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Bradford Teaching HospitalsNHS Foundation TrustTrustTodayMay 10New £1.6m WorkplaceHealth and WellbeingCentre open for businessNHS Constitution now lawLaura Mitchell gets anMBEPicture courtesy of the Telegraph & Argus, Bradford, www.telegraphandargus.co.uk

TrustTodayCONTENTSNEW £1.6 MILLION WORKPLACE HEALTH ANDWELL-BEING CENTRE OPEN FOR BUSINESS 2NHS CONSTITUTION NOW BACKED BY LAW 3BIKE TO WORK SCHEME 3DIGNITY AT WORK POLICY 3NEW YEAR’S HONOUR FOR SLH’S FINEST 4CRACKING DOWN ON FRAUD 4ALHAMBRA STAR VISITS BRADFORD 5DYING MATTERS AWARENESS WEEK 5STRATEGY LOOKS TO THE FUTURE AFTER YEAROF SUCCESS 6BRADFORD AS A TEACHING HOSPITAL 6BRADFORD NAMED AS A HOST ORGANISATIONFOR COUNTRY’S LARGEST HIEC 6SPOTLIGHT ON BRADFORD INSTITUTE FORHEALTH RESEARCH 7WAYNE’S ROBOT WARS 8STEVE JONES BIKE RIDE 8OUTPATIENT APPOINTMENT SERVICEREORGANISATION CONTINUES 9SURVIVE TO OPERATE 9HOSPITAL RETIREMENTS 10INCREDIBLE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS REWARDED 11ORANGE BINS 11PHYSIO DEPARTMENT DONATION 12BARBARA THORNTON RETIRES AS CHAPLAINCYVISITOR AFTER 17 YEARS 12QUIZTIME 12From left, Dame Carol Black, Chairman DavidRichardson & Chief Executive, Miles Scott.NEW £1.6 MILLIONWORKPLACE HEALTH ANDWELLBEING CENTRE OPENFOR BUSINESSThe BRI’s new £1.6m NHSoccupational health showcasewas officially opened by thegovernment’s Director for Health andWork, Professor Dame Carol Black.The launch of the Workplace Health andWellbeing Centre at Field House ensuresthat Yorkshire businesses can make use ofour occupational health services.The facility is one of just 11 newinnovation sites around England whichare being funded by NHS Plus and theDepartment of Health.The centre provides healthcare services,like hearing assessments and sicknessabsence referrals, to more than 10,000employees both in the NHS and across awide range of West Yorkshire industries,including more than 40 smallercompanies.A new mobile clinic - complete withhearing booth - will also provide servicesdirect to the workplace.Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHSFoundation Trust Chairman, DavidRichardson, said the benefits ofpromoting good health at work andmaintaining staff well-being were wellrecognised.“We’re absolutely delighted thatBradford was chosen to be oneof just 11 Department of Healthand NHS Plus-funded sites acrossthe country who will deliverthese important services to bothemployees and employers,” headded.“By offering a one-stop shopsupport to smaller businessesand companies, we can ensurethat local industry delivers anoccupational health service to theirstaff which is second to none.“We’re also honoured that thenew centre has been opened byDame Carol who is one of thecountry’s most senior doctors and oneof the most distinguished women inmedicine today.”From left, Angela Perez and Amanda Gricetry out the new audiometry booth at theworkplace Health & Well-Being Centre.New facilities at the centre include astate of the art rehabilitation gym wherestaff and clients can be treated formusculoskeletal problems and accessearly interventions for these kinds ofproblems.There is a new counselling suite andan audio booth where specialists cancarry out hearing tests, as well as 10refurbished consulting rooms wherenurse advisors and physicians will carryout occupational health assessments.The centre also offers a wide rangeof health assessments from hand armvibration to those for drivers, night staffand pregnant women, as well as lungfunction assessments.Other services include pre-employmentscreening, workplace vaccinations,sickness absence management, DSEassessments, physiotherapy, trainingaround health and safety and futureservices include plans for podiatry.If you know of a business which maybe interested in contracting our servicesplease ask them to contact Salim Akhtaron 01274 383660.2 Trust Today | May 2010

