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Please Note: Some of the photos included in Connect were taken before we introduced our Infection, Prevention and Control Measures. Please continue to follow our guidelines around the use of face masks and social distancing 17th September 2020 View this email in your browser Abby Latif, Community Midwife, Oldham Care Organisation We recognise that our staff members are more than just our colleagues. Whilst you do amazing things at work, you also do amazing things within your personal lives… and we want to hear about it. One of our Community Midwives at Oldham Care Organisation has been sharing her creative talents with the mums (and dads!)-to-be, creating some stunning artwork that’s now adorning the walls in the unit.

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Page 1: Abby Latif, Community Midwife, Oldham Care Organisation bulletin... · Abby explained: “Our maternity unit is a place where we want mums to feel supported, calm and relaxed. We

Please Note Some of the photos included in Connect were taken before we introduced our InfectionPrevention and Control Measures Please continue to follow our guidelines around the use of face masksand social distancing

17th September 2020

View this email in your browser

Abby Latif Community Midwife Oldham Care Organisation

We recognise that our staff members are more than just our colleagues Whilst you doamazing things at work you also do amazing things within your personal liveshellip and wewant to hear about it

One of our Community Midwives at Oldham Care Organisation has been sharing hercreative talents with the mums (and dads)-to-be creating some stunning artwork thatrsquosnow adorning the walls in the unit

As well as helping mothers during labour and birth and parents during the most precioustimes of their lives Abby Latif has used her artistic skills to create some beautiful wall artand displays which depict motherhood and birth displayed on large boards in the entranceto the birth centre Shersquos also created original pieces which have been displayed inside thebirth centre labour ward entrance scan corridor and Level One where huge rainbowwings were painted for our staff during the height of the pandemic

Abby explained ldquoOur maternity unit is a place where we want mums to feel supportedcalm and relaxed We adjust the lighting noise and visual effects like diffusers andprojectors to add to their birthing experience as we know it promotes hormones that areproduced during labour and birth In addition to this I was asked to improve the outside ofthe rooms and brighten up the corridors and maternal art work is something I got involvedwith when I was a student midwife so I really enjoyed creating art work within this subjectand being able to see how parents enjoy it

ldquoIt was also a real pleasure to give something back to our amazing staff during thepandemic something that could lift their spirits when we all felt the strain of Covid Therainbow wings is dedicated not only to 2020 the International Year of the Nurse andMidwife but to all our Royal Oldham staff and it was amazing to see everyone enjoy themand taking pictures Itrsquos been a pleasure to create these designs and there is more tocome Special mention to Roy and his estates decorating team that paint my backgroundwalls thank yourdquo

You can follow the Birth Centre on Facebook and Instagram - Roh_birthcenter

Kay Miller End of Life Integrated Care Project Lead Oldham CareOrganisation

Our new 5 minutes with feature will giveyou the chance to get to know yourcolleagues across the NCA This week we asked Kay Miller End ofLife Integrated Care Project Lead RoyalOldham some questions so you can get toknow her a bit better Describe your job in 3 words

Who or what inspires you

My family and friends

Meal out or takeaway in front of theTV

Meal out Whatrsquos your favourite holidaydestination

To submit your story click here

Compassion Challenge and Opportunity

What is your career highlight so far

My appointment to my current role as thishas given me the opportunity to use all myprevious knowledge and experience tomake a difference for the people ofOldham I was born raised and still live inOldham so this is important to me and myfamily

Wales Who would be your 3 dream dinnerguests

Sir Captain Tom Moore Rod Stewart andVinnie Jones

NCA Resourcing Team

We will be shining the spotlight on our Hidden Heroes who are busy working behind thescenes to support our colleagues on the frontline Those of you who may not be visible onthe shop floor but who all play a crucial role and help to keep our organisation running andmake what we do on the frontline possible

Our Hidden Heroes campaign will celebrate the contribution our NCA Family make in ourhospitals and out in the community ensuring our day to day operations run smoothly

The Resourcing team are responsible for attracting sourcing and recruiting new talent intothe NCA

As the gateway into our organisation the resourcing team play a significant role inensuring a positive start to a candidatersquos career and work closely with hiring managers toensure a smooth recruitment process

During a normal month the team will help to start around 318 non-clinical and clinicalhealth professionals across the NCA However during the COVID19 pandemic this numberjumped to 445 as the team implemented new fast track recruitment measures

Like many teams across the NCA the majority of the resourcing team have been workingat home since MarchApril however their permanent base remains on the 4th Floor inTurnpike House Salford

Holly Schofield Medicines Management Assistant Pharmacy

Click here to take part in our 5 minutes with feature

This is your chance to give a lsquoshout outrsquo to your colleagues - celebrate those who aregoing above and beyond thank someone who has really made your day shine a light on acolleague who really makes a positive difference on your ward department or office

ldquoHolly is a great worker who has stayed positive and hard-working even when faced withreduced staffing and extended hours Holly is a firm favourite of the Pharmacy team onWard 67 and is always willing to go the extra mile for staff on the ward herpharmacy colleagues and patients alike - Katie Deadman Pharmacy Technician

World Patient Safety Day - 17th September

This yearrsquos Patient Safety Day (today) on the 17th September celebrates caring foryourself and your colleagues which in turn maintains patient safety

Dr Chris Brookes Chief Medical OfficerDeputy Chief Executive of the NCA has thanked

Submit your nominations here

everyone across our sites and within our community services for the truly exceptional workyou have carried out over the past six months in response to the pandemic and themanner in which services have been delivered safely often under difficult and challengingcircumstances

Read the full message from Chris - click here

Weve shared messages and stories across the day of how our work supports our staff andour patients including the work of our Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) officers (youcan read more about them here)

As part of our efforts to recognise the work done across Bury and Rochdale CareOrganisation we are looking for your stories to celebrate what we have done to care forour own physical and psychological health during these unprecedented times

There are 4 prizes up for grabs for the best team work and prizes for individuals for staffsafety and patient safety So blow your trumpet and be proud of what you have done tellus about it

You can read more about how to enter here

We are also sharing a number of messages as part of World Patient Safety Day on theNCA Twitter channel here

NCA embraces digital innovation during Covid-19

Watch the short video

Over the past six months the NCA and NHS have been required to embrace and finddigital solutions quicker than ever before Digital innovation has never been more importantin helping to deliver safe and effective patient care and this improvement journey has beendocumented through a series of short video digital stories

The video stories show the progress that has been made during the Covid-19 period andhow as an organisation we have risen to the challenge

