Your Choice February 2016

YOURChoice

Annual Members Magazine of The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Governor Elections A look back at

February 2016

Rotherham Hospital and Community The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Rotherham Hospital and Community

Technology brings heart benefits

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Rotherham’s Emergency Centre

YOUR

Choice CONTENTS

Welcome

to the 2016 edition of Your Choice.

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Our 2015 highlights

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Governor elections

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Proud week of celebration

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Emergency Centre update

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Charity news

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National Citizen Service and Dementia Care

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Mums-to-be benefit from improved facilities

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#Hello my name is...

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Choose the right care first time 16

Not yet a Member of the Trust?

Anyone aged 16 or older can become a Trust Member, it’s free!

Simply log onto www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/members/ or call 01709 427800 for details.

Since our last edition of Your Choice we have remained focused on transforming services for our patients and community to ensure the care we give is clinically, operationally and financially sustainable for all our futures.

Across the whole of our Trust there have been some changes: At Rotherham Hospital, we have moved wards to ensure specialists can deliver the right care in the right place in a timely way and we are underway with widespread transformation of community services across Rotherham to ensure we are working efficiently with GPs and with patients in their own homes. With our partners, we are also developing new models of delivering urgent care through the construction of our town’s brand new Emergency Centre. (Read more on Page 9).

We hope you enjoy reading more about what we have achieved over the last twelve months and we would be delighted to meet you in person at one of our upcoming Council of Governor meetings or Board of Directors meetings, taking place regularly throughout the year. Please visit the ‘About

Us’ section of our website to find out more.

We also welcome you to consider becoming one of our Trust Governors to help shape healthcare services in your town, see Page 4 to find out whether there is a vacancy in your constituency this year.

Like many NHS organisations, we have some hard work to do and some tough challenges to face during the year ahead to build on the progress we have made and to ensure we continue to give first class care to you and your loved ones.

Thank you for your support.

Martin Havenhand Chairman The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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Read more on our website www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/news.aspx January - Monitor, the Trust’s regulator, formally agreed that the Trust

Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of the population we serve, building a healthier future together.

Here are just some of the notable achievements, that with your support, have helped us to deliver some excellent healthcare services over the past twelve months.

was no longer in breach of its provider licence in respect of Enforcement Undertakings related to Board governance. This was welcome news and testament to the hard work that had been carried out.

February - 11 Spanish nurses joined Rotherham Hospital’s wards as

the first tranche of overseas nurses we recruited during the year. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspected our Trust’s services. The Trust welcomed the inspection and the opportunity to demonstrate the excellent services we deliver and how we are working hard to make improvements.

March - Ground preparation work began on Rotherham’s new

Emergency Centre. Our Trust formally signed up to the ‘#Hello My Name is…’ campaign and is thought to be the first Trust nationally to support colleagues being able to use British Sign Language to sign their names to patients and visitors. At the end of the financial year, the Trust achieved its financial plan for 2014/15, including its Cost Improvement Programme savings.

April - Mental health provision was strengthened as our Trust and the

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) enhanced its partnership for the benefit of patients. The Trust became one of only four hospitals across Europe to be a demonstration site for improved energy efficiency under Project Streamer.

Spanish nurses

Emergency Centre plans

May - The Trust marked International Day of the Midwife (22 May) and

International Nurses Day (12 May). Both events provided an opportunity for us to reflect on the excellent work our fantastic colleagues do and to say thank you for their huge contribution.

June - Our Trust celebrated National Volunteers Week and Kate Granger of ‘Hello my name is’ fame paid our Trust a visit as part of her national tour. (Page 13).

July - NHS patients in the Rotherham community celebrated being part

of an innovative programme using technology to help monitor their heart health (Page 5). The Trust received a ‘Requires Improvement’ rating from the CQC, following their inspection which took place in February but received ‘good’ when it came to our caring approach for all services.

August - Students from the National Citizen Service (NCS) raise almost £1000 for Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity (Page 11).

