members of the nca executive team and care organisation
TRANSCRIPT
Please Note Some of the photos included in Connect were taken before we introduced our InfectionPrevention and Control Measures Please continue to follow our guidelines around the use of face masksand social distancing
12 August 2021
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Leadership walkarounds - tell us your story
Members of the NCA Executive team and Care Organisation leadership teams haverevitalised and recommenced their regular and focussed walkarounds to your wards anddepartments
As part of our Quality Improvement and engagement work over the next 12 months thisprogramme of walkarounds helps senior leaders stay connected to the amazing work thatall of the teams are delivering in support of our patients and service users It helps us allstay focussed on the quality of care which is at the heart of all we do
Over 20 visits have already taken place and feedback received from those areas has beenpositive with staff saying they found it a useful opportunity to talk about how they werefeeling and to also discuss the challenges they were facing
Itrsquos also a great opportunity to share the very positive things that are happening and thinkabout how these can be replicated where appropriate in other areas
In the coming weeks many more visits have already been scheduled and you will becontacted beforehand if a visit to your area is planned
Libby McManus Chief Nursing Officer said ldquoMaking these walkarounds part of our regularleadership practise is an incredibly important part of our role itrsquos the way we stayconnected to all of you and our patients It gives an opportunity for all staff to demonstratewhat they are proud of and also to highlight those areas where perhaps theyrsquod like morehelp or focus
ldquoStepping into the shoes of our colleagues helps us all work together to put in placewhatever we can to support our people and remind them that safety reliability andexperience are at the heart of all that we dordquo
Read more on the walkarounds - click here
NCA celebrates its healthcare heroes
In March 2020 the NCA admitted its first COVID-19 patient the organisation establishedits gold command structure and so began its response to the COVID-19 pandemic
In those early days of the pandemic the disease was just starting to get a footholdoverseas and few of us could have predicted just how much of an impact COVID-19 would
have on our own shores let alone within our own hospitals
Fast-forward to summer 2021 and the NCA across its hospitals in Salford Oldham Buryand Rochdale has now safely treated and discharged over 6000 COVID-19 patients backto their homes
The organisation has delivered over 500000 COVID-19 vaccinations at The GreaterManchester Mass Vaccination Centre at the Etihad Campus and our four hospital hubs atSalford Royal The Royal Oldham Fairfield General and Rochdale Infirmary
Rochdale Care Organisation has carried out more than 8000 operations at RochdaleInfirmary after being remodelled in April 2020 as a safe lsquogreen surgical sitersquo so thatpatients across Greater Manchester could have urgent and cancer-related operations andreceive life-saving treatment
In the words of NCA Chief Executive Raj Jain ldquoEvery member of staff ndash whether nursedoctor therapist healthcare assistant midwife pharmacist porter domestic cleaning staffmicrobiologist administration or reception staff estates staff or one of our corporate backoffice teams has played their vital role in keeping our services running 247 and helping tosave lives and improve livesrdquo
To capture document and celebrate the immense hard work of our staff so far the NCAhas produced a special COVD-19 supplement entitled lsquoCOVID-19 Responding as theNCA Familyrsquo You can download this special supplement here
What has made you proud today
Finding moments of brilliance during times of intense pressure can feel like an impossibletask
But as we continue to experience ongoing pressure across the organisation itrsquos importantwe all find time to recognise the amazing achievements happening around us each and
every day
As part of the NCAs priorities for the coming year - and despite the difficult circumstanceswe find ourselves in - our focus will always be on improving lives and saving lives
We have created a lsquoWhat has made you proudrsquo poster that you can display in your wardor department or next to your desk highlighting the reasons we all come to work in theNHS
There is also an editable version you can download and print off for your staff areas so youcan shine a light on those stars in your team who are making a difference every day
Raj Jain NCA Chief Executive said ldquoRight now we are experiencing immense pressuresacross the NHS and it can be hard to find the positives when we are all feeling sostretched and exhausted
ldquoHowever it never fails to amaze me how incredible our staff are and how they continue toprovide such amazing care to our patients and service users during this trying time whenso many wanted to believe we would be lsquofreersquo from the pandemic
ldquoBut now as we look ahead to our ongoing recovery we have created this checklist toremind you that you are making a big difference and you are changing things for the betterEach day when you finish work just take a look at the list and acknowledge something thathas stood out and made you feel proud todayrdquo
Laminated copies of the posters will be printed and distributed in the coming weeksbut please feel free to print off your own version today
Quick thinking duo Abi and Chloe are real lifesavers
Whilst out completing a community visit Abi Ellis Physiotherapist and Chloe ThompsonPhysiotherapist Assistant discovered a man collapsed in the street The pair immediately rushed to help The man had suffered a heart attack and theydecided to provide CPR for over 10 minutes whilst awaiting the help of the paramedics Laura Crawford Paediatric Physiotherapy Department (Community) said We are soproud of our heroes for their quick actions taken to help and bravery in a difficult situationWell done
Butler Green celebrates its 10th anniversary
Submit your news
Butler Green Oldhamrsquos enhanced intermediate care unit celebrated its 10ththinspanniversary onSaturday 7thinspAugust with an afternoon tea party for patients and staff
Butler Green is a multi-award winning facility that offers patients a caring and supportiveenvironment in which to recover before returning home either after a stay in hospital or anadmission from home The unit houses a multi-disciplinary team who work together tosupport and plan a safe discharge home for patients
The anniversary was an opportunity for the Butler Green team to reflect on a decade ofcaring for vulnerable patients in Oldham particularly the past 18 months which has seenthe team overcome some new challenges which have emerged as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
Mark Warren Managing Director of Community Services and Adult Social Care in Oldhamcongratulated the team He said ldquoHappy 10ththinspAnniversary and huge congratulations to theButler Green team Thank you for all the fantastic work you continue to do to rehabilitateand support some of Oldhamrsquos most vulnerable patients The care the team provides isinvaluable in helping many patients to be safely discharged back homerdquo
Vicki Elcock Head of Service at Butler Green has been with the unit since it opened Shesaid ldquoWe are thrilled to be celebrating 10 years of Butler Green Wersquove seen manychanges and challenges over the years none more so than over the past 18 months withthe COVID pandemic I am incredibly proud of how the team have developed and adaptedover the years to meet the needs of our patients and the local community We have afantastic team who really pull together in times of crisis They always care for our patientswith a big smile even during the toughest of times I really couldnrsquot be more proud Herersquosto the next 10 yearsrdquo
Elizabeth Lamerton clinical lead for the vaccination division
Send a shout out to a colleague
Our 5 minutes with feature will give youthe chance to get to know your colleaguesacross the NCA This week we asked Sue AndertonElizabeth Lamerton clinical lead for thevaccination division some questions soyou can get to know her a bit better Describe your job in 3 words -rewarding challenging and dynamic What do you enjoy most about yourrole Helping patients and colleagues to get thebest outcomes from medicines is alwaysthe best thing about being a pharmacistMoving into the vaccine clinical lead rolegives me an opportunity to really focus mywork and support the skilled anddedicated vaccine teams Its such a rapidly changing world andworking in the vaccine team is hugelyrewarding every day No two days are thesame and the landscape is updatedsometimes daily as new information orpolicies are announced I have a fantasticopportunity to work in the newly createddivision to support staff across the NCA In your career so far what are you mostproud about I was the first pharmacist in ourdepartment at Salford to qualify as a non-medical prescriber We now have 28
Irsquom proud that I was able to develop thisrole for my own practice and lead the wayfor others What hobbies do you enjoy and why I have a five year old and three year old athome who keep me pretty busy I enjoyhaving lots of fun with them especially ourbaking attempts We have a new love ofcamping with friends (camping withelectricity is a game changer) and Irsquovereally missed live music concerts andgoing out for dinner with friends I alsohave a bad shoe shopping and amazonprime habit Film or TV Series Favourite film is Sliding Doors If you could choose one actor to playyou in a filmtv series who would it be Emma Thompson ndash my friends call meNanny Mcphee Who would be your 3 dream dinnerguests After the last year I would really like tohave a dream dinner with my closestfriends If I had to choose 3 randomguests ndash I think it would be amazing tolisten to David Attenborough MichelleObama and lets be honest a night withPeter Kay would be fun too
5 minutes with you - feature in a future edition
Emmas Scafell Pike Challenge
Emma Wright Group Director of Information and Business Intelligence will be climbingScafell Pike on Sunday 15 August raising money for the National Autistic Society (NAS)
Emma joins Team Autism raising funds to help increase public understanding of autismand to enable the National Autistic Society to continue to change attitudes and transformlives
During the pandemic many autistic adults children and their families have felt as if theyhave been left stranded as many have struggled to get the support they need and anxietylevels reached a new high
Emma turned to the National Autistic Society for support during the pandemic for herdaughter who struggled without the usual school routine and specialist support of theschool Special Educational Needs (SEN) team
Emma said The advice and support from the NAS was invaluable during lockdown andgave us as a family a much better understanding of autism so we could support Isobel Idont know how we would have got through the challenges of lockdown and home-schooling without them
Emma now wants to give something back and raise much needed funds to turn this yearinto a more hopeful story and support autistic people and their families as we all come outof lockdown
The Continence Service shortlisted for Nursing Times Award
Click here to share your story
The Continence Service for Children and Young People at Bury Care Organisation havebeen shortlisted for a Nursing Times Award in the category of Childrenrsquos Services Theentry was for setting up a paediatric trans-anal irrigation service for assessment trainingand on-going support within the home Trans-anal irrigation is a method of emptying the bowels using water This helps to preventconstipation and bowel incontinence it gives children more predictable bowel movementsand allows them a better quality of life This procedure can be used for childrenyoungpeople with long-term bowel dysfunction Until recently Trans-anal irrigation (TAI) had been taught to the child young person andtheir family in a hospital setting which would require multiple visits and increase the risk ofnosocomial infections The objective of the team was to assess train and provide ongoingsupport within the comfort of their own home This would help prevent the potential forhospital admission or attendance reduce costs such as travel and time off work and schooland therefore improve the child and family experience Providing training in the childrsquos own home helps to reduce any fears anxieties orembarrassment the child has of their bowel condition or of starting the proceduresomewhere unfamiliar The team aim to continue supporting the child and the family withintheir own home and the feedback from families has been excellent The winners will be announced on the 6 September 2021 Good luck to the team
