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newsThe magazine of Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust September-November 2019 www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk Hospital overhauls children’s inside emergency services

Hello and welcome to the autumn the hospital was going totally smokefree edition of Barnsley Hospital News. across the site. Over the next few months, all patients will begin to be offered nicotine In this issue, we are announcing some really replacement therapy and referred to local stop fantastic news – the development of a new smoking services. Turn to Page 8 to find out co-located Emergency Department and how the smokefree trend is spreading across Assessment Unit for Children. Barnsley. As a medium-sized hospital Trust, it’s On Page 6 you can read how we’re preparing essential that we perform well and this is just for winter flu season, and also learn more Dr Richard Jenkins, Barnsley Hospital Chief Executive the first phase of a wider project to modernise about our fourth Health and Wellbeing event. Quality. Jackie comes from Calderdale and our site which dates from the 1970s. It featured stalls from organisations like Children’s Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust where Yorkshire Smokefree, Workforce Planning, Emergency Department attendances and she was Acting Executive Director of Nursing. buildings page admissions are increasing, and although we Barnsley Premier Leisure and others. Finally, Organ Donation Week is coming up 3 have been performing better than many other Increasingly, we are working with partners to and you can find out more about it in the hospitals locally and nationally, we need to tackle health risks and look at ways of article below this column. Organ Donation keep ensuring we have the facilities and preventing illness. On Page 8 there is more Week is always a wonderful opportunity to resources to keep up to the mark. Please turn about how we work with partners across the shine a light on the generosity of donors and to Page 3 to learn more about our plans. region. the incredible impact they have on transplant It’s our job to protect and improve the health We are excited to be welcoming some new recipients – so please support it, perhaps first of people in Barnsley. In our last edition of members of staff including Jackie Murphy of all by sharing your wishes about organ Barnsley Hospital News, we announced that who is our new Director of Nursing and donation with your loved ones. ‘Opt out’ system for organ donation From spring 2020 organ donation in move towards encouraging organ donation. Mayor’s England will move to an ‘opt out’ Some donations are from living donors, for Parade page system. example kidney donation. However in many This means that all adults in England will cases donations can only occur when 5 be considered to be a potential organ donor someone has died. when they die unless they have recorded a Last year 1,600 people in the UK decision not to donate. donated their organs after they died, saving It is a subject that not everyone gives a great or improving the lives of 3,941 recipients deal of thought to, although they may have and giving hope to those still waiting for a your family’s consent in supporting your transplant. One donor can save or improve made other end of life decisions like making wishes. many lives. a will. It is not always pleasant to think of our It’s your choice if you want to donate your mortality, but if we don’t make our wishes Sadly, 6,000 people in the UK are still waiting organs. Please register your wishes on the clear it can result in a stressful process for for a life saving transplant. NHS Organ Donor register - and loved ones at the time of our death. remember to tell your loved ones what you Before 2020, you can still register your wishes have decided. It is Organ Donation Week from to become an organ donor. Even so, the September 2-8 and there has been a societal medical team caring for you will always ask Visit www.organdonation.nhs.uk Health Fair Casualty 24/7 makes a return page6 Barnsley Hospital is due to evening slot of 9pm. The series hit our TV screens again for a will run for 12 episodes lasting third series of the an hour each and is expected to documentary Casualty 24/7. air next year. Filming for the next series will Viewing figures for the current take place during the hospital’s series – filmed in Barnsley upcoming busy winter period Hospital’s casualty department and will feature a variety of – have topped some of those patients being treated, showing for the best-loved television the compassionate care hospital programmes that run parallel to staff provide every day. the show. Due to this success Channel 5 has commissioned The hospital thanked all the staff Meet the team a third series of the popular involved in the previous two programme. series. This is an excellent chance to showcase the hard page Episodes are expected to air work of the Trust and something 8 again during the prime time it is proud to be taking part in. From the Chairman Hello and welcome to the Autumn the Trust. In this edition you can read about to improve our IT systems and technology edition of Barnsley Hospital News. I’m some of the work that we are doing to try to and make our services more effective. Trevor Lake, Chairman of Barnsley help to improve colleagues’ health and wellbeing (see page 6). As always, people are at the centre of Hospital. everything that we do and we were We continue to develop our partnership I am very pleased to share with you that since delighted to hear that Jamie Preece, working as we look for better and more Service User Representative with our our last update we have welcomed two new effective ways to deliver high quality health Assistive Technology Team, has recently Directors to our Board! Jackie Murphy joins care for the people of Barnsley and are been chosen as a regional winner in the NHS as our new Director of Nursing and Sue Ellis playing an increasingly active role in working Parliamentary Awards for Volunteer of the as our new Non-Executive Director. Both with our partner organisations across the Year. Well done to Jamie and to all our of whom, alongside the rest of our Board of South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw Integrated Care volunteers- we couldn’t do it without you! Directors, will play an important part in the System (ICS) across the region. delivery of performance and shaping