Supervisros of Midwives

September - A newly refurbished and improved obstetric theatre,

anaesthetic room and recovery room opened at Rotherham Hospital (Page 13).

Telehealth Proud Awards

October - A new website www.rotherhamemergencycentre.nhs.uk, was launched to support people locally to get the Right Care, First Time and to inform the public about our new Emergency Centre. Building work began on the main structure of the new centre (Page 9).

November - On Thursday 4 November, our spectacular PROUD Awards 2015 ceremony took place. After receiving over 330 fabulous nominations – 31 awards were given out on the day across 21 categories (Page 6).

Volunteers Rotherham walk

December - The Trust completed a series of ward moves to transform our services, enhance our ability to deliver high quality care in the right place at the right time and provide a better environment for patients.

Over £3700 was raised for Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity through festive events. Thank you to everyone for their time and generosity (Page 10).

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Help shape the future of healthcare in Rotherham…

Nominate yourself to be one of our Trust Governors!

On Thursday 3 March, nominations for our Council of Governors Elections 2016 will open for two weeks until 18 March. During that time, we will be looking for Members of the Trust, who are passionate about healthcare and who want to do something to support the future of their local Trust, to consider becoming Governors.

Governors play an essential part in the Foundation Trust structure. They represent the interests and views of Trust Members and the general public within their constituency, giving them the opportunity to influence the future direction of the Trust.

As well as engaging with the public, promoting new services and contributing their experience to a number of Council subcommittees, Governors also have a number of statutory duties, such as participating in the appointment of the Chairman and Non-executive Directors and holding the Non-executive Directors to account for the performance of the Board. Governors, like members of the public, may observe the Trust’s Board meetings, but also have opportunities to meet with members of the Trust Board to share the views of those they represent and to take part in activities to support this work.

No previous experience is required as we will provide full training, support and information packs to assist newcomers in the role. If you would like to hear more about the role, or to ask any questions, please contact the Foundation Trust Office on 01709 427800, or email foundation.trust@rothgen.nhs.uk.

You can also find more information on our website at: http://www.therotherhamft.nhs. uk/Corporate_Governance_Information/ Governors_Elections/

Wentworth North – 2 vacancies

The Rothe Foundatio rham NHS n Trust

We encourage anyone who is interested to apply. Closing date for applications is 18 March 2016.

(Hoober, Swinton, Wath, Harley, Wentworth, A nomination form can be obtained by calling Brampton, Upper Haugh) Jonathan Tait at The Electoral Reform Services Wentworth Valley – 1 vacancy Ltd on 0208 889 9203, by emailing jonathan.

(Hellaby, Maltby, Wickersley, Flanderwell, tait@electoralreform.co.uk or texting ‘2FT Bramley, Listerdale) RT’ and your name and address to 88802.

Rotherham South – 2 vacancies Nomination forms are also available for collection from the Foundation Trust Office, (Boston Castle, Rotherham East and Level D, at Rotherham Hospital.

Sitwell, Town Centre, Eastwood, Canklow, Moorgate, Whiston) After the nominations period has closed,

Rest of England – 1 vacancy

voting in the relevant constituencies will open for Members like you to decide who (All areas not within the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council boundaries) will become the next Governor to represent your constituency. Please make the most of Rotherham North – 2 vacancies this opportunity to vote and make your voice (Kepple, Rotherham West, Wingfield, Thorpe heard.

Hesley, Kimberworth Park, Greasbrough, Masbrough)

Additionally, elections will be held in the following staff constituencies (applications from Trust staff only):

Professional Nurses & Midwives Other Health Professionals Other Directly Employed NHS Staff

Want to find out more about being a Governor?

Council of Governors Meetings 2016

We’re inviting you to find out more about the role of Public Governor and our Trust. Drop-in sessions will take place at the following times in the Board Room (Level D) at Rotherham Hospital, Moorgate Road, S60 2UD:

Our Council of Governors meetings are open to Trust Members, the public and staff. There is an opportunity at the end to ask questions about any of the items discussed.

