Thanks
The Essex Masons Family Fun raised another £26.48 for
Day held at Ingatestone Hall Broomfield Hospital’s general
last summer raised £500 for purposes from the collection
box in the store.
February
Broomfield Hospital’s general
for THIS purposes. Thanks to everyone
who went along, a good time
was had by all.
Dr Margaret Garratt of Little
Baddow raised £20.00 for the
FEBRUARY Ted Revell has raised another
£200 each for the Diabetic &
sale of her beautiful home
produced Christmas cards for
the St. Andrew’s Centre Burns
Mid Essex Hospital Services
2003
Endocine and the Breast Care Unit.
charitable funds raised from his NHS Trust
fundraising scratch cards. Ted Mrs East and staff from
presented his cheques to Eastern Rover donated £200 to
Dr Cunnah and Mr Sauven. buy videos for the children on
Danny Harrington and continued support. chairman issue 134
with members of Goldwings Wendy Barker of The Stardust Ward (J7) at St. John’s
members of the Goldwings
Motorcycle Club. Chequers in Felsted raised £250 Hospital to help keep them
Motorcycle Club raised
New
from the pub’s charity darts amused during their stay in
another £3,100 for Moonbeam
A daring performance of the night on the 17th December hospital.
Ward at Broomfield Hospital Full Monty by the Galleywood
following a collection made at between the Chequers Darts
& District Social Club raised Neil McLean took part in the
Club and patrons from the
ways
their static motorcycle display £107.00 for the Neo Natal Unit Dublin City Marathon at the
in Chelmsford High Street just Kicking Dickey of Dunmow.
at St. John’s Hospital. end of last year and raised over
before Christmas. David Gwendoline Davies from the Staff and customers at £2,400 for the Neo Natal Unit
Bullock presented a certificate unit is pictured opposite with Safeway Store in Witham have at St. John’s Hospital.
of thanks to some of the bikers
for their generosity and
the (now fully clothed)
performers!
to select
Stuart Green’s 10,000
mile Cycle ride to Siberia our
Stuart Green, pictured with Essex cricket star Graham Gooch,
left Broomfield Hospital on Monday 20th January, on a 10,000
mile cycle ride across the Continent to Siberia, specifically the
Ilizarov centre, which makes leg frames for medical treatment.
recruits
Stuart’s mission - “to raise money
for, and awareness of,
Last month saw the
orthopaedic research and the two Chairman, David Bullock and members of the Goldwing Motorcycle Club
launch of the new Trust
hospitals that saved my life and
prevented amputation of my
recruitment packs.
leg”, following a near fatal road
The packs have been developed following
accident in 1999 and for which
extensive consultation with our colleagues from
Stuart is still receiving treatment.
throughout the Trust. The design was carefully
He was treated here at
chosen to reflect the positive ethos of our
Broomfield and at the Norfolk
organisation. In particular, our commitment to
and Norwich hospital following
the principles of the Staff Charter.
his accident. His treatment
included the use of a frame PTO
designed by Professor Ilizarov,
which saved him from having a
leg amputated.
Christmas Decoration Competition
Stuart’s aim – to raise £1,000,000
for orthopaedic research and the Gwendoline Davies from the neo-natal unit is pictured with the
Sincere apologies to
two hospitals. (now fully clothed) performers! Monica Oates and the
Theatre staff for not
At the time of writing, Stuart has travelled 650 miles and is We welcome including them in the
currently in Germany. This mileage comprises of pictures for the runners-up
approximately 560 miles to Bad Laer using cycle tracks, and a
NEWS, VIEWS & of the competition. As
further 90 miles of sightseeing in and around Bad Laer, Bad COMMENTS promised, front page
Iburg and Osnabrueck. from all the hospitals prominence and
Stuart’s partner, Su Russell, a midwife at WJC, is keeping the and services congratulations!