You can watch the full video documenting our digital journey here

Oldham intensive care consultant Redmond Tully is now a proud father

Redmond Tully an intensive care consultant at the Royal Oldham Hospital is now a proudfather however there is more to his story than it may appear on the face of it In factRedmond has made headlines after he deliberately stayed away from his pregnant wifefor five months so as not to put her or their unborn baby at risk of covid while he wasbusy fighting the disease on the front lines Redmond is now a proud father to baby Josephand to say he was pleased to be there for the birth would be an understatement

Congratulations Redmond from everyone at the NCA Read the story on the MEN here

Macmillan Virtual Coffee Morning 2020

The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service and our dedicated colleagues atSalford Royal are proud to say that we have raised over pound17000 for Macmillan in thepastthinspeight years

Covid-19 has unfortunately meant that our famous Macmillan Coffee Morning cannot takeplace as usual in 2020

Instead we ask that throughout the month of September you take a break have a coffeeand a cake and make a donation to Macmillan Cancer Support bythinspusing the donate linkhere

Can you knit to support people living with dementia

Are you interested in knitting or crocheting Would you like to support people living withdementia in our services by donating either twiddlemuffs cannula sleeves or comfortblankets For further details and patterns please contact the Lead AHP for Dementia on emailvia BeverleyDroganpatnhsuk

Ortho-plastic surgeons to join our team

We are delighted to welcome the skills and expertise of two ortho-plastic consultants to ourteam

Submit your news

Miss Susie Yao Consultant Plastic Reconstructive and Lower Limb Trauma Surgeonand Miss Christina Lipede Consultant Plastic amp Hand Surgeon will take up their posts atSalford Royal

We very much look forward to Miss Yao and Miss Lipede enhancing our provision of majortrauma services within the forthcoming new Acute Receiving Centre at Salford Royal

The Ortho-Plastic service will be brand new Our two new colleagues will work in tandemwith the Orthopaedic Major Trauma and Reconstructive team to deliver comprehensive onsite care to patients with severely injured limbs They will also liaise closely with majortrauma colleagues at Manchester University Foundation Trust (MFT)

Link4Life treadmills loan helps support Royal Oldham colleagues

Staff at the Royal Oldham Hospital recently met with Chris Coleman Commercial Directorat local charity Link4Life to say a big thank you for their support and the loan of twotreadmills during the COVID-19 pandemic

Link4Life run a number of sports centres in Rochdale and work at the heart of the localcommunity with vulnerable people and groups to offer sports sessions and inspire peopleto live more active creative and healthy lifestyles They have played a vital role supportingthe local community during the pandemic by undertaking welfare calls with some of theirmore vulnerable customers and providing emergency food parcels assisting peoplewith shopping and medicines and general wellbeing assistance

Yvonne Fletcher Lead Nurse for Neonatal Services at the Royal Oldham said ldquoWe canrsquotthank Link4Life enough for the loan of the two treadmills during the pandemic Itrsquos been achallenging time for many people and being able to exercise and manage their mentalhealth when gyms have been closed has been really important for the health and wellbeingof many of our staff Thanks so much to Chris and the Link4Life team for their wonderfulsupportrdquo

Feedback from Twitter Dear Rebecca in pre-op I hope this message gets to you I found where I wasgoing Level 3 Thank you for your kindness and showing me around

Feedback from Datix ldquoA huge thank you to all the staff in the OasisWolstenholme units who had a sharein caring for our father in recent weeks We appreciate all the hard work you put in in what were extra

difficult circumstances We were extremely grateful for the help you gave him in using a mobile phone andfacilitating our communication with him It was very valuable for us as a family - so thank you we will misshimrdquo

Feedback from Care Opinion Professional service from a great team of people at Rochdale InfirmaryInformative efficient kind and caring people Early days but results appear good

Feedback from Care Opinion Friendly helpful and caring staff at all stages of the day in the day surgeryunit Thank you for helping a nervous patient

Feedback from Care Opinion The family wish to express their profound gratitude for the care andcompassion the medical staff on AMU and AampE have shown towards our relative even though there wasnothing they could do for her but keep her comfortable and dignified

VivupJob VacanciesCoffee Break (PAT)Coffee Break (Salford)Positive Media Coverage

NHS OffersE-learning (Pennine)E-learning (Salford)Car LeasingPress Releases

Forward

Copyright copy Northern Care Alliance 2020

Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Click here to feedback on Connect

Page 2: Abby Latif, Community Midwife, Oldham Care Organisation bulletin... · Abby explained: “Our maternity unit is a place where we want mums to feel supported, calm and relaxed. We

As well as helping mothers during labour and birth and parents during the most precioustimes of their lives Abby Latif has used her artistic skills to create some beautiful wall artand displays which depict motherhood and birth displayed on large boards in the entranceto the birth centre Shersquos also created original pieces which have been displayed inside thebirth centre labour ward entrance scan corridor and Level One where huge rainbowwings were painted for our staff during the height of the pandemic

Abby explained ldquoOur maternity unit is a place where we want mums to feel supportedcalm and relaxed We adjust the lighting noise and visual effects like diffusers andprojectors to add to their birthing experience as we know it promotes hormones that areproduced during labour and birth In addition to this I was asked to improve the outside ofthe rooms and brighten up the corridors and maternal art work is something I got involvedwith when I was a student midwife so I really enjoyed creating art work within this subjectand being able to see how parents enjoy it

ldquoIt was also a real pleasure to give something back to our amazing staff during thepandemic something that could lift their spirits when we all felt the strain of Covid Therainbow wings is dedicated not only to 2020 the International Year of the Nurse andMidwife but to all our Royal Oldham staff and it was amazing to see everyone enjoy themand taking pictures Itrsquos been a pleasure to create these designs and there is more tocome Special mention to Roy and his estates decorating team that paint my backgroundwalls thank yourdquo

You can follow the Birth Centre on Facebook and Instagram - Roh_birthcenter

Kay Miller End of Life Integrated Care Project Lead Oldham CareOrganisation

Our new 5 minutes with feature will giveyou the chance to get to know yourcolleagues across the NCA This week we asked Kay Miller End ofLife Integrated Care Project Lead RoyalOldham some questions so you can get toknow her a bit better Describe your job in 3 words

Who or what inspires you

My family and friends

Meal out or takeaway in front of theTV

Meal out Whatrsquos your favourite holidaydestination

To submit your story click here

Compassion Challenge and Opportunity

What is your career highlight so far

My appointment to my current role as thishas given me the opportunity to use all myprevious knowledge and experience tomake a difference for the people ofOldham I was born raised and still live inOldham so this is important to me and myfamily