of the We hope that you enjoy the latest edition of future plans for Barnsley Hospital. In addition, we recognise that digital Barnsley Hospital News. If you have any technology can play an important role in feedback or comments on this publication The Trust continues to perform well despite improving our performance and delivering please do not hesitate to contact us on continuing increases in demand and the better healthcare for our patients and have [email protected]. need for improved efficiencies, which in turn recently embarked on a major project to creates more demands on our colleagues in move across to a new system called Medway, Kind regards, Trevor Trevor Lake Barnsley beats 130 health trusts for ‘transfer of care’ Barnsley has come top out of focusing on the patient and what 131 health trusts in the they need. If there is a blockage in country for ensuring patients the system we unblock it together. don’t stay in hospital longer We look for solutions to minimise than they need to. delayed transfer of care and make sure people are in the right place at According to the latest NHS the right time.” England figures, Barnsley has one Every morning the partners of the lowest ‘delayed transfer of involved have a conference call care’ (DTOC) results in the country to see where any blockages are in (the national target is 3.5%). This the system. Jacqueline added: “We means it makes sure patients identify what difficulties we might move as quickly and efficiently as be having that day and unpick possible from hospital to wherever them together. It’s very easy to they need to go, such as work in a silo and say: ‘we have rehabilitation or social care. got this problem because of this Medically, such patients do not other team’ but we don’t do that. need to stay in hospital any longer. Extra Brilliant Award winners We couldn’t get these results by The service is run by an alliance of Services, Barnsley Clinical Com- block bottlenecks delaying transfer 14 days for people who need extra working independently.” missioning Group, BMBC Reable- of care. seven partners: RightCare support, care and rehabilitation. ment, and Barnsley Healthcare The alliance has just won an ‘Extra Barnsley, Barnsley Hospital Jacqueline Howarth is Service Jacqueline said: “It is a real team Federation. Brilliant’ award – part of Barns- Discharge Case Management Manager for RightCare Barnsley effort in Barnsley and we have all ley Hospital’s staff recognition Team, Barnsley Hospital Social Health chiefs put their success and Barnsley Hospital’s Acorn put a lot of hard work and effort scheme. Work Team, SWYT Intermediate down to close partnership working Rehabilitation Unit. This unit into this. We are proactive and Care and Community Nursing between these organisations to un- provides specialist care for up to cooperate with each other while Reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes World Diabetes Day is on 14 diabetes, get a free NHS health check, and, and trans fats. Eat more fruit, vegetables and November. It’s a day when millions of if they are a healthcare professional or part high-fibre foods. Cut back on salt. of a community organisation, get a Type 2 people around the world come together n Limit takeaway and processed foods. Diabetes Prevention Week toolkit. to raise awareness of diabetes. ‘Convenience meals’ are usually high in salt, Here in Barnsley, we have our own diabetes Professor Jones said: “High blood sugar levels fat and kilojoules. It’s best to cook for yourself experts including Professor Thomas Hugh from diabetes can seriously damage parts of using fresh ingredients whenever possible. Jones. Internationally renowned, Professor your body including your heart, brain, n Limit your alcohol intake. Too much Jones is a consultant at the town’s hospital kidneys, feet, eyes and sexual function. There alcohol can lead to weight gain and may and is helping raise awareness of the are all sorts of complications but you can increase your blood pressure and triglyceride complications of the illness. prevent these by keeping blood sugar, blood levels. Men should have no more than two pressure and blood fats under control. For standard drinks a day and women should He is a clinical and laboratory researcher into those who have already been diagnosed, this have no more than one. the role of testosterone in the means going for your diabetes health checks development and treatment of Type 2 and knowing how to look after yourself n Quit smoking. Smokers are twice as likely to diabetes and cardiovascular disease. His between appointments.” develop diabetes as non-smokers. ground-breaking work could have global n Control your blood pressure. Most people implications for the improvement of public Tips can do this with regular exercise, a balanced health. n Manage your weight. Excess body fat, diet and by keeping a healthy weight. In some He said: “Nationally, around 200,000 people particularly if stored around the abdomen, can cases, you might need medication prescribed are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes every year, Professor Thomas Hugh Jones increase the body’s resistance to the hormone by your doctor. but there are things you can do to reduce your insulin. This can lead to Type 2 diabetes. England Diabetes Prevention Programme, n Reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. risk. Making small changes to your lifestyle took place earlier this year. Diabetes UK n Exercise regularly. Moderate physical Diabetes and cardiovascular disease have now can make a big impact on your future teamed up with NHS England to raise activity on most days of the week helps many risk factors in common, including health. This means you can reduce your risk awareness of the Healthier You programme. manage weight, reduce blood glucose levels obesity and physical inactivity. of developing Type 2 diabetes and the serious This is a free service to help reduce people’s and may also improve blood pressure and complications that can come with it.” n See your doctor for regular check-ups. As risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. cholesterol. you get older, it’s a good idea to regularly Get a free check People who take advantage of the service n Eat a balanced, healthy diet. Reduce the check your blood glucose, blood pressure and Diabetes Prevention Week, from the NHS can find out their risk of developing Type 2 amount of fat in your diet, especially saturated blood cholesterol levels.