NHS CONSTITUTION NOWBACKED BY LAWBIKE TO WORKSCHEMEAll NHS organisations are now legallyobliged to take account of therights and pledges set out in theNHS Constitution.The NHS Constitution, published oneyear ago, sets out patients’ rights to NHSservices and safeguards the NHS for thefuture.Among other things, it gives patients thelegal rights to:■ access NHS services;■ drugs and treatments approved byNICE;■ choice about where they receive theircare; and■ be treated with dignity and respect.The duty to have regard to the NHSConstitution was established in the HealthAct 2009 which set out that, from 19thJanuary, all NHS organisations must haveregard to all the rights and pledges in theNHS Constitution when making decisionsabout the services they provide to patients.The Department of Health is currentlyconsulting on new patient rights: to starttreatment by a consultant within 18 weeksof GP referral; to be seen by a cancerspecialist within 2 weeks of GP referral;and for everyone between 40 and 74 tohave an NHS Health Check every five yearsto assess their risk of heart disease, stroke,diabetes and kidney disease.Additional future rights are also beingconsidered on access to NHS dentistry,choosing to die at home, personal healthbudgets, and the right to key diagnostictests for suspected cancer patients withinone week of seeing a GP, with an interimmilestone of 2 weeks.As well as patients, the Constitution alsoensures that the NHS provides a highqualityworking environment for its 1.3million staff. It brings together their legalrights, and pledges to provide staff withrewarding jobs that make a difference topatients and communities, support andopportunities to maintain their own healthand well-being and the opportunity togive their view on decisions that affectthem and the services they provide.The NHS constitution can be found atwww.dh.gov.ukWith summer on the way it’s theideal time to join the Bike toWork scheme. It is a simple andextremely cost-effective means of acquiring anew bicycle from our partners in the scheme,Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative.The Bike to Work Scheme takes advantageof HM Treasury tax incentives to encouragepeople to cycle to work. For more informationon the Bike to Work scheme visit the intranetlink below or contact Edinburgh Bicycle on0845 257 0808.nww.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk/documents/bike-to-work-faqs.docSave MONeY ON a New Bikeby joining theBRaDFORD TeaCHiNG HOSPiTaLS NHS FOUNDaTiON TRUSTBike TO wORk SCHeMeDIGNITY AT WORK POLICYScheme opens on Tuesday22nd September 2009For more information about the scheme:Please call: 0845 257 0808Or visit: The Document Section of the TrustIntranetThe Trust is committed to ensuring thatall staff can seek, obtain and retainemployment without harassment,bullying, discrimination or intimidation, andthat staff are treated with consideration,dignity and respect by its employees.The Dignity at Work Policy was re-launchedlast year and 12 members of staff have nowbeen trained as Harassment and Bullying(H&B) Advisors.The team of H&B Advisors provideconfidential, independent support to anymember of staff who feels the need to talkto someone and seek support in resolvinga difficulty they may be experiencing with acolleague e.g. somebody with whom theywork alongside, a manager, or a member ofstaff from another department.The support available ranges from providingan opportunity to just listen and talk, toaccompanying staff to meetings, or helpwith making a complaint. The Advisors canprovide a useful sounding board givingperspective and advice about how to handlesituations at a pace which is comfortableto you. The Advisors can help in making acomplaint (informal or formal) as well as helpin resolving the complaint.If you would like to discuss a difficulty inabsolute confidence, contact the Harassmentand Bullying Co-Ordinator, Wendy Davis on4048 who will seek availability of one of thefollowing Harassment and Bullying Advisors.Wendy is also a trained mediator.The Dignity at Work Policy can be accessedon the corporate policies section of ourintranet and website. For more informationcontact Wendy Davis.Alison Cooke Chief Technician Angiography Linda Pinder Advanced Nurse PractitionerAndrea Briggs Sister, ward 21 Maeve Robinson Medical SecretaryDavid Hahn Finance Manager Maria Neary General ManagerEmma Clinton Sister A&E Mohammed Arshad Muslim ChaplainGill Waudby PALS Officer Rachel Sorhaindo Transport Services ManagerHelen Lawson Staff Development Officer Simi Thapar Cardiac Rehabilitation SisterJayne Marran Training and Development Co-Ordinator Tania Windle Sister A&EJo Kirk Drug Liaison Midwife Trish Cockrem Breast Care Nurse SpecialistJudith Parrish Wheelchair Co-OrdinatorTrust Today | May 20103