· 6.00pm on Thursday 18 February · 12 noon on Thursday 25 February

Please confirm your attendance by contacting Dawn Stewart, Corporate Governance Manager on 01709 427022. Please let us know if you have any special requirements.

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The vacancies available this year are:

Governor

The dates of our meetings for the remainder of this year are: • 13 April 2016 • 13 July 2016 • 12 October 2016 These public meetings start at 5.15pm and are usually held in the PGME Lecture Theatre, D Level, Rotherham Hospital. All details are listed on our website at www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk and the agenda is available at the meeting.

Governor Profile: Our Lead Governor, Dennis Wray (Rother Valley West)

“One of the most important elements of being a Governor is that we are accountable to the public and to the users of our services…“ Dennis Wray Lead Governor

Dennis has supported the Trust as Public Governor for the Rother Valley West constituency since 2008 and amongst other aspects of his role, sits on the Trust’s Patient Safety and Experience Governor Group and serves on the Proud Awards Nominations Committee. In 2015, Dennis was elected as the new Lead Governor for the Trust.

He said: “I was very happy to have the support of the Council of Governors in becoming Lead Governor.

“It is a daunting task taking over as Lead Governor but I am look forward to the challenges ahead and working with both our new and serving governors in helping to progress the Trust’s objective to provide first class healthcare to the people of Rotherham.”

Formerly from Bradford, Dennis has lived in Aston for the past 36 years. After retiring from the telecommunications industry, he decided to stand as a Governor in order to represent the general public in maintaining and enhancing the services that the Trust provides.

Dennis said: “Many people are deterred from becoming a Governor because they have either not worked for, or have little knowledge of the

NHS. This should not deter anyone from standing for election. Coming into the role as a stranger to the workings of the NHS, I was able to assess and evaluate with a fresh pair of eyes, with no pre-conceived ideas, which can be a very positive influence in the Council of Governors.

“Being a Governor places you in a position whereby you can influence the future direction of the Trust and the way it provides both hospital and community services. By participating in Governor meetings, Governor committees and observing the Trust’s Board of Directors, Governors are able to gain a wider appreciation and understanding of the many elements which make up our wide range of services.

“We are the direct conduit between the Trust and the interests and views of local people and it can be very rewarding knowing that you are directly participating in the future of healthcare for the local community.

“I look forward to meeting the new Governors appointed during this year’s election. If the Governor role is not for you, please take the time to vote for those who you feel will be instrumental in helping to shape the future of the Trust and the services it provides.”

Technology brings heart benefits

“The results of this project are very encouraging; fewer patients have had to go to hospital due to fluid retention, patients have reported that they feel more in control of their own health and feel more confident.”

Peter Wragg, aged 71 of Catcliffe in Rotherham, took part in the teleheath programme, he said: “The telehealth programme is brilliant. At a time when I felt very vulnerable I found it very comforting to know there was someone else at hand to deal with any problems I may have had. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those dedicated people that made my life easier throughout a very difficult time.

NHS patients in Rotherham have been part of an innovative programme using technology to help monitor heart health.

Their measurements were then sent “I can’t praise the staff enough, in all my electronically to the Trust’s care coordination dealings with them I found them to be caring centre where any abnormal results could be thoughtful and efficient.” immediately identified and escalated so that To support locals with heart failure to monitor In recognition of the work she has contributed a specialist nurse could take action, if they their own health, nurses from The Rotherham towards the telehealth project and to patient needed to. Alongside monitoring their health, NHS Foundation Trust have led the way patients took part in a simultaneous education care, Sarah Briggs was recently awarded by trialling a ‘telehealth’ monitoring and the ‘Rising Star’ award at the British Heart programme through the tablet computer, or education programme, using tablet computers a paper version, which helped them to learn Foundation annual conference. and simple devices such as blood pressure more about their condition and what they can Symptoms of heart failure include monitors. Through the project patients were do to improve their quality of life. unpredictable episodes of breathlessness, given the equipment to monitor themselves swollen ankles and fluid retention. If not Sarah Briggs, Heart Failure Specialist Nurse for 12 weeks, with the support of specialist detected early enough and treated effectively, at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, said: heart failure nurses. Patients measured their this can result in a severe reduction in quality “Our patients have responded very well to the weight and blood pressure daily and entered of life and often lead to hospitalisation. If you telehealth project and have really enjoyed it into the telehealth programme using the have any of these symptoms or are concerned having this service in addition to their usual tablet computer. about your health you should visit your GP. treatment.

