Issue 4
Summer 2013
Introducing your
Shadow Council of Governors
Vascular - page 3
Radiotherapy - page 3
Heart failure - page 6
www.elht.nhs.uk
Chief Exec’s welcome
Dates for your diary
28.08.13
ELHT Trust Board
(2.00 – 4.00pm)
03.09.13
Membership Team at
Blackburn College
Induction Fair
Welcome to the Summer edition of our newsletter!
This promises to be a busy period for the Trust not only in terms of caring
for patients and delivering services but also with putting into place across
the organisation the elements of our Keogh improvement plan which we
have started to implement.
I wanted to take this opportunity to welcome the Governors you have
elected to represent your interests in the organisation. We have renewed
our commitment to improving communication with our members and all
stakeholders as part of our improvement plan. In order to do so we need
to know how we are doing and what actions we can take to be increasingly
inclusive, reflecting your views in the way we do business and care for people.
Your views are always very welcome on our services and should be addressed
to our PALS team but we also want to know how we can better engage with
you as members and would very much appreciate you getting in touch with
our membership team to share your thoughts.
I also want to thank our outgoing Chair, Hazel Harding, for her dedication to
the people of East Lancashire and her ongoing support of the organisation as
she steps out of the public eye to focus on her health and her family. We will
keep you updated on progress in our search for an outstanding individual to
lead the organisation into the future.
You may also be aware that Lynn Wissett, our Deputy Chief Executive and
Director of Clinical Care and Governance, has retired after many years of
service to this organisation and to the NHS. Her hard work and commitment
over the term of her career has had a significant influence not only on patient
care but on many colleagues across the NHS. We are now well into the
process of selecting her successor and hope to appoint in the near future.
As we go to print we are commencing a by election process to complete
the shadow Council of Governors. Please take the opportunity to either put
yourself forward for election as a Governor or cast your vote for a candidate
in your area.
Mark Brearley
Mark Brearley
Chief Executive
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04.09.13
Membership Team at
Blackburn College
Induction Fair
11.09.13
Heart Failure Member
Event, Royal Blackburn
Hospital (RBH)
18.09.13
Heart Failure Member
Event, Burnley General
Hospital (BGH)
18.09.13
Membership Team at
Burnley College
Freshers Fair
19.09.13
Membership Team at
Rossendale Health
Centre
25.09.13
ELHT Trust Board
(2.00 – 4.00pm)
27.09.13
Macmillan Worlds
Biggest Coffee Morning
(RBH)
30.10.13
ELHT Trust Board
(2.00 – 4.00pm)
27.11.13
ELHT Trust Board
(2.00 – 4.00pm)
Coming Soon:
Computer Session
Latest News
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Named
as Specialist Centre for Vascular Services
Rineke Schram, Medical Director at East Lancashire Hospitals
NHS Trust, said: “We welcome the Secretary of State for Health’s
announcement that the Trust has been named as one of three
‘centres of excellence’ for vascular services.
“We are extremely proud of the vascular services we currently offer
and the surgeons and staff who work in this department. Becoming
a specialist centre will ensure that the local population and beyond
have access improved care and treatment and the safest and best
clinical outcomes.”
Simon Hardy, Consultant Vascular Surgeon at the Trust and Vascular Clinical Lead for Cumbria and
Lancashire, added: “We are delighted that the Secretary of State has recognised the need for a network
of vascular services which will provide modern, comprehensive care 24/7 across the area.”
The Italian Job:
Martin’s Charity Cycle
Martin Hodgson, Director of Service Development
took on a charity cycle which saw him tackle the
same challenging climbs ridden by the likes of Sir
Bradley Wiggins. Martin joined five friends to ride
along the Italian Dolomite Range from Lake Como
to Treviso in six consecutive days to raise money for
SSAFA.
Commenting on the charity challenge, Martin said:
“A number of my fellow cyclists are already linked
with SSAFA, which provides lifelong support to past
and present members of our forces and their families.
This seemed to be a good opportunity to combine a
hobby with contributing to a very worthy cause.
”The team of friends headed off on 7 July 2013,
covered 750km and climbed 15,000 meters of vertical
ascent, almost twice the height of Mount Everest.
The route covered the major
climbs of the famous Giro d’Italia
professional cycling race,
includingthe Stelvio Pass.