Wales Who would be your 3 dream dinnerguests

Sir Captain Tom Moore Rod Stewart andVinnie Jones

NCA Resourcing Team

We will be shining the spotlight on our Hidden Heroes who are busy working behind thescenes to support our colleagues on the frontline Those of you who may not be visible onthe shop floor but who all play a crucial role and help to keep our organisation running andmake what we do on the frontline possible

Our Hidden Heroes campaign will celebrate the contribution our NCA Family make in ourhospitals and out in the community ensuring our day to day operations run smoothly

The Resourcing team are responsible for attracting sourcing and recruiting new talent intothe NCA

As the gateway into our organisation the resourcing team play a significant role inensuring a positive start to a candidatersquos career and work closely with hiring managers toensure a smooth recruitment process

During a normal month the team will help to start around 318 non-clinical and clinicalhealth professionals across the NCA However during the COVID19 pandemic this numberjumped to 445 as the team implemented new fast track recruitment measures

Like many teams across the NCA the majority of the resourcing team have been workingat home since MarchApril however their permanent base remains on the 4th Floor inTurnpike House Salford

Holly Schofield Medicines Management Assistant Pharmacy

Click here to take part in our 5 minutes with feature

This is your chance to give a lsquoshout outrsquo to your colleagues - celebrate those who aregoing above and beyond thank someone who has really made your day shine a light on acolleague who really makes a positive difference on your ward department or office

ldquoHolly is a great worker who has stayed positive and hard-working even when faced withreduced staffing and extended hours Holly is a firm favourite of the Pharmacy team onWard 67 and is always willing to go the extra mile for staff on the ward herpharmacy colleagues and patients alike - Katie Deadman Pharmacy Technician

World Patient Safety Day - 17th September

This yearrsquos Patient Safety Day (today) on the 17th September celebrates caring foryourself and your colleagues which in turn maintains patient safety

Dr Chris Brookes Chief Medical OfficerDeputy Chief Executive of the NCA has thanked

Submit your nominations here

everyone across our sites and within our community services for the truly exceptional workyou have carried out over the past six months in response to the pandemic and themanner in which services have been delivered safely often under difficult and challengingcircumstances

Read the full message from Chris - click here

Weve shared messages and stories across the day of how our work supports our staff andour patients including the work of our Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) officers (youcan read more about them here)

As part of our efforts to recognise the work done across Bury and Rochdale CareOrganisation we are looking for your stories to celebrate what we have done to care forour own physical and psychological health during these unprecedented times

There are 4 prizes up for grabs for the best team work and prizes for individuals for staffsafety and patient safety So blow your trumpet and be proud of what you have done tellus about it

You can read more about how to enter here

We are also sharing a number of messages as part of World Patient Safety Day on theNCA Twitter channel here

NCA embraces digital innovation during Covid-19

Watch the short video

Over the past six months the NCA and NHS have been required to embrace and finddigital solutions quicker than ever before Digital innovation has never been more importantin helping to deliver safe and effective patient care and this improvement journey has beendocumented through a series of short video digital stories

The video stories show the progress that has been made during the Covid-19 period andhow as an organisation we have risen to the challenge

You can watch the full video documenting our digital journey here

Oldham intensive care consultant Redmond Tully is now a proud father

Redmond Tully an intensive care consultant at the Royal Oldham Hospital is now a proudfather however there is more to his story than it may appear on the face of it In factRedmond has made headlines after he deliberately stayed away from his pregnant wifefor five months so as not to put her or their unborn baby at risk of covid while he wasbusy fighting the disease on the front lines Redmond is now a proud father to baby Josephand to say he was pleased to be there for the birth would be an understatement

Congratulations Redmond from everyone at the NCA Read the story on the MEN here

Macmillan Virtual Coffee Morning 2020

The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service and our dedicated colleagues atSalford Royal are proud to say that we have raised over pound17000 for Macmillan in thepastthinspeight years

Covid-19 has unfortunately meant that our famous Macmillan Coffee Morning cannot takeplace as usual in 2020

Instead we ask that throughout the month of September you take a break have a coffeeand a cake and make a donation to Macmillan Cancer Support bythinspusing the donate linkhere

Can you knit to support people living with dementia

Are you interested in knitting or crocheting Would you like to support people living withdementia in our services by donating either twiddlemuffs cannula sleeves or comfortblankets For further details and patterns please contact the Lead AHP for Dementia on emailvia BeverleyDroganpatnhsuk

Ortho-plastic surgeons to join our team

We are delighted to welcome the skills and expertise of two ortho-plastic consultants to ourteam

Submit your news

Miss Susie Yao Consultant Plastic Reconstructive and Lower Limb Trauma Surgeonand Miss Christina Lipede Consultant Plastic amp Hand Surgeon will take up their posts atSalford Royal

We very much look forward to Miss Yao and Miss Lipede enhancing our provision of majortrauma services within the forthcoming new Acute Receiving Centre at Salford Royal

The Ortho-Plastic service will be brand new Our two new colleagues will work in tandemwith the Orthopaedic Major Trauma and Reconstructive team to deliver comprehensive onsite care to patients with severely injured limbs They will also liaise closely with majortrauma colleagues at Manchester University Foundation Trust (MFT)

Link4Life treadmills loan helps support Royal Oldham colleagues

Staff at the Royal Oldham Hospital recently met with Chris Coleman Commercial Directorat local charity Link4Life to say a big thank you for their support and the loan of twotreadmills during the COVID-19 pandemic

Link4Life run a number of sports centres in Rochdale and work at the heart of the localcommunity with vulnerable people and groups to offer sports sessions and inspire peopleto live more active creative and healthy lifestyles They have played a vital role supportingthe local community during the pandemic by undertaking welfare calls with some of theirmore vulnerable customers and providing emergency food parcels assisting peoplewith shopping and medicines and general wellbeing assistance

Yvonne Fletcher Lead Nurse for Neonatal Services at the Royal Oldham said ldquoWe canrsquotthank Link4Life enough for the loan of the two treadmills during the pandemic Itrsquos been achallenging time for many people and being able to exercise and manage their mentalhealth when gyms have been closed has been really important for the health and wellbeingof many of our staff Thanks so much to Chris and the Link4Life team for their wonderfulsupportrdquo

Feedback from Twitter Dear Rebecca in pre-op I hope this message gets to you I found where I wasgoing Level 3 Thank you for your kindness and showing me around

Feedback from Datix ldquoA huge thank you to all the staff in the OasisWolstenholme units who had a sharein caring for our father in recent weeks We appreciate all the hard work you put in in what were extra

difficult circumstances We were extremely grateful for the help you gave him in using a mobile phone andfacilitating our communication with him It was very valuable for us as a family - so thank you we will misshimrdquo

