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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

November 2023

5-star food hygiene rating for Trust eateries

Four of the Trust’s eating establishments in and around the Trust’s catering departments have achieved the prestigious 5-star food hygiene rating, showcasing their dedication to maintaining excellent food safety standards.

Malton, Selby, Scarborough, and York’s eateries have all scooped the top hygiene accolade. Each of the teams has demonstrated their impressive commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food safety, providing customers with peace of mind when dining.

Jo Dea, Head of Facilities, explained: “I am incredibly proud of our teams across all our catering establishments. To achieve such high ratings demonstrates the commitment to all our catering colleagues. We look forward to welcoming our customers new and old in our restaurants.”

Healthcare support workers praised by Chief Nursing Officer

We are incredibly proud of Dawn Welsh and Alan Porter, two of our healthcare support workers recently presented with awards for their outstanding care and compassion for patients.

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Awards were developed to reward the significant and outstanding contributions made by healthcare staff in England.

Simon Morritt, Chief Executive, has said: “I’m delighted and chuffed that Dawn and Alan have been so publicly recognised in this way – fantastic news.”

New wound care service

A new joint venture between healthcare teams has launched at Acomb Garth, York, to provide a specialist wound assessment clinic for patients in the community with lower limb wombs.

The new team is made up of a specialist tissue viability nurse and podiatrists who will provide a holistic wound assessment in one appointment, as well as ongoing care plans for patients. There is no other service in England run by podiatrists and tissue viability that delivers a lower limb diagnosis, assessment, and a treatment plan in the same appointment.

This month: 44th Regional NHS Carol Service

On Wednesday 29November, York Minster will be hosting the 44^th Regional NHS Carol Service.

A choir of around 100 local NHS staff will perform carols to mark the start of the festive season. The choir is directed by Andrew Padmore, a popular conductor with choirs and orchestras internationally.

The concert begins at 7.30pm. Booking is not required but we suggest arriving in good time to secure a seat - doors open at 6.45pm.

York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity online auction

The York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity online auction is back! All money raised from the auction will go towards the Urgent and Emergency Care Appeal for Scarborough Hospital.

This year, there are 80 fantastic prizes on offer, including holidays, experiences, Christmas gifts, family activities, and much more. Whether you would like to make a start on your Christmas shopping or treat yourself to a trip away, view the lots now and start bidding!

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 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 29 November 2023, 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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