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Introducing the first edition of our new members' newsletter, keeping you up to date every quarter with the latest news and information from Hampshire Hospitals.
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A message from Alex Whitfield, Chief Executive
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Welcome to our new look members' newsletter. Every edition will feature the latest Trust news, with stories from across our teams and services, as well as information about how you can get involved in Hampshire Hospitals.
Recent months have seen us move forward with some major projects, including the re-opening of our Andover Birth Centre and the feedback from the New Hospital Programme consultation. Later this month, we will host our Annual General Meeting and we are looking forward to seeing any of our members attend in-person or online to hear more about the work of our brilliant teams.
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Join us at our 2024 Annual General Meeting
This year's Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Wednesday 18 September, online and in-person at The Ark, Basingstoke. Starting at 5pm, this annual event is a valuable opportunity to gain first-hand insight into the amazing work undertaken across the Trust.
Hear directly from Trust experts as well as members of our leadership team who will look back over the past year, and share our plans for the future. There will also be an opportunity for questions hosted by the Trust's Chairman, Steve Erskine.
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Exit from Maternity Safety Support Programme
Following a major improvement programme, the National Quality Performance Committee at NHS England, as well as the Maternity Improvement Advisor and Regional Chief Midwife, have agreed that the criteria for leaving the Maternity Safety Support Programme has been met.
We are proud of our recruitment programme for midwifery with our maternity units safely staffed, and the full suite of policies and procedures we now have in place, governing the management of equipment, communication, and training.
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Tackling air pollution with award-winning tech at hospitals in Basingstoke and Winchester
We're proud to be introducing award-winning technology at our Basingstoke and Winchester sites to help tackle air pollution at our hospitals.
In partnership with EMSOL, the emissions monitoring platform will give us real-time visibility into pollution sources, enabling us to initiate interventions and mitigations for the future.
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Birth Centre re-opens at Andover War Memorial Hospital
This summer saw the re-opening of the Birth Centre at Andover War Memorial Hospital following an extensive refurbishment and a major upgrade to its screening facilities. A small ceremony marked the occasion with a ribbon cut by two long-standing staff members who also happened to have been born at the hospital – Helen George and Linda Cleverley.
The Birth Centre now features a birthing room designed to provide a calm and spacious environment with as many comforts as possible. Andover's midwifery-led unit was developed with valuable input from the Maternity Voices Partnership.
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Major Milestone in the Treatment of Liver Cancer Celebrated
Our Hepatobiliary team celebrated a major milestone having undertaken 4,000 liver resections. This life-saving procedure for patients suffering with liver cancer is carried out by highly trained specialists led by pioneering liver cancer surgeon, Merv Rees OBE. Through the work of the Hepatobiliary team, Hampshire Hospitals has become an internationally recognised centre for treating liver cancer and is among one of the UK’s leading providers of treatment.
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Clinicians help advance stroke care in Ghana
Hospital clinicians across Wessex, including staff from Hampshire Hospitals, recently returned from their latest visit to Ghana as part of a global health partnership programme. During the two week visit, Amelia Shaw, Stroke Physiotherapist alongside Deborah Broadbent from University Hospitals Dorset set up co-ordinated stroke care at two new stroke units in regional and underserved hospitals in Tamale and Ho.
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Hampshire Together: Modernising our Hospitals and Health Services update
As part of the Hampshire Together programme, two reports were published on Wednesday 10 July after the 14-week public consultation on how best to invest £700-900 million to modernise our hospitals and improve the quality and sustainability of health services in Hampshire closed in March.Now available to read:
In total, 98,482 people interacted with the consultation, which has been awarded 'best practice', and we thank all who took the time to share their views on the proposals. To read more, visit the Hampshire Together website here.
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Working together and celebrating our people
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The dedication and hard work of our junior doctor colleagues was celebrated recently at our annual Junior Doctor Awards! The awards are an important way of recognising the crucial role that over 400 junior doctors play in delivering outstanding patient care.