Pictured are l to r :
‘Team Ilizarov’ website updated with Stuart’s progress, and the Contributions for the Monica Oates, Dave
website can be found at www.teamilizarov.org. March issue to be received Excell and Marje Wilby
Regular updates will be carried in This Month as we follow by Nikki Airey,
Stuart on his epic journey. If anyone would like to sponsor Broomfield Court
Stuart, there is a link on the website, or alternatively contact Discounts ..............................2 B6 ward praised ..................5
Annexe, by Rewards & Recognition ......4 Thankyou ..............................8
Su Russell at the maternity unit at WJC, Braintree. Monday 10th March Staff Survey ..................insert Stuart Green ........................8
Ted Revell, Prof Paul Sauven and Dr. David Cunnah
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One of the key differences in Opening of
the new documents, is the
• Guidance notes and
refurbished
‘Where did you Trust Board members taking a break from a
seminar on teamwork and strategy, led by
•
emphasis placed on applicants
demonstrating evidence of
An Equal Opportunities
monitoring form
Maternity Unit get that hat?’ Westminster Associates’ Simon Buxton.
The Westminster Teamwork and
behavioural skills and life The documents are all Communication programme is open to all
experience. The recently refurbished
contained within an attractive members of staff. The course is held every two
Maternity Unit at St. John’s was
colourful folder with our Staff weeks, usually on a Wednesday and a Thursday
Recognising that the best re-opened on the 17th
Charter printed inside. to co-incide with the Corporate Induction. It is
teams are made up of people December. This 54 bedded
really well worth attending the course and we
from a wide range of Applicants also receive a unit underwent a complete
have had excellent feedback from the 400
backgrounds, the new form copy of our new leaflet refurbishment over a period of
members of staff who have already done the
enables the Trust to seek out four months, at a cost of
“OUR TRUST, YOUR programme. For further information please
people who are enthusiastic, £400,000. New flooring, better
TRUST, A JOB YOU email Nikki Airey, Staff Communications
keen to learn and develop and bathroom facilities, extra
Manager, who will be happy to forward details
those who want to make CAN TRUST” showers and improved Pictured l to r: Standing - Sue Barnett, Andrew Pike, Chris
Walker, Phil Neal, John Kotz, David Bullock Seated – Liz of course dates and background information.
a real difference. It asks 10 good reasons to John Vollands, Director of design firm furnishings have all been
Hey Moscow, presents the new Trust Fraser, Margaret Hutchon, Sally Gooch, Elisabeth Smale
questions about experience choose our Trust. application pack to Personnel Officers installed. The new nursing
gained outside the working Heather Hardy and Debbie Smith. station is more accessible to
To complete the set, we are
environment, experience of
teamworking and evidence of
motivation. In fact, all the
developing a series of ‘ABOUT’
leaflets – There will be one for
one of a series of initiatives
being developed to ensure
clients and more secure than
before. Medical equipment
has been upgraded, including
High Sheriff Makes
attributes that will contribute
to a supportive workplace,
each ward and department,
giving up to the minute
new and existing staff will
‘live’ the Staff Charter and fit
foetal monitoring machines. Hospital
with teams that will deliver the
highest standards of care.
information about recent
developments in each of our
in with our innovative ways
of working.
The ward was opened by Joan
Bliss MBE, who was a midwife Visit
working areas. The ‘ABOUT’ at St. John’s before she went
For example, staff are
series is being produced ‘in on to work with women who The High Sheriff of Essex has
The recruitment also being trained in
have suffered domestic abuse.
pack includes: house’ so that developments ‘behavioural’ interviewing been singing the praises of staff
that may be of interest to Joan was awarded an MBE for at Broomfield Hospital.
techniques. This will enable
• A brand new application new recruits can be regularly this work. The Chairman,
interviewers to focus on what For further information or to
David Boyle, the county’s High
form, designed to find out request a copy of the pack, David Bullock was present,
updated. applicants have really done in
about the person applying
please contact, Heather Taylor – together with Jacinta Benson, Sheriff, has had a tour of the
practice – not just what’s Workforce Development Team,
Broomfield site with the
- not just qualifications on 5249. Head of Midwifery and many
The recruitment pack is just written on paper. Chairman of Mid Essex Hospital
of the staff and midwives.
Services NHS Trust, David Bullock.
Thank you to all the staff who The new pack is being sent to all important that the information little more expensive than the
contributed ideas to the design prospective applicants and is we send applicants properly old one. But it’s worth He was shown around wards
and a special thank you to the also available for job fairs. represents what we can offer. remembering that with more and departments including
staff who were photographed We’re working hard to recruit and more people applying for accident and emergency, the
for the ‘10 Reasons’ brochure: Nick Groves, Director of new staff as the hospital posts on-line that’s printing, pharmacy and burns unit.
