We hope you to enjoy our newsletter and find it both informative and engaging. If you have any comments, ideas for articles, or if you'd like to contribute to future editions, please email hnf-tr.communications@nhs.net.

Thank you,
Michele Moran, Chief Executive

In January 2023 we launched the Virtual Ward for patients across North Yorkshire. Virtual Wards deliver care at home for patients who would otherwise have to be treated in hospital, by enabling earlier supported discharge and providing alternatives to admission where this is safe.

Over the last year the multi-disciplinary team have made huge progress in this provision of healthcare. 

View the 'Virtual Frailty Ward One Year On from Commencing the Service' infographic.

Interested in staying up-to-date with the latest news from the Trust? 

We regularly upload news stories to our Trust's website, Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust.

A new team has launched in the CAMHS Eating Disorders service to provide alternative to admission support for children and young people with eating disorders.

The team has been developed to work closely with Community Eating Disorder Services (CEDS) to identify those at risk of requiring admission as early as possible. Where identified as being at risk, the EDITT will provide a preventative package of enhanced support for an initial period of up to six weeks, with the flexibility to extend if agreed and deemed clinically appropriate.

Lisa Weldrick, Team Leader of the Hull and East Riding CAMHS Eating Disorder Team, comments on the new prevision: "This is a really positive investment...we will now be able to deliver an even more comprehensive and responsive community eating disorder pathway for young people and families within our area."

The service is being provided throughout Hull and East Riding with limited support to the North East Lincolnshire region. The EDITT began supporting patients mid December 2023 and is scheduled to become a seven-day service in the coming weeks.

We are delighted to share that Stephanie Atkinson from our Hull 0-19 team was recently recognised as the BBC Sports Personality "Unsung Hero" for East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire and last month she attended the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards ceremony in London.

Working for our Trust, Stephanie is a Public Health Nurse within the Hull 0-19 service. But in her personal life she is a volunteer coach at Little Victories Cerebral Palsy and Frame Football Club (LVFC) based in Barton-Upon-Humber. The club is volunteer-led and provides sporting opportunities for children diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy within the Lincolnshire, Hull and East Yorkshire area. It was for this outstanding work that she won the ‘Unsung Hero’ award.

Your perfect job could be waiting for you. And there has never been a better time to apply.

We are currently recruiting for a wide range of NHS roles across Hull, the East Riding of Yorkshire and North Yorkshire, whether it’s part-time, full-time, clinical or non-clinical work you are looking for, there are a range of opportunities for everyone. There is also learning and development support available, to help staff grow and achieve their potential.

Visit https://join.humber.nhs.uk/ to hear from existing members of staff, explore current vacancies and learn about what the Trust can offer you.

We also have a brand new Humber jobs bulletin where you can get a selection of the latest roles, direct to your inbox. View the bulletin and sign up. 

Friends and Family Test

The Friends and Family Test (FFT) is an important feedback tool that supports the fundamental principle that people who use NHS services should have the opportunity to provide feedback on their experience. It provides a mechanism to highlight patient experience and is vital in transforming NHS services, supporting patient choice and implementing changes based on your feedback.

Each month we will be sharing patient experiences from our different services, alongside a patient comment.

96.7% 

of respondents had a positive experience of Mental Health Unplanned Care.

"Extremely supportive and caring towards me. Always offered opportunities to talk and know that I had a non-judgemental environment."

Join Professor Margaret Ikpo, Vice Chair for Professional Development at the Royal College of General Practitioners and GP Partner at Holderness to explore the repercussions of climate change on health disparities and learn how we can actively advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion in Primary Care.

Volunteering

We believe in the transformative power of volunteering. Volunteering not only creates positive impacts on communities but also enriches the lives of those who choose to give their time and skills. 

Why Volunteer?

Volunteering is a powerful way to make a difference in the world around you. Whether you have a few hours to spare each week or are looking for a meaningful way to contribute to society, there's a volunteering opportunity waiting for you. By volunteering, you can:

1. Create Lasting Connections: Build connections with like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a difference.

2. Develop Skills: Gain valuable experience and skills that can enhance your personal and professional growth.

3. Make a Positive Impact: Contribute to causes you care about and help make the world a better place.

There is a part for us all to play in looking after our health and the health of those around us.

The Let's Get Better website provides information you need to help live a more healthy and active lifestyle whilst learning about the health services in your area. 

Keeping You Well

Upcoming Awareness Dates

Time to Talk Day: 1 February 

Children's Mental Health Week: 5 - 11 February

Apprentice Week: 5 - 11 February

Lunar New Year: 10 February 

National Eating Disorder Day: 19 February

Mental Health Nurses Day: 21 February 

If you are interested in getting more involved in these awareness dates, please contact the communications team at HNF-TR.communications@nhs.net

You can also keep up to date with the latest Trust news on our website and our social media channels which can all be accessed here and below.

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Feel free to reach out to us via email at hnf-tr.communications@nhs.net. We look forward to hearing from you!