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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Membership newsletter
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MembershipMatters
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A study, published in the Journal of Virology, completed in collaboration the Trust and Public Health England (PHE) has shown that multiple commercially available mouthwashes reduce the level of SARS-CoV-2 in a laboratory setting.
Healthcare professionals are at an increased risk of infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, in part due to working in close proximity to patient’s airways. Researchers at the Trust and PHE wanted to establish if using a pre-procedural mouthwash reduces that risk.
The teams, involving Mr David Seymour and Mr Peter Nixon from York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Dr Marian Killip of Public Health England, have shown multiple over the counter mouthwashes do reduce levels of SARS-CoV-2 in a laboratory setting. The best performing mouthwashes will now be taken forward and used in a randomised controlled clinical trial to see how effective the mouthwashes are in patients and how long their effect lasts.
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| York doctor’s journey from war torn Syria to fighting Covid |
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A recent request to the Trust press office from national media highlighted the dramatic story of York Hospital doctor Mohamad Kajouj and his journey from being bombed in a hospital in war torn Syria to caring for Covid patients at York Hospital.
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| Visiting restrictions |
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From Monday 17 May the Trust is easing some visiting restrictions.
From this date, one named visitor will be able to visit a relative or friend by booking a slot of up to an hour with the relevant ward. This visitor should be someone from the patient’s household or relevant support bubble. There remain exceptions for those patients at the end of their life.
The visitor must be the same person for the duration of the patient’s stay and cannot be swapped between different family members or friends. This will help reduce the risk of transmission of the virus.
Please visit our website for details of the most up to date guidance, which we continue to keep under review.
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Partnership for pioneering health courses
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Scarborough UTC has launched a pioneering new health courses in partnership with the Trust and CU Scarborough.
The college’s new ‘Health Pathway’ will give young people from throughout the region valuable health sector skills, supported by experienced professionals.
Helen Hey, the deputy chief nurse for the health trust which is the area’s biggest employer, said: “We are delighted to support young people in this way.
“We will be working in close partnership with the UTC to provide the best possible experience of working in a hospital. It’s really exciting.”
| State-of-the-art lockers head to Bridlington Hospital |
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New specially designed bedside lockers have been introduced at Bridlington Hospital, thanks to the generosity of local people.
A three year project by the Trust to design bedside lockers that would be accessible, practical and easier for patients has seen thirty-six new lockers installed at the hospital.
York Teaching Hospital Charity has donated £180,792, almost two thirds of the cost of the project, which will bring long lasting benefits to patients for years to come.
The project has involved input from across the organisation including infection prevention, pharmacy, estates and wards, and has included feedback from patients.
| York Sleep and Ventilation Service |
From Wednesday 28 April 2021 our York Sleep and Ventilation Service is located in its new permanent home at the Community Stadium. This service was previously located York Hospital.
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| Members' events |
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Community Paediatrics virtual seminar
Would you like to know about our paediatric services? Why not come along to our Community Paediatrics virtual seminar where Sal Katib, Head of Children’s Nursing, and colleagues will be presenting an overview on the paediatric services we provide and how we are moving this forward and planning the services. We will be talking about the community, the new Paediatric emergency department services and strategy for keeping children out of hospital as much as we can.
The virtual seminar will take place on Wednesday 5 May at 12.00-1.30pm.
Nutrition and Dietetics virtual seminar
Would you like to know about our dietetic service? Why not come along to our Nutrition and Dietetics virtual seminar where Dr Sarah Baker, Professional Lead in Dietetics, will be showcasing the dietetic service across the Trust, illustrating how dietitians play a pivotal role in improving patient care followed by some take away messages on how to stay healthy through diet.
This virtual seminar will take place on Wednesday 16 June at 10.00am-11.30am.
To book your place on an event visit our website and complete the online form.
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Covid-19 self testing
Everyone can now get a free rapid Covid-19 test. They show results in 30 minutes. Find out more about Covid-19 testing at http://nhs.uk/GetTested.
NHS 111
If you have an urgent health concern, then think 111 first. NHS 111 will direct you to the most appropriate service to use.
Limited places available for York 10k
York Teaching Hospital Charity has limited charity places available for the York 10k so if you would like to join the team and help raise funds for them, contact [email protected] or call 01904 721755.
If you’ve already got a place, you can still fundraise for us - simply get in touch and we can help you maximise your fundraising efforts!
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| Meet the Governors
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The Council of Governors consists of 16 public governors and 5 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.
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| Star Award finalists |
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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 how they made a difference. If you would like to nominate someone for a Star Award complete the online form here.
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| Benefits of being a member |
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We hope you are enjoying being a member of the Trust and enjoying the benefits this brings, including receiving the members newsletter 'Membership Matters'; updates and invitations to get involved in events; receiving exclusive NHS discounts; attendance at 'Members Only' events and opportunities to stand as a governor for your local area.
Ask your family and friends if they are interested in becoming a member and direct them to our website to join.
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