Feedback from Care Opinion Professional service from a great team of people at Rochdale InfirmaryInformative efficient kind and caring people Early days but results appear good

Feedback from Care Opinion Friendly helpful and caring staff at all stages of the day in the day surgeryunit Thank you for helping a nervous patient

Feedback from Care Opinion The family wish to express their profound gratitude for the care andcompassion the medical staff on AMU and AampE have shown towards our relative even though there wasnothing they could do for her but keep her comfortable and dignified

VivupJob VacanciesCoffee Break (PAT)Coffee Break (Salford)Positive Media Coverage

NHS OffersE-learning (Pennine)E-learning (Salford)Car LeasingPress Releases

Forward

Copyright copy Northern Care Alliance 2020

Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Click here to feedback on Connect

Page 3: Abby Latif, Community Midwife, Oldham Care Organisation bulletin... · Abby explained: “Our maternity unit is a place where we want mums to feel supported, calm and relaxed. We

Compassion Challenge and Opportunity

What is your career highlight so far

My appointment to my current role as thishas given me the opportunity to use all myprevious knowledge and experience tomake a difference for the people ofOldham I was born raised and still live inOldham so this is important to me and myfamily

Wales Who would be your 3 dream dinnerguests

Sir Captain Tom Moore Rod Stewart andVinnie Jones

NCA Resourcing Team

We will be shining the spotlight on our Hidden Heroes who are busy working behind thescenes to support our colleagues on the frontline Those of you who may not be visible onthe shop floor but who all play a crucial role and help to keep our organisation running andmake what we do on the frontline possible

Our Hidden Heroes campaign will celebrate the contribution our NCA Family make in ourhospitals and out in the community ensuring our day to day operations run smoothly

The Resourcing team are responsible for attracting sourcing and recruiting new talent intothe NCA

As the gateway into our organisation the resourcing team play a significant role inensuring a positive start to a candidatersquos career and work closely with hiring managers toensure a smooth recruitment process

During a normal month the team will help to start around 318 non-clinical and clinicalhealth professionals across the NCA However during the COVID19 pandemic this numberjumped to 445 as the team implemented new fast track recruitment measures

Like many teams across the NCA the majority of the resourcing team have been workingat home since MarchApril however their permanent base remains on the 4th Floor inTurnpike House Salford

Holly Schofield Medicines Management Assistant Pharmacy

Click here to take part in our 5 minutes with feature

This is your chance to give a lsquoshout outrsquo to your colleagues - celebrate those who aregoing above and beyond thank someone who has really made your day shine a light on acolleague who really makes a positive difference on your ward department or office

ldquoHolly is a great worker who has stayed positive and hard-working even when faced withreduced staffing and extended hours Holly is a firm favourite of the Pharmacy team onWard 67 and is always willing to go the extra mile for staff on the ward herpharmacy colleagues and patients alike - Katie Deadman Pharmacy Technician

World Patient Safety Day - 17th September

This yearrsquos Patient Safety Day (today) on the 17th September celebrates caring foryourself and your colleagues which in turn maintains patient safety

Dr Chris Brookes Chief Medical OfficerDeputy Chief Executive of the NCA has thanked

Submit your nominations here

everyone across our sites and within our community services for the truly exceptional workyou have carried out over the past six months in response to the pandemic and themanner in which services have been delivered safely often under difficult and challengingcircumstances

Read the full message from Chris - click here

Weve shared messages and stories across the day of how our work supports our staff andour patients including the work of our Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) officers (youcan read more about them here)

As part of our efforts to recognise the work done across Bury and Rochdale CareOrganisation we are looking for your stories to celebrate what we have done to care forour own physical and psychological health during these unprecedented times

There are 4 prizes up for grabs for the best team work and prizes for individuals for staffsafety and patient safety So blow your trumpet and be proud of what you have done tellus about it

You can read more about how to enter here

We are also sharing a number of messages as part of World Patient Safety Day on theNCA Twitter channel here

NCA embraces digital innovation during Covid-19

Watch the short video

Over the past six months the NCA and NHS have been required to embrace and finddigital solutions quicker than ever before Digital innovation has never been more importantin helping to deliver safe and effective patient care and this improvement journey has beendocumented through a series of short video digital stories

The video stories show the progress that has been made during the Covid-19 period andhow as an organisation we have risen to the challenge

You can watch the full video documenting our digital journey here

Oldham intensive care consultant Redmond Tully is now a proud father

Redmond Tully an intensive care consultant at the Royal Oldham Hospital is now a proudfather however there is more to his story than it may appear on the face of it In factRedmond has made headlines after he deliberately stayed away from his pregnant wifefor five months so as not to put her or their unborn baby at risk of covid while he wasbusy fighting the disease on the front lines Redmond is now a proud father to baby Josephand to say he was pleased to be there for the birth would be an understatement

Congratulations Redmond from everyone at the NCA Read the story on the MEN here

Macmillan Virtual Coffee Morning 2020

The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service and our dedicated colleagues atSalford Royal are proud to say that we have raised over pound17000 for Macmillan in thepastthinspeight years

Covid-19 has unfortunately meant that our famous Macmillan Coffee Morning cannot takeplace as usual in 2020

Instead we ask that throughout the month of September you take a break have a coffeeand a cake and make a donation to Macmillan Cancer Support bythinspusing the donate linkhere

Can you knit to support people living with dementia

Are you interested in knitting or crocheting Would you like to support people living withdementia in our services by donating either twiddlemuffs cannula sleeves or comfortblankets For further details and patterns please contact the Lead AHP for Dementia on emailvia BeverleyDroganpatnhsuk

Ortho-plastic surgeons to join our team

We are delighted to welcome the skills and expertise of two ortho-plastic consultants to ourteam

Submit your news

Miss Susie Yao Consultant Plastic Reconstructive and Lower Limb Trauma Surgeonand Miss Christina Lipede Consultant Plastic amp Hand Surgeon will take up their posts atSalford Royal

We very much look forward to Miss Yao and Miss Lipede enhancing our provision of majortrauma services within the forthcoming new Acute Receiving Centre at Salford Royal

The Ortho-Plastic service will be brand new Our two new colleagues will work in tandemwith the Orthopaedic Major Trauma and Reconstructive team to deliver comprehensive onsite care to patients with severely injured limbs They will also liaise closely with majortrauma colleagues at Manchester University Foundation Trust (MFT)