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What a PROUD Week!

In November 2015, the Trust hosted its first ever ‘PROUD Week’ which included a whole host of events and reasons to be PROUD.

Our Proud Week got going with a bang as we celebrated the work of our 2014/15 Health Care Assistant (HCA) apprentices who showcased their achievements and shared experiences of their journeys through working alongside our colleagues to gain their qualifications.

On Thursday 4 November we hosted our spectacular PROUD Awards which mark excellence in healthcare by recognising Rotherham’s exceptional NHS colleagues, who deliver first class community and hospital services across our borough for our patients.

Next up were our Long Service Awards where 17 colleagues picked up accolades for completing 40 years’ of service – that’s an incredible 680 years’ of service between them!

Over 330 fabulous nominations were received this year – 170 of these coming in from patients or members of the public. 31 Awards were given out on the day across 21 categories. Almost 200 colleagues attended the ceremony which brought laughter, success stories, tears and cheers as colleagues took to the stage to collect their coveted gongs. Those who attended commented on how uplifting it was to mark the successes of those who work tirelessly for our patients. Attendees were encouraged to take the positivity and buzz from the awards back to their departments and to once again congratulate their workmates for all they do to ensure we provide excellent healthcare.

The Trust also hosted our first ever Recognition of Learning Awards, which celebrated the ownership and dedication our colleagues have shown to their own or others’ learning and development.

The Learning and Development Team, who organised the awards, received 20 nominations for five different categories in recognition of learning including, Learning Environment of the Year, Apprentice of the Year, Mentor/Educator of the Year, Leadership through Learning and Student of the Year.

Those winning awards were: Learning Environment Award Keppel Ward

Here are our truly deserving PROUD Award winners: Excellence in Healthcare Award: Clare Storer Obstetrics & Gynaecology AND Jennifer Fairbanks, Rotherham Stroke Pathway

Apprentice of the Year Tasmin Jackson, Outpatients Mentor/Educator of the Year Nicky Thrall, Swinton Community Team Leadership through Learning Kayleigh Wright, Therapy Services Student of the Year Charlene Banton, Theatres Well done to all who nominated or who were nominated and a special congratulations to the winners.

Engaged Accountable Colleagues: Winners: The Employee Relations Advisory Team, Human Resources Runners Up: Mary Dougan, Office of the Chief Nurse Trusted Open Governance Award: Fiona Middleton, Patient Safety and Risk Strong Financial Foundations Award: June Cadman, Estates & Facilities Securing the Future Together: Christine Coulson, X-ray

2015

PR UD AWA DS

COMPASSION RESPONSIBLE RESPECT TOGETHER SAFE RIGHT FIRST TIME 6

Right First Time Award: Trevor Pilling, Podiatry & Orthotics Responsible Award: Clare Hutchinson, Community Occupational Therapy Together Award: Theresa Woodward, Maternity & Sexual Health Respect Award: Kristy Rodgers, Alcohol Liaison Service Safe Award: Kath Dannatt, Ward A7 Compassion Award: Jean Williams, Orthopaedic Unit and Susan Nuttall, Domiciliary Neuro Physiotherapy

Most Accomplished Learner Award Tasmin Jackson, Outpatients Outstanding Volunteer Award Winner: Ann Ashton, Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service Runner up: Gwen Braidley, Volunteer Service and RVS Unsung Hero Award Winner: Medical Records Library Team, Medical Records Runner up: Rodrigo Baeza, HCA Theatres (Orthopaedics) Partnership Working Award Alison Thorp, Voluntary Action Rotherham Our Top Leader Award Winner: Ranee Townsend, Community Dental Services Runner up: Tammy Hayward, Day Surgery

Reflecting on the awards, Louise Barnett, Chief Executive of our Trust, said: “I am delighted that so many have taken the opportunity to say a special thank you to someone who made a real difference to a patient or a member of their family.

