Message archive :: Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

16 November - How COVID is currently affecting the Trust; creating a ‘Perfect Week’ for our community services through MADE; an update on COVID vaccinations.

10 November - COVID vaccination to be mandatory for healthcare workers – but not flu; Vitamin D supplies: please provide your home address; COVID boosters: a thank you from the exec team.

13 October - Questions about Trust roadmap; new support for NHS colleagues with Long COVID; flu and COVID vaccinations now available; Trust COVID vaccination policy updated; consultation on mandatory vaccines closes next Friday; risk of severe COVID-related illness in pregnant unvaccinated women.

5 October - Updated Trust-wide roadmap; Booking flu and COVID booster jabs; Shielding to end: what this means; What to do if in close contact with positive COVID case; Make sure COVID absences are logged correctly by FirstCare; Updated advice for international travel; #HelloYellow this Friday for World Mental Health Day.

28 September - Book your flu vaccination and COVID booster vaccination; Bring vaccine-related questions to our live engagement hour on 7 October; How to download your COVID Pass; Occupational Health advice sessions for Trust managers to continue.

14 September - National update from the Prime Minister including COVID boosters and ‘Plan B’; Consultation open on mandatory flu and COVID vaccines; MADE – a new approach to patient flow and discharges; Vitamin D for Trust colleagues; Christmas – what we can and can’t do.

7 September - Colleagues entering care homes to be fully vaccinated; hot weather guidance; Staff enhancements during self-isolation; vaccination information for young people; Vaccination site changes.

25 August - Guidance on when to come into work after COVID contact; antibody tests for members of the public; poll on winter vaccination programme; reminder about anti-vaccination and anti-mask materials; COVID vaccine and pregnancy: BBC fact-check; upcoming live engagement events; your health and wellbeing

19 August - Self-isolation removed for double-jabbed close contacts; how to demonstrate your vaccination status; supporting our patients to receive COVID vaccinations; reminder about anti-vaccination and anti-mask materials; health and wellbeing.

10 August - COVID update; vaccination guidance for pregnant and breastfeeding women; live engagement hour on supporting patients with vaccinations; vaccinations now available for 16-17 year olds; what to do if you receive any anti-vaccination materials at work.

3 August - Occupational health virtual drop-in event; importance of patients receiving their COVID vaccinations; health and wellbeing support; new rules around quarantine when travelling.

27 July - Our ‘COVID secure’ measures, answering your questions; advising our patients and visitors about Trust COVID guidance; international travel and our approach to quarantine .

22 July - Message reminding all colleagues that they need to continue to wear a face mask or a face covering in Trust buildings, and continue to follow other COVID-secure guidelines.

20 July - Guidance for working in hot weather; national updates from the government; self-isolation update; further guidance for vaccination of children; COVID vaccination certificates to be required for certain venues; no change to our IPC measures; latest guidance on QR code posters; live engagement hour events.

13 July - Step 4 of national roadmap confirmed for 19 July, and what this means for us; new live engagement event on 22 July discussing restrictions in and out of work; new way of recording lateral flow test results and ordering kits.

6 July - Step 4 of the national roadmap expected on Monday 19 July; changes to self-isolation from Monday 16 August; changes to school bubbles from Monday 19 July; what this means for us – restrictions that will remain; planning for COVID vaccine booster campaig; IPC e-learning: required for all Trust colleagues.

1 July - Steps required in response to increase in local cases; reminder of when to turn off COVID app; our new Health Protection Unit (HPU); thank you to our redeployed colleagues; occupational Health advice sessions to continue; extended opening hours at Kingsway Library.

29 June - Announcement about step 4 of the national roadmap and what this means for our services; PPE change regarding aprons; guidance on second doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine; key worker parking update

22 June - the importance of wellbeing conversations; developing a framework for colleagues who continue to work remotely or from home; car sharing guidance; unopened lateral flow test solution wanted; claiming tax relief for working from home

15 June - national step 4 deferred to 19 July at the earliest, and what this means for us; Ward 1 moves to Tissington House; removal of specified lot numbers of Clinell Universal Wipes; 50,000 lateral flow tests completed

8 June - An update on our COVID response; health risk assessments – action required; staying up to date with guidance regarding international travel; new naming convention for COVID variants.