Link4Life treadmills loan helps support Royal Oldham colleagues

Staff at the Royal Oldham Hospital recently met with Chris Coleman Commercial Directorat local charity Link4Life to say a big thank you for their support and the loan of twotreadmills during the COVID-19 pandemic

Link4Life run a number of sports centres in Rochdale and work at the heart of the localcommunity with vulnerable people and groups to offer sports sessions and inspire peopleto live more active creative and healthy lifestyles They have played a vital role supportingthe local community during the pandemic by undertaking welfare calls with some of theirmore vulnerable customers and providing emergency food parcels assisting peoplewith shopping and medicines and general wellbeing assistance

Yvonne Fletcher Lead Nurse for Neonatal Services at the Royal Oldham said ldquoWe canrsquotthank Link4Life enough for the loan of the two treadmills during the pandemic Itrsquos been achallenging time for many people and being able to exercise and manage their mentalhealth when gyms have been closed has been really important for the health and wellbeingof many of our staff Thanks so much to Chris and the Link4Life team for their wonderfulsupportrdquo

Feedback from Twitter Dear Rebecca in pre-op I hope this message gets to you I found where I wasgoing Level 3 Thank you for your kindness and showing me around

Feedback from Datix ldquoA huge thank you to all the staff in the OasisWolstenholme units who had a sharein caring for our father in recent weeks We appreciate all the hard work you put in in what were extra

difficult circumstances We were extremely grateful for the help you gave him in using a mobile phone andfacilitating our communication with him It was very valuable for us as a family - so thank you we will misshimrdquo

Feedback from Care Opinion Professional service from a great team of people at Rochdale InfirmaryInformative efficient kind and caring people Early days but results appear good

Feedback from Care Opinion Friendly helpful and caring staff at all stages of the day in the day surgeryunit Thank you for helping a nervous patient

Feedback from Care Opinion The family wish to express their profound gratitude for the care andcompassion the medical staff on AMU and AampE have shown towards our relative even though there wasnothing they could do for her but keep her comfortable and dignified

VivupJob VacanciesCoffee Break (PAT)Coffee Break (Salford)Positive Media Coverage

NHS OffersE-learning (Pennine)E-learning (Salford)Car LeasingPress Releases

Forward

Copyright copy Northern Care Alliance 2020

Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Click here to feedback on Connect

Page 4: Abby Latif, Community Midwife, Oldham Care Organisation bulletin... · Abby explained: “Our maternity unit is a place where we want mums to feel supported, calm and relaxed. We

This is your chance to give a lsquoshout outrsquo to your colleagues - celebrate those who aregoing above and beyond thank someone who has really made your day shine a light on acolleague who really makes a positive difference on your ward department or office

ldquoHolly is a great worker who has stayed positive and hard-working even when faced withreduced staffing and extended hours Holly is a firm favourite of the Pharmacy team onWard 67 and is always willing to go the extra mile for staff on the ward herpharmacy colleagues and patients alike - Katie Deadman Pharmacy Technician

World Patient Safety Day - 17th September

This yearrsquos Patient Safety Day (today) on the 17th September celebrates caring foryourself and your colleagues which in turn maintains patient safety

Dr Chris Brookes Chief Medical OfficerDeputy Chief Executive of the NCA has thanked

Submit your nominations here

everyone across our sites and within our community services for the truly exceptional workyou have carried out over the past six months in response to the pandemic and themanner in which services have been delivered safely often under difficult and challengingcircumstances

Read the full message from Chris - click here

Weve shared messages and stories across the day of how our work supports our staff andour patients including the work of our Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) officers (youcan read more about them here)

As part of our efforts to recognise the work done across Bury and Rochdale CareOrganisation we are looking for your stories to celebrate what we have done to care forour own physical and psychological health during these unprecedented times

There are 4 prizes up for grabs for the best team work and prizes for individuals for staffsafety and patient safety So blow your trumpet and be proud of what you have done tellus about it

You can read more about how to enter here

We are also sharing a number of messages as part of World Patient Safety Day on theNCA Twitter channel here

NCA embraces digital innovation during Covid-19

Watch the short video

Over the past six months the NCA and NHS have been required to embrace and finddigital solutions quicker than ever before Digital innovation has never been more importantin helping to deliver safe and effective patient care and this improvement journey has beendocumented through a series of short video digital stories

The video stories show the progress that has been made during the Covid-19 period andhow as an organisation we have risen to the challenge

You can watch the full video documenting our digital journey here

Oldham intensive care consultant Redmond Tully is now a proud father

Redmond Tully an intensive care consultant at the Royal Oldham Hospital is now a proudfather however there is more to his story than it may appear on the face of it In factRedmond has made headlines after he deliberately stayed away from his pregnant wifefor five months so as not to put her or their unborn baby at risk of covid while he wasbusy fighting the disease on the front lines Redmond is now a proud father to baby Josephand to say he was pleased to be there for the birth would be an understatement

Congratulations Redmond from everyone at the NCA Read the story on the MEN here

Macmillan Virtual Coffee Morning 2020

The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service and our dedicated colleagues atSalford Royal are proud to say that we have raised over pound17000 for Macmillan in thepastthinspeight years

Covid-19 has unfortunately meant that our famous Macmillan Coffee Morning cannot takeplace as usual in 2020

Instead we ask that throughout the month of September you take a break have a coffeeand a cake and make a donation to Macmillan Cancer Support bythinspusing the donate linkhere

Can you knit to support people living with dementia

Are you interested in knitting or crocheting Would you like to support people living withdementia in our services by donating either twiddlemuffs cannula sleeves or comfortblankets For further details and patterns please contact the Lead AHP for Dementia on emailvia BeverleyDroganpatnhsuk

Ortho-plastic surgeons to join our team

We are delighted to welcome the skills and expertise of two ortho-plastic consultants to ourteam

Submit your news

Miss Susie Yao Consultant Plastic Reconstructive and Lower Limb Trauma Surgeonand Miss Christina Lipede Consultant Plastic amp Hand Surgeon will take up their posts atSalford Royal

We very much look forward to Miss Yao and Miss Lipede enhancing our provision of majortrauma services within the forthcoming new Acute Receiving Centre at Salford Royal

The Ortho-Plastic service will be brand new Our two new colleagues will work in tandemwith the Orthopaedic Major Trauma and Reconstructive team to deliver comprehensive onsite care to patients with severely injured limbs They will also liaise closely with majortrauma colleagues at Manchester University Foundation Trust (MFT)

Link4Life treadmills loan helps support Royal Oldham colleagues

Staff at the Royal Oldham Hospital recently met with Chris Coleman Commercial Directorat local charity Link4Life to say a big thank you for their support and the loan of twotreadmills during the COVID-19 pandemic

