New year new lives for two of our staff

news pagePage 2viewfrontActing Chief Executive TimWelch introduces this month’sedition of Grapevine.WELCOME to the first edition of theGrapevine staff magazine for 2013.As we all know January is a time for New Yearresolutions and we are hoping that somemembers of staff make one of their goalsthis year to add support to the Staff Socialcommittee.This month’s Day in the Life highlights howour stop smoking teams are there to helpyou and we also highlight some events youcould possibly look to train for and take partin later in the year in our Get Involved page.The social committee would like morepeople to be involved and is eager to hearfrom volunteers from around the Trust tohelp and put on more events.We have already had interest from a coupleof people who have joined the group butmore would be welcome.Any member of staff can join from any areawithin the organisation and the more peoplewho are willing to organise events the better.For example some people are already regularorganisers of trips in their own departmentsand it would be great if these could beextended to include more members of staff.Please consider taking the time to help.If you are interested please contact SueGrimshaw on Ext 7841.Tim WelchActing Chief ExecutiveNoticeboard:ANNE Gallagher, Team Leader of theGillow District Nurses & CommunityDressings Clinic says she would liketo thank the Gillow & Ashton DistrictNursing teams for struggling through arecent staffing crisis.She said: “With a significantly highnumber of absences from Gillow DistrictNurses, including the Team Leader, theyhave continued to deliver a high qualityand standard of care to their patients inthe community and clinics with the helpand support from Ashton DN team.“Judith Lennon & Denise Dawson, intheir roles as Team leaders, supportedboth teams and kept the service runningHealth cadet of the year takes to the skiesHEALTH CARE assistant from theA Trust will be jumping out of a planethis month to raise money for a nationalcharity.Bethany Corry, 18, won the North WestSkills Academy Health and Social CareCadet of the Year Award last year for herdetermination to complete the cadetprogramme after losing both her fatherand little sister in the same week.Now her bravery and strength of characteris inspiring others again, as she plans toskydive from 10,000ft to raise funds for theBritish Liver Trust which supports familiesof relatives living with the disease.Bethany’s father Thomas Corrysadly passed away from LiverDisease in January 2012 andshe hopes this jump will raiseawareness about the condition:“For every one person that getsa liver transplant 20 people dieand I want to do somethingabout that.Bethwith herawards“I’m going to be scared but I can’t wait todo it and by the time I finish I think it willbe amazing.”“This is something I’ve always wanted todo. My dad told me all about his skydiveand this is going to be a once in a lifetimeexperience.“He would be really proud of me if he knewwhat I was doing.”and I really appreciate all their hard workand effort.’’DIRECTOR ofHR and OD,Nick Grimshaw,left the Trust onDecember 31st.He was givena special sendoff by a largenumber ofcolleagues and was presented with aspecial farmed picture of Blackpool Towerby Acting Chief Executive, Tim Welch.Nick said: “My time at Blackpool waswithout doubt the highlight of my workingcareer so far. There were a lot of challengesBeth gets preparedJanuary is “Love your Liver month” forthe British Liver Trust, who are currentlyencouraging the nation to lead healthierlifestyles by making a few small changesto their diet and the way theydrink alcohol.Liver disease is now the fifthbiggest killer in the UK, and hasincreased in the past year, thecharity says, as British culturecontinues to embrace the dailyconsumption of alcohol andunhealthy food choices.The annual awareness campaign is holdingroad shows across the country with “popup”liver health clinics; inviting members ofthe public to get their livers screened forfree. The British Liver Trust is also callingon the Government to make early liverscreening available to everyone at risk in abid to save one million lives a year.To sponsor Bethany go to this website:www.justgiving.com/beth-corry0.but I worked with a lot of inspirationalpeople who took everything in their strideand helped the Trust achieve great success.’’AFTER 27 years in unscheduled care,Practice Development Sister, LindaParker, is moving roles to become aClinical Skills Facilitator.Colleaguesmarked theoccasion withflowers andcards to saygood luck toa much lovedmember ofstaff