BARNSLEYHOSPITAL 2 news Sep-Nov 2019 // www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk Lead Governor update Right up until my mid-50s, I never had that came out in force this summer. and feeding back on the local community’s needs is how we, as governors, act as a link to attend hospital as a patient but then Our charity joined in the recent Mayor’s between the public and board. This input – had four separate back and shoulder Parade in Barnsley and put on a brilliant show, operations over a five-year period. your ideas and opinions on how the Trust is winning runner-up in the best charity parade. working – is crucial for improving services. That gave me a real front end view of hospital There was also great fun in July at our Custard One of the ways you can find out how the life as a patient. Fest in celebration of the NHS’s 71st birthday, Trust is doing is at our Annual General and while other fundraisers through the year came Since then, I have learned so much more Public Members meeting (AGPMM) which up with countless innovative ways to raise about what makes our hospital tick – and why this year takes place on September 13. It is money – from Penistone Tractor Fest to an Annie Moody, governor it is held in such esteem by the Barnsley held here at the hospital to showcase the work amazing singalong in the Alhambra Centre community. I have sat on the Council of that we’ve been doing as a Trust over the past an opportunity for attendees to ask members with Rock Choir Barnsley. Governors since 2015 and been involved with 12 months. of the Trust Board and Council of Governors many activities across the Trust including Such commitment and involvement from the The meeting will be held in the Education any questions they may have. volunteering at Barnsley Hospital Charity public is vital for our hospital and one of my Centre Lecture Theatres and is open to all Please come along and find out about our events. key roles as a governor is to represent your members of the public, patients and staff. challenges and achievements over the past views about the Trust and its work. The imagination shown by our fundraisers During the meeting we’ll be discussing many year, our future plans and what this means for and volunteers never ceases to amaze me, and We all help to shape the future of the Trust aspects of our annual report and there will be you and the communities of Barnsley. GOVERNOR IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Martin Jackson, Partner Governor

Can you tell us a bit about your I became a governor because I felt that as How could the Trust develop in the background? a trade unionist I could contribute to the future and what would you like to governance of the hospital and I see happen? What could be im- represent the trade unions within the proved? I was born and grew up in Elsecar, a hospital on the governing council. lovely old mining village surrounded by The trust will develop, as we always do, at the bequest of the government and in line the countryside on the Dearne side of It was the trade unions who asked me to with national policy. Barnsley. be a governor and I happily accepted the challenge. What makes our hospital different is our I went to school at St Helen’s Primary and What kind of things do you do day- staff and the way that they interact with then to Pope Pius senior school in Wath. to-day in your governor work? patients and the public. Eventually, I went to Sheffield University As governors, we attend meetings and Staff at our hospital are well known for in my early 30s to do a degree in nursing, discuss how the hospital is carrying out their cheerfulness and pleasantness and which I completed in 2000. being helpful. Long may this continue. its functions and challenge the board on Martin Jackson My early working life was spent as a chef how we are achieving – or not achieving – have developed over the last few years. How do you spend your spare time? in a variety of ships and hotels, and the hospital goals. For example, our values include ‘treating I spend the vast majority of my spare time eventually here at Barnsley Hospital in What are you most proud of in your people how we would like to be treated being a trade union representative. the catering department. governor role? ourselves.’ We also strive to work together Yes, the Trust does allow me some hours to provide the best quality care, and we I then had my ‘mid-life crisis’ and As governors, we contribute to the to carry out this function. However, it decided to do the nursing degree, which development of strategies and focus on individual and diverse needs. takes up much more time than the is what I do in my day-to-day role. ‘philosophies’ of the organisation. We don’t like to see behaviours like organisation could possibly give! How did you get into your current I am particularly proud to have been dismissive or undermining behaviour I also enjoy spending time with my job and then get to be a governor? involved in the setting of our which excludes people, or unrealistic goal grandchildren and when I get time I play What motivated you to do it? standards and behaviours, which we setting. (badly) at golf. Hospital improves children’s emergency service

