />
• Staff ask patients whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>y<br />
would like extra blankets on <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
way to <strong>the</strong>atre<br />
Vacancies for<br />
Short Breaks Contract Carers<br />
Contract Carers are approved foster carers who provide<br />
overnight stays to a disabled child or young person aged<br />
0-19 years. This gives families a short break from <strong>the</strong><br />
cont<strong>in</strong>uous care <strong>the</strong>y provide and time to spend with<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r family members.<br />
We need carers who can:<br />
Work on a self-employed full time basis and offer up to 240 nights a<br />
year car<strong>in</strong>g for a number of children (one at a time). This will <strong>in</strong>clude<br />
weekend work and school holidays.<br />
Work <strong>in</strong>dependently to provide care <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir own homes, or overnight<br />
stays <strong>in</strong> our renovated bungalow which is adapted for short breaks.<br />
Promote family life whilst encourag<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> child’s <strong>in</strong>dependence; <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
identity and ability to stay safe.<br />
No formal qualifications are required but skills and experience of<br />
disability and children/young people is preferred.<br />
What we offer:<br />
Competitive salary –<br />
you’ll earn £1,352 per<br />
month plus £37 for<br />
each overnight stay<br />
Full <strong>in</strong>duction and<br />
tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g package, plus<br />
ongo<strong>in</strong>g support<br />
We pay for your<br />
Disclosure, Barr<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and Security checks<br />
Travel allowances.<br />
This is a challeng<strong>in</strong>g but extremely reward<strong>in</strong>g role. We need passionate people who genu<strong>in</strong>ely care about<br />
disabled children and young people and have <strong>the</strong> patience and resilience to meet <strong>the</strong>ir ongo<strong>in</strong>g needs.<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation please call <strong>the</strong> Short Breaks Team<br />
on 0115 8838280 or visit www.nott<strong>in</strong>ghamjobs.com<br />
and search ‘Health and Social Care’<br />
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Nurse & Midwife of <strong>the</strong> year<br />
The w<strong>in</strong>ners of our 2015 Nurse and Midwife of <strong>the</strong><br />
Year awards have been crowned at a ceremony <strong>in</strong><br />
Nott<strong>in</strong>gham’s Council House.<br />
Almost 1,000 votes were cast <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> competition, which<br />
aims to reward outstand<strong>in</strong>g care and highlight examples<br />
of staff who go above and beyond. Fifteen f<strong>in</strong>alists were<br />
chosen, <strong>in</strong> three categories, before a public vote decided<br />
<strong>the</strong> w<strong>in</strong>ners.<br />
They were:<br />
Adult Nurse of <strong>the</strong> Year: Helen Chilton<br />
Children’s Nurse of <strong>the</strong> Year: Kim Helm<br />
Midwife of <strong>the</strong> Year: Emma Savage<br />
There was also an award for <strong>the</strong> overall w<strong>in</strong>ner, as voted<br />
for by <strong>the</strong> public, which went to Kim, a children’s renal<br />
nurse specialist.<br />
She will now have her name on one of Nott<strong>in</strong>gham’s new<br />
trams for <strong>the</strong> next year, thanks to Nott<strong>in</strong>gham Express<br />
Transit, who were one of <strong>the</strong> partners for <strong>the</strong> awards,<br />
along with <strong>the</strong> Nott<strong>in</strong>gham Post.<br />
Speak<strong>in</strong>g about her w<strong>in</strong>, Kim said: “It's absolutely<br />
fantastic and <strong>the</strong> ic<strong>in</strong>g on <strong>the</strong> cake for my career. I never<br />
expected it but I'm really proud.”<br />
Mandie Sunderland, NUH Chief Nurse, said: "The fact<br />
that this year has been a record year for numbers of<br />
votes shows just how much our nurses and midwives are<br />
appreciated by <strong>the</strong> public.<br />
"Everyone who was nom<strong>in</strong>ated can be proud of this<br />
achievement, know<strong>in</strong>g that patients and <strong>the</strong>ir colleagues<br />
th<strong>in</strong>k <strong>the</strong>y stand out from <strong>the</strong> crowd for <strong>the</strong> work <strong>the</strong>y do<br />
at NUH."<br />
Congratulations to all our w<strong>in</strong>ners and thanks to everyone<br />
who voted!<br />
MIDWIFE<br />
of <strong>the</strong> year<br />
WINNER<br />
Emma Savage,<br />
Community Midwife<br />
Emma was nom<strong>in</strong>ated by teenager Kimberley Johnson, whose<br />
first baby was stillborn. She has s<strong>in</strong>ce gone on to have a healthy<br />
daughter and credits Emma for help<strong>in</strong>g her get through <strong>the</strong><br />
difficult times. She said: “It made it a lot easier because I didn’t<br />
have to expla<strong>in</strong> what had happened and she understood <strong>the</strong><br />
difficulty. We had all gone through <strong>the</strong> tragedy of los<strong>in</strong>g my<br />
daughter and we all wanted this to be a happy outcome.”<br />
Jackie Dowdy, Midwife, QMC<br />
Rebecca Calder nom<strong>in</strong>ated Jackie for boost<strong>in</strong>g her<br />
confidence after her tw<strong>in</strong>s were born. She said:<br />
“With her knowledge, guidance and advice, I was made<br />
to feel like I could be a great mo<strong>the</strong>r and that noth<strong>in</strong>g<br />
was beyond me. When I was f<strong>in</strong>ally allowed home it was<br />
with a slight t<strong>in</strong>ge of sadness at not hav<strong>in</strong>g this great<br />
person beside me.”<br />
Lesley Hopk<strong>in</strong>s, Community Midwife<br />
Lesley was nom<strong>in</strong>ated by Katr<strong>in</strong>a Lloyds who suffered<br />
complications dur<strong>in</strong>g a community midwife appo<strong>in</strong>tment.<br />
Lesley accompanied Katr<strong>in</strong>a to hospital <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> ambulance<br />
and helped to keep her calm throughout. She said: “I<br />
owe m<strong>in</strong>e and my daughter’s lives to Lesley. She looked<br />
after me and made sure everyth<strong>in</strong>g went as smoothly as<br />
possible – it was heroic.”<br />
Rosemary Exton, Labour Suite<br />
Coord<strong>in</strong>ator, City Hospital<br />
Katy Corah nom<strong>in</strong>ated Rosemary after her daughter’s<br />
traumatic birth. Katy became ill with sepsis dur<strong>in</strong>g labour<br />
and needed an emergency C-section. She said: “Rosemary<br />
made sure my husband wasn’t forgotten about. Before I<br />
