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

The results of the 2023 NHS Staff Survey show that working at our Trust is already matching the aspirational experience for all NHS employers to reach by 2025 and is the most improved provider of its kind in the country for the question asking staff it they would recommend their organisation as a place to work. 

The NHS Staff Survey is an important tool for assessing the quality of care and the work environment within NHS trusts. It provides valuable feedback to help NHS organisations identify areas in which improvements could be made.

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.

The Trust’s Communications team were shortlisted for two NHS Communicate Awards 2024, including the Communications Team Health and Wellbeing category for our programme of staff health and wellbeing events and Loren Hakeney, Marketing Project Manager had been shortlisted for Great Young Communicator.

A virtual ceremony was hosted by comedian Jo Caufield on Thursday 7^th March where the team were highly commended for their submission of Health and Wellbeing events, including 28 Days of Wellbeing, run each year in January to enable and encourage staff to focus of one daily activity, to enhance their physical or mental health and 100K Your Way, a virtual walking challenge.

Our Trust worked in collaboration with the Lullaby Trust to promote Safer Sleep Week to local families that ran from 11 - 17 March. Safer Sleep Week is an awareness campaign targeting anyone looking after a young baby. It aims to raise awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and provide the simple advice that reduces the risk of it occurring.

Teams worked on creating a new Welcome To The World card for all new parents which is given to every family when they have their baby. 

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for two Health Service Journal (HSJ) Digital Awards.

These nominations come as welcome recognition of the hard work achieved by Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s Neurodiversity Team, who are in our children and young people’s division, and Interweave team, who are involved in the integration of shared care records across Yorkshire and the Humber and beyond.

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.

98.9%

of respondents had a positive experience of our Community Services in February.

"Thank you so much for your wonderful service. I feel much better thanks to you."

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.

Let's Get Better 

Keeping You Well

Council of Governors and Public Board Meetings

Join us for our next Council of Governors meeting at 2pm on Thursday 18 April 2024 at the Lecture Theatre, Willerby Hill.

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

Telephone: 01482 389132

Email: katie.colrein@nhs.net

Our next Public Trust Board meeting will be streamed live on the Trust YouTube Channel on Wednesday 27 March 2024 between 9.30am - 1.00pm.

Current Vacancies

To view all available vacancies and apply, visit our Join Humber jobs website. 

If you would like a role to be included in the next issue of Humber Happenings, please email hnf-tr.communications@nhs.net with your expression of interest.

Upcoming Awareness Dates

Stress Awareness Month

Eid al-Fitr (Last day of Ramadan): 10 April

Administrative Professionals Day: 18 April

Stephen Lawrence Day: 22 April

World Immunisation Week: 22 - 28 April

Experience of Care Week: 22 - 28 April

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.

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!