Construction is due to begin at Barnsley new building on the front of the current Hospital in September on a new co-located emergency department. Emergency Department (ED) and Ben Brewis, Barnsley Hospital’s Deputy Dir- Assessment Unit for children. ector of Operations, said: “Regionally, 85% The new build Children’s Assessment Unit of children stay in hospital for less than 48 (CAU) and children’s ED will be constructed hours with many needing less than a 24-hour on the front of the current Emergency stay. Department and will also see a 50% increase “These children are often admitted to an in adult bays within the department. inpatient paediatric unit. However, a The existing ED was designed for around significant number of them might most 150 patients a day while the Trust currently appropriately be seen in a CAU/observation/ sees attendances in excess of 300 per day. having a Paediatric Assessment Unit. The new development will see an short stay unit. The new scheme is aligned with regional and increased amount of space for the children’s Currently, Barnsley has a children’s “Bringing together the children’s emergency national ambitions to ‘future-proof’ local emergency department and the children’s assessment unit and ward area which is department and children’s assessment unit hospital services. assessment unit in a co-located new building separate to the children’s emergency into a co-located integrated model will so that teams can work much more closely The plan is in line with the South Yorkshire department. The new plans will see staff car- deliver a better patient experience for together in brand new facilities which will be and Bassetlaw Hospital Services Review ing for children in two areas of the hospital children and families accessing urgent care. open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. which recommends that every hospital site instead of three, meaning more time can be It will also improve privacy and dignity for in the region should have facilities to care spent with patients and less time walking There will also be a new ambulance entrance ED patients and allow our paediatric and for children. This includes all EDs being between departments for both patients and and associated engineering works for traffic emergency department teams to work equipped to receive children and all sites staff. management due to the placement of the together more closely.”

BARNSLEYHOSPITAL Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust // Sep-Nov 2019 news 3 Thank you to our Hospital Heroes…

We would like to say a very big thank you to all our fabulous fundraisers and donors who help us to continue to go above and beyond for our patients. Here are just a few examples of the wonderful support we have recently received. Take to the skies Cheerio’s Picnic Sophie took to the skies to raise £261 for our Tiny Hearts Appeal. Sophie jumped from a plane at an astonishing 10,000 ft to complete her charity skydive. Way to go!

Our Mascot Cheerio had the pleasure of popping into Rising to the Wombwell Park Street Primary School Assembly. He was delighted that they held a non-uniform day and challenge bake sale for us as part of our Big Barnsley Picnic. A big thank you to Debbie (pictured) a parent, who or- Well done to the Luty Family who raised a stag- ganised the day and raised £357.27 for our Tiny Hearts gering £3,088 from their Three Peaks Challenge. Appeal. The family benefited from care in our Neonatal Unit for their daughter and were determined to raise some funds in support. Their original target was £1,000, thank you - you definitely smashed it! Caring for others A ‘Buzz’ for the Unit Great work. A heartfelt thank you to John and family, friends, colleagues and customers at Buzz Bingo who have donated £4,000 to our Resuscitation Unit, in loving In memory of April memory of Dorothy. Our staff are overwhelmed with the generosity of the family and said ‘this extremely kind gesture is testament to how well Dorothy, who had worked at the bingo for 28 years, was thought of’. A lovely donation.

We are extremely grateful to Dearnlea Park Care Home, who donated £1200 to our Acorn Rehabili- tation Unit. The unit provides specialist care for up to 14 days for people who need extra support and rehabilitation after leaving hospital. Omar who is a Partner of the Care Home said: “As part of our core values we believe in supporting people We had the pleasure of sur- who require care regardless of whether or not they prising Daphne at school. are in the care of our home. As a token of gratitude Daphne alongside her family, we feel that support should be given to Barnsley have been doing lots of fund- Hospital as it plays an imperative role in caring for raising for our Rainbow Room our residents and the wider community”. and raised an astounding £798.14! Daphne’s mum Katie told us that ‘on 8th April 2019, Mike and I lost our baby girl at 20 weeks and 5 days. We named her April. We Catch of the day had the most outstanding support from the Rainbow Room and received beautiful keepsakes and memory School superstar boxes for our other children, Daphne, Evie and Sam. Through grief, loss and tears they provided us with hope, memories, guidance and support. We were overwhelmed by this and wanted to raise donations and awareness for this appeal’. Contact us

Interested in any of our events? Need more in- formation? Would like to request a fundraising For the third year in a row, John has netted a fantastic Leo, aged 4, is starting full time school in September. pack? Contact us today! amount for our Charity to benefit Chemotherapy and As a way of thanking his teachers, Mrs Hepworth and Call 01226 431650 Breast Care with his fishing competition. Throughout Mrs Ingham at St John’s C of E Primary Academy in the day they raised £1,577 and a staggering £7,449 in Dodworth for being amazing, he made a donation to Facebook Barnsley Hospital Charity total! Thank you to everyone who took part, James and our Tiny Hearts Appeal in lieu of buying them a gift. Twitter @BHNFTCharity Andy from Evolved Baits and all raffle prize donors plus We think this is a wonderful and kind gesture. Allan Hanson from Fleets Dam Fishery.