Martin’s role as Director of Service
Development sees him heading
the planning function of the Trust,
particularly working with the local
Commissioning Groups to help
shape the future health services
of East Lancashire.
Prestigious
Accreditation for
our Radiographer
A Radiographer at the
Trust has become one of
only two people in the
country to receive a top
accreditation in her
specialism.
Rita Borgen, Consultant Radiographer within
the East Lancashire Breast Screening Service
was accredited as a Consultant Practitioner
following an extensive assessment by The
Society and College of Radiographers.
Rita said: “It was a lot of hard work but it is
great to be recognised and accepted by my
professional society as a Consultant
Radiographer.”
Dr Richard Dobrashian, Director of Breast
Screening at the Trust, said: “Rita is an asset
to the Trust and the Breast Screening Team
and I am delighted to congratulate her on this
achievement. Rita is now at the pinnacle of her
profession and this accreditation acknowledges
all the hard work and expertise she has gained
through her further training.”
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Meet your Public Governors
Feroza Patel
Vacant Seat
Constituency: Blackburn with Darwen
Constituency: Blackburn with Darwen
Vacant Seat
Christina Yates
Constituency: Blackburn with Darwen
Constituency: Burnley
Vacant Seat
Jennifer Slater
Constituency: Burnley
Constituency: Hyndburn
David Whyte
Vicky Bates
Constituency: Hyndburn
Constituency: Pendle
Graham Parr
Vacant Seat
Constituency: Pendle
Constituency: Pendle
Canon James Duxbury
Brenda Redhead
Constituency: Ribble Valley
Constituency: Ribble Valley
Mike Gibson
Brian Parkinson
Constituency: Rossendale
Constituency: Rossendale
Vacant Seat
Constituency: Rest of England
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Meet your Staff Governors
Andy Driver
Gary Knighton
Administration, Estates & Volunteers
Administration, Estates & Volunteers
Bertie Fernando
Lee Barnes
Medical & Dental
Scientific, Therapeutic & Technical
Carol Horne
Wendy Procter
Nursing, Midwives & Health Visitors
Nursing, Midwives & Health Visitors
Vacant Seat
Vacant Seat
Managers, Senior Managers & Others
Healthcare Assistants & Support Staff
Timetable for By-Election for Staff & Public Governor Vacant Seats:
05.08.2013
21.08.2013
22.08.2013
27.08.2013
06.09.2013
01.10.2013
02.10.2013
Publication of Notice of Election
Deadline for Receipt of Nominations
Publication of Statement of Nominations
Deadline for Candidate Withdrawals
Notice of Poll/Issue of Ballot Packs
Close of Poll 5.00pm
Declaration of Result
For more information or to request a Governor Pack, please contact
Kea Ingham on 01254 733521
Macmillan Cancer Support: We’re Here To Help!
When you’re affected by cancer, having the right kind of information and support at the
right time is vital. The Macmillan Cancer Information Service at our Blackburn and
Burnley hospital sites provide a confidential drop-in service for anyone affected by cancer.
Whether you’re after some information, want to talk to us about your diagnosis, benefit
entitlement or give us your story of survival, we’re here to help and listen to you.
Come and join us on 27 September 2013 for the ‘Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning’
at the Royal Blackburn Hospital and help us raise money for Macmillan Cancer
Support. For more information, contact us on 01254 733521
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust |5
Heart Failure Management Member Events
11 September 2013, Royal Blackburn Hospital 5.00 – 6.30pm
18 September 2013, Burnley General Hospital 5.00 – 6.30pm
Featuring
Angela Graves, Heart Failure Specialist Nurse
&
Nick Hartshorne-Evans, Founder of Pumping Marvellous Foundation
Book your place now to avoid disappointment: 01254 733521
Angela Graves, Heart Failure Specialist
Nurse was a key speaker at a landmark
parliamentary reception in London recently.
Angela accompanied the Pumping
Marvellous Foundation, the UK’s heart
failure charity founded in East Lancashire
by Nick Hartshorne-Evans, who hosted the
reception on Tuesday 18 June 2013 at the
Palace of Westminster.
Heart failure patients
across the UK highlighted
and discussed the clinical
and psychological impact
on patients and their
families as well as the
issue of equality of care
with MPs and members
of the Department of Health.