was put under general anaes<strong>the</strong>tic she demanded I got<br />
to see him for a kiss. She saved my life and stopped my<br />
husband from br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g up a child on his own.”<br />
Cat Asp<strong>in</strong>all, Midwife, QMC<br />
Nicola Conwill-Britta<strong>in</strong> and her husband Jonathan<br />
nom<strong>in</strong>ated Cat after she helped <strong>the</strong>m cope when <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
son Miles was stillborn. Nicola said: “Even though we<br />
were go<strong>in</strong>g through <strong>the</strong> worst time imag<strong>in</strong>able, she was<br />
k<strong>in</strong>d and considerate and <strong>in</strong>credibly friendly. She held<br />
my hand and was <strong>the</strong> reassur<strong>in</strong>g face I saw when I came<br />
round from my anaes<strong>the</strong>tic.”<br />
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Facts<br />
We <strong>in</strong>vested<br />
£4.3m<br />
<strong>in</strong> new nurses <strong>in</strong> 14/15<br />
NURSE<br />
of <strong>the</strong> year<br />
Children's category<br />
WINNER<br />
Kim Helm,<br />
Paediatric Transplant Nurse Specialist<br />
Darren Calow and his wife nom<strong>in</strong>ated Kim for her support<br />
when <strong>the</strong>ir seven-year-old son Daniel had a kidney transplant.<br />
Mr Calow said: “Kim was <strong>the</strong>re – consol<strong>in</strong>g, encourag<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
say<strong>in</strong>g all <strong>the</strong> th<strong>in</strong>gs her years of experience have taught her.<br />
Simply put, she helped us to cope, and made a traumatic<br />
day much easier.”<br />
Lauren Allen, Staff Nurse, E37, QMC<br />
Lauren was nom<strong>in</strong>ated by two different families. Ann<br />
Brailsford, whose teenage daughter is a regular patient,<br />
said: “Lauren was a breath of fresh air. Anyone with a<br />
mental health problem will tell you <strong>the</strong>y are subject to<br />
stigma and negative op<strong>in</strong>ions on a daily basis.<br />
However, Lauren showed an absolute compassion<br />
towards us at all times.”<br />
Kayleigh Baker, Junior Ward Sister,<br />
Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, QMC<br />
Kayleigh was nom<strong>in</strong>ated by a former colleague for giv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>the</strong> very best care to every family she treats. They said:<br />
“Every day she makes sure she delivers <strong>the</strong> best care she<br />
can for each vulnerable child. She also ensures <strong>the</strong> family<br />
help where possible so <strong>the</strong>y still feel like a parent <strong>in</strong> this<br />
heart-break<strong>in</strong>g time.”<br />
Carli Whittaker, Paediatric Critical Care<br />
Educator, Paediatric Intensive Care Unit,<br />
City Hospital<br />
As well as be<strong>in</strong>g a dedicated nurse, Carli is a keen<br />
fundraiser for PICU and has organised numerous events.<br />
Her nom<strong>in</strong>ator said: “Carli goes above and beyond all<br />
expectations for <strong>the</strong> families that she cares for, giv<strong>in</strong>g 100<br />
per cent of herself to every patient.”<br />
Joanne Bernard<strong>in</strong>i, Staff Nurse,<br />
Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, QMC<br />
Laura Beales nom<strong>in</strong>ated Joanne for look<strong>in</strong>g after her baby<br />
daughter Isabella when she suffered a head <strong>in</strong>jury last<br />
year and was on life support. She said: “She helped us, as<br />
parents, to brea<strong>the</strong> aga<strong>in</strong>, help<strong>in</strong>g us connect and sit by<br />
our baby’s bedside. She was a true angel at <strong>the</strong> worst time<br />
of our lives.”<br />
NURSE<br />
of <strong>the</strong> year<br />
Adult category<br />
WINNER<br />
Helen Chilton, Ward Sister, B48, QMC<br />
Helen is frequently mentioned by patients <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir thank<br />
you cards and was nom<strong>in</strong>ated for her car<strong>in</strong>g approach and<br />
<strong>in</strong>spirational leadership skills. Assistant Director of Nurs<strong>in</strong>g Sue<br />
Ha<strong>in</strong>es said: “Her heart is <strong>in</strong> car<strong>in</strong>g for older people, ensur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>the</strong>y and <strong>the</strong>ir families receive <strong>the</strong> best possible care. She is<br />
always <strong>the</strong> first to take forward improvements <strong>in</strong> care for her<br />
patients on <strong>the</strong> ward.”<br />
Laura Wilson, Staff Nurse, Wolfson<br />
Cystic Fibrosis Centre<br />
Laura was nom<strong>in</strong>ated for her ability to make patients<br />
feel at home dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir stay <strong>in</strong> hospital, as well as<br />
understand<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> specific needs of those with CF.<br />
Georg<strong>in</strong>a Pa<strong>in</strong>e said: “Laura treated me as an <strong>in</strong>dividual.<br />
She didn’t give up and persisted to get what was needed<br />
to get my pa<strong>in</strong> under control.”<br />
Sue Mazengarb, Ward Sister, C25<br />
Sue has been <strong>in</strong>strumental <strong>in</strong> help<strong>in</strong>g to drive forward<br />
<strong>the</strong> hospital’s new Supervisory Ward Sister/Charge Nurse<br />
programme, which helps senior nurs<strong>in</strong>g staff spend more<br />
time with patients. Her nom<strong>in</strong>ator said: “Her drive and<br />
passion to be on <strong>the</strong> ward, putt<strong>in</strong>g her patients before<br />
anyth<strong>in</strong>g else is admirable. She really is a nurse to be<br />
proud of.”<br />
Iffy Choudhury, Staff Nurse, C25<br />
Iffy received several nom<strong>in</strong>ations from patients keen<br />
to praise his friendly and sensitive approach. Michael<br />
Alderton, of Wollaton Vale, said: “He was very<br />
professional and precise, with no sign of hesitation or<br />
doubts about how to tackle <strong>the</strong> issue I had. His care is<br />
what <strong>the</strong> public needs.”<br />
Maggie Westbury, Domestic Abuse Nurse<br />
Maggie is committed to support<strong>in</strong>g survivors of domestic<br />
abuse and helps tra<strong>in</strong> staff across <strong>the</strong> trust to do <strong>the</strong><br />
same. Her nom<strong>in</strong>ation said: “Maggie was <strong>the</strong>re to<br />
guide me <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> processes that I needed to follow <strong>in</strong><br />
order to help my patient – but she also supported me<br />
by acknowledg<strong>in</strong>g how this situation was affect<strong>in</strong>g me<br />
personally. I can’t emphasise enough <strong>the</strong> value of <strong>the</strong><br />
support and <strong>the</strong> effect this has on our patient care.”