THE CROAKIESENT/Eye and Maxillofacial Theatres BRIstaff raised £407 for ‘The Croakies’head and neck cancer support groupduring a raffle.In previous years, staff have raised moneyfor other cancer services but this year itwas the turn of ‘The Croakies’ to benefitfrom fundraising.The money was handed over by sisterDiane Wood and theatre clerk, LindaSanderson, at a recent meeting to helpfund a summer social outing for patientsand carers.Sister Diane Wood said: “The Croakieswere overwhelmed at receiving thisgenerous donation and were extremelygrateful for all the staff’s hard work inraising this money.”‘The Croakies’ meet on the second FridayNEW YEAR’SHONOUR FORSLH’S FINESTLaura Mitchell,consultantorthodontistand clinical lead atSt Luke’s Hospital,has been awardedan MBE in the NewYear Honours Listfor her services tohealthcare.Laura, whohas worked atthe Trust since1995, co-wrotethe OxfordHandbook of Clinical Dentistry with herhusband David, who is a consultant atPinderfields.The book, which was published last year,has been translated into nine differentlanguages, selling more than 100,000copies.Laura is due to collect her award atBuckingham Palace on July 9 and will beaccompanied by her father, Ronald Elliott,and husband David.of the month at the Bradford CancerSupport centre near the BRI Smith Laneentrance. Anyone who has undergone, orcurrently having, treatment for head andneck cancer including relatives or carers,are welcome to come and join the groupfrom 12.00– 14.30hrs.Nurse specialists, Sarah Cost and CarolineCRACKING DOWN ON FRAUDThe Foundation Trust has stepped upits fight against fraud with a newappointment.Michael Walters has recently taken overfrom Shaun Benn as the local counterfraud specialist.Michael is the Trust’s central point ofcontact on anything related to fraud.In particular, over the coming year hewill be raising awareness of fraud issuesthroughout the hospitals, explaining howstaff can prevent it from happening andhow we can detect it when it occurs.“Fraud is a problem throughout theNHS and everyone has a role to play instamping it out,” said Michael. “Wemust ensure that valuable NHS resourcesare used where they are intended - onproviding excellent patient care andservices.”There have been over 500 criminalprosecutions since 1998 in the NHSand during 2008-09 alone there werealso 500 civil and disciplinary sanctionsapplied to a range of fraudulentbehaviour across the NHS.Common types of NHS fraud include:-■ Employees working elsewhere whilston paid sick leave, altering timesheetsor submitting false expenses claims;Diane & Linda from ENT/Eye and Maxillofacial Theatres donatingthe money to ‘The Croakies’■ Candidates supplying false informationor documentation during therecruitment process;Salt, as well as dietitian, Lucy Taylor, andspeech and language therapists, NicolaVerity and Sarah Jordan also attend thesesessions.For further information please visitwww.thecroakies.org.uk or call 01274365848.■ Patients claiming travel expenses notincurred, or claiming exemption fromthe cost of prescriptions when not toentitled to do so; and■ Suppliers double invoicing the NHS,or charging for goods or services notactually provided.“The good news is that over £800 millionof NHS money has been saved over thelast 10 years through counter fraudactivity,” added Michael.Michael is also the only person allowed toinvestigate fraud internally. Please contacthim, in the strictest confidence, if youwish to report any suspicions of fraudagainst the Foundation Trust.Michael Walters - 01924 816098, 07771390557, email michael.walters@nhs.netNational Fraud and Corruption ReportingLine 0800 028 40 60Remember thatwe all needto show zerotolerance tofraud if it is tobe stopped.4 Trust Today | May 2010