BARNSLEYHOSPITAL 4news Sep-Nov 2019 // www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk Our ‘Young Champion’

Alice Jepson, 12, wanted to do some- thing for Barnsley Hospital following the death of her granddad Stephen Mosley, Custard Fest who died aged 64 in 2017. We had a crazy custardy afternoon at our first ever Custard Fest event Alice’s fundraising began at her grandad’s on 5 July, helping celebrate the NHS funeral - the family asked for donations for Barnsley Hospital charity, raising more than 71st Birthday. At the event we raised £600. Next the family took on a walk from a total of £2,026 for Barnsley Hospi- Stephen’s home in Hood Green to the ICU at tal Charity with match funding from Barnsley Hospital, which is an impressive five “These Kindles allow the relatives of our Barclays. miles. patients to enjoy a little bit of normality whilst Our staff were fantastic sports with Tom, To raise even more money for the Intensive they are sitting with their loved ones in the Director of ICT, and Claire, Personal Care Unit, Alice and grandma Beryl began unit. Assistant, sitting in a custard-filled pad- making and selling more than 400 key rings “It is great to see that through such a hard dling pool for over two hours, being later to raise another £800! From the money raised, time in her life, Alice has remained positive supported by more amazing staff Mike, Alice and her family bought seven Kindle Fires and wants to make a real difference; it is Adele and Jade who were also dunked, for ICU relatives to use whilst visiting their inspiring to see such a young person care dowsed and drenched with lots of cus- loved one. so much. Alice is a wonderful little lady with tard. Thank you to ISS Facilities Services a heart of gold, a true example of a hospital who donated and made up a HUGE 150 Emily Burgin from the Barnsley Hospi- hero. We are so happy that Alice won the litres of custard for us to drench the tal Charity was so impressed with Alice’s award, we couldn’t think of anyone more brave fundraisers with. heart-warming devotion to her grandad deserving”. she’s nominated her for a Barnsley Chronicle We had lots of super support on the day ‘Young Champions’ award. We are delight- Katie said: “Alice is my little beauty and when with volunteers from the hospital, Sains- ed to announce that Alice won the Young I heard she had been nominated it brought a bury’s and Oak Forest School all giving Champions Award in the Young Fundraiser lump to my throat. We are so proud of her. As us a hand at our messy event. category. a family we haven’t had the easiest 18 months and for someone to think so highly of my If you have any silly, funny or unusual “Alice’s donation has made a huge difference daughter and appreciate what she has done, fundraising ideas, get in touch and we’ll to the experience our patients’ relatives now makes you believe that humans are kind support you with them. have. Alice has continued to raise money for and considerate. We cannot thank the staff the intensive care unit and her total is now enough and the staff at the intensive care unit over £1,500. are angels.” Mayor’s Parade

On Saturday 13 July, the charity walked in the Mayors Parade. This year’s parade theme was ‘Town Spirit’ and the town truly was in high spirits. For this year’s float, we pushed our Tiny Hearts Appeal collection incubator around the route to raise awareness of our cause. We were joined by fifteen volunteers on the day from staff members and governors to volun- teers and their grandchildren.

