WELLBEING GS-ACT Division @ASPH by Christina Hoskins

PLEASE REACH OUT - You are not alone

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If you need urgent support, there are several services available night and day:
Vivup Employee Assistance Programme: 0800 023 9324 or 0330 380 0658 open 24/7
NHS Central Confidential:
Phone 0300 131 7000 (0700-2300) supported by Samaritans
Our NHS People:
Phone 0800 0696 222 (0700-2300)
Make a "Talking Space" appointment with an ASPH Clinical Psychologist:
Phone 01784 884 166

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Our NHS People

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You Okay Doc?

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Doctors in Distress

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Podcast

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Schwartz Rounds help staff because they reduce the feelings of stress and isolation which make it more difficult to provide compassionate care to patients. Schwartz Rounds also foster a greater sense of collaboration with colleagues because the stories that are shared during Rounds remind staff of their shared motivation to help their patients.

Psychological First Aid Course

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NHS Employers

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The ASPH Wellbeing Pages

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Schwartz Rounds

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To learn more about the Schwartz Rounds and to see a list of dates for upcoming meetings at ASPH, go to the Padlet:

https://padlet.com/christinahoskins/schwartz-rounds-at-asph-11x78gkhm2n37bqn

Please contact the Schwartz Team if you'd like to be added to the mailing list: asp-tr.SchwartzRoundTeam@nhs.net

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During 2021 we held weekly Pressure Release Meetings on Teams along with in-person meetings for redeployed staff returning to work in Theatres.

Dates of future meetings will be posted here.

ASPH Schwartz Rounds

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Well-being Check-ins

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Staff tell us over and over again that the THREE THINGS that have the greatest impact on their sense of wellbeing at work are:

Not getting a break
List overrunning
Difficult interpersonal dynamics

These are the things that make the difference between us having a good day at work or a bad day.

The Wellbeing Check-ins have been designed and piloted to address these issues. The idea is that we will nurture and improve morale in Theatres by gathering the data on breaks, overruns and unacceptable behaviour - learning from areas of good practice and targeting solutions and support to areas that fall short.

Beginnings and endings are really important and by integrating Wellbeing check-ins into our Team Brief and List Debrief we empower and value the input of all members of the team.

The Wellbeing Check-in questions are short and take just a couple of minutes.

Completing the Check-ins is easy via these Microsoft Office Forms:

Team Brief Check-in

Team Debrief Check-in

Introducing the Wellbeing Check-in

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Includes all the latest Divisional Wellbeing News!

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All staff welcome!

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Wherever you work within our Division, your input is valued and we'd like to hear from you! The Wellbeing Steering Group meets termly to collaborate on projects and address areas of concern.

Minutes of last meeting

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The Wobble Room was opened today Thursday 6th October 2022 by our Chairman Andy Field. Special thanks were conveyed to the many members of the community who supported the development of this facility for Theatre Staff:
Cllr Robert Evans of Surrey County Council funded the initiative through the Members' Community Allocation Fund.
Roy Keldie of KFC Woking donated many pieces of furniture.
Daryl Duffy and his team at DMD Couriers assisted with all transportation and delivery.
Thanks were also conveyed to Andy Hyatt and Dexter Caeiro of ASPH Estates for their continuous help in identifying a space for the room and getting it fit for purpose!

#CoffeeandaGas

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A Wellbeing initiative from Association of Anaesthetists Trainees

Trainee Meetings in 2023 will be held on:

Tuesday 26^th September 10:00-11:00

Tuesday 24^th October 10:00-11:00

Thursday 23^rd November 10:00-11:00

Tuesday 19th December 10:00-11:00

The Anaesthetic Seminar Rooms @SPH and AH Main Theatres will be reserved for exclusive use by Trainees.

Staff biscuits available or BYO cake!

Conversations are important to help us share our experiences and reduce stress levels. These meetings are opportunities to catch up with colleagues over a coffee.

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Dr. Christina Hoskins, Wellbeing Lead for GS-ACT explained the motivation behind the project and the purpose of the room.

"I’ve lost count of the number of times people have asked me “So what actually is a Wobble Room Dr. Christina? What’s it for? Where even is it?!

Totally valid questions and it hasn’t been my intention to shroud the project in secrecy! But it IS a new thing for Ashford, a new initiative and so I’m really thrilled to have a moment to tell you a little bit about the Wobble Room project, about why it matters and about why it’s become a bit of personal crusade since I was appointed Wellbeing Lead for our Division.

Following the first wave of the pandemic, as we welcomed staff back to Ashford after their redeployment to St. Peter’s, we focussed a lot on debrief. Tom and Thanga and Richard were acutely aware of the need for debrief and Laurence, Alenka, Louise Dye from the Clinical Psychology department and myself were involved in delivering as much debrief as we could.

We did a lot on Teams (of course) and we also ran group sessions over at the PGEC, AND we also offered staff small group meetings and one-to-ones.

Finding an appropriate place to have these private, confidential and often very emotional conversations, was a nightmare – I found myself commandeering the surgeon’s coffee room or Richard’s office with makeshift DO NOT DISTURB notes on the door. The worry over being interrupted was really tricky but we had to manage because Until Now we’ve only had office spaces and our coffee rooms.