Angela, who is based at Accrington Victoria
Hospital, said: “I was thrilled to have the
opportunity to speak at this important
parliamentary event. I am passionate about
caring for people with heart failure and
ensuring that patients receive excellent
after-care and clinical support to help them
self-manage their conditions and ensure
their chance of being admitted to hospital
is significantly reduced.
“We’ve made real strides in East Lancashire
with our heart failure patients by working in
partnership with Pumping Marvellous and
this event gave me the opportunity to share
my passion and knowledge with key
decision makers in parliament and at the
Department of Health.”
Heart failure affects approximately 1000
people in every parliamentary constituency,
however, here in East
Lancashire that figure
may be doubled due
to the number of
people who live with
cardiovascular disease
in the area.
Patients and charity
representatives had the opportunity to
speak to more than 90 MPs and senior
members of the Department of Health
about the lack of recognition and support
for heart failure patients.
Heart failure accounts for 2% of all NHS
hospital bed days and 5% of all emergency
hospital admissions and there are up to
750,000 people who have Heart failure
in the UK.
Health Service Discounts provides special deals, vouchers and shopping discounts for our Members.
All you need to do is go to www.healthservicediscounts.com and click on “register” at the top of
the screen. Under the option of “Do you work for the NHS” select NHS Foundation Trust Member.
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In the spotlight
Book your place:
Free Computer
Session
In each edition of yourtrust,
we ask “10 questions”
to somebody associated
with the Trust. In this edition,
we speak to Shazad Sarwar,
Non-Executive Director at
East Lancashire Hospitals
NHS Trust.
The Membership Team, in
association with our training
department are offering members
the opportunity to access a free
informal session in the next few
months, one at the Burnley site
and one at Blackburn. Places are
limited to a maximum of 12 per
venue. We will cover some of the
following: sending emails,
browsing the internet, online
security and safety etc.
1. What did you want to be as a child?
As a child I wanted to join the circus and
become a trapeze artist.
2. What is the best bit of your job?
Listening to patient stories – the aspect that
drives the Trust Board and the bit which helps
us to improve the services.
3. Who was your childhood hero?
Daley Thomson - the greatest decathlete the
world has ever seen.
If you’re interested in attending,
please contact Kea Ingham,
Membership Officer on 01254
733521 or [email protected].
4. What is your best memory?
The births of my children and Arsenal FC going
unbeaten in the Premier league and becoming
the “Invincibles” .
5. What inspires you?
My work in the voluntary sector inspires me –
meeting people who give so much of their
own time and energy to help others.
Every day is a humbling experience.
Managing Skin Cancer
6. What do you do to relax?
I love football – both playing and watching. I also
enjoy reading and recently have taken up walking.
7. What song makes you get up and dance?
Funky Cold Medina by Tone-Loc (1989) – classic
( I think so anyway!!!).
8. What’s the best piece of advice you have
ever been given?
Treat others as you expect to be treated yourself.
9. How long have you worked for the Trust
I have been a Non-Executive Director at the Trust
since May 2012.
Billy Hefferon, Skin Cancer Nurse
Specialist, hosted a talk on Wednesday
15 May at Royal Blackburn Hospital.
All the attendees found the event both
interesting and informative and are
looking forward to the next event.
10. If you won the lottery, what would you
purchase first
If I ever did get that lucky the first thing I would buy
is The Ford Mustang 390 fastback – driven by Steve
McQueen in the movie Bullitt.
"I was glad I made the effort as it was
really worthwhile and so informative"
said Brenda Redhead from
Clayton-le-Dale.
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Wordsearch Summer 2013
Find the following words in the puzzle below. One word cannot be found, let
us know which one it is and correct entries will be entered into a prize draw.
One lucky member will win a £20 Gift Card of your choice donated to us
from UK-Engage. Deadline for entries is 5 November 2013.
WIN
£20 Gift Card
of your choice
Constituency
Elected
Event
Governor
Hospital
Heart
Member
Public
Service
Staff
Trauma
Trust
Email your answer to:
[email protected] or ring us on 01254 733521
Competition
Winner
Following the competition that we ran
in the Spring 2013 edition of Yourtrust,
we are delighted to announce that
Mrs Diane Slater from Burnley won a
£20 Marks and Spencer gift card which
was donated to us by UK-Engage.
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