“It was extremely humbling to read the nominations and I am tremendously proud of all the hard work and excellent services our colleagues provide each and every day.”

Kristy Rodgers, Healthcare Support Worker in our Alcohol Liaison Team, was this year’s deserved winner of the ‘Respect’ Core Value Award in our PROUD Awards 2015.

Team of the Year Award Winners: Ward A6 / PIU Team Runners up: Therapy Team, In-patient Orthopaedics Therapy Services and A7 Nursing Team, Ward A7 Public Recognition Award Winner: Rachael Kay, District Nursing, Thurcroft Runners Up: Angela Morris, Scarbrough Suite and Breast Care Nurses, Macmillan Breast Care Chief Executive’s Award Adult Community Nursing Chairman’s Award Andrew Jackson, Vascular Access Lifetime Achievement Award Julie D’Silva, Endoscopy Unit and Dr Peter Taylor, Photopheresis

Please visit our website at

www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ PROUDVideos2015 to see what colleagues said about each of our PROUD winners.

The core values awards are presented to individuals who bring them to life. As part of her role with the Alcohol Liaison Team, Kristy provides psychosocial support to patients following discharge from hospital. A large amount of this work is telephone based, which has a remarkably positive impact on patients’ recovery and wellbeing. It enables individuals to remain independent at home; engage with community teams and support networks and overall, lets patients know they are doing well and that they have someone who cares.

Kristy said: “I am so proud to work for the Trust and the Alcohol Liaison Team because patients are at the centre of care.

“I feel honoured to be recognised as a person who demonstrates our respect core value. It is important to me as I feel that everybody should be treated with respect whether it is patients or colleagues. When a patient is treated with respect it makes them feel cared for and their overall experience of care is better.”

The Alcohol Liaison Service is available seven days a week and supports adults with an alcohol related problem, who have recently attended the Emergency Department or have been admitted to hospital. The service also sees and assesses patients who are currently under the care of a Specialist Consultant and are attending clinic. The team offers comprehensive assessment and advice to help patients address their alcohol use, with safe and realistic options for safer consumption and completing abstinence. Where appropriate, patients are also offered community support, and continuation of detoxification in the community.

A recent evaluation by Alcohol Concern on the Alcohol Liaison Service has been extremely positive and identifies the service as having ‘changed the whole culture of the hospital regarding alcohol’. A patient said: “After I left hospital, I could ring them up and they were always there for me. I know they are there to support me and I can get help if I relapse.” #TRFTProud For further information, please contact Kristy or a member of the team on 01709 426637.

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January 2016

Emergency Centre Steels Ahead

A milestone has been marked in the development of Rotherham’s new Emergency Centre.

Hospital doctors and local GPs, accompanied by key partners of the project, gathered on the building site of the extension to Rotherham Hospital to give the newly erected steel frame the seal of approval.

The steel work now clearly marks out the shape and size of the centre which is due to open in 2017.

The Emergency Centre is set to bring modern, enhanced expert healthcare to local people, enabling doctors and nurses from a range of medical and clinical backgrounds to work better together by sharing skills and resources to provide the best treatment for the patients of Rotherham.

Dr Kay Stenton, Emergency Care Consultant, commented: “Now that the Emergency Centre is taking physical shape we can really visualise how the building will look when it is finished.

“We’re doing a lot of work behind the scenes too with our doctors, nurses, patients and partners to ensure our processes and systems meet the latest health guidance and to ensure that emergency services will continue to run smoothly as we move into our new home. Please support us to make the new centre a success by not coming to hospital unless absolutely necessary.”