27 May - Congratulations to HEARTS awards winners; Day Services return; Reminder that Every Action Counts; 30,000 Trust appointments using Attend Anywhere; can you support vaccination programme in Derbyshire?

25 May - Updates to appointments offered virtually or face to face; COVID-secure arrangements to remain in place through the summer; service-specific live engagement hour sessions restart.

18 May - Step 3 in the national roadmap and key changes; Reduced time between vaccines for certain sectors; Vaccine status now available in the NHS App; Rise in the Indian variant of COVID; NHS support for India COVID-19 response.

13 May - looking after your health and wellbeing; Attend Anywhere survey for clinical colleagues; Kingsway Hospital restaurant reopening; key worker parking scheme survey; Eid Mubarak!

11 May - Reminder to continue working in a COVID secure way; Step 3 in the national roadmap starts Monday 17 May; Vaccine guidance for people aged under 40.

5 May - Information about Hand Hygiene Day; some vaccination appointments at Kingsway to be changed; Trust is one of best in region for lateral flow tests; SMS alerts for training courses.

29 April - Post/long COVID, Every Action Counts and new dates for live engagement hours.

27 April - Lateral flow tests, message for colleagues with family and friends in India and new bookabvle spaces available at Kingsway House.

22 April - FAQs from service users about the COVID vaccination and staff; Every Action Counts update.

21 April - Update to vaccine guidance for pregnant women; lateral flow tets available to all; awareness days this week.

15 April - Every Action Counts; lateral flow tests; update on vaccination roll-out.

14 April - Update on the health Risk Assessment process and encouragement to all staff to undertake an assessment with their manager.

12 April - following on from guidance for the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID vaccine and its use for people aged 18 – 29, a small number of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccinations have been made available this week for colleagues aged between 18 - 29.

9 April - Updated vaccine guidance for people aged 18 – 29; advice for those who have received their first vaccine; supporting our patients to receive their COVID vaccinations.

8 April - UK update on Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine; Why every action Counts; focus on handwashing; April is Stress Awareness Month.

6 April - Live engagement hour, Derbyshire Mental Health Helpline, national lockdown roadmap, lateral flow tests and the NHS COVID-19 app.

31 March - Every Action Counts: challenging ourselves and encouraging others to remain vigilant; taking breaks between meetings; arranging eye tests; Positive and Safe training
30 March - Next steps for colleagues who have been shielding; launch of new mental health animation; vaccine update including vaccination during pregnancy; new posters available.
23 March - National Day of Reflection; Vaccine update including lateral flow tests and final vaccination engagement session; information on Ramadan and the vaccine.
18 March - Availability and safety of AstraZeneca vaccine; update on second doses of vaccine; shielding guidance to end; update on visiting arrangements
16 March - National day of reflection on 23 March; update on first and second vaccinations; live engagement events; SIREN study recruiting until 31 March.
12 March - The importance of ventilation; guidance for 2nd COVID vaccinations; all staff live vaccine engagement hours events; meeting room/office space at Kingsway House; tax relief for working from home
10 March - Updated national guidance from 8 March; update on COVID-19 vaccines; lateral flow test information.
5 March - Vaccination update, health risk assessments, webinars for BAME staff, lateral flow testing, International Womens Day and free PPE for Derbyshire carers.
2 March - Initial feedback from our vaccination survey, all staff live engagement event focused on vaccines, on Friday 12 March, further information available about the four-step roadmap amd accessing e-learning: next virtual support session is this Wednesday

