Trust News

NHS Staff Survey Ranks Humber as the Top Trust to Work for in the Region

The latest NHS Staff Survey results, published today, rank Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust as the best-performing organisation in Humber and North Yorkshire, making it the top choice for staff in the region.

The results published here, show that we have the highest scores for the People Promise themes and subthemes. Read more about our results.

Interweave shortlisted for HSJ Digital Award

Interweave Shared Care Record, a platform hosted and owned by our Trust, has been shortlisted for a highly coveted HSJ Digital Award 2025.

Shortlisted in the category of Connecting Health and Social Care through Digital, Interweave is making huge strides in how it is bringing partners on board to create a comprehensive and dynamic shared care record. This news is a recognition of the team’s dedication to pioneering digital solutions that are shaping the future of healthcare across the UK. Read more about the shortlist.

Walk to promote Safer Sleep Week brings information and smiles to the area

Staff from Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s Hull and East Riding 0-19 integrated specialist public health nurse services (ISPHNs/IPHNs) completed a 9-mile walk to raise awareness about the 9 safer sleep guidelines recommended for babies. The event saw teams walking between various Family Hubs, Children’s Centres, museums, and shopping centres, providing essential information to parents and caregivers about safer sleep and infant feeding. Read more about the awareness and fundraising walk.

Discover the Healing Power of Aromatherapy for Young People

We are excited to announce a new aromatherapy service designed specifically for young people facing mental health challenges. Led by experienced clinical aromatherapist Debra McAdam, this unique offering provides therapeutic treatments tailored for individuals in core CAMHS, Looked After Children, and those dealing with eating disorders. With the opening of a new clinic in Westend, we are expanding our reach beyond Hull and into East Riding, ensuring more young people can benefit from this transformative service. Discover more about the healing power of aromatherapy for young people.

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 and quarterly on our dedicated 'Good News' publication.

Top Tips for Tiny Teeth: Oral Health for Children

We know that as parents and carers you all want the best for your children and there's one key habit that should not be overlooked during these formative years: the importance of establishing a regular tooth brushing routine.

Top Tips for Tiny Teeth offers you supportive advice and information on the best way to look after your children's teeth.

Visit www.letsgetbetter.co.uk/tinyteeth for more information.

Sensory Friendly Tips for Tooth Brushing

This essential part of our oral hygiene routine can be a difficult task for a child with sensory sensitivities. But with the right approach and support, it can become a more manageable and even positive experience.

For more information and sensory friendly tips to support tooth brushing, visit www.connect.humber.nhs.uk/service/humber-sensory-processing-hub/brushing-teeth/

If you need urgent dental care contact NHS111 online, by phone or using the NHS App.

Governors Elections

Governor Elections - nomination form for Governor elections now available as elections close April 6th!

Click here to access the nomination form for the Governor elections and take the first step towards shaping the future!

Are you interested in helping us to make the Trust’s services better for your colleagues and the people that use them?

Governors take part in discussions about our future and priorities, hold our Non-Executive Directors to account for the performance of the Board and tell us what our members, local people, patients and staff think about our services and plans.

The Governor elections process began/nominations opened: Thursday 6 March 2025 and close at 5pm on Thursday 3 April 2025.

We are keen to get as many colleagues as possible to put their names forward to fill one of the following staff governor vacancies:

• Clinical Staff Governor
• Non-Clinical Staff Governor

A guide to becoming a Governor

Our guide to becoming a Foundation Trust Governor can be found here.

It includes all you need to know should you wish to become a member of our Trust and to stand for the upcoming Governors elections.

If you have any questions about becoming a Staff Governor please contact Katie Colrein - katie.colrein@nhs.net or telephone 01482 389132.

Engagement Opportunities

Join Our Easter Cardmaking Workshop: Celebrate Creativity and Wellbeing!

Celebrate the season of renewal and joy with our Easter Cardmaking Workshop, hosted by Humber Recovery and Wellbeing College. This uplifting and therapeutic session invites you to explore the creative art of handmade cardmaking while embracing the positive impact of crafting on mental wellbeing.
 
Whether you're an experienced crafter or trying cardmaking for the first time, this welcoming space is open to all skill levels. Take a break from the busyness of daily life and enjoy a mindful, hands-on experience as you design beautiful, personalized Easter cards to share with loved ones.
 
Let’s come together to celebrate Easter with creativity and kindness.

The session is on the 4th of April, and will take place at 10am at the Humber Wellbeing Hub in Princes Quay

More information can be found via our website: https://humberrecoverycollege.nhs.uk/ or by emailing us at: HNF-TR.ResearchTeam@nhs.net

Study To Make Hull The Best Place In The World For Loneliness Research And Interventions - take part in the survey now!

