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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
December 2021
York Emergency Department
The multi-million pound development to improve the Emergency Department at York Hospital is well underway and is set to provide much needed extra space and facilities.
The two-storey extension, expected to take around 60 weeks to complete, includes a vital new eight bedded resuscitation area, along with improvements to both the waiting room and the consultation and treatment areas to increase capacity and provide better care for patients.
The current entrance is now closed and a new temporary A&E entrance has been created at the south of the building. Anyone coming to A&E should continue to use Entrance 1, the main entrance to York Hospital signposted from Wigginton Road, and park in the multi-storey car park.
A new pedestrian exit has been created at the end of the car park (furthest from the barriers) and people are signposted via the green line on the floor around the hospital to the temporary emergency department entrance.
Dr Mike Harkness, Care Group Director for the Emergency Department said: “These exciting changes to our emergency department will mean improvements for initial assessment and faster decision making for patients, as well as creating a much better working environment for staff.
“It includes twelve new assessment and treatment cubicles, where patients will be seen and assessed by a senior member of the team. The children’s waiting and treatment area will be separate from the adult area.
“While this work is underway, understandably there will be some disruption. On behalf of all the team we would like to thank you for your patience, kindness and understanding during this time.”
All the latest updates and changes to the Emergency Department project will be posted on our website and social media feed, along with signage around the hospital throughout the coming weeks.
Bridlington Hospital surgical services buck the trend
Surgery at Bridlington Hospital has bucked the national trend by continuing despite the pandemic, and is now celebrating their hundredth patient to have a joint replacement operation and go home the same day.
Interim chair
Sue Symington, previous Chair of the Board, left the Trust at the end of November to take up her new role as Chair of Humber, Coast and Vale Health and Care Partnership. The role has temporarily been filled by interim chair, Jenny McAleese. Jenny has been a long standing non-executive director with the Trust since 2017.
Jenny is a qualified chartered accountant and brings over 30 years’ experience gained in the private, public and charitable sectors. From 1997 until her retirement in October 2016 she was chief executive at The Retreat psychiatric hospital in York, and she also has extensive non-executive experience. Jenny’s combined professional knowledge and her experience as a NED means she is well placed to chair the board until we have recruited a new chair.
Stay safe and spare a thought for those providing vital services over the festive period
System Lead Stephen Eames CBE, and Sue Symington, Designate Integrated Care System Chair, have issued a joint seasonal message, looking back over the many achievements this year and wishing everyone a safe and happy festive period. You can read the full message here.
Merry Christmas
As we approach Christmas, Chief Executive, Simon Morritt, has recorded his usual Christmas message for staff, which you can watch online.
Welcome to our new Governors
Our Council of Governors consists of 17 public governors and five staff governors who have all been elected by the membership of their constituencies. It also includes nominated representatives from the Local Authority, University and other partnership organisations. The Council of Governors provides support and advice to the Trust and importantly holds us to account. You will find information about our new and current governors online at our website.
New challenge event for 2022!
How do you fancy a climb up Helvellyn with a twist? Take on the challenge in 2022 and see the spectacular views of the Lake District as the sun sets in the West. Starting from Thirlmere, the walk takes you directly to the top on a stepped route. From Helvellyn, views of the Lake District are incredible. You will be treated to views of Red Tarn, Striding Edge to Scafell Pike and stunning views of Thirlmere. The group will remain at the top to watch the sunset for around 20 minutes before starting the descent. Click here for more information or to sign up to this new and exciting event.
NHS111
Our emergency departments at York and Scarborough hospitals are extremely busy at the moment. If you do not need urgent medical attention, this might not be the best place for you and you may be waiting a long time. Please help us by using alternative services to get the treatment you need. If you are unsure of which NHS service you need, contact NHS 111 first by phoning 111, or online www.111.nhs.uk to get the right care in the right place.
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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