Going Home Checklist
Our Going Home Checklist is designed to remind us all to stop and take stock before weleave work each day and remind ourselves what went well today
Itrsquos important that we are able to rest and recuperate once we head for home and thatmeans switching off from the stresses and strains of a busy day
If you are finding it hard to unwind have you tried some Mindfulness techniques Ourcolleagues in Occupational Health have created some mindfulness video clips to talk youthrough some basic steps
Accessing support when you need it
We know so many staff are working under immense pressure and itrsquos important everyoneknows there is support available ndash no matter what your issue is
Our dedicated SCARF intranet area includes a wealth of confidential support andresources for all staff to access Staff Support Pack folders are also available on wards anddepartments so please familiarise yourself with the content and ensure the folder is easilyaccessible for your team
Why not add health and wellbeing as a regular slot on your team meetings andhuddles Please keep looking out for your colleagues and if someone doesnrsquot seem oktake the time to ask them if they need help or support
For more information please visit SCARF here
SCARF - Support at the click of a button
We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone to access help and support if theyneed it Whether you work on the frontline in an office remotely or in the community ndashthere is support available for you today
You can access SCARF via your laptop tablet device or even on your smart phone Take alook at the handy guide to find the best way for you to access the support you need
Taking care of yourself during difficult times
Stressful life experiences are common and although difficult people often developeffective ways to cope However when stressful events or situations persist for longperiods of time are outside of usual experiences or impact on both personal andprofessional circumstances it can leave people feeling more unsettled and out of controlthan usual
This GM Resilience Hub leaflet focuses on helping you to understand your reactions andsuggests things you can do to look after yourself
Feedback from Care Opinion I had an experience in which I ended up in the ICU at Fairfield GeneralHospital I just wanted to say the nurses and doctors saved my life They did everything in their power tosave my life when my organs were failing and I was told I wouldnrsquot survive Though I was in a coma andhad no idea what was going on through the will of God and the nurses and doctors I wouldnrsquot be heretoday There are no words or actions that could express how grateful I am and nothing I could do or saycould show my gratefulness so I hope one day I am able to give back to you The NHS do not get enoughcredit for how much they do
Feedback from Twitter I just wanted to say thank you to the staff on Covid-19 ward when I took mypregnant wife in on Tuesday The nurses and consultant were amazing We really canrsquot thank youenough
Feedback from Google Review I was brought to AampE at The Royal Oldham Hospital on Friday afternoonand the medical staff were brilliant Thanks for all your help everyone
Feedback from Care Opinion I attended for pre operation tests at Rochdale Infirmary for COVID-19bloods and an ECG Everyone I came into contact was so kind and helpful as I struggled withagoraphobia The first person I came into contact with was so lovely (COVID-19 test) and together wespoke of the triggers for the agoraphobia and with that information I was shown the best route to takewhen I came in for the operation Being prepared helps me so much in dealing with the agoraphobia Thetechnician who did the blood test and ECG showed equal empathy and directed me back to the entranceI cant really put into words how much this has helped but I do know that when I come in for my operation Iwill be so much better prepared because of the help I was given today Thank you
VivupJob VacanciesCoffee Break (PAT)Coffee Break (Salford)Charity Website
NHS OffersE-learning (Pennine)E-learning (Salford)Car LeasingPress Releases
Forward
Copyright copy Northern Care Alliance 2020
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Click here to feedback on Connect
Over 20 visits have already taken place and feedback received from those areas has beenpositive with staff saying they found it a useful opportunity to talk about how they werefeeling and to also discuss the challenges they were facing
Itrsquos also a great opportunity to share the very positive things that are happening and thinkabout how these can be replicated where appropriate in other areas
In the coming weeks many more visits have already been scheduled and you will becontacted beforehand if a visit to your area is planned
Libby McManus Chief Nursing Officer said ldquoMaking these walkarounds part of our regularleadership practise is an incredibly important part of our role itrsquos the way we stayconnected to all of you and our patients It gives an opportunity for all staff to demonstratewhat they are proud of and also to highlight those areas where perhaps theyrsquod like morehelp or focus
ldquoStepping into the shoes of our colleagues helps us all work together to put in placewhatever we can to support our people and remind them that safety reliability andexperience are at the heart of all that we dordquo
Read more on the walkarounds - click here
NCA celebrates its healthcare heroes
In March 2020 the NCA admitted its first COVID-19 patient the organisation establishedits gold command structure and so began its response to the COVID-19 pandemic
In those early days of the pandemic the disease was just starting to get a footholdoverseas and few of us could have predicted just how much of an impact COVID-19 would
have on our own shores let alone within our own hospitals
Fast-forward to summer 2021 and the NCA across its hospitals in Salford Oldham Buryand Rochdale has now safely treated and discharged over 6000 COVID-19 patients backto their homes
The organisation has delivered over 500000 COVID-19 vaccinations at The GreaterManchester Mass Vaccination Centre at the Etihad Campus and our four hospital hubs atSalford Royal The Royal Oldham Fairfield General and Rochdale Infirmary
Rochdale Care Organisation has carried out more than 8000 operations at RochdaleInfirmary after being remodelled in April 2020 as a safe lsquogreen surgical sitersquo so thatpatients across Greater Manchester could have urgent and cancer-related operations andreceive life-saving treatment
In the words of NCA Chief Executive Raj Jain ldquoEvery member of staff ndash whether nursedoctor therapist healthcare assistant midwife pharmacist porter domestic cleaning staffmicrobiologist administration or reception staff estates staff or one of our corporate backoffice teams has played their vital role in keeping our services running 247 and helping tosave lives and improve livesrdquo
To capture document and celebrate the immense hard work of our staff so far the NCAhas produced a special COVD-19 supplement entitled lsquoCOVID-19 Responding as theNCA Familyrsquo You can download this special supplement here
What has made you proud today
Finding moments of brilliance during times of intense pressure can feel like an impossibletask
But as we continue to experience ongoing pressure across the organisation itrsquos importantwe all find time to recognise the amazing achievements happening around us each and
every day
As part of the NCAs priorities for the coming year - and despite the difficult circumstanceswe find ourselves in - our focus will always be on improving lives and saving lives
We have created a lsquoWhat has made you proudrsquo poster that you can display in your wardor department or next to your desk highlighting the reasons we all come to work in theNHS
There is also an editable version you can download and print off for your staff areas so youcan shine a light on those stars in your team who are making a difference every day
Raj Jain NCA Chief Executive said ldquoRight now we are experiencing immense pressuresacross the NHS and it can be hard to find the positives when we are all feeling sostretched and exhausted
ldquoHowever it never fails to amaze me how incredible our staff are and how they continue toprovide such amazing care to our patients and service users during this trying time whenso many wanted to believe we would be lsquofreersquo from the pandemic
ldquoBut now as we look ahead to our ongoing recovery we have created this checklist toremind you that you are making a big difference and you are changing things for the betterEach day when you finish work just take a look at the list and acknowledge something thathas stood out and made you feel proud todayrdquo
Laminated copies of the posters will be printed and distributed in the coming weeksbut please feel free to print off your own version today
Quick thinking duo Abi and Chloe are real lifesavers
Whilst out completing a community visit Abi Ellis Physiotherapist and Chloe ThompsonPhysiotherapist Assistant discovered a man collapsed in the street The pair immediately rushed to help The man had suffered a heart attack and theydecided to provide CPR for over 10 minutes whilst awaiting the help of the paramedics Laura Crawford Paediatric Physiotherapy Department (Community) said We are soproud of our heroes for their quick actions taken to help and bravery in a difficult situationWell done
Butler Green celebrates its 10th anniversary
Submit your news
Butler Green Oldhamrsquos enhanced intermediate care unit celebrated its 10ththinspanniversary onSaturday 7thinspAugust with an afternoon tea party for patients and staff
Butler Green is a multi-award winning facility that offers patients a caring and supportiveenvironment in which to recover before returning home either after a stay in hospital or anadmission from home The unit houses a multi-disciplinary team who work together tosupport and plan a safe discharge home for patients
The anniversary was an opportunity for the Butler Green team to reflect on a decade ofcaring for vulnerable patients in Oldham particularly the past 18 months which has seenthe team overcome some new challenges which have emerged as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
Mark Warren Managing Director of Community Services and Adult Social Care in Oldhamcongratulated the team He said ldquoHappy 10ththinspAnniversary and huge congratulations to theButler Green team Thank you for all the fantastic work you continue to do to rehabilitateand support some of Oldhamrsquos most vulnerable patients The care the team provides isinvaluable in helping many patients to be safely discharged back homerdquo
Vicki Elcock Head of Service at Butler Green has been with the unit since it opened Shesaid ldquoWe are thrilled to be celebrating 10 years of Butler Green Wersquove seen manychanges and challenges over the years none more so than over the past 18 months withthe COVID pandemic I am incredibly proud of how the team have developed and adaptedover the years to meet the needs of our patients and the local community We have afantastic team who really pull together in times of crisis They always care for our patientswith a big smile even during the toughest of times I really couldnrsquot be more proud Herersquosto the next 10 yearsrdquo
Elizabeth Lamerton clinical lead for the vaccination division
Send a shout out to a colleague
Our 5 minutes with feature will give youthe chance to get to know your colleaguesacross the NCA This week we asked Sue AndertonElizabeth Lamerton clinical lead for thevaccination division some questions soyou can get to know her a bit better Describe your job in 3 words -rewarding challenging and dynamic What do you enjoy most about yourrole Helping patients and colleagues to get thebest outcomes from medicines is alwaysthe best thing about being a pharmacistMoving into the vaccine clinical lead rolegives me an opportunity to really focus mywork and support the skilled anddedicated vaccine teams Its such a rapidly changing world andworking in the vaccine team is hugelyrewarding every day No two days are thesame and the landscape is updatedsometimes daily as new information orpolicies are announced I have a fantasticopportunity to work in the newly createddivision to support staff across the NCA In your career so far what are you mostproud about I was the first pharmacist in ourdepartment at Salford to qualify as a non-medical prescriber We now have 28