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Our People Awards ceremony took place this summer! This annual celebration of the remarkable and inspiring things that people at the heart of Hampshire Hospitals do followed a series of tea parties where nominees also received a thank you. You can now watch the full after-movie on our YouTube here.
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In July, we were pleased to showcase a new partnership project with the University of Winchester: Life Lens. Patients were empowered to share their personal experiences of healthcare using digital storytelling techniques. Their stories provide valuable insight for health and care students from people who have experienced services first hand.
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Newly-elected MP for Winchester, Danny Chambers, visited our Royal Hampshire County Hospital where Chief Executive, Alex Whitfield was pleased to introduce him to the Trust and our services.
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Our Catering team has been shortlisted for a Health Service Journal Award in the 'Towards Net Zero' category. Our in-house caterers have worked hard to reduce food waste and single use plastics. Patients, staff and visitors benefit from fresh, high-quality meals prepared daily in kitchens throughout the Trust.
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MP for Basingstoke, Luke Murphy, was welcomed to our Heart Centre and the Emergency Department at our Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital. Whilst on his visit, he learned more about our services and the progress we are making as part of the national New Hospital Programme.
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We celebrated Cycle to Work Day on 1 August! Our Sustainability team, including our new Sustainable Travel Manager, Andy Whincup, supported staff with questions about cycling to work, using our free staff e-bikes or bike parking. Staff could also grab a free drink from our restaurants if they cycled to work on the day!
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Liz Jarvis, MP for Eastleigh, came to visit the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester in August. Liz visited the Emergency Department and Winchester Hospice where our teams were pleased to share more about the difference they make.
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We recently celebrated Joy Deadman, one of our long serving volunteers, as she reached 51 years of volunteering service for the NHS! Throughout her time with Hampshire Hospitals, Joy has made a remarkable difference. Earlier this year, Joy was recognised by His Majesty the King at Buckingham Palace.
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Colour Run raises thousands for Hampshire Hospitals
This August nearly 300 people took part in this year's charity Colour Run, where they completed a 5km course while being covered in multi-coloured eco-friendly paint - all to raise money for Hampshire Hospitals Charity!
The event is estimated to have raised around £10,000 with further donations still coming in from sponsorship. Tickets for next year's event have already gone on sale and can be purchased online.
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More than £40,000 invested in cooling caps for cancer patients
For many cancer patients, hair loss can be one of the most difficult side effects of treatment. One way to help reduce this during chemotherapy is for patients to wear a specially developed cold cap which helps reduce the temperature of hair follicles. In the last year, Hampshire Hospitals Charity has invested more than £40,000 in providing cold cap machines that could help up to 20 local people each week.
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Steptember
Throughout September
Can you match the distance covered by our integral hospital porters? They walk 27,000 steps a day – That’s 12 miles a day! Take on the challenge on your own or as a team.
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The Big Penguin Challenge
Saturday 9 November
Do something unforgettable this Christmas and join The Big Penguin Challenge! Dressed in your penguin onesie, you’ll encounter giant slides, inflatable obstacles and foam pits to slip, slide and waddle through.
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Upcoming events and meetings
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18 September | From 5pm Annual General Meeting |
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26 September | 10am - 1pm Board of Directors meeting
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29 October | 2.30pm - 4pm Council of Governors meeting
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28 November | 10am - 1pm Board of Directors meeting
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If you have any questions or would like further information on Trust meetings, please email company.secretary@hhft.nhs.uk
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As people with experience of using our hospitals, our patients, their carers and families can provide invaluable insight and suggestions to help us improve our services. Together, we listen to understand how we are doing and work in partnership to improve and design our services. Below are just some of the ways you can get involved. Click the button below to start your involvement journey.
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Did you know? Hampshire Hospitals members can now access hundreds of discounts and high street offers! Register today with Health Service Discounts via the link below. |
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Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital
Royal Hampshire County Hospital
Andover War Memorial Hospital
www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk
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