So the need we discovered back then was for a room that staff could meet in to talk through the tough stuff. To share stories To support one another To debrief To process their experiences and to make sense of the emotional component of the work we do.

I think that one of the most valuable legacies of Covid - for us in healthcare –is that it shone a spotlight on the psychological impact of our work and the toll that our work can take on us. We never used to acknowledge it! Wellbeing conversations were a bit fringe a bit fluffy a bit frivolous and I know I was actually quite fearful of them! So the nature of our work hasn’t actually changed post-pandemic (!) but we’ve begun to speak about what was previously unspoken.

Now I recall the really interesting conversation I had with you Andy when we met a few months back when you explained to me how decompression within the military emerged and how it is now seen to be a both vital and completely standard part of military deployment.

I think that this Wobble Room represents and recognises that same culture shift emerging within the NHS. And actually more than that even, with this room we are claiming a space to do a crucial and vital part of our work.

We continue to face really tough times. The pressures on our Division are immense at times and I often find myself talking to people about how crazy the whole world feels right now! My instinct is that we get through the tough times BEST when we focus on strengthening the container from within – by leaning on our colleagues, by investing in our teams and by nuturing and encouraging peer support.

So our Wobble Room is not an extra coffee room or a place to hide in or doss about in! It’s a workspace, a bookable room that we will use for activities that focus on building support within our teams. So it’s for debriefing, for team gatherings, coaching, mentoring, for UMYS work, for supporting Mum’s returning to work who need to express and store milk, for linking up with Schwartz Rounds and for tapping into the extensive online Wellbeing provision that the Trust has.

So I hope I’ve answered those questions about What even is a Wobble Room Dr. Christina? Basically, it’s the room we didn’t even know we needed! And my hunch and my hope is that it will become a sanctuary where we can try to keep our heads when all about us are losing theirs."

Art for the Wobble Room courtesy of Healing Arts

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Enjoy the beautiful artwork by local artist Gail Mason which is displayed in the Wobble Room.
Thanks to Emily Malins from Healing Arts for understanding the brief and selecting these wonderful abstract pieces that capture the reflective nature of the room.

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The Ashford Wobble Room is now open and bookable to all GSACT staff via Outlook.

How to book:

Go to your Calendar in your NHS Office Outlook account
Pick the date and time for your meeting
In 'Add a Title' please give the meeting a name (Eg. Team Debrief, Maternal appt)
In 'Invite attendees' add the email addresses of all those attending and include the email address for the Wobble Room asp-tr.ashfordtheatreswobbleroom@nhs.net

To view bookings and availability of the Wobble Room:

In your own Outlook calendar, go to Add Calendar > Add from directory > then type in asp-tr.ashfordtheatreswobbleroom@nhs.net

The room has been made bookable in order to ensure the privacy of those using it. The aim of the Wobble Room is to provide a much-needed private space for processing the emotional impact of our work. It can be used for all confidential conversations (one-to-one or small group), debrief, peer support meetings, coaching and mentoring. It is also available for staff members who are returning to work after maternity leave and need to express and store breastmilk.

The key-code for the door is 2-4-5-1.

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Bringing a Wellbeing component to our Educational half days!

Next Bake Off will be on Friday 26th January 2024

Bake-Off competitions take place simultaneously at Main Theatres St. Peter's and Theatres Ashford

Competitors:

Competition is open to all GS-ACT staff
Please bring your bakes on the day
Savoury or sweet, all varieties of cake and bread welcome!
Labels will be provided for you to give your bake a name and provide details of any allergens
Slice your bake into small pieces for everyone to taste
Each entry will be displayed with a voting box

Judging:

Every member of GS-ACT staff will be able to cast their vote for the best bake they've tasted

Winners:

The GS-ACT Star Baker Ashford and the GS-ACT Star Baker St. Peter's will be announced at the close of QuASH

Recognise Dedication!

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Every month you can nominate the colleague who you feel always goes above and beyond...

Vote for your Star of the Month SPH Theatres here

Vote for your Star of the Month Ashford Theatres here

Vote for your Star of the Month Ashford DSU here

Photos of our winners are displayed on the Theatre noticeboards and will be featured in the Divisional Newsletter

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#endperiodpoverty

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The First GS-ACT Bake Off!

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Star Baker Ashford Asha Jacob!

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Asha's Star bake

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Treavon's Star Bake

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SPH Star Baker Treavon Rosewell!

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Unmask Your Stories

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UMYS Newsletter December 2023

Fundraising

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Shalini Roopchand, Theatre Nurse at Ashford, and her partner Liviu, are planning to take on the Tough Mudder Challenge to raise funds for Staff Wellbeing projects!

The Tough Mudder is a gruelling event: A 10-mile course including 20 obstacles! It is taking place on 18th May 2024. Please spread the word and support Shalini and Liviu as they embark on this most demanding of physical and psychological challenges!

Let's help them reach their £400 target in support of Staff Wellbeing. You can donate and read more via the Event Charity page here