Irsquom proud that I was able to develop thisrole for my own practice and lead the wayfor others What hobbies do you enjoy and why I have a five year old and three year old athome who keep me pretty busy I enjoyhaving lots of fun with them especially ourbaking attempts We have a new love ofcamping with friends (camping withelectricity is a game changer) and Irsquovereally missed live music concerts andgoing out for dinner with friends I alsohave a bad shoe shopping and amazonprime habit Film or TV Series Favourite film is Sliding Doors If you could choose one actor to playyou in a filmtv series who would it be Emma Thompson ndash my friends call meNanny Mcphee Who would be your 3 dream dinnerguests After the last year I would really like tohave a dream dinner with my closestfriends If I had to choose 3 randomguests ndash I think it would be amazing tolisten to David Attenborough MichelleObama and lets be honest a night withPeter Kay would be fun too
5 minutes with you - feature in a future edition
Emmas Scafell Pike Challenge
Emma Wright Group Director of Information and Business Intelligence will be climbingScafell Pike on Sunday 15 August raising money for the National Autistic Society (NAS)
Emma joins Team Autism raising funds to help increase public understanding of autismand to enable the National Autistic Society to continue to change attitudes and transformlives
During the pandemic many autistic adults children and their families have felt as if theyhave been left stranded as many have struggled to get the support they need and anxietylevels reached a new high
Emma turned to the National Autistic Society for support during the pandemic for herdaughter who struggled without the usual school routine and specialist support of theschool Special Educational Needs (SEN) team
Emma said The advice and support from the NAS was invaluable during lockdown andgave us as a family a much better understanding of autism so we could support Isobel Idont know how we would have got through the challenges of lockdown and home-schooling without them
Emma now wants to give something back and raise much needed funds to turn this yearinto a more hopeful story and support autistic people and their families as we all come outof lockdown
The Continence Service shortlisted for Nursing Times Award
Click here to share your story
The Continence Service for Children and Young People at Bury Care Organisation havebeen shortlisted for a Nursing Times Award in the category of Childrenrsquos Services Theentry was for setting up a paediatric trans-anal irrigation service for assessment trainingand on-going support within the home Trans-anal irrigation is a method of emptying the bowels using water This helps to preventconstipation and bowel incontinence it gives children more predictable bowel movementsand allows them a better quality of life This procedure can be used for childrenyoungpeople with long-term bowel dysfunction Until recently Trans-anal irrigation (TAI) had been taught to the child young person andtheir family in a hospital setting which would require multiple visits and increase the risk ofnosocomial infections The objective of the team was to assess train and provide ongoingsupport within the comfort of their own home This would help prevent the potential forhospital admission or attendance reduce costs such as travel and time off work and schooland therefore improve the child and family experience Providing training in the childrsquos own home helps to reduce any fears anxieties orembarrassment the child has of their bowel condition or of starting the proceduresomewhere unfamiliar The team aim to continue supporting the child and the family withintheir own home and the feedback from families has been excellent The winners will be announced on the 6 September 2021 Good luck to the team
Going Home Checklist
Our Going Home Checklist is designed to remind us all to stop and take stock before weleave work each day and remind ourselves what went well today
Itrsquos important that we are able to rest and recuperate once we head for home and thatmeans switching off from the stresses and strains of a busy day
If you are finding it hard to unwind have you tried some Mindfulness techniques Ourcolleagues in Occupational Health have created some mindfulness video clips to talk youthrough some basic steps
Accessing support when you need it
We know so many staff are working under immense pressure and itrsquos important everyoneknows there is support available ndash no matter what your issue is
Our dedicated SCARF intranet area includes a wealth of confidential support andresources for all staff to access Staff Support Pack folders are also available on wards anddepartments so please familiarise yourself with the content and ensure the folder is easilyaccessible for your team
Why not add health and wellbeing as a regular slot on your team meetings andhuddles Please keep looking out for your colleagues and if someone doesnrsquot seem oktake the time to ask them if they need help or support
For more information please visit SCARF here
SCARF - Support at the click of a button
We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone to access help and support if theyneed it Whether you work on the frontline in an office remotely or in the community ndashthere is support available for you today
You can access SCARF via your laptop tablet device or even on your smart phone Take alook at the handy guide to find the best way for you to access the support you need
Taking care of yourself during difficult times
Stressful life experiences are common and although difficult people often developeffective ways to cope However when stressful events or situations persist for longperiods of time are outside of usual experiences or impact on both personal andprofessional circumstances it can leave people feeling more unsettled and out of controlthan usual
This GM Resilience Hub leaflet focuses on helping you to understand your reactions andsuggests things you can do to look after yourself
Feedback from Care Opinion I had an experience in which I ended up in the ICU at Fairfield GeneralHospital I just wanted to say the nurses and doctors saved my life They did everything in their power tosave my life when my organs were failing and I was told I wouldnrsquot survive Though I was in a coma andhad no idea what was going on through the will of God and the nurses and doctors I wouldnrsquot be heretoday There are no words or actions that could express how grateful I am and nothing I could do or saycould show my gratefulness so I hope one day I am able to give back to you The NHS do not get enoughcredit for how much they do
Feedback from Twitter I just wanted to say thank you to the staff on Covid-19 ward when I took mypregnant wife in on Tuesday The nurses and consultant were amazing We really canrsquot thank youenough
Feedback from Google Review I was brought to AampE at The Royal Oldham Hospital on Friday afternoonand the medical staff were brilliant Thanks for all your help everyone
Feedback from Care Opinion I attended for pre operation tests at Rochdale Infirmary for COVID-19bloods and an ECG Everyone I came into contact was so kind and helpful as I struggled withagoraphobia The first person I came into contact with was so lovely (COVID-19 test) and together wespoke of the triggers for the agoraphobia and with that information I was shown the best route to takewhen I came in for the operation Being prepared helps me so much in dealing with the agoraphobia Thetechnician who did the blood test and ECG showed equal empathy and directed me back to the entranceI cant really put into words how much this has helped but I do know that when I come in for my operation Iwill be so much better prepared because of the help I was given today Thank you
VivupJob VacanciesCoffee Break (PAT)Coffee Break (Salford)Charity Website
NHS OffersE-learning (Pennine)E-learning (Salford)Car LeasingPress Releases
Forward
Copyright copy Northern Care Alliance 2020
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Click here to feedback on Connect
have on our own shores let alone within our own hospitals
Fast-forward to summer 2021 and the NCA across its hospitals in Salford Oldham Buryand Rochdale has now safely treated and discharged over 6000 COVID-19 patients backto their homes
The organisation has delivered over 500000 COVID-19 vaccinations at The GreaterManchester Mass Vaccination Centre at the Etihad Campus and our four hospital hubs atSalford Royal The Royal Oldham Fairfield General and Rochdale Infirmary
Rochdale Care Organisation has carried out more than 8000 operations at RochdaleInfirmary after being remodelled in April 2020 as a safe lsquogreen surgical sitersquo so thatpatients across Greater Manchester could have urgent and cancer-related operations andreceive life-saving treatment
In the words of NCA Chief Executive Raj Jain ldquoEvery member of staff ndash whether nursedoctor therapist healthcare assistant midwife pharmacist porter domestic cleaning staffmicrobiologist administration or reception staff estates staff or one of our corporate backoffice teams has played their vital role in keeping our services running 247 and helping tosave lives and improve livesrdquo
To capture document and celebrate the immense hard work of our staff so far the NCAhas produced a special COVD-19 supplement entitled lsquoCOVID-19 Responding as theNCA Familyrsquo You can download this special supplement here
What has made you proud today
Finding moments of brilliance during times of intense pressure can feel like an impossibletask
But as we continue to experience ongoing pressure across the organisation itrsquos importantwe all find time to recognise the amazing achievements happening around us each and
every day
As part of the NCAs priorities for the coming year - and despite the difficult circumstanceswe find ourselves in - our focus will always be on improving lives and saving lives
We have created a lsquoWhat has made you proudrsquo poster that you can display in your wardor department or next to your desk highlighting the reasons we all come to work in theNHS
There is also an editable version you can download and print off for your staff areas so youcan shine a light on those stars in your team who are making a difference every day
Raj Jain NCA Chief Executive said ldquoRight now we are experiencing immense pressuresacross the NHS and it can be hard to find the positives when we are all feeling sostretched and exhausted
ldquoHowever it never fails to amaze me how incredible our staff are and how they continue toprovide such amazing care to our patients and service users during this trying time whenso many wanted to believe we would be lsquofreersquo from the pandemic
ldquoBut now as we look ahead to our ongoing recovery we have created this checklist toremind you that you are making a big difference and you are changing things for the betterEach day when you finish work just take a look at the list and acknowledge something thathas stood out and made you feel proud todayrdquo
Laminated copies of the posters will be printed and distributed in the coming weeksbut please feel free to print off your own version today
Quick thinking duo Abi and Chloe are real lifesavers
Whilst out completing a community visit Abi Ellis Physiotherapist and Chloe ThompsonPhysiotherapist Assistant discovered a man collapsed in the street The pair immediately rushed to help The man had suffered a heart attack and theydecided to provide CPR for over 10 minutes whilst awaiting the help of the paramedics Laura Crawford Paediatric Physiotherapy Department (Community) said We are soproud of our heroes for their quick actions taken to help and bravery in a difficult situationWell done
Butler Green celebrates its 10th anniversary
Submit your news
Butler Green Oldhamrsquos enhanced intermediate care unit celebrated its 10ththinspanniversary onSaturday 7thinspAugust with an afternoon tea party for patients and staff
Butler Green is a multi-award winning facility that offers patients a caring and supportiveenvironment in which to recover before returning home either after a stay in hospital or anadmission from home The unit houses a multi-disciplinary team who work together tosupport and plan a safe discharge home for patients
The anniversary was an opportunity for the Butler Green team to reflect on a decade ofcaring for vulnerable patients in Oldham particularly the past 18 months which has seenthe team overcome some new challenges which have emerged as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
Mark Warren Managing Director of Community Services and Adult Social Care in Oldhamcongratulated the team He said ldquoHappy 10ththinspAnniversary and huge congratulations to theButler Green team Thank you for all the fantastic work you continue to do to rehabilitateand support some of Oldhamrsquos most vulnerable patients The care the team provides isinvaluable in helping many patients to be safely discharged back homerdquo
Vicki Elcock Head of Service at Butler Green has been with the unit since it opened Shesaid ldquoWe are thrilled to be celebrating 10 years of Butler Green Wersquove seen manychanges and challenges over the years none more so than over the past 18 months withthe COVID pandemic I am incredibly proud of how the team have developed and adaptedover the years to meet the needs of our patients and the local community We have afantastic team who really pull together in times of crisis They always care for our patientswith a big smile even during the toughest of times I really couldnrsquot be more proud Herersquosto the next 10 yearsrdquo