10<br />
TravelBetter<br />
Try to<br />
Travel<br />
Better<br />
Hucknall<br />
Phoenix Park<br />
Moor Bridge<br />
Wilk<strong>in</strong>son Street<br />
The Forest<br />
Tram<br />
We've teamed up with NET Tram<br />
to offer staff a great discount on<br />
annual tram tickets. This means if<br />
you buy an Early Bird Ticket through<br />
NUH you can save more than £100<br />
off <strong>the</strong> normal price.<br />
The trams will run every eight m<strong>in</strong>utes, and<br />
will drop you right outside QMC.<br />
The annual travel tickets can be used at<br />
weekends and even<strong>in</strong>gs too.<br />
Traml<strong>in</strong>k tickets<br />
The Annual travel without<br />
NUH Discount<br />
£475 (£39.58 / month)<br />
Early Bird Annual ticket<br />
with NUH Discount<br />
£375 (£31.25 / month)<br />
After 30 Sept 2015 Annual<br />
ticket with NUH Discount<br />
£400 (£33.33 / month)<br />
Bus<br />
Staff can pay even less to travel by bus<br />
to work by purchas<strong>in</strong>g an annual pass<br />
through NUH.<br />
Trent Barton and Nott<strong>in</strong>gham City Transport<br />
offer great connections to QMC and City<br />
Hospital from all parts of our region. Many<br />
services stop right outside each campus.<br />
The unlimited travel tickets can be<br />
used anytime.<br />
You can pay for <strong>the</strong> ticket via salary<br />
deduction via<br />
www.nuh.nhs.uk/travelbetter<br />
Bus tickets<br />
Easy Rider City<br />
Easy Rider Extra Cards<br />
Nott<strong>in</strong>gham A<br />
£420 (£35 / month)<br />
£734.04 (£61.17 / month)<br />
£420 (£35 / month)<br />
Nott<strong>in</strong>gham A+B<br />
£715 (£59.58 / month)<br />
Clifton South<br />
QMC<br />
• Every 8 m<strong>in</strong>utes<br />
• Over 5,000 free Park & Ride<br />
spaces<br />
• Easy access from M1 & A52<br />
• Cross city trams direct from<br />
Hucknall<br />
• Dedicated wheelchair space<br />
Nott<strong>in</strong>gham A+B+C<br />
£790 (£65.83 / month)<br />
Trent Barton Land<br />
£990 (£82.50 / month)<br />
Kangaroo<br />
Toton<br />
£990 (£82.50 / month)<br />
@nottmhospitals<br />
facebook.com/nott<strong>in</strong>ghamhospitals
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Cycl<strong>in</strong>g Car shar<strong>in</strong>g Park<strong>in</strong>g permits<br />
More staff are choos<strong>in</strong>g to come<br />
to work by bike and it’s not hard<br />
to see why.<br />
Cycl<strong>in</strong>g solves so many problems at once:<br />
it keeps you fit, it's fast, cheap, reliable and<br />
good for <strong>the</strong> environment.<br />
We're committed to provid<strong>in</strong>g excellent<br />
cycle facilities for staff that chose to travel<br />
to work by bike as well as a number of<br />
schemes aimed at support<strong>in</strong>g you.<br />
These <strong>in</strong>clude: a money sav<strong>in</strong>g cycle to<br />
work scheme, secure bike storage,<br />
shower facilities, cycle tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
and free bike ma<strong>in</strong>tenance.<br />
Cycle2work scheme<br />
We have partnered with Halfords to offer<br />
a staff Cycle2work scheme. This helps<br />
our staff save on average 31% on <strong>the</strong><br />
cost of a new bike.<br />
Through this scheme, you can hire a<br />
new bike and accessories by mak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
monthly payments from your salary.<br />
You will not pay tax or national <strong>in</strong>surance<br />
on <strong>the</strong>se payments.<br />
After 12 months, you will have <strong>the</strong> option<br />
to buy <strong>the</strong> bike for a small sum. You must<br />
be on <strong>the</strong> NUH payroll and have a contract<br />
that has at least 12 months to run. The next<br />
w<strong>in</strong>dow to apply is 15 June to 31 August.<br />
We are launch<strong>in</strong>g a car shar<strong>in</strong>g scheme<br />
which will help people who would like<br />
to buddy up with o<strong>the</strong>rs to save money<br />
and time gett<strong>in</strong>g to work.<br />
Car shar<strong>in</strong>g with ano<strong>the</strong>r member of staff<br />
will also boost <strong>the</strong> chances of you qualify<strong>in</strong>g<br />
for a Trust car park<strong>in</strong>g permit.<br />
More <strong>in</strong>formation can be found at<br />
nuh.nhs.uk/travelbetter<br />
Walk<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Walk<strong>in</strong>g is a great way to stay trim and<br />
stay healthy. It also saves you money.<br />
You can download our walk maps to get<br />
ideas of walks around each campus or how<br />
to commute by foot from home or from <strong>the</strong><br />
park and ride sites.<br />
A full car park<strong>in</strong>g permit review is<br />
underway to reduce congestion on<br />
our sites and ensure those who most<br />
need to park are able to do so. All staff,<br />
volunteers and external partners must<br />
reapply for permits if <strong>the</strong>y wish to park<br />
at our hospitals. Applications are open<br />
1-30 June. Exist<strong>in</strong>g permits will become<br />
<strong>in</strong>active from 2 August.<br />
Everyone will be scored aga<strong>in</strong>st a criteria<br />
which considers specific work and<br />
personal requirements. All applications<br />
will be treated fairly and equitably. Those<br />
who work for ano<strong>the</strong>r organisation will be<br />
scored aga<strong>in</strong>st <strong>the</strong> same criteria as<br />
NUH staff.<br />
Staff will automatically get a permit if <strong>the</strong>y:<br />
• Are a blue badge holder<br />
• Require a vehicle to travel between<br />
sites to provide urgent patient care (or<br />
need a vehicle to provide care <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
community)<br />
All o<strong>the</strong>r NUH staff will be scored aga<strong>in</strong>st<br />
<strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g criteria:<br />
• Hours of work (shift patterns)<br />
• Commut<strong>in</strong>g time via public transport<br />
• Hours of work<br />
• Car<strong>in</strong>g responsibilities<br />
You are more likely to get a permit if you<br />
choose to car share with a colleague (you<br />
can choose who you car share with).<br />
Timel<strong>in</strong>e<br />
• 1 June: Applications open<br />
• 30 June: Applications close<br />