Link4Life run a number of sports centres in Rochdale and work at the heart of the localcommunity with vulnerable people and groups to offer sports sessions and inspire peopleto live more active creative and healthy lifestyles They have played a vital role supportingthe local community during the pandemic by undertaking welfare calls with some of theirmore vulnerable customers and providing emergency food parcels assisting peoplewith shopping and medicines and general wellbeing assistance

Yvonne Fletcher Lead Nurse for Neonatal Services at the Royal Oldham said ldquoWe canrsquotthank Link4Life enough for the loan of the two treadmills during the pandemic Itrsquos been achallenging time for many people and being able to exercise and manage their mentalhealth when gyms have been closed has been really important for the health and wellbeingof many of our staff Thanks so much to Chris and the Link4Life team for their wonderfulsupportrdquo

Feedback from Twitter Dear Rebecca in pre-op I hope this message gets to you I found where I wasgoing Level 3 Thank you for your kindness and showing me around

Feedback from Datix ldquoA huge thank you to all the staff in the OasisWolstenholme units who had a sharein caring for our father in recent weeks We appreciate all the hard work you put in in what were extra

difficult circumstances We were extremely grateful for the help you gave him in using a mobile phone andfacilitating our communication with him It was very valuable for us as a family - so thank you we will misshimrdquo

Feedback from Care Opinion Professional service from a great team of people at Rochdale InfirmaryInformative efficient kind and caring people Early days but results appear good

Feedback from Care Opinion Friendly helpful and caring staff at all stages of the day in the day surgeryunit Thank you for helping a nervous patient

Feedback from Care Opinion The family wish to express their profound gratitude for the care andcompassion the medical staff on AMU and AampE have shown towards our relative even though there wasnothing they could do for her but keep her comfortable and dignified

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everyone across our sites and within our community services for the truly exceptional workyou have carried out over the past six months in response to the pandemic and themanner in which services have been delivered safely often under difficult and challengingcircumstances

Read the full message from Chris - click here

Weve shared messages and stories across the day of how our work supports our staff andour patients including the work of our Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) officers (youcan read more about them here)

As part of our efforts to recognise the work done across Bury and Rochdale CareOrganisation we are looking for your stories to celebrate what we have done to care forour own physical and psychological health during these unprecedented times

There are 4 prizes up for grabs for the best team work and prizes for individuals for staffsafety and patient safety So blow your trumpet and be proud of what you have done tellus about it

You can read more about how to enter here

We are also sharing a number of messages as part of World Patient Safety Day on theNCA Twitter channel here

NCA embraces digital innovation during Covid-19

Watch the short video

Over the past six months the NCA and NHS have been required to embrace and finddigital solutions quicker than ever before Digital innovation has never been more importantin helping to deliver safe and effective patient care and this improvement journey has beendocumented through a series of short video digital stories

The video stories show the progress that has been made during the Covid-19 period andhow as an organisation we have risen to the challenge

You can watch the full video documenting our digital journey here

Oldham intensive care consultant Redmond Tully is now a proud father

Redmond Tully an intensive care consultant at the Royal Oldham Hospital is now a proudfather however there is more to his story than it may appear on the face of it In factRedmond has made headlines after he deliberately stayed away from his pregnant wifefor five months so as not to put her or their unborn baby at risk of covid while he wasbusy fighting the disease on the front lines Redmond is now a proud father to baby Josephand to say he was pleased to be there for the birth would be an understatement

Congratulations Redmond from everyone at the NCA Read the story on the MEN here

Macmillan Virtual Coffee Morning 2020

The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service and our dedicated colleagues atSalford Royal are proud to say that we have raised over pound17000 for Macmillan in thepastthinspeight years

Covid-19 has unfortunately meant that our famous Macmillan Coffee Morning cannot takeplace as usual in 2020

Instead we ask that throughout the month of September you take a break have a coffeeand a cake and make a donation to Macmillan Cancer Support bythinspusing the donate linkhere

Can you knit to support people living with dementia

Are you interested in knitting or crocheting Would you like to support people living withdementia in our services by donating either twiddlemuffs cannula sleeves or comfortblankets For further details and patterns please contact the Lead AHP for Dementia on emailvia BeverleyDroganpatnhsuk

Ortho-plastic surgeons to join our team

We are delighted to welcome the skills and expertise of two ortho-plastic consultants to ourteam

Submit your news

Miss Susie Yao Consultant Plastic Reconstructive and Lower Limb Trauma Surgeonand Miss Christina Lipede Consultant Plastic amp Hand Surgeon will take up their posts atSalford Royal

We very much look forward to Miss Yao and Miss Lipede enhancing our provision of majortrauma services within the forthcoming new Acute Receiving Centre at Salford Royal

The Ortho-Plastic service will be brand new Our two new colleagues will work in tandemwith the Orthopaedic Major Trauma and Reconstructive team to deliver comprehensive onsite care to patients with severely injured limbs They will also liaise closely with majortrauma colleagues at Manchester University Foundation Trust (MFT)

Link4Life treadmills loan helps support Royal Oldham colleagues

Staff at the Royal Oldham Hospital recently met with Chris Coleman Commercial Directorat local charity Link4Life to say a big thank you for their support and the loan of twotreadmills during the COVID-19 pandemic

Link4Life run a number of sports centres in Rochdale and work at the heart of the localcommunity with vulnerable people and groups to offer sports sessions and inspire peopleto live more active creative and healthy lifestyles They have played a vital role supportingthe local community during the pandemic by undertaking welfare calls with some of theirmore vulnerable customers and providing emergency food parcels assisting peoplewith shopping and medicines and general wellbeing assistance

Yvonne Fletcher Lead Nurse for Neonatal Services at the Royal Oldham said ldquoWe canrsquotthank Link4Life enough for the loan of the two treadmills during the pandemic Itrsquos been achallenging time for many people and being able to exercise and manage their mentalhealth when gyms have been closed has been really important for the health and wellbeingof many of our staff Thanks so much to Chris and the Link4Life team for their wonderfulsupportrdquo

Feedback from Twitter Dear Rebecca in pre-op I hope this message gets to you I found where I wasgoing Level 3 Thank you for your kindness and showing me around

Feedback from Datix ldquoA huge thank you to all the staff in the OasisWolstenholme units who had a sharein caring for our father in recent weeks We appreciate all the hard work you put in in what were extra

difficult circumstances We were extremely grateful for the help you gave him in using a mobile phone andfacilitating our communication with him It was very valuable for us as a family - so thank you we will misshimrdquo