Pictures courtesy of the Telegraph & Argus, Bradfordwww.telegraphandargus.co.ukALHAMBRA STAR VISITS BRADFORD ROYAL INFIRMARYThe star of the Alhambra’s The Hobbitworked his magic recently to bringsmiles to the faces of sick and injuredchildren at the BRI.Gandalf the wizard, played by actor JohnWalters, spent an hour on ward twochatting to children, parents and staff, andbringing laughter and magic tales to the28-bed paediatric surgical ward.Among those enjoying the entertainmentwere two-year-old Eva Kitchen, fromBobbin Mill Court, Steeton, who charmedGandalf despite having surgery to removeher tonsils and adenoids just two hoursbefore.Eva’s grandma, Linda Kitching, added:“She’s an incredibly happy child andhas bounced back really well from theoperation.“Eva wasn’t frightened or fazed by Gandalfat all and was quite happy to blow himkisses.”While 16-month-old Alfie Marsden, ofLarch Drive, Odsal, who had been inhospital for over a month with a thighbone infection and knee abscess, toddledup and down the ward until housekeeper ,Angelo Perez, scooped him up in his armsand posed for a photo with Gandalf.Despite undergoing surgery and treatmentall the youngsters managed a smile fortheir visitor.Hard working staff on the ward also tooktime out to enjoy the entertainment.David Menebhi, senior charge nurse, whohas worked at BRI for 22 years, said: “Ourchildren look forward to visits like these - asdo staff.“Gandalf’s visit has helped put a lot ofsmiles on the faces of people who perhapsmight not have otherwise been feeling intop form.“Visits like these from the stars of theAlhambra are invaluable and we appreciatethem greatly.”John added: “It’s fantastic to be able tocome to the hospital and brighten theroom for a bit. The staff are wonderfulpeople, they do a brilliant job and I hopethat the children enjoyed my visit.”DYING MATTERS AWARENESS WEEKDying Matters Awareness Weekattracted a huge amount of mediapublicity for the Trust’s palliative careteam.The event, which took place in March,saw BRI Macmillan palliative care nurse, LizPrice, take part in interviews on BBC RadioLeeds, Bradford Community Broadcasting,Pulse, Sunrise and in the Telegraph andArgus newspaper.Liz said: “As a society we tend to shy awayfrom talking about death and only 29% ofus will discuss our dying wishes with family,friends or carers.“But talking about death can help to:■ Reduce feelings of isolation and fear ofdying■ Minimise guilt and regret among thebereaved■ Achieve wider participation in end of lifecare■ Enable more people’s needs and choices tobe met■ Make good end of life care everyone’sbusiness.”Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS FoundationTrust is a member of the Dying MattersCoalition which has been set up by TheNational Council for Palliative Care inresponse to the Department of Health’s Endof Life care strategy.The Coalition’s aim is to change knowledge,attitudes and behaviours towards death,dying and bereavement, and through thismake ‘living and dying well’ the norm.Further information is available onwww.bradford.nhs.uk/palliativecareFrom left, Jayne Fisher (organ donor co-ordinator)palliative care team members, Margaret Ford, LindaSmith, consultant Rosemary Lennard, Wali Nazar (ethnicLiaison), Liz Price and Miranda Lane.Trust Today | May 20105

STRATEGY LOOKS TO THE FUTUREAFTER YEAR OF SUCCESSIsn’t it great working for a Trust which isgoing places?Not only have we invested £millions inimproving patient care over the past fouryears but since 2003 the Trust has fastbeen developing a reputation as a centreof excellence and a teaching hospital withfantastic research facilities and excitingprojects.Spearheading this work is the wide-rangingstrategy launched last year with the aim oftaking our services forward into a new era.Better Medicine, Better Health sets out anambitious programme of improvementbetween 2008 and 2014 that will keep usat the forefront of clinical innovation andquality.As the strategy marks the start of its secondyear, Trust