• End June: Staff, volunteers and<br />
partners <strong>in</strong>formed of outcome<br />
• End June/early July: Appeals open<br />
Visit nuh.nhs.uk/travelbetter for more <strong>in</strong>formation<br />
• Mid-July: Appeal results<br />
communicated<br />
• End July: Permits distributed<br />
• 1 August: New permits 'go live'
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SpotlightOn<br />
Rachel Hawthorne<br />
NUH<br />
deliver<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>the</strong> best<br />
for mums-to-be<br />
@nottmhospitals<br />
facebook.com/nott<strong>in</strong>ghamhospitals
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I was vomit<strong>in</strong>g all <strong>the</strong><br />
time. It was relentless and<br />
absolutely dra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g.<br />
My whole body shut down,<br />
I was at severe risk of<br />
kidney failure.<br />
NUH has become <strong>the</strong> first Trust <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
country to develop a new treatment<br />
plan to support women suffer<strong>in</strong>g from<br />
severe sickness dur<strong>in</strong>g pregnancy.<br />
Women with severe sickness dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
pregnancy, known as hyperemesis<br />
gravidarum, can become dangerously<br />
dehydrated which can put <strong>the</strong>m and <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
baby at risk. It affects 0.1‐1% of pregnant<br />
women and can be severe enough to<br />
warrant hospital admission and require<br />
<strong>in</strong>travenous fluid <strong>the</strong>rapy.<br />
The Duchess of Cambridge has famously<br />
suffered dur<strong>in</strong>g both of her pregnancies,<br />
br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> condition <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong> spotlight<br />
<strong>in</strong> recent years.<br />
Cl<strong>in</strong>ical teams from NUH have developed<br />
new treatment guidel<strong>in</strong>es <strong>in</strong> a jo<strong>in</strong>t<br />
approach with GPs <strong>in</strong> Nott<strong>in</strong>gham,<br />
on how to treat women suffer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
from <strong>the</strong> condition, to help prevent<br />
hospital admissions.<br />
Primary school teacher Rachel Hawthorne,<br />
36, of Radcliffe-on-Trent, suffered with<br />
<strong>the</strong> condition through her pregnancy. She<br />
said: “I was vomit<strong>in</strong>g all <strong>the</strong> time. It was<br />
relentless and absolutely dra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g. My<br />
whole body shut down, I was at severe<br />
risk of kidney failure.<br />
“There's a lot of guilt. There is worry for<br />
<strong>the</strong> baby’s health, worry about medication<br />
you're given, worry that this will all harm<br />
<strong>the</strong> baby. To be <strong>in</strong> your own environment<br />
makes a difference.<br />
“I was really fortunate that <strong>the</strong> staff at<br />
QMC let me come <strong>in</strong> for IV fluid rehydration<br />
every 48 hours dur<strong>in</strong>g my pregnancy, when<br />
I wasn't an <strong>in</strong>patient. It's great that this is<br />
now available to many more women.”<br />
Rachel now works with <strong>the</strong> charity<br />
Pregnancy Sickness Support to offer support<br />
to women with <strong>the</strong> condition and <strong>the</strong><br />
charity fully supports <strong>the</strong> NUH guidel<strong>in</strong>es.<br />
She said: “It can be a lonely experience so it<br />
helps to not only have support but to have<br />
support from someone who knows what<br />
you are go<strong>in</strong>g through.”<br />
Chairman of <strong>the</strong> charity, Caitl<strong>in</strong> Dean, said:<br />
“This will make a huge difference, not just<br />
to <strong>the</strong> women but <strong>the</strong>ir families as well.<br />
There is a real stigma about this condition<br />
and it’s not always taken seriously.<br />
The work NUH are do<strong>in</strong>g will be hugely<br />
beneficial. I hope o<strong>the</strong>r areas will follow<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir guidel<strong>in</strong>es.”<br />
Shilpa Deb, lead consultant for Emergency<br />
Gynaecology at NUH, said: “Hyperemesis is<br />
a common problem, <strong>the</strong> ma<strong>in</strong> issue be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
dehydration. We now have a dedicated<br />
hydration suite which is comfortable and<br />
relaxed. We have reduced <strong>the</strong> number of<br />
overnight admissions significantly s<strong>in</strong>ce<br />
start<strong>in</strong>g this work, however, we want more<br />
women to be at home with <strong>the</strong>ir families as<br />
much as possible dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir pregnancy.”<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation about <strong>the</strong> charity visit<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir website:<br />
pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk/<br />
Factfile<br />
Hyperemesis<br />
• Nausea and vomit<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> pregnancy<br />
affects 70-80% of pregnant women<br />
to a greater or lesser extent<br />
• Over 30% of women <strong>in</strong> paid<br />
employment need time off work<br />
due to nausea and vomit<strong>in</strong>g dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
pregnancy<br />
• 1 <strong>in</strong> 100-150 women are admitted<br />
to hospital due to <strong>the</strong> severity of<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir condition<br />
• Historically, hyperemesis was<br />
thought to be a psychotic disorder.<br />
Fortunately, this view has been<br />
disproven. It is now known to be an<br />
illness of organic orig<strong>in</strong>, although<br />
its causes have yet to be<br />
fully understood<br />
• Hyperemesis can beg<strong>in</strong> before<br />
pregnancy is confirmed<br />
• Weight loss is often severe and rapid.<br />
>5% of pre-pregnancy weight is<br />
common with hyperemesis<br />
Celebrity sufferers<br />
Pic: rosiepope.com<br />
• Antenatal depression, postnatal<br />
depression and post-traumatic stress<br />
disorder can be common <strong>in</strong> women<br />