Tina Bloomfield, Sharon Davies, Workforce Development, said, expands because filling postage and staff time spent Mr Boyle said: “I went to
Jim Dorrian, David Duncan, ‘We’ve had some incredibly vacancies and not having to rely stuffing envelopes that we’re Broomfield to have a look Pictured is the High Sheriff of Essex, David Boyle, with the volunteers at
Raechel Frost, Andy Hiscock, positive feedback about the on agency staff is one of staff’s saving. And this is just a drop in Broomfield Hospital’s WRVS coffee bar.
around and to educate myself.
Hendrika Kingsley, Raksha new pack. We’re doing good top priorities.’ the ocean compared to the
Parikh, Nadine Pope, Irene Rutty things to make this a Trust money NHS Trusts are spending “I also wanted to tell the staff “The public get a very Broomfield Hospital. I was very
and Stephen Singh-Khakhian. people want to work at so it’s Nick added, ‘The new pack is a on agency commissions.’ Left to right: Joan Bliss MBE and what a wonderful job they are imperfect perception of what impressed indeed.”
Jacinta Benson, Head of Midwifery. doing. goes on in a place like
TRUST OFFERS A HELPING HAND TO STAFF WHO’V E LAPSED FROM THEIR NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS!
Are you amongst those who resolved to make 2003 a happy and benefits, staff buying the Silver Direct Card at £20 per month At Melbourne Park Athletics Centre At William De Ferrers Sports Centre
healthy year but have yet to do anything about it ? would be able to use the Fitness Suite facilities at Melbourne
Park Athletics Centre at no additional charge • Discounted use of ‘Pay and Play’ Fitness Suite Gym • 50% reduction on the use of all facilities Saturday and Sunday
If so, you may be interested in taking advantage of the benefits Facilities (First visit subject to induction fee) 9am – 5pm
being offered to Mid Essex employees as part of a new partnership • Discounted access to the Adult Exercise Class programme a. A discounted rate of £2.00 per session (9.00am – 5.00pm
arrangement between the Trust and Chelmsford Borough Council, from April 2003
weekdays and all weekend) (Reduced from £3.00)
• 50% reduction on use of fitness room Monday – Friday after 6pm
starting on 17th February. • Discounted use of ‘Pay and Play’ Gym facilities (First visit • Free racquet hire
b. A discounted rate of £2.50 per session (after 5pm weekdays)
As part of the Improving Working Lives initiative, the Trust have subject to induction fee) (Discounted rates are offered subject to availability and prices
entered into an agreement with the local Council to provide staff A discounted rate of £3.00 per session – Monday – Friday • Discounted access to exercise classes may change from April 2003)
with discounted access to a wide range of health and leisure facilities. (excluding Thursday) daytime – entry before 4pm and any time Access at £2.50 per class (Reduced from £3.00)
at weekends (Reduced from £3.60-£4.25) Take up will be carefully monitored and if successful, it is likely that
There are many different discounts available, including: the scheme will continue beyond an initial trial period.
• Discounted sessions with Personal Trainer At Dovedales Sports Centre
At Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre To claim your discount, all you have to do is show your staff pass at
A discounted rate of £16.00 per one hour session (Reduced
• 50% reduction on the use of all facilities Saturday and Sunday, the door. – It’s as simple as that.
• Gold Card Direct Card scheme benefits for just £25 per month from £20)
9am – 5pm Leaflets providing full details have been widely distributed.
(reduced from £35) – In addition to the normal Gold Card • Discounted rates for use of indoor swimming pool
benefits, staff buying the Gold Direct Card at £25 per month facility as follows: • 50% reduction on use of fitness room Monday – Friday after 6pm If you need further supplies of the leaflets or further details, please
would be able to use the Fitness Suite facilities at Melbourne a. Off peak (Mon-Fri 6.30am–12noon. Sat 6.30am-8.00am) • Free racquet hire contact Heather Taylor in Workforce Development on 5249
Park Athletics Centre at no additional charge £1.50 (Reduced from £1.85)
• Silver Card Direct Card scheme benefits for just £20 per b. Standard (Mon-Fri 2.30pm – close. Sat 8.00am-close.
month (reduced from £25) In addition to the normal Silver Card Sun 6.30am-close) £2.50 (Reduced from £3.05)
So - don’t delay – Dig out your trainers and tracksuit TODAY.