Today wants to update you onwhat we are doing and what has beenachieved so far.This edition looks at the Trust as a nationallyrecognised centre of excellence for educationand applied health research.BRADFORD AS A TEACHING HOSPITALSince 2003 the Trust has worked hard at creating an excellentreputation for our hospital, its research, medical and trainingfacilities.The training of new doctors from the Universities of Leeds andBradford is of the utmost importance and firm links have beenestablished.Field House continues to be developed as a state-of-the-art facilityand the opening of the Sovereign Lecture Theatre has created aperfect meeting place for lectures and conferences. This has enabledus to bring the best and most influential clinicians, politicians andresearchers to Bradford to discuss and debate the nation’s health andthe latest healthcare developments.BRADFORD NAMED AS A HOST ORGANISATION FORCOUNTRY’S LARGEST HIECBradford Teaching Hospitals is at the heart of a new NHSYorkshire and the Humber group awarded £3million to boostinnovation and productivity.The Yorkshire and Humber Health Innovation & Education Cluster(HIEC) is the largest of 17 new nationally-funded initiatives thatwill combine the expertise of the NHS, universities and peoplewho work in the industry.This initiative will make not only the NHS in the Yorkshire andHumber region, but Bradford Teaching Hospitals, internationalleaders in the development and introduction of best practices andtechnologies in healthcare.The Trust will also be closely involved with the drive to improve thedevelopment of high quality care and services across the region.The benefits of the world-leading innovation and research carriedout in the Yorkshire and Humber area will also be implementedmore quickly. Ultimately this will lead to our patients benefitingfrom the delivery of new treatments and techniques.Chief Executive, Miles Scott, said he was delighted that the Trusthad been selected to host the HIEC.He added: “We have an excellent range of organisations workingtogether across the Yorkshire and Humber region and thiscollaboration will help develop high quality care and services.”The scheme will focus on patient safety, which will be led byBIHR’s Professor John Wright, long term conditions and maternaland infant health.6

SPOTLIGHT ON BRADFORD INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH RESEARCHThe Institute also focuses on clinical research, which directlycontributes to improved patient care in a range of areas includingdiabetes, genetics and wound care.BIHR has also developed a strong track record in applied researchand is a national centre of excellence in a number ofhealth priority areas. In 2006 Bradford became the onlycentre in Yorkshire to win a clinical research networkapplication with the £2 million Yorkshire StrokeNetwork.During 2007-09 researchers in Bradford were successfulin winning major National Institute for Health Research(NIHR) programme grants worth £5 million for rehabilitation, childhealth and patient safety.The Bradford Institute for Health Research (BIHR) is key to oursuccess in being recognised as a nationally recognised centreof excellence for health research.Since its inception in 2007, it has formed a unique partnershipbetween the primary and secondary care NHS Trusts in Bradfordand Airedale and the universities of Bradford, Leeds and York.Located at the refurbished Temple Bank House at Bradford RoyalInfirmary, it recently announced a £2.25million extension to itsoffices during a visit by Shadow Secretary of State for Health,Andrew Lansley MP.Work is due to get underway soon on the new building, whichwill house 70 health researchers.BIHR director, Professor John Wright, said: “At BIHR there is a realpassion and commitment to expand our work and maintain ouralready established position as a national leader in applied healthresearch, a move that can only benefit patients as we developnew and cutting edge healthcare.