A day in the life of...Page 5...Our Stop Smoking ServicesEleanor Carter looks at a potentially life-savingresource for people trying to kick a hard habit.At the start ofeach year, manyof us resolve to eathealthy food, get fitor quit smoking. Andwhile those goals areas admirable as theyare popular, the reality is that fewerthan half of us actually stick to them sixmonths in!But fear not, help is on your doorstep forany one who is thinking about stoppingsmoking this year, in the shape ofBlackpool and North Lancashire’s StopSmoking Service.This free service supports adults andyoung people across the Trust’s footprintto stop smoking for good. Specialistadvisors are available across the regionoffering one-to-one and group support ortelephone consultations to help peoplewho want to quit.They help clients form their ownindividual action plan and offer detailedadvice on preparing to stop, as well asgive top tips on how to cope with thecommon pitfalls to avoid a relapse andboost will power. They will recommendnicotine replacement products whichhelp to improve clients’ chances ofsuccess, when combined with supportand they also look at changing lifestyleand smoking habits.Carol Bramhall, Stop Smoking Service Coordinatorfor Blackpool said: “In Blackpoolaround 33 per cent of people smoke, thisis higher than the national average whichis around 21 per cent. We know it canbe a challenge to quit smoking but ourspecialist advisors offer friendly supportand are there to help every step of theway.“Clients will be much more likely tosucceed if they access our services. Wehave walk in clinics available duringthe daytime and the evening at placesincluding Health Centre’s, LeisureCentres, GP practices and supermarketpharmacies.Carol Bramhall“There are so many benefits to stoppingsmoking in the New Year; you’ll save loadsof money, hundreds of pounds a month,if you’re a heavy smoker. Your breathingand general fitness level will improve andyou’ll protect the health of your friendsand family by not exposing them to yoursecond hand smoke.”“You’ll also reduce your risk of gangreneor amputation – yes, amputation! –caused by circulatory problems.”To find out more about your localStop Smoking Service please contactBlackpool’s team on 01253 651692 / orthe North Lancs team on 01524 845145.Hearty Vegetable SoupPreparation time: 45 minutes. Cooking time: 30 minutes.Packed with tomatoes, celery, carrots and beans, this soup offers a great way to include morevegetables in your diet and hit your 5 A DAY. It’s ideal for vegetarians too.Ingredients:• ½ tbsp vegetable oil• 1 medium onion, sliced• 1 leek, sliced• 80g frozen peasMethod:1. Heat the oil in a large pan,add the onions, carrots,leeks and celery, and fry• 2 small carrots, sliced• 50g dried pastauntil sizzling. Lower theheat, cover and cook gently• 3 celery sticks, sliced• 1 litre of boiling waterfor five minutes, stirring if needed.• 1 tin of chopped tomatoes • pepper to taste2. Add the tin of tomatoes, water,• 80g green beans• 1½ tsp dried herbstomato purée, beans and frozenpeas. Raise the heat to maximum.• 1½ tbsp tomato puréeDo you have a recipe? If so, please send to communications@bfwh.nhs.ukBring to the boil and add thepasta, herbs and pepper.3. Lower the heat and simmer for15 minutes or until the pasta iscooked, stirring frequently tomake sure the pasta doesn’t stick.

away from the trustPage 7A surgeon who loves his artWHEN your artwork is officially remember loving art and I was alwaysendorsed by Royalty then you pretty good at it. I had a great teacherknow you are doing something right. who helped me develop my skills andalways encouraged me to go outdoorsAway from his work as an Orthopaedicand paint the landscapes around me.Surgeon at the Trust, SrirangamMohankumar, or Mr Kumar to most of us, “I was always fascinated by the constantlyis an artist of some repute who several changing mood and atmosphere of theyears ago had an exhibition of his art landscape as well as the many variedMr Kumar with his exhibition atopened officially by the late Queen colours of the world around me. I did the recent Christmas fair.Mother.several paintings as a youngster whichwere mostly in water colour as it helped“The paintings I have donated to the TrustMr Kumar recently enjoyed an exhibitionme interpret the ever changing mood ofare of scenes from near and far from the Lakeof several of his paintings of scenes fromthe scene in front of me.’’District to Venice. My next goal is to travelaround the world at the Trust’s Christmasmore so I can put together an even greaterFair and has donated several superb Unfortunately art then had to take a back array of landscapes.’’pieces to the Trust for display in some seat as Mr Kumar underwent the intensiveof the public areas at Blackpool Victoria training needed to become a surgeon Mr Kumar’s work is for sale and he is offeringHospital.and had a family of his own, but in recent to make a donation for the Trust charity, Bluetimes, as his children have grown up, Skies Hospitals Fund, for every one he sells.Speaking about his talent, Mr Kumar said:there is thankfully more time for him to In the past he has made regular donations