BARNSLEYHOSPITAL Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust // Sep-Nov 2019 news 5 Caring midwife wins European award Lisa’s triple win Barnsley Hospital midwife Fleur Kapka has won a European award for Barnsley Hospital Business compassionate care. Security Specialist Lisa Corbridge Fleur, 27, who lives in Crigglestone near has now taken delivery of her Wakefield but grew up in Penistone, was spectacular trophies for three nominated for the European Kate Granger national awards. Awards for Compassionate Care by her student midwife Hannah Birks. The awards We’ve reported on Lisa’s are named after English doctor Kate Granger Fleur Kapka achievements before - but now her who worked tirelessly to raise awareness It is vital we deliver this care to ensure these trophies have arrived she’s around compassion in healthcare while families experience the best care possible. I struggling to find room on her undergoing treatment for cancer. was nominated for this award by one of our mantelpiece. She won Outstanding student midwives, and I am passionate about In-house Security Manager in the Dr Granger sadly passed away in July 2016 ensuring we train our future midwives to 2019 Outstanding Security but launched the awards in 2014 to recognise deliver outstanding passionate care. I love Performance Awards (OSPAs), people and organisations that have delivered being a midwife and working alongside my Manager of Professional Security care with compassion at its heart. Now with fantastic colleagues at Barnsley Hospital.” Magazine’s Women in Security the backing of Healthcare Information and Awards 2018, and another top spot Management Systems Society (HIMSS) - a Hannah, who nominated Fleur, said: “Fleur in the OSPAs under the Outstanding global, not for profit organisation – and the has put so much into improving the Customer Service Initiative. support of Kate’s widower Chris Pointon, experience of students over the past year. I The last award was given for Lisa’s colleagues in the rest of Europe have joined was lucky enough to have Fleur as a work with local partner organisations the awards. mentor throughout my third year and I saw the work she put in place to help students. She for ‘Project Dixon’. This is scheme Fleur said: “I am overwhelmed to have been worked alongside students to ask them how where G4S security staff, just like nominated and to have won this award. As they wanted to see the student experience police officers, adopt regular ‘beats’ a midwife I feel it is fundamental we deliver improved and has placed a student board on hospital wards to provide all care for our families with compassion. We on labour ward where students can look for reassurance to patients and to get look after families at the most wonderful and teaching sessions and information about to know ward staff. Congratulations sometime the most terrible times of their lives. student involvement.” Lisa Corbridge Lisa! Research benefits future generations Barnsley Hospital performs outcomes for future generations. exceptionally well as an active Barnsley’s R&D team continues to grow. The research organisation. The Research team’s new Co-Clinical Director Professor and Development (R&D) team has just Suzanne Mason has joined from Sheffield recruited a new Co-Clinical Director Teaching Hospitals. Suzanne qualified in and the Trust is also hosting a research medicine from London University in 1990. awareness workshop in October. She pursued training in surgery and then specialised in Emergency Medicine and spent Many more clinicians are now involved in a year as a Royal College of Surgeons of research at Barnsley and more patients are England Research Fellow. being offered the chance to be included in clinical trials across all specialty groups. At Barnsley, Suzanne is using data to evaluate Patients have embraced these opportunities and model the emergency and urgent care and the Trust now offers a range of diverse system. The aim is to identify how the Trust studies they can take part in. can deliver better patient management and outcomes in urgent and emergency care. These studies appeal to those patients with long-term chronic conditions who wish to For more information about being involved in Suzanne Mason be part of improving healthcare and health a study call 01226 431067 Serious push on staff flu vaccinations

Barnsley Hospital is gearing and pregnant friends or up for its annual staff influ- colleagues. enza vaccination and this This year’s vaccination season year has adopted a different starts in October. The new strategy to protect hospital process means: workers, patients, visitors and their families. All matrons and lead nurses will be trained to be ‘peer Barnsley Hospital’s Health and vaccinators.’ So, as well as Wellbeing Co-ordinator Sue getting vaccinations via the Copeland said: “In past years, Occupational Health department, staff can the hospital’s ‘Flu Crew’ from Occupational request to have it on a shift that suits them. It Health went out around the hospital to will only be trained vaccinators for each area Staff flock to health fair vaccinate staff. The campaigns were attended and browsed the stands. supported by sports celebrities including local who will be able to do this. Allocated vaccine Barnsley Hospital staff enjoyed free boxers and Barnsley footballers. This year, for areas will be monitored closely by the checks on their weight, blood pressure One innovative idea was ‘GoodGym,’ a way to we are taking a more serious approach with peers and vaccine stored on wards will be and cholesterol at the Trust’s fourth get fit while helping out the local community. trained peer vaccinators in all departments strictly for peer vaccinators to give to health and wellbeing fair. For example, you could be a regular runner documented named staff. and vaccine stored on wards. That way, it The popular event is organised by the Trust’s but also use that run time to call in on an will be easier for staff, for example, on a night isolated older person. Public health guidelines for designated high Occupational Health and Wellbeing service. shift, to get their vaccination.” risk areas (intensive care, special care baby It offers information about the many ways Other stands focused on mental health and Last year, seven out of ten clinical staff had unit and chemotherapy unit) will mean that the Trust helps staff keep fit and well. Various the importance of physical activity. Staff their influenza vaccination. This year, the staff uptake will be closely monitored by peers organisations had stalls including Neyber Ltd, picked up a wide range of leaflets with tips on Trust is aiming for everyone to be vaccinated with managers completing an individual staff which gives advice on finance – sometimes a how to cope with stress, and how to practise main stressor for NHS employees. including at least 80% of clinical staff. risk assessment for staff choosing to opt out. mindfulness. There was even a stand on how There was keen interest in free lifestyle to avoid back strain in the garden, run by the Although people may be fit and healthy and There will be vaccine available for staff over 65 checks given by Charlotte Wakeley and Julie Trust’s Moving and Handling Specialist Shaun have never had flu, they can be influenza virus via Occupational Health. Carney. carriers without actually having any active Dowkes, offers such as a free electric bike for symptoms. This means they can pass on the n Barnsley Hospital Chief Executive Dr three months, hand massages, and healthy The Yorkshire Smokefree service was hosted virus to vulnerable people around them at Richard Jenkins is pictured receiving his 30-minute meal plans. Trust Chief Execu- by Emma Hudson who showed people how to home and work – their children, the elderly vaccination in last year’s campaign. tive Richard Jenkins was among those who set up a ‘smoke-free action plan.’