The new state-of-the-art Emergency Centre will provide a better service for patients - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year all under one roof. It is being developed in partnership with NHS Rotherham Clinical Commissioning Group, The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust and Care UK. The construction of the building is being undertaken by Kier. The centre will be staffed by highly skilled and trained nurses and doctors who are experienced in assessing and treating patients.

Care provided in the new Emergency Centre will be for patients needing urgent or emergency care that cannot be provided by their local pharmacy or GP. It will incorporate Rotherham’s Emergency, or ‘Accident and Emergency’ Department, there to treat those patients needing life or limb saving care, such as suspected heart attacks, head injuries, other critical illnesses or suspected broken bones, for example.

To ensure that the new centre operates to its maximum effectiveness, Rotherham residents are urged to use NHS services wisely when they feel unwell by first seeking advice from a local pharmacy, calling NHS 111 or contacting their GP surgery for advice. 999 and Accident and Emergency services should only be used when urgent care is needed.

You can find out more about getting the right care first time and the Emergency Centre development here: www.rotherhamemergencycentre.nhs.uk.

LtoR: Andrew Clarkson - Project Manager - Kier, Nick Shepherd - Operations Director - Kier, John Cartwright - Director of Estates and Facilities at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Louise Barnett - Chief Executive at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Dr David Clitherow - Rotherham GP representing NHS Rotherham Clinical Commissioning Group, Dr Kay Stenton - Emergency Care Consultant at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.

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An update on

Rotherham Hospital and

Thank you

from Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity Throughout December patients, visitors, volunteers and colleagues of The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust were getting into the festive spirit and with all their support, helped raise over £3700 for Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity.

Thursday 10 December was Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity’s annual Christmas Fair. It’s the charity’s biggest event of the Christmas period and was supported by many volunteers and colleagues.

There was a raffle, tombola, cake sale, Christmas card sale and even a Santa’s Grotto provided by Gala Tent, which brightened the day of many children visiting and staying in hospital!

tradition, Bob Lumby, Logistics Operative, did his annual visit to various wards and departments in a ‘surprise’ costume, collecting donations for the charity’s Dr Ted’s Children’s Appeal. This year Bob was dressed as a minion and was accompanied by snowman, Angela Griffiths, who recently retired as Ward Manager of the Special Care Baby Unit (below).

The children on the Children’s Ward also received a special visit and chocolate from the players of Rotherham United Football Club.

The support of patients, visitors, colleagues and volunteers at this event alone helped to raise a fantastic £500.

Throughout December, volunteers have also given up their time each week to sell Christmas items and raffle tickets, with over 10 fantastic prizes. Thanks to their amazing support and enthusiasm for fundraising, the volunteers raised an astonishing £2630 for the charity.

Tracy Williams, Fundraiser for the Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity, said:

“I would like to say a special thank you to all of the volunteers who have helped fundraise over the Christmas period. The volunteers help with charity events all year round and I do not know what I would do without them! They are fantastic.”

And last, but by no means least, there was a ‘Wear a Christmas Jumper Day’ at the Trust and we saw lots of colleagues in all manner of colourful and ‘stylish’ Christmas jumpers! However, there are always those who take ‘festive’ to an all new level and in keeping with Trust

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d Community Charity

Rotherham Hospital and Community

£100 a mile for end of life care!

Two consultants from The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust joined forces to raise £100 a mile for our charity’s Purple Butterfly Appeal.

Richard Went, Consultant Haematologist and Richard Slater, Consultant Surgeon, went head to head in a Medicine vs. Surgery battle for the fastest time in the Sheffield Half Marathon.

It was a fantastic effort from the two Richards, finishing only 17 minutes apart and raising a fantastic £100 for each of the 13.1 miles they ran – an amazing £1310 for the charity’s Purple Butterfly Appeal.

The Purple Butterfly Appeal supports end of life care at the Trust, providing specialist rooms for patients and their families at a time when they need it most, enabling them to die with dignity and respect and with the care and support of their loved ones.

The two Richards said: “We took on the challenge of the Sheffield Half Marathon to raise much needed funds for the Purple Butterfly Appeal.