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dignity is given to our patients in
An Appeal presentation at the Annual
General Meeting in September
how the scheme tackled
underlying causes of the
and all nominees will be
awarded with a certificate
Discount Bus
Fares for Staff
Patient Focus Day – Day 5 day to day practice.
to all Staff of the Trust’s new Innovation
and Quality Awards, which
problem it addressed; presented by the Trust
Chairman, David Bullock or the As part of the Improving
of Corporate Induction All staff employed by the Trust
• The recipients of the service will put the patient first in all
– We’re were won by the Elderly
Assessment Unit who won the
were involved in the
scheme’s development, and
Chief Executive, Andrew Pike,
and their names will be
Working Lives initiative and in
line with our Green Transport
On the 7th February, day 5 of
induction, or in other words
be from the corporate
induction, however other Trust
that they do, in order that they
feel empowered and involved
Looking to cup for direct patient care –
their rapid response clinic,
how the scheme organiser
drew on the expertise of the
published each month in This
Month.
Policy, staff will soon have the
opportunity to benefit from
‘Patient Focus Day’ was
introduced to the Trust’s
staff who have contact with
patients can also access the
with their care.
Reward offering urgent (24-28 hours)
appointments for GP referrals.
wide team;
Bright Ideas Scheme
discounted Bus Season Tickets,
due to a new partnership
Corporate Induction process.
All participants in the Patient
programme. For further information
on Patient Focus Day
and Award They received £1,000 to spend
on the service.
• The scheme exploited links
with primary and social The aim of the Bright Ideas
arrangement between the
Trust and First Bus.
Focus day will have to
have participated in the
The aim of this final induction
day is to raise an awareness
please contact Maureen
Gowers on Extension 5245.
You! As a recap, these awards are
care; Scheme is to encourage
individual members of staff, A discount of 10% off weekly,
Westminster programme, as
the theme from Westminster
of the patients right to be
treated with
Let’s say ‘good on you’ to
given to teams who have
introduced schemes in the
• How many people
benefited from the scheme
teams and patients, to make monthly, quarterly or annual bus
will be carried through to then
Respect, Privacy and
suggestions for improving:- season tickets will be offered Dignity. The staff
deserved colleagues with a ViP focus on the patient for this
preceding year which improve and the impact of the exclusively to Mid Essex will understand how
nomination and lets bring particular day.
those ‘Bright Ideas’ discussed
the quality of hospital services
in both clinical and non-clinical
scheme on them. • Quality of care employees. As well as being
available from the First Bus town Participants will include staff
factors (behavioural
and environmental)
over a cup of tea, into the fore
and put them forward for
areas. There will be one overall
This year’s awards will once
again be announced in
• Working lives of staff centre ticket office, there are from all disciplines throughout impact on this and
winner and two additional also plans to make the season the Trust who engage directly will teach them how
consideration. Why don’t you
commendation awards (one in
September. Submissions should • Efficiency and effectiveness
of services tickets available to purchase on with patients and the main to promote and
tell us about your team and its be sent to Nikki Airey, Staff
each of the ‘direct’ and site at Broomfield and St John’s. body of people attending will ensure respect and
new working practice that has Communications Manager, by
‘indirect’ patient care Unlike regular ‘ideas’ schemes,
been successfully implemented 31st July 2003. First Bus Company have also
categories). this will offer mentoring and
during the course of the last agreed to consider changes to
year, and nominate the team
for an Innovation and Quality
The panel of judges will be
chaired by a Trust Non
Value In Practice
Awards
support to individuals and/or
teams to implement their ideas.
bus service times to fit more
effectively with staff’s shift
New Ward –
Award. The following are
schemes introduced under
Executive Director and
members of the panel will be Last year we told you about You or your team are
patterns. Information from staff
will be gathered over the next
B17
Improving Working Lives and drawn from partner agencies the proposed new Value in encouraged to complete an few months and shared with As many of you will be aware B17 our new
we would welcome outside the Trust. The criteria Practice (ViP) awards scheme ‘ideas card’, obtainable from First Bus so that appropriate short stay surgical ward, opened its doors on
nominations from across the that will be used to judge the which is underway with Nikki Airey or your line changes can be made. the 8th January. Jo Long is the new ward
Trust. Further information on winners will include to what immediate effect! manager, and submit the idea sister for B17, which is located on level 3.