Elizabeth Lamerton clinical lead for the vaccination division
Send a shout out to a colleague
Our 5 minutes with feature will give youthe chance to get to know your colleaguesacross the NCA This week we asked Sue AndertonElizabeth Lamerton clinical lead for thevaccination division some questions soyou can get to know her a bit better Describe your job in 3 words -rewarding challenging and dynamic What do you enjoy most about yourrole Helping patients and colleagues to get thebest outcomes from medicines is alwaysthe best thing about being a pharmacistMoving into the vaccine clinical lead rolegives me an opportunity to really focus mywork and support the skilled anddedicated vaccine teams Its such a rapidly changing world andworking in the vaccine team is hugelyrewarding every day No two days are thesame and the landscape is updatedsometimes daily as new information orpolicies are announced I have a fantasticopportunity to work in the newly createddivision to support staff across the NCA In your career so far what are you mostproud about I was the first pharmacist in ourdepartment at Salford to qualify as a non-medical prescriber We now have 28
Irsquom proud that I was able to develop thisrole for my own practice and lead the wayfor others What hobbies do you enjoy and why I have a five year old and three year old athome who keep me pretty busy I enjoyhaving lots of fun with them especially ourbaking attempts We have a new love ofcamping with friends (camping withelectricity is a game changer) and Irsquovereally missed live music concerts andgoing out for dinner with friends I alsohave a bad shoe shopping and amazonprime habit Film or TV Series Favourite film is Sliding Doors If you could choose one actor to playyou in a filmtv series who would it be Emma Thompson ndash my friends call meNanny Mcphee Who would be your 3 dream dinnerguests After the last year I would really like tohave a dream dinner with my closestfriends If I had to choose 3 randomguests ndash I think it would be amazing tolisten to David Attenborough MichelleObama and lets be honest a night withPeter Kay would be fun too
5 minutes with you - feature in a future edition
Emmas Scafell Pike Challenge
Emma Wright Group Director of Information and Business Intelligence will be climbingScafell Pike on Sunday 15 August raising money for the National Autistic Society (NAS)
Emma joins Team Autism raising funds to help increase public understanding of autismand to enable the National Autistic Society to continue to change attitudes and transformlives
During the pandemic many autistic adults children and their families have felt as if theyhave been left stranded as many have struggled to get the support they need and anxietylevels reached a new high
Emma turned to the National Autistic Society for support during the pandemic for herdaughter who struggled without the usual school routine and specialist support of theschool Special Educational Needs (SEN) team
Emma said The advice and support from the NAS was invaluable during lockdown andgave us as a family a much better understanding of autism so we could support Isobel Idont know how we would have got through the challenges of lockdown and home-schooling without them
Emma now wants to give something back and raise much needed funds to turn this yearinto a more hopeful story and support autistic people and their families as we all come outof lockdown
The Continence Service shortlisted for Nursing Times Award
Click here to share your story
The Continence Service for Children and Young People at Bury Care Organisation havebeen shortlisted for a Nursing Times Award in the category of Childrenrsquos Services Theentry was for setting up a paediatric trans-anal irrigation service for assessment trainingand on-going support within the home Trans-anal irrigation is a method of emptying the bowels using water This helps to preventconstipation and bowel incontinence it gives children more predictable bowel movementsand allows them a better quality of life This procedure can be used for childrenyoungpeople with long-term bowel dysfunction Until recently Trans-anal irrigation (TAI) had been taught to the child young person andtheir family in a hospital setting which would require multiple visits and increase the risk ofnosocomial infections The objective of the team was to assess train and provide ongoingsupport within the comfort of their own home This would help prevent the potential forhospital admission or attendance reduce costs such as travel and time off work and schooland therefore improve the child and family experience Providing training in the childrsquos own home helps to reduce any fears anxieties orembarrassment the child has of their bowel condition or of starting the proceduresomewhere unfamiliar The team aim to continue supporting the child and the family withintheir own home and the feedback from families has been excellent The winners will be announced on the 6 September 2021 Good luck to the team
Going Home Checklist
Our Going Home Checklist is designed to remind us all to stop and take stock before weleave work each day and remind ourselves what went well today
Itrsquos important that we are able to rest and recuperate once we head for home and thatmeans switching off from the stresses and strains of a busy day
If you are finding it hard to unwind have you tried some Mindfulness techniques Ourcolleagues in Occupational Health have created some mindfulness video clips to talk youthrough some basic steps
Accessing support when you need it
We know so many staff are working under immense pressure and itrsquos important everyoneknows there is support available ndash no matter what your issue is
Our dedicated SCARF intranet area includes a wealth of confidential support andresources for all staff to access Staff Support Pack folders are also available on wards anddepartments so please familiarise yourself with the content and ensure the folder is easilyaccessible for your team
Why not add health and wellbeing as a regular slot on your team meetings andhuddles Please keep looking out for your colleagues and if someone doesnrsquot seem oktake the time to ask them if they need help or support
For more information please visit SCARF here
SCARF - Support at the click of a button
We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone to access help and support if theyneed it Whether you work on the frontline in an office remotely or in the community ndashthere is support available for you today
You can access SCARF via your laptop tablet device or even on your smart phone Take alook at the handy guide to find the best way for you to access the support you need
Taking care of yourself during difficult times
Stressful life experiences are common and although difficult people often developeffective ways to cope However when stressful events or situations persist for longperiods of time are outside of usual experiences or impact on both personal andprofessional circumstances it can leave people feeling more unsettled and out of controlthan usual
This GM Resilience Hub leaflet focuses on helping you to understand your reactions andsuggests things you can do to look after yourself
Feedback from Care Opinion I had an experience in which I ended up in the ICU at Fairfield GeneralHospital I just wanted to say the nurses and doctors saved my life They did everything in their power tosave my life when my organs were failing and I was told I wouldnrsquot survive Though I was in a coma andhad no idea what was going on through the will of God and the nurses and doctors I wouldnrsquot be heretoday There are no words or actions that could express how grateful I am and nothing I could do or saycould show my gratefulness so I hope one day I am able to give back to you The NHS do not get enoughcredit for how much they do
Feedback from Twitter I just wanted to say thank you to the staff on Covid-19 ward when I took mypregnant wife in on Tuesday The nurses and consultant were amazing We really canrsquot thank youenough
Feedback from Google Review I was brought to AampE at The Royal Oldham Hospital on Friday afternoonand the medical staff were brilliant Thanks for all your help everyone
Feedback from Care Opinion I attended for pre operation tests at Rochdale Infirmary for COVID-19bloods and an ECG Everyone I came into contact was so kind and helpful as I struggled withagoraphobia The first person I came into contact with was so lovely (COVID-19 test) and together wespoke of the triggers for the agoraphobia and with that information I was shown the best route to takewhen I came in for the operation Being prepared helps me so much in dealing with the agoraphobia Thetechnician who did the blood test and ECG showed equal empathy and directed me back to the entranceI cant really put into words how much this has helped but I do know that when I come in for my operation Iwill be so much better prepared because of the help I was given today Thank you
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every day
As part of the NCAs priorities for the coming year - and despite the difficult circumstanceswe find ourselves in - our focus will always be on improving lives and saving lives
We have created a lsquoWhat has made you proudrsquo poster that you can display in your wardor department or next to your desk highlighting the reasons we all come to work in theNHS
There is also an editable version you can download and print off for your staff areas so youcan shine a light on those stars in your team who are making a difference every day
Raj Jain NCA Chief Executive said ldquoRight now we are experiencing immense pressuresacross the NHS and it can be hard to find the positives when we are all feeling sostretched and exhausted
ldquoHowever it never fails to amaze me how incredible our staff are and how they continue toprovide such amazing care to our patients and service users during this trying time whenso many wanted to believe we would be lsquofreersquo from the pandemic
ldquoBut now as we look ahead to our ongoing recovery we have created this checklist toremind you that you are making a big difference and you are changing things for the betterEach day when you finish work just take a look at the list and acknowledge something thathas stood out and made you feel proud todayrdquo
Laminated copies of the posters will be printed and distributed in the coming weeksbut please feel free to print off your own version today
Quick thinking duo Abi and Chloe are real lifesavers
Whilst out completing a community visit Abi Ellis Physiotherapist and Chloe ThompsonPhysiotherapist Assistant discovered a man collapsed in the street The pair immediately rushed to help The man had suffered a heart attack and theydecided to provide CPR for over 10 minutes whilst awaiting the help of the paramedics Laura Crawford Paediatric Physiotherapy Department (Community) said We are soproud of our heroes for their quick actions taken to help and bravery in a difficult situationWell done
Butler Green celebrates its 10th anniversary
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Butler Green Oldhamrsquos enhanced intermediate care unit celebrated its 10ththinspanniversary onSaturday 7thinspAugust with an afternoon tea party for patients and staff
Butler Green is a multi-award winning facility that offers patients a caring and supportiveenvironment in which to recover before returning home either after a stay in hospital or anadmission from home The unit houses a multi-disciplinary team who work together tosupport and plan a safe discharge home for patients
The anniversary was an opportunity for the Butler Green team to reflect on a decade ofcaring for vulnerable patients in Oldham particularly the past 18 months which has seenthe team overcome some new challenges which have emerged as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
Mark Warren Managing Director of Community Services and Adult Social Care in Oldhamcongratulated the team He said ldquoHappy 10ththinspAnniversary and huge congratulations to theButler Green team Thank you for all the fantastic work you continue to do to rehabilitateand support some of Oldhamrsquos most vulnerable patients The care the team provides isinvaluable in helping many patients to be safely discharged back homerdquo
Vicki Elcock Head of Service at Butler Green has been with the unit since it opened Shesaid ldquoWe are thrilled to be celebrating 10 years of Butler Green Wersquove seen manychanges and challenges over the years none more so than over the past 18 months withthe COVID pandemic I am incredibly proud of how the team have developed and adaptedover the years to meet the needs of our patients and the local community We have afantastic team who really pull together in times of crisis They always care for our patientswith a big smile even during the toughest of times I really couldnrsquot be more proud Herersquosto the next 10 yearsrdquo