to“Since my early days in school in India Ifocus on his painting. the North West Air Ambulance Appeal and theWish Upon a Star charity.Mr Kumar meetsthe Queen Mother.He said: “I do have a lotmore time now which isnice and I use a lot of thattime up painting. I usuallyhave a few paintings onthe go at the same time as Ienjoy the variety.Walking Club on TVMEMBERS of the Trust’s walking club have taken part in a BBC programme thatwill be aired this spring.The club were filmed with TV personality Maureen Lipman in Blackpool recently as partof the programme that will look at how physical activity can help fight dementia.Club member Bob Bradley said the club members were only too happy to be involved.He said: “I got a letter inviting club members to the filming and we got quite a fewpeople together to take part. They filmed us taking part in a quiz and asked us to goback a day later and be filmed walking down the promenade.“We met Maureen Lipman and she was lovely and it will be interesting to see how theprogramme looks when it comes out early in 2013.’’Bob Bradley and Trust GovernorJohn Butler meet Maureen Lipman.Members of the Blackpool Victoria WalkingClub who will appear in a BBC programme.Walk Report:DECemBER walk with Bob BradleYThe walking club took a break from theusual monthly event and took part intheir annual Christmas Shopping trip.The club has arranged over the past fouryears a guided tour to one of our NorthWest cities which generally includes a fewhours shopping in the European Markets.This year’s trip was to Manchester.They were joined by our tour guide atthe Slug and Lettuce and taken intothe Manchester Town Hall for a veryinformative tour of the building. Theywere then taken to Lincoln square thenonto the University Library.The group were then taken to theCheatham School of Music and then intothe Cathedral, then up to the ArndaleCentre and the history that is attached tothis area before visiting the Roman Fort andthe old Granada Studios. The tour lastedtwo hours and was very well received.The group was then allowed to shopfor the remainder of the day until ourdeparture at 4.15.The next trip will be to Liverpool.

and finally...Page 8NAME SAKESSHOWN opposite are 12 well known people/characters.All you have to do is pair them up using the name theyshare (not necessarily the same spelling) and namethem? It doesn’t matter what order you list them in.The first all correct entry drawn after the closing date below will win£50 in the form of a gift voucher courtesy of CDC Printers of Poulton.Do you know a member of staff who has got engaged,married or had a baby? Why not give them your bestwishes in Grapevine. Contact Derek Quinn on Ext 6941.1: ......................................../..........................................2: ......................................../..........................................3: ......................................../..........................................4: ......................................../..........................................5: ......................................../..........................................6: /........................................ ..........................................Enter your answers above and return to:Competitions, Communications Department, Trust Headquarters, BVHbefore the closing date of: Monday, February 4th 2013.Name:Dept.:NHS Football StarsCongratulations to Athleticowho have started the new5-a-side season at Playfootball in thePrimera league after back to backpromotions.Last month we were handed the wrongpicture of the team so here are Athletico,a team managed by Chris Taylor, a ChargeNurse with the Rapid Response Teamwithin Community Health Services. Chrisstarted his NHS football career playingfor The Misfits in the NHS and CouncilFootball League.When the NHS and Council FootballLeague stopped, Chris was still keento play football so joined the Sunday5-a-side Spanish league with a groupof the team mates he met playing forThe Misfits, including Simon Davies whoContact Number:The all conquering Athletico team.works with the information team and canalways find the back of the net, and JamesHebblethwaite who works for the Careand Repair team.Athletico have gone from strength tostrength and improved with each matchtwice winning their leagues and gainingpromotion, and are now battling it out inthe Primera League!CONgRATULATiONS...TO Michelle Riley whoworks in the LungFunction Department,her entry was the first allcorrect entry drawn forlast month’s picture quiz.The “Reeling in theyears” quiz attractedthe largest number of correct entries sinceGrapevine began, so I may have to throw astinker in soon... watch this space.The correct answers were as follows:1965: Dr Zhivago1970: Love Story1975: One Flew Over TheCuckoo’s Nest1980: The Blues Brothers1985: Mask1990: Pretty Woman1995: Jumanji2000: Gladiator2005: King Kong