Rotherham Hospital and Community

“Thank you to everyone who has supported us and has donated to this worthy cause. We work on the front line of patient care at Rotherham Hospital and know first-hand of the positive impact the charity has on enhancing patients’ experiences.”

Tracy Williams, Fundraiser for the Charity, said: “It is great to see colleagues at the Trust supporting our charity and so many donations which they have received from colleagues, patients and the public. I would like to say a huge thank you to the two Richards for their support, and well done for their Sheffield Half Marathon achievement!”

NCS students supporting Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity Students from the National Citizen Service (NCS) last year chose to raise funds for Dementia patients at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, through our charity, raising over £300 in just one week.

Beth Goss, Lead Nurse for Dementia Care, said: “We are doing a wide range of work to support people with dementia. These muffs provide our patients with something to sooth restless hands and minimise agitation.

For more information on Dementia Care “I would like to say a special thank you to NCS is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, helps young people build skills for work and life, the NCS students and Rotherham Hospital please contact Beth Goss on 01709 428372. and Community Charity for supporting us in while taking on new challenges and meeting creating the fi rst batch of Twiddlemuffs for new friends. One of the teams taking part patients at the Trust. It is inspirational and in NCS with Rotherham United Community heart-warming to see such a great group of Sports Trust chose to raise funds for Dementia young adults give up their time to support us in Care at the Trust as part of their NCS projects. making a real difference for patients.”

The group raised a fantastic £180 with a cake If you are a willing knitter and could help to bake and raffle event at Rotherham Hospital create Twiddlemuffs as part of our dementia and continued to raise awareness and money awareness work, please contact Beth on the with a sponsored walk and social media activity. number above.

The funds raised were used to launch the new Dementia Care initiative; Twiddlemuffs!

Twiddlemuffs are a knitted hand muff with interesting bits and bobs attached inside and out and are designed to provide simple stimulation for people with dementia who often have active hands. This has now become a huge success with many colleagues, volunteers, patients and visitors of the Trust knitting for our patients.

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Mums-to-be to benefit Mums-to-be benefit from newlytorefurbished from refurbished andnewly improved facilities and improved facilities

Following a successful Department of Health bid for £190,000 of funding, mums-to-be at Rotherham Following a successful Department of Health bid for Hospital are benefi ting from newly refurbished and improved £190,000 of funding, mums-to-be at Rotherham Hospital before, duringrefurbished and after the of their babies. are facilities benefiting from newly and birth improved facilities before, during and after the birth of their babies.

Maternity teams at our Trust have been instrumental in the

refurbishment maternity theatres.

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Radhika Gosakan, Deputy Director of Maternity Services, MissMiss Radhika Gosakan, Deputy Director of Maternity Services, said: said: “Improving the theatre, recovery and triage areas will provide an “Improving the theatre, recovery and triage areas will provide an overall better experience for women by reducing waiting times overall better experience for women by reducing waiting times and and unnecessary admissions to Labour unnecessary admissions to Labour Ward.Ward. are always looking to improve the experience of women using our “We“We are always looking to improve the experience of women using our maternity services and needs their needs have helped us these shapechanges.” these changes.” maternity services and their have helped us shape

The refurbished refurbishedand andimproved improvedobstetric obstetric theatre, anaesthetic room The theatre, anaesthetic room and recovery recoveryroom, room,adjacent adjacenttoto the existing Labour Ward. and the existing Labour Ward.

The Rotherham NHSNHS Foundation TrustTrust The Rotherham Foundation was selected as just one of a handful of of was selected as just one of a handful healthcare organisations nationally to to healthcare organisations nationally receive a prestigious visit from Kate Granger. receive a prestigious visit from Kate Granger.

Kate, creator and champion of the ‘hello my name is’ campaign, has Kate, creator andmedicine champion of the ‘hello name is’and campaign, worked in elderly in Yorkshire as amy consultant registrarhas worked in elderlycancer. medicine in Yorkshire as a consultant and registrar and has terminal

and has terminal cancer.