Elizabeth Lamerton clinical lead for the vaccination division
Send a shout out to a colleague
Our 5 minutes with feature will give youthe chance to get to know your colleaguesacross the NCA This week we asked Sue AndertonElizabeth Lamerton clinical lead for thevaccination division some questions soyou can get to know her a bit better Describe your job in 3 words -rewarding challenging and dynamic What do you enjoy most about yourrole Helping patients and colleagues to get thebest outcomes from medicines is alwaysthe best thing about being a pharmacistMoving into the vaccine clinical lead rolegives me an opportunity to really focus mywork and support the skilled anddedicated vaccine teams Its such a rapidly changing world andworking in the vaccine team is hugelyrewarding every day No two days are thesame and the landscape is updatedsometimes daily as new information orpolicies are announced I have a fantasticopportunity to work in the newly createddivision to support staff across the NCA In your career so far what are you mostproud about I was the first pharmacist in ourdepartment at Salford to qualify as a non-medical prescriber We now have 28
Irsquom proud that I was able to develop thisrole for my own practice and lead the wayfor others What hobbies do you enjoy and why I have a five year old and three year old athome who keep me pretty busy I enjoyhaving lots of fun with them especially ourbaking attempts We have a new love ofcamping with friends (camping withelectricity is a game changer) and Irsquovereally missed live music concerts andgoing out for dinner with friends I alsohave a bad shoe shopping and amazonprime habit Film or TV Series Favourite film is Sliding Doors If you could choose one actor to playyou in a filmtv series who would it be Emma Thompson ndash my friends call meNanny Mcphee Who would be your 3 dream dinnerguests After the last year I would really like tohave a dream dinner with my closestfriends If I had to choose 3 randomguests ndash I think it would be amazing tolisten to David Attenborough MichelleObama and lets be honest a night withPeter Kay would be fun too
5 minutes with you - feature in a future edition
Emmas Scafell Pike Challenge
Emma Wright Group Director of Information and Business Intelligence will be climbingScafell Pike on Sunday 15 August raising money for the National Autistic Society (NAS)
Emma joins Team Autism raising funds to help increase public understanding of autismand to enable the National Autistic Society to continue to change attitudes and transformlives
During the pandemic many autistic adults children and their families have felt as if theyhave been left stranded as many have struggled to get the support they need and anxietylevels reached a new high
Emma turned to the National Autistic Society for support during the pandemic for herdaughter who struggled without the usual school routine and specialist support of theschool Special Educational Needs (SEN) team
Emma said The advice and support from the NAS was invaluable during lockdown andgave us as a family a much better understanding of autism so we could support Isobel Idont know how we would have got through the challenges of lockdown and home-schooling without them
Emma now wants to give something back and raise much needed funds to turn this yearinto a more hopeful story and support autistic people and their families as we all come outof lockdown
The Continence Service shortlisted for Nursing Times Award
Click here to share your story
The Continence Service for Children and Young People at Bury Care Organisation havebeen shortlisted for a Nursing Times Award in the category of Childrenrsquos Services Theentry was for setting up a paediatric trans-anal irrigation service for assessment trainingand on-going support within the home Trans-anal irrigation is a method of emptying the bowels using water This helps to preventconstipation and bowel incontinence it gives children more predictable bowel movementsand allows them a better quality of life This procedure can be used for childrenyoungpeople with long-term bowel dysfunction Until recently Trans-anal irrigation (TAI) had been taught to the child young person andtheir family in a hospital setting which would require multiple visits and increase the risk ofnosocomial infections The objective of the team was to assess train and provide ongoingsupport within the comfort of their own home This would help prevent the potential forhospital admission or attendance reduce costs such as travel and time off work and schooland therefore improve the child and family experience Providing training in the childrsquos own home helps to reduce any fears anxieties orembarrassment the child has of their bowel condition or of starting the proceduresomewhere unfamiliar The team aim to continue supporting the child and the family withintheir own home and the feedback from families has been excellent The winners will be announced on the 6 September 2021 Good luck to the team
Going Home Checklist
Our Going Home Checklist is designed to remind us all to stop and take stock before weleave work each day and remind ourselves what went well today
Itrsquos important that we are able to rest and recuperate once we head for home and thatmeans switching off from the stresses and strains of a busy day
If you are finding it hard to unwind have you tried some Mindfulness techniques Ourcolleagues in Occupational Health have created some mindfulness video clips to talk youthrough some basic steps
Accessing support when you need it
We know so many staff are working under immense pressure and itrsquos important everyoneknows there is support available ndash no matter what your issue is
Our dedicated SCARF intranet area includes a wealth of confidential support andresources for all staff to access Staff Support Pack folders are also available on wards anddepartments so please familiarise yourself with the content and ensure the folder is easilyaccessible for your team
Why not add health and wellbeing as a regular slot on your team meetings andhuddles Please keep looking out for your colleagues and if someone doesnrsquot seem oktake the time to ask them if they need help or support
For more information please visit SCARF here
SCARF - Support at the click of a button
We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone to access help and support if theyneed it Whether you work on the frontline in an office remotely or in the community ndashthere is support available for you today
You can access SCARF via your laptop tablet device or even on your smart phone Take alook at the handy guide to find the best way for you to access the support you need
Taking care of yourself during difficult times
Stressful life experiences are common and although difficult people often developeffective ways to cope However when stressful events or situations persist for longperiods of time are outside of usual experiences or impact on both personal andprofessional circumstances it can leave people feeling more unsettled and out of controlthan usual
This GM Resilience Hub leaflet focuses on helping you to understand your reactions andsuggests things you can do to look after yourself
Feedback from Care Opinion I had an experience in which I ended up in the ICU at Fairfield GeneralHospital I just wanted to say the nurses and doctors saved my life They did everything in their power tosave my life when my organs were failing and I was told I wouldnrsquot survive Though I was in a coma andhad no idea what was going on through the will of God and the nurses and doctors I wouldnrsquot be heretoday There are no words or actions that could express how grateful I am and nothing I could do or saycould show my gratefulness so I hope one day I am able to give back to you The NHS do not get enoughcredit for how much they do
Feedback from Twitter I just wanted to say thank you to the staff on Covid-19 ward when I took mypregnant wife in on Tuesday The nurses and consultant were amazing We really canrsquot thank youenough
Feedback from Google Review I was brought to AampE at The Royal Oldham Hospital on Friday afternoonand the medical staff were brilliant Thanks for all your help everyone
Feedback from Care Opinion I attended for pre operation tests at Rochdale Infirmary for COVID-19bloods and an ECG Everyone I came into contact was so kind and helpful as I struggled withagoraphobia The first person I came into contact with was so lovely (COVID-19 test) and together wespoke of the triggers for the agoraphobia and with that information I was shown the best route to takewhen I came in for the operation Being prepared helps me so much in dealing with the agoraphobia Thetechnician who did the blood test and ECG showed equal empathy and directed me back to the entranceI cant really put into words how much this has helped but I do know that when I come in for my operation Iwill be so much better prepared because of the help I was given today Thank you
VivupJob VacanciesCoffee Break (PAT)Coffee Break (Salford)Charity Website
NHS OffersE-learning (Pennine)E-learning (Salford)Car LeasingPress Releases
Forward
Copyright copy Northern Care Alliance 2020
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Click here to feedback on Connect
Butler Green Oldhamrsquos enhanced intermediate care unit celebrated its 10ththinspanniversary onSaturday 7thinspAugust with an afternoon tea party for patients and staff
Butler Green is a multi-award winning facility that offers patients a caring and supportiveenvironment in which to recover before returning home either after a stay in hospital or anadmission from home The unit houses a multi-disciplinary team who work together tosupport and plan a safe discharge home for patients
The anniversary was an opportunity for the Butler Green team to reflect on a decade ofcaring for vulnerable patients in Oldham particularly the past 18 months which has seenthe team overcome some new challenges which have emerged as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
Mark Warren Managing Director of Community Services and Adult Social Care in Oldhamcongratulated the team He said ldquoHappy 10ththinspAnniversary and huge congratulations to theButler Green team Thank you for all the fantastic work you continue to do to rehabilitateand support some of Oldhamrsquos most vulnerable patients The care the team provides isinvaluable in helping many patients to be safely discharged back homerdquo
Vicki Elcock Head of Service at Butler Green has been with the unit since it opened Shesaid ldquoWe are thrilled to be celebrating 10 years of Butler Green Wersquove seen manychanges and challenges over the years none more so than over the past 18 months withthe COVID pandemic I am incredibly proud of how the team have developed and adaptedover the years to meet the needs of our patients and the local community We have afantastic team who really pull together in times of crisis They always care for our patientswith a big smile even during the toughest of times I really couldnrsquot be more proud Herersquosto the next 10 yearsrdquo
Elizabeth Lamerton clinical lead for the vaccination division
Send a shout out to a colleague
Our 5 minutes with feature will give youthe chance to get to know your colleaguesacross the NCA This week we asked Sue AndertonElizabeth Lamerton clinical lead for thevaccination division some questions soyou can get to know her a bit better Describe your job in 3 words -rewarding challenging and dynamic What do you enjoy most about yourrole Helping patients and colleagues to get thebest outcomes from medicines is alwaysthe best thing about being a pharmacistMoving into the vaccine clinical lead rolegives me an opportunity to really focus mywork and support the skilled anddedicated vaccine teams Its such a rapidly changing world andworking in the vaccine team is hugelyrewarding every day No two days are thesame and the landscape is updatedsometimes daily as new information orpolicies are announced I have a fantasticopportunity to work in the newly createddivision to support staff across the NCA In your career so far what are you mostproud about I was the first pharmacist in ourdepartment at Salford to qualify as a non-medical prescriber We now have 28
Irsquom proud that I was able to develop thisrole for my own practice and lead the wayfor others What hobbies do you enjoy and why I have a five year old and three year old athome who keep me pretty busy I enjoyhaving lots of fun with them especially ourbaking attempts We have a new love ofcamping with friends (camping withelectricity is a game changer) and Irsquovereally missed live music concerts andgoing out for dinner with friends I alsohave a bad shoe shopping and amazonprime habit Film or TV Series Favourite film is Sliding Doors If you could choose one actor to playyou in a filmtv series who would it be Emma Thompson ndash my friends call meNanny Mcphee Who would be your 3 dream dinnerguests After the last year I would really like tohave a dream dinner with my closestfriends If I had to choose 3 randomguests ndash I think it would be amazing tolisten to David Attenborough MichelleObama and lets be honest a night withPeter Kay would be fun too