to the Development For further details, please
any of the awards can be extent:- contact Heather Taylor in Pictured are Sister Jo Long with staff from left to right:
obtained from Nikki Airey, Staff The ViP is a scheme Committee, which will be Tanya Middleton, Jo Long, Shelley Seal
Communications Manager, via • The scheme reflected
national NHS Plan targets
that recognises outstanding chaired by a Non Executive Workforce Development via
email or on Ext. 5249.
and Charlotte Pannell.
email or on Ext 4235. behaviour that exemplifies the Director. The committee will
and corporate objectives; Staff Charter/Code of Conduct, then identify which ideas to
student nurses were removed
Innovation and • The team was working demonstrated through a single take forward and agree how Recent Trip to India to Ward B6 from the ward until
event or a consistent pattern of best to support them. There
Quality Awards against the odds; Recruit Nursing Staff improvements could be made.
You may remember that last • The bid described a clear
behaviour. Staff can be
nominated by their manager,
will be no limit to the number
of successful ideas that will be
Rosemary Raeburn-Smith and with the assistance of Sue
praised The B6 team have worked very
year saw the inaugural research/evidence base, and colleagues, patients or visitors supported. hard to address the issues and
her team, comprising of Sue Haylett and Cath Powis, Jenny have now been rewarded
Haylett, Adele Wisbey and will assign each new nurse to a B6 ward has recently
undergone a repeat education by very positive comments.
Cath Powis, have just returned particular department.
Putting Their Best before I am definitely too
old..”. Linda added …”last
year it was a challenge – I had
group called ‘Spirit of the Nile’,
and they will be involved in the
en-route entertainment.
from their grueling trip to
India where they interviewed
The ETI Agency will be
responsible for ensuring that
audit and passed with flying
colours and a great deal of
Vanessa Davies said that
“the changes have been
phenomenal”.
praise from APU. The previous
Foot Forward done the training and it was
the next step. This year I am
Marilyn said that are hoping to
get a good position near
around 250 applicants over 4
days! Unfortunately they
timed their departure with the
all the new recruits have
the necessary visas and work
audit in October 2002 had been
a very different experience
Congratulations to Mary
Colley, Helen Ballantyne and
Five brave souls are tackling Nigel Richardson and Linda running because it was fun and Cleopatra’s Needle. permits, and will be with the suggestion that
arrival of the snow and so had the team on B6.
the Flora London Marathon on Cope have run the marathon I am stronger, fitter and more If you would like to sponsor responsible for their housing
confident.” a fairly lengthy wait at and adaptation to life in
Sunday 13th April, to raise before, but Mr. Richardson is any of the runners, please Heathrow, to add to their 7 Chelmsford. If you have any
money towards funding the keen to give it another shot. Marilyn Godley, pictured with contact them through the hour flight. The team were queries at all relating to the
extensions needed in the Renal He said ..”I did it 10 years ago the runners, belongs to the Charities Foundation office on very grateful to the ETI Agency international recruits, please
Dialysis Unit. Those taking on and wanted one more try Egyptian Dance Academy ext: 4559 or ext: 4460 in India, who were appointed contact Jenny Thomas or Sue
this challenge are:
as the international Haylett, Cath Powis on
Linda Cope – St. John’s Hospital recruitment agency, for their Ext 4851.
Supplies Department, Heather seamless arrangements.
Hammond, Nursing Auxiliary,
We are pleased
Theatres, Dr. Aimen Hassani
to report that
– Consultant Anaesthetist,
in total 122
Broomfield, Hannah Edmunds,
nurses have been
from the Warner Library and
recruited and the
Nigel Richardson, Consultant
first cohort of 17
Surgeon.
nurses will be
Said Hannah Edmunds.. arriving on the
“I want to run the marathon to 10th March.
give someone another chance Jenny Thomas, Deputy Director Pictured below at Heathrow Airport are
the ‘team’ from l to r Picture are back row left to right: Joanne Hughes, Denise Smoothy, Jo Parker,
to have a good life despite of Nursing, has signed up 17 Rosemary Raeburn-Smith, Cath Powis, Donna Keeble, Amy Blumson, Sue Butcher.