Feedback from Care Opinion Professional service from a great team of people at Rochdale InfirmaryInformative efficient kind and caring people Early days but results appear good

Feedback from Care Opinion Friendly helpful and caring staff at all stages of the day in the day surgeryunit Thank you for helping a nervous patient

Feedback from Care Opinion The family wish to express their profound gratitude for the care andcompassion the medical staff on AMU and AampE have shown towards our relative even though there wasnothing they could do for her but keep her comfortable and dignified

VivupJob VacanciesCoffee Break (PAT)Coffee Break (Salford)Positive Media Coverage

NHS OffersE-learning (Pennine)E-learning (Salford)Car LeasingPress Releases

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Click here to feedback on Connect

Page 6: Abby Latif, Community Midwife, Oldham Care Organisation bulletin... · Abby explained: “Our maternity unit is a place where we want mums to feel supported, calm and relaxed. We

Redmond Tully an intensive care consultant at the Royal Oldham Hospital is now a proudfather however there is more to his story than it may appear on the face of it In factRedmond has made headlines after he deliberately stayed away from his pregnant wifefor five months so as not to put her or their unborn baby at risk of covid while he wasbusy fighting the disease on the front lines Redmond is now a proud father to baby Josephand to say he was pleased to be there for the birth would be an understatement

Congratulations Redmond from everyone at the NCA Read the story on the MEN here

Macmillan Virtual Coffee Morning 2020

The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service and our dedicated colleagues atSalford Royal are proud to say that we have raised over pound17000 for Macmillan in thepastthinspeight years

Covid-19 has unfortunately meant that our famous Macmillan Coffee Morning cannot takeplace as usual in 2020

Instead we ask that throughout the month of September you take a break have a coffeeand a cake and make a donation to Macmillan Cancer Support bythinspusing the donate linkhere

Can you knit to support people living with dementia

Are you interested in knitting or crocheting Would you like to support people living withdementia in our services by donating either twiddlemuffs cannula sleeves or comfortblankets For further details and patterns please contact the Lead AHP for Dementia on emailvia BeverleyDroganpatnhsuk

Ortho-plastic surgeons to join our team

We are delighted to welcome the skills and expertise of two ortho-plastic consultants to ourteam

Submit your news

Miss Susie Yao Consultant Plastic Reconstructive and Lower Limb Trauma Surgeonand Miss Christina Lipede Consultant Plastic amp Hand Surgeon will take up their posts atSalford Royal

We very much look forward to Miss Yao and Miss Lipede enhancing our provision of majortrauma services within the forthcoming new Acute Receiving Centre at Salford Royal

The Ortho-Plastic service will be brand new Our two new colleagues will work in tandemwith the Orthopaedic Major Trauma and Reconstructive team to deliver comprehensive onsite care to patients with severely injured limbs They will also liaise closely with majortrauma colleagues at Manchester University Foundation Trust (MFT)

Link4Life treadmills loan helps support Royal Oldham colleagues

Staff at the Royal Oldham Hospital recently met with Chris Coleman Commercial Directorat local charity Link4Life to say a big thank you for their support and the loan of twotreadmills during the COVID-19 pandemic

Link4Life run a number of sports centres in Rochdale and work at the heart of the localcommunity with vulnerable people and groups to offer sports sessions and inspire peopleto live more active creative and healthy lifestyles They have played a vital role supportingthe local community during the pandemic by undertaking welfare calls with some of theirmore vulnerable customers and providing emergency food parcels assisting peoplewith shopping and medicines and general wellbeing assistance

Yvonne Fletcher Lead Nurse for Neonatal Services at the Royal Oldham said ldquoWe canrsquotthank Link4Life enough for the loan of the two treadmills during the pandemic Itrsquos been achallenging time for many people and being able to exercise and manage their mentalhealth when gyms have been closed has been really important for the health and wellbeingof many of our staff Thanks so much to Chris and the Link4Life team for their wonderfulsupportrdquo

Feedback from Twitter Dear Rebecca in pre-op I hope this message gets to you I found where I wasgoing Level 3 Thank you for your kindness and showing me around

Feedback from Datix ldquoA huge thank you to all the staff in the OasisWolstenholme units who had a sharein caring for our father in recent weeks We appreciate all the hard work you put in in what were extra

difficult circumstances We were extremely grateful for the help you gave him in using a mobile phone andfacilitating our communication with him It was very valuable for us as a family - so thank you we will misshimrdquo

Feedback from Care Opinion Professional service from a great team of people at Rochdale InfirmaryInformative efficient kind and caring people Early days but results appear good

Feedback from Care Opinion Friendly helpful and caring staff at all stages of the day in the day surgeryunit Thank you for helping a nervous patient

Feedback from Care Opinion The family wish to express their profound gratitude for the care andcompassion the medical staff on AMU and AampE have shown towards our relative even though there wasnothing they could do for her but keep her comfortable and dignified

VivupJob VacanciesCoffee Break (PAT)Coffee Break (Salford)Positive Media Coverage

NHS OffersE-learning (Pennine)E-learning (Salford)Car LeasingPress Releases

Forward

Copyright copy Northern Care Alliance 2020

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Click here to feedback on Connect

Page 7: Abby Latif, Community Midwife, Oldham Care Organisation bulletin... · Abby explained: “Our maternity unit is a place where we want mums to feel supported, calm and relaxed. We

Instead we ask that throughout the month of September you take a break have a coffeeand a cake and make a donation to Macmillan Cancer Support bythinspusing the donate linkhere

Can you knit to support people living with dementia

Are you interested in knitting or crocheting Would you like to support people living withdementia in our services by donating either twiddlemuffs cannula sleeves or comfortblankets For further details and patterns please contact the Lead AHP for Dementia on emailvia BeverleyDroganpatnhsuk

Ortho-plastic surgeons to join our team

We are delighted to welcome the skills and expertise of two ortho-plastic consultants to ourteam

Submit your news

Miss Susie Yao Consultant Plastic Reconstructive and Lower Limb Trauma Surgeonand Miss Christina Lipede Consultant Plastic amp Hand Surgeon will take up their posts atSalford Royal

We very much look forward to Miss Yao and Miss Lipede enhancing our provision of majortrauma services within the forthcoming new Acute Receiving Centre at Salford Royal

The Ortho-Plastic service will be brand new Our two new colleagues will work in tandemwith the Orthopaedic Major Trauma and Reconstructive team to deliver comprehensive onsite care to patients with severely injured limbs They will also liaise closely with majortrauma colleagues at Manchester University Foundation Trust (MFT)