BARNSLEYHOSPITAL 6news Sep-Nov 2019 // www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk Spotlight on pathology The work of the pathology department at lab is a busy place where robotic ‘loaders’ Barnsley Hospital underpins every aspect load blood samples on to a track and then of patient care - from diagnostic testing to the samples go to a centrifuge to separate out preventing disease. the serum from the blood. The lab can also analyse thyroid and fertility test results, full The department can receive up to 4,900 blood counts and issue blood products for use patient samples a day for analysis including in transfusions. blood, sputum, urine and faeces. Biomedical Scientist Amy-Louise Turton, 31, The department’s analyser machines are explained: “We have certain test ranges for capable of processing 2,400 tests every hour. various substances like sodium and potassium Several times a day, samples of biological and if the results are outside these ranges, we fluids arrive via deliveries from Barnsley and have to flag them to the relevant ward. Results Rotherham GPs. There are around 50 staff working in blood sciences in total. However, can be too low as well as too high, and there throughout the night and at weekends the is a quite a long list of substances we test for. department is staffed with one biomedical For example, we test for bilirubin in babies.” scientist (BMS) from chemistry and one Bilirubin is a yellow substance created from BMS from haematology, with support at the the breakdown of old red blood cells and weekends from a medical laboratory assistant. new-born jaundice occurs when a baby has a Pathology is also staffed by others working high level of bilirubin. in microbiology and histopathology (tissue Haematology (blood) samples are only stable samples/biopsies). for one day. Samples are stored in a cold store Routine tests are carried out to assess renal, after analysis, and discarded appropriately. liver and cardiac function, and to diagnose Each patient’s results are identified with a diabetes and even diseases like malaria. The unique access number and a barcode. New equipment on the way The pathology department is looking The biochemistry team also visits hospital forward to having some new high-tech wards regularly to ensure that vital medical equipment in the near future. equipment is maintained and checked. “We check gas machines, glucose meters every Amy, who has worked at the Barnsley Trust day and urine analysis machines are quality for four years, said: “We have three chemistry checked every week,” said Amy, who studied analysers and three immunoassay analysers for her degree in Biomedical Science part- which run all day until 10pm. After this time time at Hull. we run two analysers throughout the night for the work we receive from A&E and wards.” She added: “We wouldn’t be able to have an A&E department without pathology, and for The analysers work hard as they are running A&E we need to turn the samples around in 24/7. The department has new equipment an hour. It is such an important part of what due in October this year. However, a lengthy the hospital does and the pressure will only installation process will need to be carried increase as people are living longer and the out before it can be used to analyse patient incidence of diabetes, cancer and Amy-Louise Turton biomedical scientist samples. cardiovascular disease is on the rise.” Pharmacy swaps plastic for paper Barnsley Hospital inpatient pharmacy bags but it’s only recently that we’ve found is one of the first hospital pharmacies a re-sealable paper alternative that is fully in the country to make the switch from recyclable. plastic to paper bags. Following a successful trial we have made the switch to the new paper bags a The department now plans to reduce usage permanent one.” by at least 90%. Because the bags are opaque, the The pharmacy uses approximately 55,000 department has been able for the most plastic bags a year – a mix of grip-seal and part to stop using carrier bags (medicines carrier. The plastic ‘grip-seal’ bags are used have to be transported in an opaque to keep patients’ medications together container of some type). when transported from pharmacy to the ward and allow medicines to be added Richard added: “We are one of the first from the patients’ lockers before dis- hospital pharmacies in the country to charge. make this switch. We’ve had very positive feedback from nursing staff about the Richard Semley, Principal Pharmacy switch. A lot thought it was long overdue. Technician/Tech Procurement IT System, While we’re not able to remove plastic bags said: “We have been looking for an alterna- from our processes entirely, we’re hoping tive for some time to the plastic ‘grip-seal’ to reduce usage by at least 90%.”