having health problems”. Both Left to right: Linda Cope, Heather Hammond, Aimen Hassani, Marilyn Godley, Hannah Edmunds, Nigel Richardson mentors for this cohort and Sue Haylett, Adele Wisbey Front row left to right: Sister. Helen Ballantyne and Senior Sister. Mary Colley
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Bits ‘n’ pieces European Computer Driving License (ECDL)
This year’s No
Thank you
Porter Pushes the Limits
Ray Garner, 40, is taking part in a trek
We would like to send congratulations to all ‘volunteers’ who
took part in the Pilot for ECDL Testing (Nov – Jan). The pilot was
Smoking Day from the Trust Board
along the Inca Trail in Peru to raise
completely successful, thanks to the hard work and enthusiasm of
theme is ‘SICK to all members of
money for mental health charity Mind.
all concerned.
staff across the
The porter, based at Broomfield,
heads for Peru at the beginning of
Staff who have obtained the ECDL qualification
are listed below:
OF SMOKING?’ Hospital sites.
September, but is already in training for For the last eight weeks you have all coped valiantly
the big event. with the unprecedented demand that has been
Pictured is night porter Karen Wright Booth Radiology (MEHT) 72% of smokers would like to smokers as their reason for
He has also visited Wales to climb Ray Garner, heading for the experienced for medical and surgical emergencies. The
Inca Trail. stop and 83% wish they had quitting. Often people cannot delayed opening of B17 and the pressure in meeting
Mount Snowdon as part of his Sonia Bloomfield Radiology (MEHT)
never started smoking in the pin down one reason, and ‘sick targets to reduce waiting lists has added to the pressure
preparations. Now he is hoping to raise as much money as
Victoria Coupland Information Services (MEHT) first place. In a recent study by of smoking’ sums up the many experienced by everyone.
possible for the charity, and has already collected £1,900 from
No Smoking Day 61% gave personal reasons people have
generous colleagues at Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust. Merryn Eves Information Services (MEHT) Once again we are deeply indebted for the
their main reason for for wanting to stop smoking.
Ray said: “I am aiming to raise £2,500, but obviously more than commitment shown by everyone in dealing with this
Victoria Philpott Information Services (MEHT) regretting starting as ‘Health’. People are sick of the smell, the
that would be wonderful.” enormous workload and wish to record both our
They were quite literally ‘Sick frustration, of feeling ill, of
Ray has harboured an ambition to visit Peru for more than 20 Joan Lawrence Theatres St. John’s (MEHT) personal thanks and that of all the Trust Board. It is
of Smoking’. Other reasons for spending money, of all the
years, and he is delighted that this trip also allows him the likely that bed pressures will remain for the rest of the
Angela Wetherley Sunshine Ward St. John’s (MEHT) regret include expense, negative feelings smokers have
opportunity to collect for Mind. winter period until we have completed our negotiations
addiction, disgust and social about their habit – No Smoking
“I am really looking forward to it. It’s also for such a good Dominic Wilson-Ing Clinical Services (MEHT) with the local Primary Care Trust for the opening of
stigma. It’s not just the people’s Day sums it up by asking if they
cause which is very under-funded.” additional beds.
Hazel Chitty Workforce Development (MEHT) health that is sick, they are sick are ‘Sick of Smoking?’
Anyone who would like to sponsor Ray can contact him
and tired of spending so much As you are aware additional resources are also being
on 07817 896481. Terence Birch-Machin Warner Library Post Grad Centre money, being addicted to their identified to increase the amount of medical and nursing
If you are ‘Sick of Smoking’,
Hannah Edmonds Warner Library Post Grad Centre habit and feeling disgusted by staffing needed to provide extra support and we
Congratulations their smoking.
come and speak to the
Angela Merrion Angel Lane Surgery (Dunmow) smoking cessation team who hope that these initiatives will go some way to reduce
will be on site on March 12th. the pressures.
To Amy Lattimer who has just completed her NVQ III (HCA). Here Nicola Watts NHS Direct (EAS) The campaign poses the
Learn about the Our sincere appreciation for your continued loyalty
is a little ‘ditty’ for you to say congratulations and best wishes slogan as a question. No
Robert Stow IM&T (ESSA) pharmaceutical aids available and support.