with such severe symptoms<br />
• Oral hygiene can be a problem – not<br />
only can <strong>the</strong> act of brush<strong>in</strong>g teeth<br />
cause retch<strong>in</strong>g, but acid <strong>in</strong> vomit can<br />
cause enamel erosion<br />
• Studies have shown that <strong>the</strong>re is<br />
an <strong>in</strong>creased chance of develop<strong>in</strong>g<br />
hyperemesis gravidarum <strong>in</strong><br />
subsequent pregnancies if you have<br />
had it once already. Recent medical<br />
research has shown <strong>the</strong> recurrence<br />
rate to be as high as 70-80%<br />
Some notable celebrity sufferers of hyperemisis <strong>in</strong>clude:<br />
• Kate Middleton<br />
• Kirsty Allsopp<br />
• Charlotte Bronte<br />
• Jenny Frost<br />
• Holly Madison<br />
• There is evidence that pregnancy<br />
sickness and hyperemesis is more<br />
common, and can be more severe, <strong>in</strong><br />
tw<strong>in</strong> pregnancies<br />
Source – Pregnancy sickness support charity
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<strong>the</strong> most challeng<strong>in</strong>g<br />
job is often <strong>the</strong> most<br />
reward<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Foster<strong>in</strong>g can be a challeng<strong>in</strong>g role, but our foster carers will tell<br />
you it is one of <strong>the</strong> most reward<strong>in</strong>g jobs you’ll ever do.<br />
We need more dedicated, passionate people who can offer secure,<br />
stable and lov<strong>in</strong>g homes to children and young people <strong>in</strong> care.<br />
We wanted to give someth<strong>in</strong>g back.<br />
Gill and Richard on be<strong>in</strong>g foster carers<br />
I enjoy <strong>the</strong> challenge, each day is different.<br />
Lorra<strong>in</strong>e on be<strong>in</strong>g a foster carer<br />
The only regret I have<br />
is not do<strong>in</strong>g it sooner<br />
Sheila on be<strong>in</strong>g a foster carer<br />
F<strong>in</strong>d out about foster<strong>in</strong>g<br />
0115 876 3335<br />
www.nott<strong>in</strong>ghamcity.gov.uk/foster<br />
@nottmhospitals<br />
facebook.com/nott<strong>in</strong>ghamhospitals
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NewsBites<br />
Next<br />
day<br />
delivery<br />
New mums can now go home just<br />
24 hours after a planned caesarean<br />
section thanks to an <strong>in</strong>novative<br />
recovery programme be<strong>in</strong>g used<br />
at our hospitals.<br />
Women would previously stay <strong>in</strong> hospital<br />
for at least a few days after a c-section.<br />
Now, most are home with<strong>in</strong> 24 hours<br />
of <strong>the</strong>ir surgery.<br />
Amelia Banks, NUH Consultant<br />
Anaes<strong>the</strong>tist, said: “The second day of<br />
recovery <strong>in</strong> hospital was just wait<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
It was unnecessary. Rest<strong>in</strong>g at home is<br />
more comfortable. Once women are<br />
mobile, midwives are free to care and<br />
beds are available more quickly for new<br />
patients. As a result, we are less likely<br />
to have to close our doors to women<br />
because we are full, and this can benefit<br />
<strong>the</strong> wider community. It’s a w<strong>in</strong> for all.”<br />
“It is important to stress that we only<br />
send women home if it is right for <strong>the</strong>m<br />
– we won’t compromise safety.”<br />
Lauren Twells recently had her second<br />
baby Alicia by elective section. She said:<br />
“It’s more relax<strong>in</strong>g at home than <strong>in</strong><br />
hospital. I can recover more quickly and<br />
have my family around me all <strong>the</strong> time.<br />
In hospital, <strong>the</strong>re are understandable<br />
visit<strong>in</strong>g restrictions. My partner and I<br />
both get to bond with Alicia and her<br />
sister can get to know her. It’s better for<br />
<strong>the</strong> whole family.”<br />
My partner and I both<br />
get to bond with Alicia<br />
and her sister can get to<br />
know her. It’s better for<br />
<strong>the</strong> whole family<br />
“I had a similar operation once and I<br />
was <strong>in</strong> hospital for a week. I was <strong>in</strong> pa<strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> whole time. This time, thanks to <strong>the</strong><br />
enhanced recovery programme, I was up<br />
shower<strong>in</strong>g with<strong>in</strong> hours and home <strong>the</strong><br />
next day. I wasn’t <strong>in</strong> much pa<strong>in</strong> – I only<br />
needed over-<strong>the</strong>-counter pa<strong>in</strong> killers.<br />
The staff are great but it’s better to be<br />
at home. We can bond more as a family<br />
and that makes a huge difference. Ly<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong> a hospital bed versus be<strong>in</strong>g home with<br />
your family – <strong>the</strong>re’s no contest”<br />
Factfile<br />
About 10,000 babies are born each<br />
year at our hospitals:<br />
5,700 at City Hospital<br />
4,300 at QMC<br />
Spotlight on dementia<br />
We took part <strong>in</strong> a number of<br />
activities dur<strong>in</strong>g Dementia<br />
Awareness Week last month.<br />
Dementia affects around 800,000 people<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> United K<strong>in</strong>gdom and, nationally,<br />
an estimated 25% of hospital beds are<br />
occupied by people with dementia.<br />
This group of patients is often subject<br />
to longer stays, delayed discharges and<br />
readmissions to hospital.<br />
Throughout <strong>the</strong> week, our hospitals<br />
focused on a different area of dementia<br />
care each day – from nutrition to hear<strong>in</strong>g<br />
loss. We also consulted with families and<br />
carers about how <strong>the</strong>y could be better<br />
supported, and showcased our Playlist<br />
for Life scheme, which uses <strong>the</strong> power of<br />
music to help patients.<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation visit:<br />
www.nuh.nhs.uk/playlist-for-life/
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Feedback<br />
Facts<br />
3,100<br />
mentions on<br />
Twitter<br />
last year<br />
Yourviews<br />
Some of your feedback from social media, NHS Choices and<br />