“News of the extension is an enormous boost for the Institute andone which represents the growth and expansion that it has seensince its creation two years ago.”BIHR’s high-profile health research programmes include:■ Born in Bradford - one of the world’s largest public healthresearch projects. Following the lives of 13,000 families inthe city, it has been successful in winning over £7 million inresearch grants over the last two years.■ Stroke research - hosting the regional Yorkshire StrokeResearch Network■ Elderly care - Bradford is one of the leading centres for elderlycare research in the UK.■ Maternal and child health - a new centre covering obstetrictrials, paediatric epidemiology and childhood obesity.■ Patient safety - BIHR hosts one of the UK’s top three researchcentres for patient safety research.■ Cancer research - Bradford has a highly successful cancerresearch team evaluating the latest treatments for cancer.In 2008 Bradford was one of the biggest winners in the WhiteRose Health Innovation Partnership awards recognising strengthsin wound care research, rehabilitation and obstetrics. BradfordTeaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership withthe Universities of Leeds and York, were successful in winning a£20 million CLAHRC centre, with three of the five themes basedon Bradford research programmes. Bradford was also successfulin three new £2 million NIHR applied research programmes (onchildhood obesity, delirium and patient involvement).In addition, BIHR also provides facilities for health careprofessionals including:A purpose-designed clinical research facility for all patientsinvolved in commercial and non-commercial clinical trials,supported by high calibre, dedicated research nurses;■ A hub for all clinical researchers in Bradford across alldisciplines;■ An Exchange area where researchers can meet and networkand share their research ideas and expertise;■ A formal meeting room for research training and researchmeetings and seminars;■ A Research Design Service for supporting grant developmentfor clinical staff with new ideas.7

WAYNE’S ROBOT WARSHospital scientist, Wayne Gardner, isacting as an engineering businessmentor at Education Bradford’sRobot Challenge.The event - which takes place at BradfordUniversity’s Atrium - will see 12 schoolsfrom across the city battle it out to seewhose robot is the strongest and lastslongest in the ultimate showdown.In the 10 week run-up to the final onMay 28, school teams will work with theirmentors to design and create their ownrobot.Wayne, a senior clinical scientist in medicalphysics at the BRI, said the event wasa great way of getting young peopleinvolved in science and engineering.“The whole point of the exercise is to raisethe profile of science and engineering inschools to ensure that these subjects areseen as exciting rather than the dusty oldsubjects that students sometimes thinkthey are,” said Wayne, 33.“The pupils are given the core electronicsand then set loose to scavenge recyclablematerial from which they must build arobot which measures up in terms ofpower, agility and style.”“Ultimately, at the end of the 10 weeks,the robots go into battle in a final showdownwith the other machines whereonly the best designed will emerge assuperior.”Wayne, who will again mentorQueensbury School - his old almamater - started work at Bradfordfive years ago after trainingat LeedsGeneralInfirmary.His role as aclinical scientistsees him monitor,maintain anddevelop thehospitals’ equipmentacross a rangeof specialitiesincludingultrasound andnuclear medicine.“The RobotChallenge is a fineexample of how thepartnership betweenNG Bailey, BradfordEducation BusinessPartnership (withinEducation Bradford) and the University ofBradford can develop a simple idea intoa genuinely worthwhile event,” addedLindsey Johnson of Education Bradford.