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W<strong>in</strong>ners<br />

announced<br />

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Travel<br />

Better<br />

Campaign<br />

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Deliver<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>the</strong> best<br />

for mums to be<br />

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Surgeons gave me<br />

back my life<br />

JUNE 2015<br />

<strong>Back</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

sw<strong>in</strong>g<br />

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 />

Cont<strong>in</strong>ued on page 2<br />

@nottmhospitals<br />

facebook.com/nott<strong>in</strong>ghamhospitals


2<br />

NewsBites<br />

scan here<br />

to read on<br />

<strong>the</strong> go…<br />

Foreword<br />

Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 1<br />

<strong>Back</strong><br />

<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 />

Go to page 4 to hear about<br />

ano<strong>the</strong>r of our stroke patients.<br />

@nottmhospitals<br />

facebook.com/nott<strong>in</strong>ghamhospitals


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NewsBites<br />

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.


4<br />

NewsBites<br />

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 />

facebook.com/nott<strong>in</strong>ghamhospitals


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NewsBites<br />

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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NewsBites<br />

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 />

facebook.com/nott<strong>in</strong>ghamhospitals


NewsBites<br />

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 />

7<br />

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 />

49850_SHORT HOLIDAY FOSTER CARER AD 168.275 x 131.383MM 2015_ART.<strong>in</strong>dd 1 22/01/2015 15:15


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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 />

@nottmhospitals<br />

facebook.com/nott<strong>in</strong>ghamhospitals


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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'


12<br />

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 />

#medil<strong>in</strong>k<br />

GetIntouch<br />

Your feedback on our services is important to us. If you’ve had a<br />

great experience or feel <strong>the</strong>re is someth<strong>in</strong>g we could be do<strong>in</strong>g<br />

better, let us know.<br />

• NHS Choices<br />

www.nhs.uk<br />

• Patient Op<strong>in</strong>ion<br />

www.patientop<strong>in</strong>ion.org.uk<br />

• Tweet us<br />

@nottmhospitals | @nottmchildrens<br />

• Facebook<br />

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facebook.com/nott<strong>in</strong>ghamhospitals


17<br />

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


19<br />

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 />

details on a regular basis us<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong>formation on this page.<br />

Become a member today<br />

Would you like to be kept<br />

up-to-date with <strong>in</strong>formation and<br />

developments from across <strong>the</strong> Trust<br />

as soon as <strong>the</strong>y happen?<br />

Would you like to be <strong>in</strong>vited to take<br />

part <strong>in</strong> events, focus groups, surveys<br />

and patient groups from across <strong>the</strong><br />

hospitals?<br />

Would you like to show your<br />

support for your local hospitals even<br />

by simply receiv<strong>in</strong>g our bi-monthly<br />

newsletter?<br />

If <strong>the</strong> answer to any of <strong>the</strong>se<br />

questions is yes <strong>the</strong>n please go to<br />

www.nuh.nhs.uk/members to f<strong>in</strong>d<br />

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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nott<strong>in</strong>ghamhospitals<br />

@nottmhospitals<br />

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#nuhonours<br />

For more <strong>in</strong>formation about NUHonours Awards categories and rules and how to nom<strong>in</strong>ate:<br />

Tel: 0115 924 9924 ext 67184 | Email: nuhonours@nuh.nhs.uk<br />

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