Patient Op<strong>in</strong>ion websites...<br />
All <strong>the</strong> nurses were fantastic and friendly and acted<br />
professionally all <strong>the</strong> way through. Thank you so much.<br />
I will go to <strong>the</strong> Emergency Department/IAU aga<strong>in</strong> should<br />
anyth<strong>in</strong>g urgent arise. I love <strong>the</strong> very nice and vibrant<br />
new IAU department. It helps patients with urgent needs to<br />
be seen more quickly and eases pressure on<br />
staff. It really is 10/10.<br />
With<strong>in</strong> 4 hours, I had been through A&E and agreed a<br />
treatment plan, gone up to <strong>the</strong> Maxillofacial Department<br />
for X-ray and <strong>the</strong>n tooth extraction and dra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />
abscess, <strong>the</strong>n to pharmacy (half hour wait) for follow-up<br />
medic<strong>in</strong>es. Not <strong>the</strong> nicest of th<strong>in</strong>gs to have done but <strong>the</strong><br />
staff were very good at calm<strong>in</strong>g and reassur<strong>in</strong>g me when I<br />
was very nervous.<br />
I started my nurs<strong>in</strong>g career 38 years ago<br />
at QMC. I am, <strong>the</strong>refore, very pleased to<br />
write about <strong>the</strong> excellent care my fa<strong>the</strong>r-<strong>in</strong>law<br />
received recently when he needed urgent<br />
bowel surgery. As I now live <strong>in</strong> Norfolk <strong>the</strong><br />
daily phone calls on his progress were much<br />
appreciated. When we visited we found warm<br />
friendly staff who could not be more<br />
helpful.<br />
Tweets<br />
The park<strong>in</strong>g situation at QMC @nottmhospitals is ridiculous!!<br />
@nottmhospitals how am I supposed to change my appo<strong>in</strong>tment if<br />
every time I call no one answers or returns my voicemails?<br />
I attended A&E on Thursday 5 March, <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> even<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Everyone I came <strong>in</strong> contact with - student, doctor, nurses,<br />
x-ray dept, treated me with courtesy and good humour. I was<br />
subsequently taken to <strong>the</strong> Ear, Nose and Throat ward where<br />
a blood clot was suctioned from <strong>the</strong> back of my throat. The<br />
doctor who performed this was fantastic, but ano<strong>the</strong>r big<br />
plus <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir favour was that as <strong>the</strong>y were busy dash<strong>in</strong>g<br />
from room to room, <strong>the</strong>y never failed to acknowledge my<br />
husband and me <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> wait<strong>in</strong>g area, and apologise for<br />
keep<strong>in</strong>g us wait<strong>in</strong>g. And a big thank you to <strong>the</strong> nurs<strong>in</strong>g<br />
staff who gave my husband a very welcome cuppa.<br />
I have been do<strong>in</strong>g physio at The City Campus for seven<br />
months and have had great support and encouragement from<br />
my physio<strong>the</strong>rapist.<br />
From not be<strong>in</strong>g able to walk to now runn<strong>in</strong>g regularly,<br />
my progress has been fantastic, for what is a nasty<br />
and complicated <strong>in</strong>jury. An excellent team and well-run<br />
department. I am very grateful to everyone<br />
<strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> my care throughout. Many thanks.<br />
Ra<strong>the</strong>r nice to come to @nottmhospitals today by tra<strong>in</strong>, tram and<br />
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CharityNews<br />
Check our website<br />
for fur<strong>the</strong>r updates<br />
Are you up to <strong>the</strong> challenge?<br />
Olivia is on <strong>the</strong><br />
road to recovery<br />
Toddler Olivia Fern from Coalville<br />
<strong>in</strong> Leicestershire is lucky to be alive<br />
thanks to <strong>the</strong> quick actions of her<br />
dad David.<br />
He sensed his little girl wasn’t well and<br />
took her to get assessed at QMC. It was<br />
discovered that Olivia was suffer<strong>in</strong>g from a<br />
rare bra<strong>in</strong> cancer.<br />
David said: "They told us that if <strong>the</strong>y didn't<br />
operate that day, or <strong>the</strong> next day, <strong>the</strong>n<br />
Olivia probably wouldn't have made it, says<br />
David, “it was that bad. They told us <strong>the</strong>re<br />
was a risk she might not survive and that if<br />
she did, she might be left with a disability.”<br />
They told us <strong>the</strong>re was<br />
a risk she might not<br />
survive and that if she did,<br />
she might be left<br />
with a disability<br />
Two teams of surgeons worked <strong>in</strong> unison<br />
for <strong>the</strong> duration of <strong>the</strong> 10-hour operation<br />
and managed to remove 90 per cent of<br />
Olivia's tumour.<br />
“The treatment we have received at NUH<br />
has been second to none,” says David,<br />
“<strong>the</strong>y saved Olivia’s life and I can’t thank <strong>the</strong><br />
medical staff enough!”<br />
Olivia is respond<strong>in</strong>g well to chemo<strong>the</strong>rapy<br />
and her tumour hasn’t <strong>in</strong>creased <strong>in</strong> size.<br />
However she may still need to have an<br />
operation <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> future.<br />
Nott<strong>in</strong>gham Hospitals Charity has launched<br />
an appeal to help treat patients with<br />
bra<strong>in</strong> cancer like Olivia, by purchas<strong>in</strong>g an<br />
<strong>in</strong>traoperative MRI scanner.<br />
The scanner can be used while a patient<br />
is on <strong>the</strong> operat<strong>in</strong>g table and enables<br />
cl<strong>in</strong>icians to see very clear detail, mak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
surgery even more accurate and giv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />
patient <strong>the</strong> best possible result.<br />
Donald MacArthur, Consultant<br />
Neurosurgeon at Nott<strong>in</strong>gham Children’s<br />
Hospital, said: “Surgery for bra<strong>in</strong> tumours,<br />
especially <strong>in</strong> children is usually about try<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to remove as much of <strong>the</strong> tumour tissue as<br />