from the girls on Ward J12 at St. John’s. Smoking Day is not telling
to help you quit and where
Brian Douglas IM&T (ESSA) people that we are sick of David Bullock Chairman
you can access support. Try the
“Well done Amy You’ve worked hard smoking, but asking smokers if Andrew Pike Chief Executive
Darrin Flood IM&T (ESSA) smokerlyser and see how your
Although sometimes you are a card. they are one of the 72% who
smoking is affecting your heart
Our work is often hard to do Pat Lodwick IM&T (ESSA) are ‘Sick of Smoking’ and want
and circulation. If you are a
but we work together to stop. For those smokers who
Steve Hewlett IM&T (ESSA) smoker, you have a one in two
And we get through. decide ‘yes’ they are ‘Sick of
David Shrimpton IM&T (ESSA) Smoking’, No Smoking Day is
chance of dying from a Hospital
smoking related disease. Do
the ideal opportunity to take
At times the nights are very long
Charlotte Moore IM&T (ESSA) action and start stopping.
you see yourself as a life-long Redevelopment
But you persevere and hurry on, smoker? Come and learn more.
Until the day staff come along. Elizabeth Ross IM&T (ESSA) New Project
Then, on your bike, off you scurry ‘Sick of Smoking?’ came as a
Journeying home all a flurry –
Richard Nurcombe IM&T (ESSA) direct quote from the No Bernie Barrett. Smoking Director
To get to bed and have some rest Steve Donovan IM&T (ESSA) Smoking Day study ‘A Picture Cessation Co-ordinator. We are pleased to announce
Then returning to work to try your best. of Misery’, often given by January 2003. the appointment of Malcolm
Sean Durbidge IM&T (ESSA)
McKillop as Project Director for
Good luck and best wishes in all you do Sam Atkin IM&T (ESSA) the new hospital Scheme.
And we hope your dreams will all come true! NHA Retirement www.nhs.uk The £120 million project will
The ECDL is an internationally recognised qualification, assessing Fellowship move all the acute services at St
Congratulations Information Technology competencies in seven key areas. When The nhs.uk website is the John’s Hospital onto the
the NHS - procured testing software is available, we will advertise Now that our Christmas recess official gateway to information
To Katie Jarvis who has just completed her NVQ HCA III. Broomfield site by 2008.
and offer staff the opportunity to gain this qualification. and our annual buffet lunch about National Health Service
Congratulations, well done, from all your colleagues at WJC are behind us, we resume our Malcolm said: “It will also
organisations on the internet. more than 20 years experience
Hospital, Intermediate Care. usual meetings on the last provide the additional capacity
Chris Tekell, Dionne May & Liz Ross
of designing and building
IM&T – Mid Locality Wednesday of each month at to meet the growing needs of
Find out national information hospitals.
the St. John’s Social Club,
DO YOU REMEMBER 2001? Essex Shared Services Agency
commencing at 2.30pm. about the NHS and use the
Chelmsford, Witham, Maldon,
Braintree and the surrounding He has previously worked
THE TUG OF WAR? Local services search to obtain
areas.” both for the NHS and as a
THE NETBALL TOURNAMENT? At the February 26th meeting,
information about GPs,
consultant advising on hospital
IT’S A KNOCKOUT? Thankyou there will be a talk given by
pharmacies, dentists opticians, Malcolm started working for
projects both in this country
WELL THE WISHBONE TRUST HIP WALK, FETE AND Trusts and PCTs. the Trust in October 2001 and
Mrs. Joy Shipcott entitled ‘A and overseas.
FUNDAY IS HERE AGAIN! has been involved in the
A very big thank you to all my friend and colleagues for the Moving Experience’. As always,
project from the preparation The Broomfield project is now
KEEP 22nd June 2003 lovely party, presents, cards and good wishes given to me on my we welcome new members and The link to Star ratings will
give an idea of how well of the Outline Business Case underway and the Trust has
retirement from St. Michael’s Day Hospital. Special thanks to extend an invitation to anyone
FREE IN YOUR DIARY AND COME AND JOIN THE FUN. hospitals are performing. onwards. received a good response from
Remy, Marion, Hilda, Liz and Rose. interested to attend and enjoy
RUN A STALL, ENTER THE GAMES OR JUST WATCH Additionally, waiting times will companies wanting to develop
our ‘get together’. As well as having extensive
give an indication of how long the new buildings.
THOSE OTHERS DAFT ENOUGH TO TAKE PART!! From Sheila Keeble.
experience of other Private
For further information you would have to wait for a Finance Initiative health The Trust will be evaluating
SEE YOU THERE !! please ring Joan Short on range of different treatments building projects, he is also a their initial submissions
01245 261291 at your local hospitals. qualified architect and has throughout February.
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