LIVING OUR

Our values are 'the way we do things around here'. They are the very core of who we are, for every colleague, patient and individual who comes into contact with us. Our values enable us to work together more effectively and to deliver great patient care more consistently.

We see examples of our values in practice on a daily basis, and each month we will celebrate individuals or teams who are clearly caring, fair and innovative.

Did you attend our wellbeing events?

In January, the Trust hosted several health and wellbeing events across all three sites, giving colleagues the opportunity to seek information and advice from professionals to support them in having a happy and healthy 2023.

It was great to see so many staff members take the time to visit the pop-ups, where the support available included sexual health and contraception advice, diabetes checks, smoking cessation, mood assessments, physiotherapy and financial advice and support.

Thank you to all staff who took the time to prepare for and host the events – we look forward to more in the future.

To find out more about wellbeing support visit the staff Hub.

Innovative idea shines light on great care

As part of the new SWAN end of life and bereavement care model across LUHFT, Ward 33 have been one of the first areas to implement the use of a battery candle displayed by the patient’s bedside. This identifies to staff and visitors entering the area that that family and friends are present spending their final days or hours with their loved one.

Maria Guerin, Quality Matron and lead for SWAN said: “The candle, which when used alongside the SWAN signage, is recognised as a symbol of tranquillity, respect and privacy in fitting with the ethos of the SWAN model. It has worked really well in the areas that have implemented it to date. We will be distributing candles to all wards as part of the SWAN resources to ensure we get it right for every patient, every time.”