possible, as safely as possible, from with<strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> delicate function<strong>in</strong>g bra<strong>in</strong> tissue. The<br />
shape, nature or location of some tumours<br />
means this is not always straightforward.<br />
“There’s now new technology which can<br />
help me and my colleagues to improve <strong>the</strong><br />
care we offer patients. The neurosurgical<br />
teams <strong>in</strong> Nott<strong>in</strong>gham could be <strong>the</strong> first<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> UK to use this technology to treat<br />
patients and to support fur<strong>the</strong>r research<br />
<strong>in</strong>to rare forms of bra<strong>in</strong> tumours.”<br />
Hav<strong>in</strong>g an iMRI scanner available at NUH<br />
could make all <strong>the</strong> difference to patients<br />
like Olivia who may need treatment <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
future.<br />
To help us raise <strong>the</strong> £650,000 needed for<br />
<strong>the</strong> new state-of-<strong>the</strong>-art scanner please call<br />
0115 962 7905, text NUHC30 to 70070<br />
and £2, £5 or £10 or visit<br />
www.nott<strong>in</strong>ghamhospitalscharity.org.uk<br />
Our Charity is look<strong>in</strong>g for<br />
adventurous people to take part <strong>in</strong><br />
a host of challenge events tak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
place this summer.<br />
They are search<strong>in</strong>g for people to<br />
skydive, abseil and cycle <strong>the</strong>ir way to<br />
help raise funds for <strong>the</strong> Sav<strong>in</strong>g Lives<br />
Helipad Appeal.<br />
Daniel Craggs, Senior Community<br />
Fundraiser, said: “We’ve got a variety<br />
of excit<strong>in</strong>g activities tak<strong>in</strong>g place this<br />
summer for people to get <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong>.<br />
From a dramatic descent from <strong>the</strong> roof<br />
of magnificent L<strong>in</strong>coln Ca<strong>the</strong>dral, to<br />
jump<strong>in</strong>g out of a plane at 15,000 ft,<br />
or even cycl<strong>in</strong>g from London to Paris,<br />
<strong>the</strong>re’s someth<strong>in</strong>g for everyone.”<br />
Takepart<br />
• London to Paris Cycle Ride:<br />
9 - 13 September<br />
• Millers Dale Abseil: 25 July<br />
• L<strong>in</strong>coln Ca<strong>the</strong>dral Descent:<br />
8 August<br />
• London to Brighton Cycle Ride:<br />
6 September<br />
• Ben Nevis Climb:<br />
18 - 20 September<br />
• Hibaldstow Skydive:<br />
26 September<br />
Please contact Ruth or Naomi at <strong>the</strong><br />
Nott<strong>in</strong>gham Hospitals Charity, to<br />
f<strong>in</strong>d out more on 0115 9627905 or<br />
email charity@nuh.nhs.uk<br />
Full <strong>in</strong>formation about all our appeals is available on our website.<br />
Stay up-to-date with <strong>the</strong> charity and latest news on Facebook and<br />
Twitter (@NUHCharity).
15/16 QUALITY<br />
PRIORITIES<br />
Best for patients,<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir families & carers<br />
A<br />
ATTITUDE<br />
I always try to make a good impression<br />
and be courteous to patients,<br />
relatives and colleagues<br />
I support my colleagues to make a<br />
good impression on patients,<br />
relatives and colleagues even<br />
when <strong>the</strong> situation is difficult<br />
B<br />
BEHAVIOUR<br />
I communicate effectively to keep<br />
patients safe and well-<strong>in</strong>formed<br />
about next steps <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir care<br />
I make time to understand <strong>the</strong> hopes<br />
and fears of patients and <strong>the</strong>ir carers<br />
C<br />
COMBAT HARMS<br />
I follow guidel<strong>in</strong>es for tak<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>in</strong>terpret<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and escalat<strong>in</strong>g patient observations<br />
I understand and follow best-practice<br />
<strong>in</strong> prescrib<strong>in</strong>g, dispens<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
adm<strong>in</strong>ister<strong>in</strong>g drugs<br />
I ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> highest possible<br />
standards of hand hygiene and<br />
encourage o<strong>the</strong>rs to do <strong>the</strong> same<br />
D<br />
DECREASE<br />
DISTRESS<br />
I use ‘About Me’ to know about<br />
each of my patients<br />
I adapt my practice to <strong>the</strong> needs<br />
of patients with dementia<br />
E<br />
ENVIRONMENTAL<br />
IMPROVEMENTS<br />
I avoid mak<strong>in</strong>g unnecessary noise<br />
on wards at night to help patients’<br />
rest & recovery<br />
I encourage my patients and<br />
colleagues not to smoke & signpost<br />
to cessation services<br />
F<br />
FEWER WAITS<br />
I escalate unnecessary delays<br />
to ensure timely treatment and<br />
transfer of care for my patients<br />
I anticipate what will be needed<br />
when my patient leaves hospital<br />
15/16<br />
PACK
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DiaryPage<br />
Membersnews<br />
NEW MEMBERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER:<br />
AIMI TOWNSEND<br />
Hello, I would like to <strong>in</strong>troduce<br />
myself as your new Membership<br />
Communications Officer. I have<br />
many years of experience work<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong> communications and membership<br />
roles across a range of organisations.<br />
This is an excit<strong>in</strong>g time to be jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
NUH. Our members play an <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>gly<br />
important part <strong>in</strong> help<strong>in</strong>g to ensure that<br />
our services meet <strong>the</strong> needs of local<br />
people. Members also have <strong>in</strong>fluence<br />
<strong>in</strong> how we develop and receive more<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation and feedback. You can<br />
get <strong>in</strong>volved as much or as little as you<br />
choose. Opportunities for <strong>in</strong>volvement<br />
