Positive News
We are pleased to share the story of Sidney and Jean Moore who were successfully treated for Covid-19 at Whiston Hospital. They could not speak highly enough about the care they received from our amazing staff – well done Team STHK!
Sidney and Jean have given us all something to smile about.
Today’s Cabinet update is below:
Current Ward Configuration
| 1ST Floor | Unchanged |
| 2 A, B, C, D | All Covid-19 cohort wards |
| 2E | Maternity – unchanged |
| 3A | Plastics and includes Burns and Plastics trauma |
| 3B | Ortho – Trauma/NOFs |
| 3Alpha | Closed |
| 3C | 3c Gen med /diabetes and new half ward for Non Covid respiratory care |
| 3D | 3D Gastro – Unchanged |
| 3E Ortho | Haematology |
| 3E | Gynae unchanged |
| 3F | All Paeds |
| 4A | General surgery |
| 4B | General Surgery |
| 4C | closed currently (will be ITU phase 4) |
| 4D | Closed for ITU escalation |
| 4E | 21 spaces as ITU |
| 4F | HDU |
| 4E Annexe A (Theatre Recovery) | ITU spaces |
| 5A | COVID cohort ward |
| 5B | DMOP |
| 5C | Acute stroke |
| 5D | Stroke rehab |
Staff support sessions
The Trust is offering staff mental health and wellbeing support sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12.30-16.30 in the Therapies Suite, 1st floor, yellow zone, Whiston Hospital.
No appointment needed … just drop in
As part of a small group (max 6 people at any one time) staff can get advice on:
- Managing difficult thoughts and feelings in ‘challenging times’
- Protecting your own ‘wellbeing’
- Mindfulness
- Finding further support
Please note: if you are feeling overwhelmed and would like to arrange 1:1 support please speak to Bernie Smith or Karen Brayley about accessing further support via HWWB tel: 0151 430 1985 or email: HWWB.Admin@sthk.nhs.uk
Social media
Can we please remind all staff to be mindful of the information you are sharing on social media . Your words could affect the mental wellbeing of colleagues, friends and family.
Please do not make public appeals for equipment or donations – these are being coordinated by our Procurement and Charity Teams, and communicated on social media by our Trust Communications Team.
The Trust’s Communications Team have uploaded an at a glance guide to managing social media on the Staff Covid Website
#HiddenHospitalHeroes
This team really do add a bit of spice to our lives as the fabulous restaurant staff at our hospitals make sure we are all refuelled and ready to go 7 days a week.
During the pandemic, the team have also introduced a ‘mini mart’ shop in both restaurants providing staff with easy access to essential items such as bread, milk and cereals, making life just that little bit easier for everyone. What would we do without you? You are definitely our #HiddenHospitalHeroes