Kate began and spearheaded the ‘hello my name is’ campaign after she Kate began and spearheaded theand ‘hello my name is’ campaign after she noticed that some doctors, nurses support staff delivering her care noticed somethemselves doctors, nurses and support staffmakes delivering her care failed to that introduce – a simple action that a massive failed to introduce themselves – a simple difference to the experience patients have. action that makes a massive

difference to the experience patients have.

The campaign has received nationwide success with NHS organisations and communities up and down thesuccess country with pledging say ‘hello The online campaign has received nationwide NHStoorganisations my is’communities when caring for andname online up patients. and down the country pledging to say ‘hello

my Rotherham name is’ when for patients.

The NHS caring foundation Trust was believed to be the first in the Kate’s visit to Rotherham was stop 14 of 15 of the tour which country to use the national #hellomynameis teach The Rotherham NHS foundation Trust was campaign believed totobe the staff first to in the spanned England, Scotland and Wales. introduce themselves to patients using sign language.

Kate’s visit to Rotherham was stop 14 of 15 of the tour which country to use the national #hellomynameis campaign to teach staff to spanned Scotland and Wales.

Staff describedEngland, Kate’s talk at the Trust as ‘inspirational’ and introduce themselves to patients using sign language.

Louise Barnett, Chief Executive at The Rotherham NHS Foundation ‘humbling’ and those who attended went away eager to continue Trust, commented: “We are delighted that Kate herself has supported Staff described Kate’s talk at the Trust as ‘inspirational’ and Louise Barnett, Chief Executive at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Kate’s legacy by carrying the ‘hello my name is’ campaign forward. our commitment to the campaign by selecting our Trust to visit. I have ‘humbling’ and those who attended went away eager to continue Trust, commented: “We are delighted that Kate herself has supported personally committed to ‘hello my name is’ and encourage others to do Kate’s legacy by carrying the ‘hello my name is’ campaign forward. oursame commitment to the campaign by selecting Trust totovisit. the so that together we can make a positiveour difference howI have To watch the Trust’s #hellomynameis sign personally video www.youtube.com/ patients feel.committed to ‘hello my name is’ and encourage others to dolanguage To watch thevisit: Trust’s #hellomynameis sign the same so that together we can make a positive difference to how

“Here at our Trust hundreds of colleagues have pledged to ‘hello patients feel. my name is’ and we are encouraging all colleagues to make this “Here at our Trust hundreds of colleagues have pledged to ‘hello commitment.

my name is’ and we are encouraging all colleagues to make this commitment.

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Medicines piling up and don’t know what to do about it?

After listening to patients and carers, NHS Rotherham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is calling on local people to help them resolve the issue of excess medicine.

Local pharmacy experts have estimated that around £1.5 million of NHS money is lost a year in Rotherham through medicines waste alone, money that could be better spent on caring for patients. In 2013, over one billion prescription items were given out to patients in England at community pharmacies – an average of 2.7 million items every day and 18.7 items for every person living in the country.

Dr Avanthi Gunasekera, a local GP and GP lead for medicines management at NHS Rotherham CCG commented: “It is important that we all look for ways to avoid waste. Also, it is important to remember that it’s not safe to leave medicines lying around in the house, especially where they may be in reach of children or other vulnerable people.

“We have spoken to lots of patients and carers and heard several patient stories about large piles of medication taking over cupboards in homes and in some cases spilling out, whilst the

individuals were left feeling helpless and frustrated about how to stop the problem. We want to keep the message very simple, if you’ve got medicines piling up and don’t know want to do about it, tell us and we’ll sort it for you.”

If anyone, a family member or neighbour, has medication piling up that they don’t know how to deal with they can tell the pharmacy team at the CCG and they will sort out the problem for them: • Call the Medline on 01709 308989 • Complete a form at your GP practice or local pharmacy • Email your telephone number to medicines.waste@ rotherhamccg.nhs.uk and the team will call you back • Visit www.rotherhamccg.nhs.uk

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HELP is on hand for patients in Rotherham who have piles of waste medication building up.