7th June 2024
D-Day 80th Anniversary
The 80th anniversary of D-Day was yesterday. We cannot forget those who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Chris has compiled some interesting information on D Day 6th June 1944 and the North East: Link
BHAWA – Men’s Health
This month for the BHAWA we will be focusing on men’s health. Please follow this link to a men’s health quiz.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Amy Brown on the birth of her baby boy Harrison born on 22nd May weighing 8lb 15oz.
Matha’s Rule
The purpose of Martha’s Rule is to provide a consistent and understandable way for patients and families to seek an urgent review if their or their loved one’s condition deteriorates and they are concerned this is not being responded to. Pilot sites are UHND, DMH & BAGH.
Diabetes Awareness Week
– Around 8% of people with diabetes have type 1 diabetes
– The NHS spends at least £10 billion a year on diabetes which is about 10% of its entire budget.
– The Health and Wellbeing Coaches that we have at DDHF are very knowledgeable and support many patients who are pre-diabetic to reduce their risk of becoming diabetic.
14th June 2024
BHAWA – Men’s Health
This month’s campaign is Men’s Health and the noticeboard in the meeting room at Innovation House has been updated with lots of hints and tips.
Protected Learning Time Postponed
The PLT session scheduled to take place on 27th has been postponed due to the announcement of further junior doctors industrial action. The industrial action will take place between the 27th June and 2nd July: Link Team leads will update with any amended arrangements.
Cervical Cancer Screening Awareness Week
Next week is Cervical Screening Awareness Week. Nearly 1 in 3 don’t attend their cervical screening tests!
Green Impact Award
This training is to be completed by all staff. Please ensure once completed you have informed Andrea Hawkey.
Job Vacancies
There is a job post for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, job applications will close on the 28th June 2024.
21st June 2024
June is PRIDE Month
Pride Month was inspired by the Stonewall riots, a series of gay liberation protests, in 1969. More information can be found here: Pride Month.
Armed forces covenant and Defence Employer
Recognition Scheme (ERS)
DDHF has been successful in signing up to the Armed forces covenant and has received the bronze award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).
Its two principles are that, recognising the unique obligations of, and sacrifices made by, the Armed Forces:
● Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services.
● Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved. https://www.armedforcescovenant.gov.uk/
District Nursing Unit Mergers
Please be aware that the SystmOne units the District Nursing team use are changing. Please be aware of this for referrals to the SPA and DN teams.
Love Your Lungs Week 2024
The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of lung conditions. As well as Love Your Lungs Week, which is held every year, the British Lung Foundation organises a number of other campaigns and events. Battle for Breath is one such campaign.
Mens Health Bake Off
We are proud to support ManHealth by raising £74.00 with our Bake Off cake sale. Thank you to everyone who took park and those who contributed to help us raise money for an amazing cause.
28th June 2024
Pride Month
Pride Month was inspired by the Stonewall riots, a series of gay liberation protests, in 1969. More information can be found here.
Mental Health New Crisis Teams Contacts
From 26 June 2024, please replace the existing professional line numbers for Mental Health Crisis Teams with the numbers listed below. These lines should be used by professionals only when they are treating or assisting a person who is experiencing a mental health crisis and needs urgent support.
Durham and Darlington CRHT
– Adult mental health – 01642 058588
– Children and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) – 01642 058589
Please note:
– In CAMHS, calls will be answered by crisis triage clinicians.
– In Durham and Darlington, calls will be answered by crisis triage clinicians initially, and crisis administrators will support during office hours in the near future.
Spring COVID Booster Campaign
Sunday 30th June is the last day of the Spring campaign for covid vaccinations and DDHF have administered a total of 578 vaccinations in care homes this spring – thank you to all involved!