Membership Matters

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

April 2023

ANPR introduced at Bridlington, Scarborough, and York hospitals

If you’ve visited some of our larger sites recently, you will have noticed that we have introduced ANPR at Bridlington, Scarborough, and York.

Our aim is to improve staff and visitor parking experiences - and with the installation of new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology we are hoping you will have a quicker, simpler, and much more stress-free parking experience. Some of the main benefits of ANPR include better vehicle movement across our sites, quicker entrance and exit to our car parks, and better management of how people use our car parks.

Payment can be made at the pay machines and can be made by cash, card, apple pay, android pay or by downloading the Glide parking app. You will need to input your vehicle registration details at the time of payment.

If you are a Blue Badge holder you can register your blue badge details with us by contacting the ID and Car Parking Office to register your Blue Badge details. This will give free access to all hospital sites for the length of your permit, up to five years.

To register for York, please email [email protected] or telephone 01904 725250.

To register for Scarborough and Bridlington, email [email protected] or telephone 01723 342291.

Waiting list review

As part of a national review commissioned by NHS England, we are undertaking a review of patients who are currently on our waiting lists for an appointment or procedure, so you may receive a text from us.

The need to care for Covid patients during the pandemic led to the national postponement of non-emergency care. This means waiting lists have grown, and it will take some time before services fully recover. We are sorry that patient care has been delayed and we would like to thank patients for their continued patience and support.

Our clinical teams have reviewed our waiting lists to ensure that patients with the greatest need are treated first. We now need to confirm the information that we hold, by contacting patients to understand if there are any change in their circumstances and if they wish to remain on our waiting list for their appointment or procedure. By reviewing our waiting list and gathering this information we can ensure that we understand the requirements for our services, while we prioritise care for our most clinically urgent patients.

Patient care is important to us, and we will continue to stay connected with patients at regular intervals by text message, so that our patients know they are still on our waiting lists and have not been forgotten.

Are you prepared for upcoming Bank Holidays?

With three Bank Holiday weekends coming up in May, now’s a good time to check that you have a well-stocked first aid kit at home or in your car. Things like plasters, antiseptic cream, and painkillers are all helpful in managing minor accidents and injuries at home.

Visit the NHS website for more ideas on what to keep in your first aid kit

The NHS is turning 75!

5 July 2023 marks 75 years of the National Health Service.

Treating over a million people a day in England, the NHS touches all of our lives. When it was founded in 1948, the NHS was the first universal health system to be available to all, free at the point of delivery.

Since 1948, the NHS has evolved and adapted to meet the needs of each successive generation. From Britain’s first heart transplant in 1958, to Europe’s first liver transplant in 1968.

From the world’s first CT scan on a patient in 1971, revolutionising the way doctors examine the body, to the world’s first test-tube baby born in 1978.

Large-scale vaccination programmes protected children from whooping cough, measles and tuberculosis, and in 1999 the meningitis C vaccine was offered nationally in a world first.

The NHS has delivered huge medical advances, including the world’s first liver, heart and lung transplant in 1987, pioneering new treatments, such as bionic eyes and, in more recent times, the world’s first rapid whole genome sequencing service for seriously ill babies and children.

There are a wide range of ways for you to get involved with the NHS’s 75th birthday celebrations, from attending events in your local area through to supporting the work of the NHS, for instance by giving blood or joining the NHS Organ Donor Register. Find out more NHS England » Get involved with the NHS Birthday.

Charity challenges in 2023

Which challenge will you take on this year? York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity have lots of exciting events coming up, sign up now and raise money for your local hospital.

Big Tea – 5 July

This July, join the nation in celebrating the 75th birthday of the NHS by supporting York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity.

The charity is encouraging you to get involved in any way you can. Why not hold a tea party in your local community centre, ask colleagues to wear blue for the day, or host a collection tine in your restaurant or cafe?

The charity will be hosting its very own tea party on 5 July in York. Keep your eyes peeled for more information coming soon.

Visit www.york.nhs.uk/nhs75 for more.

York 10k and Yorkshire Coast 10k

York 10k happening Sunday 6 August 2023
Yorkshire Coast 10k happening Sunday 15 October 2023

Why not challenge yourself to a run a 10k this year?

The charity has places available in both the iconic York 10k around some of the city's most historic landmarks and the Yorkshire Coast 10k, taking place around the beautiful North and South bays of Scarborough.

10k is perfect for both beginners and those chasing a new PB. Places are first come first served, so get in touch to secure your place today.

Get involved

Public Council of Governors meetings

These meetings are held throughout the year and give you the chance to see first-hand the workings of the Council of Governors speaking up and representing the views of their constituents.

2023 meetings will be held at Malton Rugby Club during the below times. Each meeting will be preceded by a 30 minute 'Meet the Governors' session, starting at 10:00am

Thursday 15 June, 10.30am - 1.00pm
Thursday 14 September, 10.30am - 1.00pm
Thursday 14 December, 10.30am - 1.00pm

Public Board of Directors meetings

These are held every other month and give you the opportunity to observe the Board of Directors on how decisions are made and what the challenges are of managing a NHS Trust.

Meetings are held in The Boardroom at York Hospital. Upcoming dates are:

Wednesday 24 May, 9.00am
Wednesday 28 June, 9.00am

More details on Board of Directors Meetings can be found here.

If you're unable to attend meetings in person, you can watch the livestream by clicking this link. This will remain available to watch after the meeting has ended.

Star Award finalists

All our staff and volunteers deserve recognition - but there are many that go above and beyond the call of duty to make the Trust a better service - with hard work, exciting new ideas and simply by putting patients first. Click here to read why they were nominated and learn how they made a difference. If you would like to nominate someone for a Star Award complete the online form.

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