Link4Life treadmills loan helps support Royal Oldham colleagues

Staff at the Royal Oldham Hospital recently met with Chris Coleman Commercial Directorat local charity Link4Life to say a big thank you for their support and the loan of twotreadmills during the COVID-19 pandemic

Link4Life run a number of sports centres in Rochdale and work at the heart of the localcommunity with vulnerable people and groups to offer sports sessions and inspire peopleto live more active creative and healthy lifestyles They have played a vital role supportingthe local community during the pandemic by undertaking welfare calls with some of theirmore vulnerable customers and providing emergency food parcels assisting peoplewith shopping and medicines and general wellbeing assistance

Yvonne Fletcher Lead Nurse for Neonatal Services at the Royal Oldham said ldquoWe canrsquotthank Link4Life enough for the loan of the two treadmills during the pandemic Itrsquos been achallenging time for many people and being able to exercise and manage their mentalhealth when gyms have been closed has been really important for the health and wellbeingof many of our staff Thanks so much to Chris and the Link4Life team for their wonderfulsupportrdquo

Feedback from Twitter Dear Rebecca in pre-op I hope this message gets to you I found where I wasgoing Level 3 Thank you for your kindness and showing me around

Feedback from Datix ldquoA huge thank you to all the staff in the OasisWolstenholme units who had a sharein caring for our father in recent weeks We appreciate all the hard work you put in in what were extra

difficult circumstances We were extremely grateful for the help you gave him in using a mobile phone andfacilitating our communication with him It was very valuable for us as a family - so thank you we will misshimrdquo

Feedback from Care Opinion Professional service from a great team of people at Rochdale InfirmaryInformative efficient kind and caring people Early days but results appear good

Feedback from Care Opinion Friendly helpful and caring staff at all stages of the day in the day surgeryunit Thank you for helping a nervous patient

Feedback from Care Opinion The family wish to express their profound gratitude for the care andcompassion the medical staff on AMU and AampE have shown towards our relative even though there wasnothing they could do for her but keep her comfortable and dignified

VivupJob VacanciesCoffee Break (PAT)Coffee Break (Salford)Positive Media Coverage

NHS OffersE-learning (Pennine)E-learning (Salford)Car LeasingPress Releases

Forward

Copyright copy Northern Care Alliance 2020

Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Click here to feedback on Connect

Page 8: Abby Latif, Community Midwife, Oldham Care Organisation bulletin... · Abby explained: “Our maternity unit is a place where we want mums to feel supported, calm and relaxed. We

Miss Susie Yao Consultant Plastic Reconstructive and Lower Limb Trauma Surgeonand Miss Christina Lipede Consultant Plastic amp Hand Surgeon will take up their posts atSalford Royal

We very much look forward to Miss Yao and Miss Lipede enhancing our provision of majortrauma services within the forthcoming new Acute Receiving Centre at Salford Royal

The Ortho-Plastic service will be brand new Our two new colleagues will work in tandemwith the Orthopaedic Major Trauma and Reconstructive team to deliver comprehensive onsite care to patients with severely injured limbs They will also liaise closely with majortrauma colleagues at Manchester University Foundation Trust (MFT)

Link4Life treadmills loan helps support Royal Oldham colleagues

Staff at the Royal Oldham Hospital recently met with Chris Coleman Commercial Directorat local charity Link4Life to say a big thank you for their support and the loan of twotreadmills during the COVID-19 pandemic

Link4Life run a number of sports centres in Rochdale and work at the heart of the localcommunity with vulnerable people and groups to offer sports sessions and inspire peopleto live more active creative and healthy lifestyles They have played a vital role supportingthe local community during the pandemic by undertaking welfare calls with some of theirmore vulnerable customers and providing emergency food parcels assisting peoplewith shopping and medicines and general wellbeing assistance

Yvonne Fletcher Lead Nurse for Neonatal Services at the Royal Oldham said ldquoWe canrsquotthank Link4Life enough for the loan of the two treadmills during the pandemic Itrsquos been achallenging time for many people and being able to exercise and manage their mentalhealth when gyms have been closed has been really important for the health and wellbeingof many of our staff Thanks so much to Chris and the Link4Life team for their wonderfulsupportrdquo

Feedback from Twitter Dear Rebecca in pre-op I hope this message gets to you I found where I wasgoing Level 3 Thank you for your kindness and showing me around

Feedback from Datix ldquoA huge thank you to all the staff in the OasisWolstenholme units who had a sharein caring for our father in recent weeks We appreciate all the hard work you put in in what were extra

difficult circumstances We were extremely grateful for the help you gave him in using a mobile phone andfacilitating our communication with him It was very valuable for us as a family - so thank you we will misshimrdquo

Feedback from Care Opinion Professional service from a great team of people at Rochdale InfirmaryInformative efficient kind and caring people Early days but results appear good

Feedback from Care Opinion Friendly helpful and caring staff at all stages of the day in the day surgeryunit Thank you for helping a nervous patient

Feedback from Care Opinion The family wish to express their profound gratitude for the care andcompassion the medical staff on AMU and AampE have shown towards our relative even though there wasnothing they could do for her but keep her comfortable and dignified

VivupJob VacanciesCoffee Break (PAT)Coffee Break (Salford)Positive Media Coverage

NHS OffersE-learning (Pennine)E-learning (Salford)Car LeasingPress Releases

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Page 9: Abby Latif, Community Midwife, Oldham Care Organisation bulletin... · Abby explained: “Our maternity unit is a place where we want mums to feel supported, calm and relaxed. We

difficult circumstances We were extremely grateful for the help you gave him in using a mobile phone andfacilitating our communication with him It was very valuable for us as a family - so thank you we will misshimrdquo

Feedback from Care Opinion Professional service from a great team of people at Rochdale InfirmaryInformative efficient kind and caring people Early days but results appear good

Feedback from Care Opinion Friendly helpful and caring staff at all stages of the day in the day surgeryunit Thank you for helping a nervous patient

Feedback from Care Opinion The family wish to express their profound gratitude for the care andcompassion the medical staff on AMU and AampE have shown towards our relative even though there wasnothing they could do for her but keep her comfortable and dignified

VivupJob VacanciesCoffee Break (PAT)Coffee Break (Salford)Positive Media Coverage

NHS OffersE-learning (Pennine)E-learning (Salford)Car LeasingPress Releases

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Page 10: Abby Latif, Community Midwife, Oldham Care Organisation bulletin... · Abby explained: “Our maternity unit is a place where we want mums to feel supported, calm and relaxed. We