“The support of the Engineering Mentorslike Wayne is invaluable for the students.As well as drawing on their engineeringexpertise the addition of an outsiderallows the students to developthe team working skills which areimportant employment and lifeskills.”Hospital scientist, WayneGardener, with last year’srobot.BRI STAFF CYCLE INMEMORY OF STEVESponsored cycle organiser and A&E sister, LouiseCroxall, pictured with Steve’s wife Julie and hisdaughter, Ellen, 10.Staff at Bradford Royal Infirmary’saccident and emergency departmentare organising a sponsored cycle inmemory of former charge nurse, SteveJones who died suddenly on July 6, 2008,at the age of 37.The 38-mile event, which takes place onSeptember 25, will take in some of theYorkshire Dales’ most spectacular sceneryand is being organised to raise funds forthe A&E Charitable Trust Fund set up inSteve’s name.The sponsored cycle, which will start andend in Otley, will pass through Ilkley enroute into the Dales with a lunch-stop atBolton Abbey. The event will also take inAppletreewick, Greenhow and ThurcrossReservoir, before returning to Otleyvia Blubberhouses, Denton Moor andFewston Reservoirs.There is a £5 entrance fee and theorganisers hope participants will raiseeven more money through sponsorship.Anyone interested in taking part inthe sponsored cycle should contactDebbie Miller or Lucy Hosking on01274 382119.8 Trust Today | May 2010

INCREDIBLE FUNDRAISING EFFORTSREWARDEDThe Friends of Bradford RoyalInfirmary and St Luke’s Hospitaljointly raise more than £110,000each year for the Trust.This staggering amount goes towardsbuying new equipment and furnitureto improve patient care on wards anddepartments throughout both hospitals.Volunteer Services Nurse Manager,Chris Heaton, said: “The dedicationand commitment of our volunteers isincredible.“Year on year, their efforts to bringin more than £110,000 are greatlyappreciated by staff and patients alike.”They bring laughter as well as essentialservices to our patients and without themour hospitals would not be the same.”During 2009 income came from:■ profit from the five tea-bars run byvolunteers (3 at BRI, 2 at SLH)■ ward trolley sales■ book sales■ ad hoc events like raffles, tombolas,cake/marmalade/craft stalls andseasonal charity fairs■ financial donations■ a charge of £30 for ‘Table Top’ salesby external market tradersIf a ward or department would like tosubmit a request for funding, they shouldcontact Chris on extension 4309. Apurchase request form will be forwardedand section one of the form should becompleted by the person making therequest. Section two of the form shouldthen be completed and signed by therelevant general manger before beingreturned to Chris.After a purchase request form has beenreceived, the Friends will consider it attheir next committee meeting beforeannouncing a decision. These meetingsare held bi-monthly.The appropriateness of all requests forfunding are closely monitored by thevoluntary services department. Thisensures that any refurbishments orclinical equipment purchased meet thestrategic requirements of the Trust.Examples of donations from theFriends of BRI include;Physiotherapy Services Upper LimbRehabilitation Software System£4,200.00Orthopaedic Out-patients Department -10 Paintings £634.79Paediatric Services - Washing Machineand Tumble Dryer £800.00New Orthopaedic Tea-bar - Supplyof fixtures, fittings and initial stock£21,000.00Examples of donations from theFriends of SLH include:Maxillofacial Unit - new reception deskwith disabled access £4,770Medical Illustration - Digital VideoRecorder £1,374.25Rheumatolgy - 100 Thermoskin ArthriticGloves £2,402.40Dermatology Dept - allocation of fundsfor Ultra violet Treatment Machine (dueto be installed later this year) £20,000.00If you know of someone who would liketo donate money to the Friends theyshould send a cheque, along with acovering letter to Chris Heaton, voluntaryservices nurse manager, voluntary servicesdepartment, BRI.Cheques should be made payable tothe relevant Friends (i.e Friends of BRI orFriends of SLH).To become a volunteer, pleasetelephone 364309 or log on towww.