Loneliness and isolation are pressing issues that affect people of all ages and backgrounds. The COVID-19 pandemic has only intensified these challenges, particularly in Hull, where around 13% of adults reported feeling lonely in 2020. This rate is higher than in neighbouring regions, highlighting a unique challenge for the city.

To address this, our Research Team is partnering with Imperial College London and Hull City Council. Together, we are conducting the INTERACT study to explore how loneliness is influenced by one's living environment. This research aims to provide valuable insights that can help shape future services and interventions.

Health Stars Golf Day – Supporting the Better Days Appeal

Join us on Thursday, 1st May 2025, for the Health Stars Golf Day, raising vital funds for the Better Days Appeal. This initiative will rejuvenate the day room on Fitzwilliam Ward, Malton Community Hospital, creating a more comfortable and welcoming space for patients.

The event will take place at Malton and Norton Golf Club with a shotgun start at 12pm. Teams of four will compete in a fantastic day of golf, complete with exciting competitions and prizes to be won! Check out our flyer for full details.

We are also seeking sponsors to help make this event a huge success. If you're interested in supporting the day, we’d love to hear from you!

To enter a team or enquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact gemma.hare2@nhs.net or visit https://healthstars.org.uk/events

Together, we can help create Better Days for the patients on Fitzwilliam Ward!

Health Stars is looking for people to join their team and they have loads of exciting events coming up!

Night Walk – Saturday 29^th March

Put your best foot forward and enjoy a 7.5 mile circular route through the city centre before heading east to take in the uniqueness of Hull as you light the night sky.

Glowsticks, lights and fancy dress encouraged!

Get Caked – Sunday 4^th May

Run, trample and Get Caked in mud as you take part in this charity obstacle challenge! Tackle 5 miles of muddy and wet fun as you climb over, jump through, crawl under and run across natural and man-made obstacles in the stunning grounds of Sledmere House. 

Hull 10K – Sunday 8^th June

We are very excited to be offering FREE PLACES in the 2025 Hull 10K. grab your place now and support your local NHS.

There’s even more opportunity to support Health Stars – check out our events diary here

Patient and Carer Experience Forums 2025

Help us to improve our services. If you, or someone that you care for accesses our services, then we would like to hear from you. 

Please click the button below to read about the list of forums taking place within the Trust over the next year. 

Join the Children and Young People’s Trauma Informed Care Programme Annual Conference

Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership are excited to be holding their second Humber and North Yorkshire Children & Young People’s Trauma Informed Care Programme Conference, taking place on Thursday 3rd April 2025, between 9.30 - 3.30pm at MKM Stadium, Hull.

As the movement for Trauma Informed Practice across the system builds within front-line services across Humber and North Yorkshire, this conference
presents an opportunity to share and consolidate learning and good practice across diverse sectors within our ICS as well as with our colleagues regionally
and nationally.

This is a fantastic opportunity to share good practice with regards to Trauma Informed care. To attend, book your ticket on TryBooking.

Become a member of our Trust. Sign up today!

Being a member of our Trust provides the opportunity to become involved and have a say in how our services are developed. Membership is free and you can be involved as much or as little as you would like. Find out how to get involved.

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.

95.86%

of respondents thought they were involved in their care and listened to within our Children's and Learning Disability Division in February.

"Helping me to navigate my feelings and providing me with coping strategies, listening to how I am feeling and responding in a way that made me feel at ease".

Keeping You Well

Council of Governors and Public Board Meetings

Public Trust Board meeting

Our next Public Trust Board meeting will be streamed live, Wednesday 28 May 2025 on the Trust YouTube Channel between 9.30am - 12.00pm.

Join the meeting.

Watch our latest Trust Board meetings here.

Council of Governors meeting

Join us face-to-face for our next Council of Governors meeting at 1:15 - 3:45pm on Thursday 17 April 2025 at the Lecture Theatre, Willerby Hill, Beverley Road, Willerby, HU10 6ED.

For more information and to register your attendance, please contact the Membership Office:

Telephone: 01482 389132

Email: katie.colrein@nhs.net

Upcoming Awareness Dates - April and May 2025

April

• Stress Awareness Month 
• 20 Easter Sunday
• 22 Stephen Lawrence Day
• 23 Administrative Professionals Day
• 24 - 30  World Immunisation Week
• 28 (- 2 May) Experience of Care Week 

May

• National Walking Month 
• 5 World Hand Hygiene Day
• 5-11 Maternal Mental Health Week
• 12 Buddha Day
• 12 International Nurses Day
• 12-18 Mental Health Awareness Week
• 19-23  Preceptorship Week
• 19-25  Dementia Action Week
• 20 International Clinical Trials Day

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

Feedback and Suggestions

Your feedback is invaluable to us! Whether you have comments, insightful ideas for potential articles, or a desire to contribute to upcoming editions, we welcome your input.

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