5 minutes with you - feature in a future edition
Emmas Scafell Pike Challenge
Emma Wright Group Director of Information and Business Intelligence will be climbingScafell Pike on Sunday 15 August raising money for the National Autistic Society (NAS)
Emma joins Team Autism raising funds to help increase public understanding of autismand to enable the National Autistic Society to continue to change attitudes and transformlives
During the pandemic many autistic adults children and their families have felt as if theyhave been left stranded as many have struggled to get the support they need and anxietylevels reached a new high
Emma turned to the National Autistic Society for support during the pandemic for herdaughter who struggled without the usual school routine and specialist support of theschool Special Educational Needs (SEN) team
Emma said The advice and support from the NAS was invaluable during lockdown andgave us as a family a much better understanding of autism so we could support Isobel Idont know how we would have got through the challenges of lockdown and home-schooling without them
Emma now wants to give something back and raise much needed funds to turn this yearinto a more hopeful story and support autistic people and their families as we all come outof lockdown
The Continence Service shortlisted for Nursing Times Award
Click here to share your story
The Continence Service for Children and Young People at Bury Care Organisation havebeen shortlisted for a Nursing Times Award in the category of Childrenrsquos Services Theentry was for setting up a paediatric trans-anal irrigation service for assessment trainingand on-going support within the home Trans-anal irrigation is a method of emptying the bowels using water This helps to preventconstipation and bowel incontinence it gives children more predictable bowel movementsand allows them a better quality of life This procedure can be used for childrenyoungpeople with long-term bowel dysfunction Until recently Trans-anal irrigation (TAI) had been taught to the child young person andtheir family in a hospital setting which would require multiple visits and increase the risk ofnosocomial infections The objective of the team was to assess train and provide ongoingsupport within the comfort of their own home This would help prevent the potential forhospital admission or attendance reduce costs such as travel and time off work and schooland therefore improve the child and family experience Providing training in the childrsquos own home helps to reduce any fears anxieties orembarrassment the child has of their bowel condition or of starting the proceduresomewhere unfamiliar The team aim to continue supporting the child and the family withintheir own home and the feedback from families has been excellent The winners will be announced on the 6 September 2021 Good luck to the team
Going Home Checklist
Our Going Home Checklist is designed to remind us all to stop and take stock before weleave work each day and remind ourselves what went well today
Itrsquos important that we are able to rest and recuperate once we head for home and thatmeans switching off from the stresses and strains of a busy day
If you are finding it hard to unwind have you tried some Mindfulness techniques Ourcolleagues in Occupational Health have created some mindfulness video clips to talk youthrough some basic steps
Accessing support when you need it
We know so many staff are working under immense pressure and itrsquos important everyoneknows there is support available ndash no matter what your issue is
Our dedicated SCARF intranet area includes a wealth of confidential support andresources for all staff to access Staff Support Pack folders are also available on wards anddepartments so please familiarise yourself with the content and ensure the folder is easilyaccessible for your team
Why not add health and wellbeing as a regular slot on your team meetings andhuddles Please keep looking out for your colleagues and if someone doesnrsquot seem oktake the time to ask them if they need help or support
For more information please visit SCARF here
SCARF - Support at the click of a button
We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone to access help and support if theyneed it Whether you work on the frontline in an office remotely or in the community ndashthere is support available for you today
You can access SCARF via your laptop tablet device or even on your smart phone Take alook at the handy guide to find the best way for you to access the support you need
Taking care of yourself during difficult times
Stressful life experiences are common and although difficult people often developeffective ways to cope However when stressful events or situations persist for longperiods of time are outside of usual experiences or impact on both personal andprofessional circumstances it can leave people feeling more unsettled and out of controlthan usual
This GM Resilience Hub leaflet focuses on helping you to understand your reactions andsuggests things you can do to look after yourself
Feedback from Care Opinion I had an experience in which I ended up in the ICU at Fairfield GeneralHospital I just wanted to say the nurses and doctors saved my life They did everything in their power tosave my life when my organs were failing and I was told I wouldnrsquot survive Though I was in a coma andhad no idea what was going on through the will of God and the nurses and doctors I wouldnrsquot be heretoday There are no words or actions that could express how grateful I am and nothing I could do or saycould show my gratefulness so I hope one day I am able to give back to you The NHS do not get enoughcredit for how much they do
Feedback from Twitter I just wanted to say thank you to the staff on Covid-19 ward when I took mypregnant wife in on Tuesday The nurses and consultant were amazing We really canrsquot thank youenough
Feedback from Google Review I was brought to AampE at The Royal Oldham Hospital on Friday afternoonand the medical staff were brilliant Thanks for all your help everyone
Feedback from Care Opinion I attended for pre operation tests at Rochdale Infirmary for COVID-19bloods and an ECG Everyone I came into contact was so kind and helpful as I struggled withagoraphobia The first person I came into contact with was so lovely (COVID-19 test) and together wespoke of the triggers for the agoraphobia and with that information I was shown the best route to takewhen I came in for the operation Being prepared helps me so much in dealing with the agoraphobia Thetechnician who did the blood test and ECG showed equal empathy and directed me back to the entranceI cant really put into words how much this has helped but I do know that when I come in for my operation Iwill be so much better prepared because of the help I was given today Thank you
VivupJob VacanciesCoffee Break (PAT)Coffee Break (Salford)Charity Website
NHS OffersE-learning (Pennine)E-learning (Salford)Car LeasingPress Releases
Forward
Copyright copy Northern Care Alliance 2020
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Click here to feedback on Connect
Our 5 minutes with feature will give youthe chance to get to know your colleaguesacross the NCA This week we asked Sue AndertonElizabeth Lamerton clinical lead for thevaccination division some questions soyou can get to know her a bit better Describe your job in 3 words -rewarding challenging and dynamic What do you enjoy most about yourrole Helping patients and colleagues to get thebest outcomes from medicines is alwaysthe best thing about being a pharmacistMoving into the vaccine clinical lead rolegives me an opportunity to really focus mywork and support the skilled anddedicated vaccine teams Its such a rapidly changing world andworking in the vaccine team is hugelyrewarding every day No two days are thesame and the landscape is updatedsometimes daily as new information orpolicies are announced I have a fantasticopportunity to work in the newly createddivision to support staff across the NCA In your career so far what are you mostproud about I was the first pharmacist in ourdepartment at Salford to qualify as a non-medical prescriber We now have 28
Irsquom proud that I was able to develop thisrole for my own practice and lead the wayfor others What hobbies do you enjoy and why I have a five year old and three year old athome who keep me pretty busy I enjoyhaving lots of fun with them especially ourbaking attempts We have a new love ofcamping with friends (camping withelectricity is a game changer) and Irsquovereally missed live music concerts andgoing out for dinner with friends I alsohave a bad shoe shopping and amazonprime habit Film or TV Series Favourite film is Sliding Doors If you could choose one actor to playyou in a filmtv series who would it be Emma Thompson ndash my friends call meNanny Mcphee Who would be your 3 dream dinnerguests After the last year I would really like tohave a dream dinner with my closestfriends If I had to choose 3 randomguests ndash I think it would be amazing tolisten to David Attenborough MichelleObama and lets be honest a night withPeter Kay would be fun too
5 minutes with you - feature in a future edition
Emmas Scafell Pike Challenge
Emma Wright Group Director of Information and Business Intelligence will be climbingScafell Pike on Sunday 15 August raising money for the National Autistic Society (NAS)
Emma joins Team Autism raising funds to help increase public understanding of autismand to enable the National Autistic Society to continue to change attitudes and transformlives
During the pandemic many autistic adults children and their families have felt as if theyhave been left stranded as many have struggled to get the support they need and anxietylevels reached a new high
Emma turned to the National Autistic Society for support during the pandemic for herdaughter who struggled without the usual school routine and specialist support of theschool Special Educational Needs (SEN) team
Emma said The advice and support from the NAS was invaluable during lockdown andgave us as a family a much better understanding of autism so we could support Isobel Idont know how we would have got through the challenges of lockdown and home-schooling without them
Emma now wants to give something back and raise much needed funds to turn this yearinto a more hopeful story and support autistic people and their families as we all come outof lockdown
The Continence Service shortlisted for Nursing Times Award
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The Continence Service for Children and Young People at Bury Care Organisation havebeen shortlisted for a Nursing Times Award in the category of Childrenrsquos Services Theentry was for setting up a paediatric trans-anal irrigation service for assessment trainingand on-going support within the home Trans-anal irrigation is a method of emptying the bowels using water This helps to preventconstipation and bowel incontinence it gives children more predictable bowel movementsand allows them a better quality of life This procedure can be used for childrenyoungpeople with long-term bowel dysfunction Until recently Trans-anal irrigation (TAI) had been taught to the child young person andtheir family in a hospital setting which would require multiple visits and increase the risk ofnosocomial infections The objective of the team was to assess train and provide ongoingsupport within the comfort of their own home This would help prevent the potential forhospital admission or attendance reduce costs such as travel and time off work and schooland therefore improve the child and family experience Providing training in the childrsquos own home helps to reduce any fears anxieties orembarrassment the child has of their bowel condition or of starting the proceduresomewhere unfamiliar The team aim to continue supporting the child and the family withintheir own home and the feedback from families has been excellent The winners will be announced on the 6 September 2021 Good luck to the team
Going Home Checklist
Our Going Home Checklist is designed to remind us all to stop and take stock before weleave work each day and remind ourselves what went well today
Itrsquos important that we are able to rest and recuperate once we head for home and thatmeans switching off from the stresses and strains of a busy day
If you are finding it hard to unwind have you tried some Mindfulness techniques Ourcolleagues in Occupational Health have created some mindfulness video clips to talk youthrough some basic steps