BARNSLEYHOSPITAL Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust // Sep-Nov 2019 news 7 Meet the team... Orthopaedic occupational therapy

In each edition of Barnsley Hospital events can impact people’s ability to live their News we introduce you to one of our life in the way they want to. We work with teams, departments or wards so you patients to maximise their independence and can find out more about what each area quality of life during and following a hospital does across the Trust. In this edition we admission. We also work with people before and after planned surgery, such as Total Hip talk to our Orthopaedic Occupational Replacements, to prepare them for surgery Therapy team. and support their recovery. Who is on your team and how does We spend a lot of time with patients and their it work? families, addressing concerns and assessing The Orthopaedic Occupational Therapy patients abilities to establish what we can service covers the in-patient trauma and provide to support them, and allow them to elective wards. return home. We will visit patients’ homes if needed, to assess for hazards or ensure We also run twice weekly joint school classes, space is available for equipment. We provide alongside Orthopaedic Physiotherapy, for equipment, advice and referrals on to lots of patients due to have elective knee or hip other services. replacement surgery. The team is a combination of registered How do you help patients? all, a patient comes along with their story and Anna and Evie from the Orthopaedic Occupational Therapy team assess a patient’s ability Occupational Therapists and unregistered We listen to our patients and families about reminds you, you really haven’t! Occupational Therapy assistants, as well as the concerns and challenges that are Our equipment provision assistants are a individual to them, and, sometimes, that is all We have a great team who support each other two equipment provision assistants who go fantastic service in making sure patients have they want you to do, to listen and understand. during the good and the bad days, chocolate out into the community delivering equipment often helps too (and maybe wine)! the equipment they need to keep them safe to patients’ homes to support discharges We consider all aspects of the individual, give and independent at home. They fit using our new electric van! All areas cover a 7 recommendations, and ultimately , we We are often mistaken for physiotherapists, equipment to patients baths, toilets and beds, day service. respect and support patient choice about or pharmacists, so the lack of understanding what is important to them and their way of of occupational therapy can sometimes be but they never quite know what they might What different jobs do you do? life. frustrating. We are also regularly confused find under someone’s pillow!! Many of our patients have fallen or been What do you love or dislike about with Occupational Health! involved in an accident which has resulted They even helped us out once on a rescue the job? in one or more fractures. We see patients as Any storie or anecdotes? mission to Rotherham to retrieve a patient’s young as 18, and to date the oldest we have It sounds a little clichéd, but everyday is Our role can definitely be full of surprises in electric wheelchair which had been left there seen was 104! Regardless of their age these different. Just when you think you have seen it many ways. after he had fallen out of it and broken his leg! Smokefree message spreads to park

The whole of Elsecar’s much-loved Julia Burrows, Director of Public Health, park has gone completely smokefree. said: “All our smokefree areas are managed through a voluntary code and although there 0success with smokefree Pals Square outside is no threat of enforcement, we hope that the town hall, smokefree Barnsley Markets, people will show consideration for children and smokefree school gates. by not smoking anywhere in Elsecar Park or People are asked to pledge their support to any of our smokefree zones throughout the the Breathe 2025 Campaign by going to the borough.” campaign websitehttps://breathe2025.org. uk/pledge/ and signing up to one or more People who want to give up smoking are simple actions to help create a smokefree urged to call Yorkshire Smokefree service on generation in Barnsley, where children are 0800 612 0011 from a landline or 0330 660 protected. 1166 from a mobile. Both are free to call. Wrapping care around you YOU might have heard people talking The goal is simple – for everyone in South In Barnsley, Barnsley Health and Care It focuses on individual needs of local people about ‘integrated care’ or the ‘ICS’ – but Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to have the best Together are the local organisations – and provides them with support to manage what exactly is it? possible start in life with support to be healthy including the hospital – who work their own care. and live well, for longer. together so that local people can take control The ICS, or South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw The ICS wants to ‘future-proof’ local hospital of their health and wellbeing and enjoy Integrated Care System, formally launched in services and is committed to having a general Made up of a group of NHS partners, the happy, healthy and longer lives. October 2018. ICS works with support from other statutory hospital in every town and city. An The partners also work with Healthwatch independent piece of work looking at hospital It had been working as a partnership for some bodies in the region. time and is now one of the leading ICSs in the Barnsley, voluntary and community groups. services has considered how to do this, They join forces where it makes sense to do identifying which services may benefit from country, with a total budget of £3.9 billion for This way of working integrates health and so and where it makes a positive difference to being provided in different ways. health and social care. care services, bringing the services of GPs, patients, staff and the public. The ICS covers a population of 1.5 million, nursing, social care, mental health, the The partners look forward to developing more has 72,000 members of staff, 208 GP practices, The aim is to break down organisational hospital, community based services and ways of treating and caring for people in their 36 neighbourhoods, and six community and barriers so that support, care and services can voluntary organisations into a more joined up homes and local clinics – so that they don’t acute hospital trusts including Barnsley. be ‘wrapped around’ people as individuals. system. need to go to hospital.

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