<strong>in</strong>clude attend<strong>in</strong>g events, volunteer<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
be<strong>in</strong>g part of work<strong>in</strong>g groups and<br />
stand<strong>in</strong>g for election onto <strong>the</strong> Council<br />
of Governors when we get closer to<br />
becom<strong>in</strong>g a Foundation Trust.<br />
UPDATES<br />
& EVENTS<br />
See <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>ternet for more <strong>in</strong>fo<br />
www.nuh.nhs.uk<br />
NEXT<br />
Issue<br />
Royal open<strong>in</strong>g<br />
for NUH<br />
We look forward to two<br />
official open<strong>in</strong>gs this<br />
summer – <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
Royal open<strong>in</strong>g of our<br />
Cystic Fibrosis Centre and<br />
a celebrity open<strong>in</strong>g of<br />
our new children’s cancer<br />
development.<br />
If you are not already a member and<br />
would like to jo<strong>in</strong> please contact me at<br />
ft@nuh.nhs.uk or<br />
0115 924 9924 ext 76242.<br />
Aimi Townsend<br />
The re-development of QMC<br />
Thursday 18 June 2 – 4pm<br />
Postgraduate Education Centre, QMC<br />
Our site is undergo<strong>in</strong>g some major<br />
redevelopments to improve transportation<br />
and accessibility. With <strong>the</strong> imm<strong>in</strong>ent<br />
open<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>the</strong> tram stops we would also<br />
like to update members on our plans for<br />
<strong>the</strong> new helipad and multi-storey car-park.<br />
Please register your <strong>in</strong>terest to attend<br />
by ei<strong>the</strong>r email<strong>in</strong>g ft@nuh.nhs.uk or<br />
0115 9249924 ext. 76242.<br />
Interested <strong>in</strong> Health Services Research?<br />
The Health Services Research Network (HSRN) is host<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir annual HSRN<br />
Symposium, 1-2 July at <strong>the</strong> Nott<strong>in</strong>gham Conference Centre.<br />
Come and listen, have your say, make your op<strong>in</strong>ion count and network with <strong>the</strong><br />
some of <strong>the</strong> lead<strong>in</strong>g health services researchers <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> UK and <strong>in</strong>ternationally. F<strong>in</strong>d out<br />
more at www.hsrnsymposium.co.uk/<br />
Research &<br />
Innovation<br />
NUH is lead<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> way <strong>in</strong><br />
many areas of cl<strong>in</strong>ical research<br />
and development.<br />
We look at some of <strong>the</strong>se<br />
projects and expla<strong>in</strong> how you<br />
can take part.<br />
OUT August<br />
Save <strong>the</strong> Trust valuable<br />
resources – update your contact<br />
details and provide us with your<br />
email address to hear about more<br />
<strong>in</strong>volvement opportunities.<br />
If you receive this newspaper<br />
through <strong>the</strong> post, you may have<br />
seen that we have recently asked<br />
you to let us know if your details<br />
have changed.<br />
To help save <strong>the</strong> us valuable<br />
resources, please update your<br />
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<strong>in</strong>formation on this page.<br />
Become a member today<br />
Would you like to be kept<br />
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Would you like to be <strong>in</strong>vited to take<br />
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support for your local hospitals even<br />
by simply receiv<strong>in</strong>g our bi-monthly<br />
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If <strong>the</strong> answer to any of <strong>the</strong>se<br />
questions is yes <strong>the</strong>n please go to<br />
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out more and register as a member,<br />
or contact <strong>the</strong> Membership Office<br />
us<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> contact details below.<br />
To update your details<br />
or f<strong>in</strong>d out more about<br />
becom<strong>in</strong>g a member,<br />
please email<br />
ft@nuh.nhs.uk or call<br />
0115 924 9924<br />
ext 76242.<br />
It's com<strong>in</strong>g very soon<br />
The tram will start runn<strong>in</strong>g at<br />
NUH <strong>in</strong> a matter of weeks.<br />
With easy access from <strong>the</strong> city<br />
centre and surround<strong>in</strong>g areas,<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Beeston, Chilwell<br />
and Hucknall we hope our<br />
patients, visitors and staff<br />
choose <strong>the</strong> tram to travel.<br />
Patients put<br />
<strong>the</strong> spice <strong>in</strong>to<br />
hospital food<br />
NUH <strong>in</strong>vited a black and m<strong>in</strong>ority<br />
ethnic cancer community group<br />
to participate <strong>in</strong> a food tast<strong>in</strong>g<br />
event earlier this month.<br />
Patients shared <strong>the</strong>ir views with<br />
our partners Carillion to help<br />
fur<strong>the</strong>r improve <strong>the</strong> food we serve<br />
to patients, visitors and staff and<br />
understand <strong>the</strong> different food<br />
requirements of patients.<br />
A number of dishes were tasted from<br />
aloo gobi to curried goat as well<br />
as choices from halal, kosher and<br />
African Caribbean menus.<br />
Shar<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />
lessons of safe<br />
surgery with<br />
Columbia<br />
Two members of team NUH are<br />
visit<strong>in</strong>g Columbia to take part <strong>in</strong><br />
a conference aimed at help<strong>in</strong>g<br />
spread good practice <strong>in</strong> surgery.<br />
Hayley Queen, Act<strong>in</strong>g Team Leader<br />
for our sp<strong>in</strong>al <strong>the</strong>atres and Alison<br />
Adk<strong>in</strong>, Patient Safety Lead, will<br />
present NUH’s Five Steps to Safer<br />
Surgery programme at <strong>the</strong> event.<br />
The programme has been delivered<br />
to over 800 staff at NUH <strong>the</strong>atres <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> last two years.
www.nuh.nhs.uk/nuhonours<br />
Clos<strong>in</strong>g date: Friday 4 September 2015 | Awards even<strong>in</strong>g: Friday 13 November 2015<br />
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