Accessing support when you need it
We know so many staff are working under immense pressure and itrsquos important everyoneknows there is support available ndash no matter what your issue is
Our dedicated SCARF intranet area includes a wealth of confidential support andresources for all staff to access Staff Support Pack folders are also available on wards anddepartments so please familiarise yourself with the content and ensure the folder is easilyaccessible for your team
Why not add health and wellbeing as a regular slot on your team meetings andhuddles Please keep looking out for your colleagues and if someone doesnrsquot seem oktake the time to ask them if they need help or support
For more information please visit SCARF here
SCARF - Support at the click of a button
We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone to access help and support if theyneed it Whether you work on the frontline in an office remotely or in the community ndashthere is support available for you today
You can access SCARF via your laptop tablet device or even on your smart phone Take alook at the handy guide to find the best way for you to access the support you need
Taking care of yourself during difficult times
Stressful life experiences are common and although difficult people often developeffective ways to cope However when stressful events or situations persist for longperiods of time are outside of usual experiences or impact on both personal andprofessional circumstances it can leave people feeling more unsettled and out of controlthan usual
This GM Resilience Hub leaflet focuses on helping you to understand your reactions andsuggests things you can do to look after yourself
Feedback from Care Opinion I had an experience in which I ended up in the ICU at Fairfield GeneralHospital I just wanted to say the nurses and doctors saved my life They did everything in their power tosave my life when my organs were failing and I was told I wouldnrsquot survive Though I was in a coma andhad no idea what was going on through the will of God and the nurses and doctors I wouldnrsquot be heretoday There are no words or actions that could express how grateful I am and nothing I could do or saycould show my gratefulness so I hope one day I am able to give back to you The NHS do not get enoughcredit for how much they do
Feedback from Twitter I just wanted to say thank you to the staff on Covid-19 ward when I took mypregnant wife in on Tuesday The nurses and consultant were amazing We really canrsquot thank youenough
Feedback from Google Review I was brought to AampE at The Royal Oldham Hospital on Friday afternoonand the medical staff were brilliant Thanks for all your help everyone
Feedback from Care Opinion I attended for pre operation tests at Rochdale Infirmary for COVID-19bloods and an ECG Everyone I came into contact was so kind and helpful as I struggled withagoraphobia The first person I came into contact with was so lovely (COVID-19 test) and together wespoke of the triggers for the agoraphobia and with that information I was shown the best route to takewhen I came in for the operation Being prepared helps me so much in dealing with the agoraphobia Thetechnician who did the blood test and ECG showed equal empathy and directed me back to the entranceI cant really put into words how much this has helped but I do know that when I come in for my operation Iwill be so much better prepared because of the help I was given today Thank you
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Emmas Scafell Pike Challenge
Emma Wright Group Director of Information and Business Intelligence will be climbingScafell Pike on Sunday 15 August raising money for the National Autistic Society (NAS)
Emma joins Team Autism raising funds to help increase public understanding of autismand to enable the National Autistic Society to continue to change attitudes and transformlives
During the pandemic many autistic adults children and their families have felt as if theyhave been left stranded as many have struggled to get the support they need and anxietylevels reached a new high
Emma turned to the National Autistic Society for support during the pandemic for herdaughter who struggled without the usual school routine and specialist support of theschool Special Educational Needs (SEN) team
Emma said The advice and support from the NAS was invaluable during lockdown andgave us as a family a much better understanding of autism so we could support Isobel Idont know how we would have got through the challenges of lockdown and home-schooling without them
Emma now wants to give something back and raise much needed funds to turn this yearinto a more hopeful story and support autistic people and their families as we all come outof lockdown
The Continence Service shortlisted for Nursing Times Award
Click here to share your story
The Continence Service for Children and Young People at Bury Care Organisation havebeen shortlisted for a Nursing Times Award in the category of Childrenrsquos Services Theentry was for setting up a paediatric trans-anal irrigation service for assessment trainingand on-going support within the home Trans-anal irrigation is a method of emptying the bowels using water This helps to preventconstipation and bowel incontinence it gives children more predictable bowel movementsand allows them a better quality of life This procedure can be used for childrenyoungpeople with long-term bowel dysfunction Until recently Trans-anal irrigation (TAI) had been taught to the child young person andtheir family in a hospital setting which would require multiple visits and increase the risk ofnosocomial infections The objective of the team was to assess train and provide ongoingsupport within the comfort of their own home This would help prevent the potential forhospital admission or attendance reduce costs such as travel and time off work and schooland therefore improve the child and family experience Providing training in the childrsquos own home helps to reduce any fears anxieties orembarrassment the child has of their bowel condition or of starting the proceduresomewhere unfamiliar The team aim to continue supporting the child and the family withintheir own home and the feedback from families has been excellent The winners will be announced on the 6 September 2021 Good luck to the team
Going Home Checklist
Our Going Home Checklist is designed to remind us all to stop and take stock before weleave work each day and remind ourselves what went well today
Itrsquos important that we are able to rest and recuperate once we head for home and thatmeans switching off from the stresses and strains of a busy day
If you are finding it hard to unwind have you tried some Mindfulness techniques Ourcolleagues in Occupational Health have created some mindfulness video clips to talk youthrough some basic steps
Accessing support when you need it
We know so many staff are working under immense pressure and itrsquos important everyoneknows there is support available ndash no matter what your issue is
Our dedicated SCARF intranet area includes a wealth of confidential support andresources for all staff to access Staff Support Pack folders are also available on wards anddepartments so please familiarise yourself with the content and ensure the folder is easilyaccessible for your team
Why not add health and wellbeing as a regular slot on your team meetings andhuddles Please keep looking out for your colleagues and if someone doesnrsquot seem oktake the time to ask them if they need help or support
For more information please visit SCARF here
SCARF - Support at the click of a button
We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone to access help and support if theyneed it Whether you work on the frontline in an office remotely or in the community ndashthere is support available for you today
You can access SCARF via your laptop tablet device or even on your smart phone Take alook at the handy guide to find the best way for you to access the support you need
Taking care of yourself during difficult times
Stressful life experiences are common and although difficult people often developeffective ways to cope However when stressful events or situations persist for longperiods of time are outside of usual experiences or impact on both personal andprofessional circumstances it can leave people feeling more unsettled and out of controlthan usual
This GM Resilience Hub leaflet focuses on helping you to understand your reactions andsuggests things you can do to look after yourself
Feedback from Care Opinion I had an experience in which I ended up in the ICU at Fairfield GeneralHospital I just wanted to say the nurses and doctors saved my life They did everything in their power tosave my life when my organs were failing and I was told I wouldnrsquot survive Though I was in a coma andhad no idea what was going on through the will of God and the nurses and doctors I wouldnrsquot be heretoday There are no words or actions that could express how grateful I am and nothing I could do or saycould show my gratefulness so I hope one day I am able to give back to you The NHS do not get enoughcredit for how much they do
Feedback from Twitter I just wanted to say thank you to the staff on Covid-19 ward when I took mypregnant wife in on Tuesday The nurses and consultant were amazing We really canrsquot thank youenough
Feedback from Google Review I was brought to AampE at The Royal Oldham Hospital on Friday afternoonand the medical staff were brilliant Thanks for all your help everyone
Feedback from Care Opinion I attended for pre operation tests at Rochdale Infirmary for COVID-19bloods and an ECG Everyone I came into contact was so kind and helpful as I struggled withagoraphobia The first person I came into contact with was so lovely (COVID-19 test) and together wespoke of the triggers for the agoraphobia and with that information I was shown the best route to takewhen I came in for the operation Being prepared helps me so much in dealing with the agoraphobia Thetechnician who did the blood test and ECG showed equal empathy and directed me back to the entranceI cant really put into words how much this has helped but I do know that when I come in for my operation Iwill be so much better prepared because of the help I was given today Thank you
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The Continence Service for Children and Young People at Bury Care Organisation havebeen shortlisted for a Nursing Times Award in the category of Childrenrsquos Services Theentry was for setting up a paediatric trans-anal irrigation service for assessment trainingand on-going support within the home Trans-anal irrigation is a method of emptying the bowels using water This helps to preventconstipation and bowel incontinence it gives children more predictable bowel movementsand allows them a better quality of life This procedure can be used for childrenyoungpeople with long-term bowel dysfunction Until recently Trans-anal irrigation (TAI) had been taught to the child young person andtheir family in a hospital setting which would require multiple visits and increase the risk ofnosocomial infections The objective of the team was to assess train and provide ongoingsupport within the comfort of their own home This would help prevent the potential forhospital admission or attendance reduce costs such as travel and time off work and schooland therefore improve the child and family experience Providing training in the childrsquos own home helps to reduce any fears anxieties orembarrassment the child has of their bowel condition or of starting the proceduresomewhere unfamiliar The team aim to continue supporting the child and the family withintheir own home and the feedback from families has been excellent The winners will be announced on the 6 September 2021 Good luck to the team
Going Home Checklist
Our Going Home Checklist is designed to remind us all to stop and take stock before weleave work each day and remind ourselves what went well today
Itrsquos important that we are able to rest and recuperate once we head for home and thatmeans switching off from the stresses and strains of a busy day
If you are finding it hard to unwind have you tried some Mindfulness techniques Ourcolleagues in Occupational Health have created some mindfulness video clips to talk youthrough some basic steps
Accessing support when you need it
We know so many staff are working under immense pressure and itrsquos important everyoneknows there is support available ndash no matter what your issue is
Our dedicated SCARF intranet area includes a wealth of confidential support andresources for all staff to access Staff Support Pack folders are also available on wards anddepartments so please familiarise yourself with the content and ensure the folder is easilyaccessible for your team
Why not add health and wellbeing as a regular slot on your team meetings andhuddles Please keep looking out for your colleagues and if someone doesnrsquot seem oktake the time to ask them if they need help or support