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk- ‘Working with us’ - ‘VoluntaryServices’ section.ORANGE BINSAnew clinical waste stream is beingrolled out across the Trust with theintroduction of orange bins in orderto comply with current legislation.The waste from these bins will berendered safe using alternativetechnologies such as autoclaving (hightemperature sterilisation treatment) beforebeing sent to deep landfill sites.Autoclaving helps cut our carbon footprintas incineration causes pollution so everytonne that we can treat in an alternativeway is kinder to the environment.Clinical waste which requires incinerationalso costs almost twice as much to disposethan waste that is alternatively treated.All clinical areas have been assessedto see if their clinical waste is suitablefor alternative treatment in the orangebins. Most BRI areas have received theirorange bins and the roll-out at St Luke’s iscurrently ongoing.What waste can go in an orange bin?All clinical waste can go in an orange binwith some exceptions.The following items must be placed in ayellow bin for incineration:■ All human tissue waste andrecognisable body parts;■ All pharmaceutical waste - most areaswill have at least one yellow bin;■ Full drainage bags;■ Barium waste;■ Disposable metalinstruments.This is not a finite listbut a guide to the typesof waste that should beincinerated.For more informationcontact MichelleKerr, waste servicesmanager, on ext 4151.Trust Today | May 201011

From left, clinical director for therapy services,Jill Gregson, volunteer, Chris Fisher, andphysiotherapist, Jennifer Demetriadi.Barbara joined the Chaplaincy inSeptember 1992 after seeing anadvertisement in the BradfordDiocesan News.“It was the answer to my thoughts andprayers since my mother’s death the previousyear,” said Barbara. “The training sessionsanswered lots of questions as to ‘how to bethere’ for patients and having spent manyyears putting it into practice, I have notregretted one moment.IT’S QUIZTIME! WINqueriesWelcome to the Trust Today staffquiz. Each issue will feature adifferent quiz. Entries shouldbe sent to Jason Joy, Trust HQ, ChestnutHouse, BRI by 30th June, 2010. Entrieswith the highest number of correctanswers will be entered into a draw andpicked at random. The winner will receive£50 worth of vouchers. The winner will bepublished in the next issue of Trust Today.Last month’s winner was Paula Oldfield,York Suite, healthcare assistant.Name:Job title:Contact number/email:PHYSIO DEPARTMENT BENEFITSFROM DONATIONHospital volunteer Chris Fisher hasdonated £1,000 to the physiotherapydepartment’s charitable trust fund.“Over the years I’ve been a patient with theTrust’s physio department and I’ve experiencedsome wonderful treatment here,” said Chris.“I felt that after 30 years, it was time to givesomething back to the hospital.“The money will be used to buy newequipment for the department and its“Over the years, the Chaplaincy has grown andchanged. When I began there were around 20visitors but now there are 80 and as a multifaithgroup, we can reach more patients.”Barbara will miss her colleagues and thepatients, but added: “I hope the Chaplaincycontinues to grow and that many will find help,strength and comfort through the visitors asthey seek to ‘be there’ in whatever way theyare needed.”© Brainwarp Phone 01925 765878 or email sarah@brainwarp.com if y£50SPRING FLOWERS Spring Flowers WORDSEARCHWordsearchCan you find the listed words in the grid? They may read across, down ordiagonally in any direction.F L O W E R J O N Q U I L H ALIDOFFAH A P P Y U P L S O F C E VK A X P A T O N O G O T T EO L D R I I O Y S L R E I SFUNGICECREUMIRPANSYDL I V W I M U L G I N JJ M D A Z M S A E M O UY R O R B O S X T A C ROOO S N G U W C A E V N C EG E D U E P R R N E L LIRIpatients and I’m delighted with that.”Chris would also like to thank all the Trustphysiotherapists who work at Idle MedicalCentre.Clinical director for therapy services, JillGregson, said: “I’m extremely grateful toChris for his very generous donation.“It’s nice for the staff’s hard work to berecognised by our patients and volunteers.”BARBARA THORNTON RETIRES AS CHAPLAINCY VISITORAFTER 17 YEARSJONQUILACONITECROCUSPRIMULAANEMONEDAFFODILAZALEAPANSYVIOLATULIPPINKIRISBLUEBELLPRIMROSENARCISSUSCOLUMBINESNOWDROPFORGET-ME-NOTD S E A E L A Z A J P E S JAC I D C A TM I L L I O M E A OH I B B V A L O N G N OE A D E R N H T C I H EP T U L I P U L P U P XANEMONEK© Brainwarp12 Trust Today | May 2010