For more information please visit SCARF here
SCARF - Support at the click of a button
We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone to access help and support if theyneed it Whether you work on the frontline in an office remotely or in the community ndashthere is support available for you today
You can access SCARF via your laptop tablet device or even on your smart phone Take alook at the handy guide to find the best way for you to access the support you need
Taking care of yourself during difficult times
Stressful life experiences are common and although difficult people often developeffective ways to cope However when stressful events or situations persist for longperiods of time are outside of usual experiences or impact on both personal andprofessional circumstances it can leave people feeling more unsettled and out of controlthan usual
This GM Resilience Hub leaflet focuses on helping you to understand your reactions andsuggests things you can do to look after yourself
Feedback from Care Opinion I had an experience in which I ended up in the ICU at Fairfield GeneralHospital I just wanted to say the nurses and doctors saved my life They did everything in their power tosave my life when my organs were failing and I was told I wouldnrsquot survive Though I was in a coma andhad no idea what was going on through the will of God and the nurses and doctors I wouldnrsquot be heretoday There are no words or actions that could express how grateful I am and nothing I could do or saycould show my gratefulness so I hope one day I am able to give back to you The NHS do not get enoughcredit for how much they do
Feedback from Twitter I just wanted to say thank you to the staff on Covid-19 ward when I took mypregnant wife in on Tuesday The nurses and consultant were amazing We really canrsquot thank youenough
Feedback from Google Review I was brought to AampE at The Royal Oldham Hospital on Friday afternoonand the medical staff were brilliant Thanks for all your help everyone
Feedback from Care Opinion I attended for pre operation tests at Rochdale Infirmary for COVID-19bloods and an ECG Everyone I came into contact was so kind and helpful as I struggled withagoraphobia The first person I came into contact with was so lovely (COVID-19 test) and together wespoke of the triggers for the agoraphobia and with that information I was shown the best route to takewhen I came in for the operation Being prepared helps me so much in dealing with the agoraphobia Thetechnician who did the blood test and ECG showed equal empathy and directed me back to the entranceI cant really put into words how much this has helped but I do know that when I come in for my operation Iwill be so much better prepared because of the help I was given today Thank you
VivupJob VacanciesCoffee Break (PAT)Coffee Break (Salford)Charity Website
NHS OffersE-learning (Pennine)E-learning (Salford)Car LeasingPress Releases
Forward
Copyright copy Northern Care Alliance 2020
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Click here to feedback on Connect
Our Going Home Checklist is designed to remind us all to stop and take stock before weleave work each day and remind ourselves what went well today
Itrsquos important that we are able to rest and recuperate once we head for home and thatmeans switching off from the stresses and strains of a busy day
If you are finding it hard to unwind have you tried some Mindfulness techniques Ourcolleagues in Occupational Health have created some mindfulness video clips to talk youthrough some basic steps
Accessing support when you need it
We know so many staff are working under immense pressure and itrsquos important everyoneknows there is support available ndash no matter what your issue is
Our dedicated SCARF intranet area includes a wealth of confidential support andresources for all staff to access Staff Support Pack folders are also available on wards anddepartments so please familiarise yourself with the content and ensure the folder is easilyaccessible for your team
Why not add health and wellbeing as a regular slot on your team meetings andhuddles Please keep looking out for your colleagues and if someone doesnrsquot seem oktake the time to ask them if they need help or support
For more information please visit SCARF here
SCARF - Support at the click of a button
We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone to access help and support if theyneed it Whether you work on the frontline in an office remotely or in the community ndashthere is support available for you today
You can access SCARF via your laptop tablet device or even on your smart phone Take alook at the handy guide to find the best way for you to access the support you need
Taking care of yourself during difficult times
Stressful life experiences are common and although difficult people often developeffective ways to cope However when stressful events or situations persist for longperiods of time are outside of usual experiences or impact on both personal andprofessional circumstances it can leave people feeling more unsettled and out of controlthan usual
This GM Resilience Hub leaflet focuses on helping you to understand your reactions andsuggests things you can do to look after yourself
Feedback from Care Opinion I had an experience in which I ended up in the ICU at Fairfield GeneralHospital I just wanted to say the nurses and doctors saved my life They did everything in their power tosave my life when my organs were failing and I was told I wouldnrsquot survive Though I was in a coma andhad no idea what was going on through the will of God and the nurses and doctors I wouldnrsquot be heretoday There are no words or actions that could express how grateful I am and nothing I could do or saycould show my gratefulness so I hope one day I am able to give back to you The NHS do not get enoughcredit for how much they do
Feedback from Twitter I just wanted to say thank you to the staff on Covid-19 ward when I took mypregnant wife in on Tuesday The nurses and consultant were amazing We really canrsquot thank youenough
Feedback from Google Review I was brought to AampE at The Royal Oldham Hospital on Friday afternoonand the medical staff were brilliant Thanks for all your help everyone
Feedback from Care Opinion I attended for pre operation tests at Rochdale Infirmary for COVID-19bloods and an ECG Everyone I came into contact was so kind and helpful as I struggled withagoraphobia The first person I came into contact with was so lovely (COVID-19 test) and together wespoke of the triggers for the agoraphobia and with that information I was shown the best route to takewhen I came in for the operation Being prepared helps me so much in dealing with the agoraphobia Thetechnician who did the blood test and ECG showed equal empathy and directed me back to the entranceI cant really put into words how much this has helped but I do know that when I come in for my operation Iwill be so much better prepared because of the help I was given today Thank you
VivupJob VacanciesCoffee Break (PAT)Coffee Break (Salford)Charity Website
NHS OffersE-learning (Pennine)E-learning (Salford)Car LeasingPress Releases
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Click here to feedback on Connect
We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone to access help and support if theyneed it Whether you work on the frontline in an office remotely or in the community ndashthere is support available for you today
You can access SCARF via your laptop tablet device or even on your smart phone Take alook at the handy guide to find the best way for you to access the support you need
Taking care of yourself during difficult times
Stressful life experiences are common and although difficult people often developeffective ways to cope However when stressful events or situations persist for longperiods of time are outside of usual experiences or impact on both personal andprofessional circumstances it can leave people feeling more unsettled and out of controlthan usual
This GM Resilience Hub leaflet focuses on helping you to understand your reactions andsuggests things you can do to look after yourself
Feedback from Care Opinion I had an experience in which I ended up in the ICU at Fairfield GeneralHospital I just wanted to say the nurses and doctors saved my life They did everything in their power tosave my life when my organs were failing and I was told I wouldnrsquot survive Though I was in a coma andhad no idea what was going on through the will of God and the nurses and doctors I wouldnrsquot be heretoday There are no words or actions that could express how grateful I am and nothing I could do or saycould show my gratefulness so I hope one day I am able to give back to you The NHS do not get enoughcredit for how much they do
Feedback from Twitter I just wanted to say thank you to the staff on Covid-19 ward when I took mypregnant wife in on Tuesday The nurses and consultant were amazing We really canrsquot thank youenough
Feedback from Google Review I was brought to AampE at The Royal Oldham Hospital on Friday afternoonand the medical staff were brilliant Thanks for all your help everyone
Feedback from Care Opinion I attended for pre operation tests at Rochdale Infirmary for COVID-19bloods and an ECG Everyone I came into contact was so kind and helpful as I struggled withagoraphobia The first person I came into contact with was so lovely (COVID-19 test) and together wespoke of the triggers for the agoraphobia and with that information I was shown the best route to takewhen I came in for the operation Being prepared helps me so much in dealing with the agoraphobia Thetechnician who did the blood test and ECG showed equal empathy and directed me back to the entranceI cant really put into words how much this has helped but I do know that when I come in for my operation Iwill be so much better prepared because of the help I was given today Thank you
VivupJob VacanciesCoffee Break (PAT)Coffee Break (Salford)Charity Website
NHS OffersE-learning (Pennine)E-learning (Salford)Car LeasingPress Releases
Forward
Copyright copy Northern Care Alliance 2020
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Click here to feedback on Connect
Stressful life experiences are common and although difficult people often developeffective ways to cope However when stressful events or situations persist for longperiods of time are outside of usual experiences or impact on both personal andprofessional circumstances it can leave people feeling more unsettled and out of controlthan usual
This GM Resilience Hub leaflet focuses on helping you to understand your reactions andsuggests things you can do to look after yourself
Feedback from Care Opinion I had an experience in which I ended up in the ICU at Fairfield GeneralHospital I just wanted to say the nurses and doctors saved my life They did everything in their power tosave my life when my organs were failing and I was told I wouldnrsquot survive Though I was in a coma andhad no idea what was going on through the will of God and the nurses and doctors I wouldnrsquot be heretoday There are no words or actions that could express how grateful I am and nothing I could do or saycould show my gratefulness so I hope one day I am able to give back to you The NHS do not get enoughcredit for how much they do
Feedback from Twitter I just wanted to say thank you to the staff on Covid-19 ward when I took mypregnant wife in on Tuesday The nurses and consultant were amazing We really canrsquot thank youenough
Feedback from Google Review I was brought to AampE at The Royal Oldham Hospital on Friday afternoonand the medical staff were brilliant Thanks for all your help everyone
Feedback from Care Opinion I attended for pre operation tests at Rochdale Infirmary for COVID-19bloods and an ECG Everyone I came into contact was so kind and helpful as I struggled withagoraphobia The first person I came into contact with was so lovely (COVID-19 test) and together wespoke of the triggers for the agoraphobia and with that information I was shown the best route to takewhen I came in for the operation Being prepared helps me so much in dealing with the agoraphobia Thetechnician who did the blood test and ECG showed equal empathy and directed me back to the entranceI cant really put into words how much this has helped but I do know that when I come in for my operation Iwill be so much better prepared because of the help I was given today Thank you
VivupJob VacanciesCoffee Break (PAT)Coffee Break (Salford)Charity Website
NHS OffersE-learning (Pennine)E-learning (Salford)Car LeasingPress Releases
Forward
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VivupJob VacanciesCoffee Break (PAT)Coffee Break (Salford)Charity Website
NHS OffersE-learning (Pennine)E-learning (Salford)Car LeasingPress Releases
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