26 February - Training resumes; vaccinating our patients and carers (learning disabilities); staff vaccinations buddy system; tell us why you haven't had the vaccine; ‘if you could save a life’ video makes broadcasting history; UHDB song to encourage colleagues to receive COVID-19 vaccine; March Team Brief; live engagement events.
24 February - Shielding to continue until at least 31 March; research study on COVID-19 outcomes for ethnic minority healthcare workers (UK REACH); vaccinating our patients and carers; Attend Anywhere with care homes; lateral flow tests; free parking scheme for NHS workers in Derby city; communications survey
22 February - The update from the Prime Minister on lifting national restrictions; vaccination buddy, meeting information and the SIREN research project.
17 February - Getting vaccinated at our hospital hub: booking an appointment if Trust network access is an issue, clinically extremely vulnerable ‘shielding’ list expanded, visiting arrangements on our inpatient wards and new e-learning guide and virtual sessions for colleagues who need support
16 February - Reminder to book your vaccine, live engagement events and driving test applications for critical workers.
12 February - First vaccines in the new Kingsway hub; how to book an appointment and where to go to receive your vaccine; supporting community leaders to talk about the vaccine; reminder about international travel; live engagement events
11 February - News about appointments at the Kingsway Hospital hub; COVID vaccination Q&As; could you be a COVID vaccine buddy?
10 February - Message 2 - Appointments now available for vaccines at Kingsway Hospital; one-way system in place across Ashbourne Centre.
10 February - Message 1 - Trust’s hospital hub set to open on Friday; All-staff live engagement hour focused on COVID vaccines; James and Chinwe talk about making the personal decision to receive a COVID vaccine; see why other healthcare workers are getting the vaccine.
9 February - Long COVID clinics; all-staff live engagement hour focused on COVID vaccines; vaccine-related Q&As; live engagement hour event for BAME colleagues and families; live engagement hour events; prayer room relocation.
5 February - Positive news about the Kingsway hub; lateral flow testing update; new dates for staff engagement hours.
4 February - Focus on staff wellbeing - via wellbeing conversations, health risk assessments and making a Time to Talk day pledge.
3 February - COVID vacciantion available tomorrow; Shielding guidance reminder; Wellbeing support on beating burnout; Attend Anywhere consultations reach new peak.
2 February - COVID vaccinations, thank you to Ruby Wax and recognising the contribution of Captain Sir Tom Moore.
1 February - COVID vaccines, lateral flow testing and awareness raising days and events during February.

29 January - National advice on protection against the new variant, a reminder to book your vaccine as soon as possible and details of engagement hours for our BAME collegaues.
28 January - Update on vaccines - please book an appointment; New engagement hour on COVID vaccines in BAME communities; Lateral flow update; SMS downtime
27 January - Update on COVID vaccines; travelling for training; staff wellbeing support
26 January - Update on the COVID-19 response; National Test and Trace – a reminder of the process; lateral flow tests update; Mental Health Act assessments: must be undertaken in person
25 January (message 2) - COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance when you recieve an invite; BAME colleagues and COVID-19 Vaccinations; Health risk assessments; COVID-19 colleague and patient charters; psychologists and therapists supporting acute hospital colleagues
25 January - Last minuite vaccination clinics
22 January - COVID-19 Vaccine - BAME Communities, Independent Information and Fraud. Social distancing reminder
21 January - Update on pandemic response; reminder of IPC measures and symptoms of COVID-19; how to arrange a PCR COVID test and supporting our internal tracing system; cleaning of IT equipment.
20 January - Update on local and national situation with regard to COVID-19 vaccinations.
19 January - Guidance for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable – accessing food and essential supplies, annual leave: taking and carrying over leave COVID vaccination process: frequently asked questions, flood alerts in place across the East Midlands and places available for colleagues to join seminar with Ruby Wax.
15 January - COVID vaccination process, meetings and staff training, revisiting health risk assessments, National vitamin D offer.
14 January - revisiting health risk assessments, COVID vaccination process, what to expect after your COVID vaccination, SIREN research study, supervision and assessment of student nurses during COVID.
13 January - further information on our COVID vaccination programme, the national vitamin D offer, and the all-staff live engagement session.
12 January - this message looks at the release of COVID-19 vaccination appointments and confirmation of our approach to meetings and staff training.
11 January - an update on the availability of COVID-19 vaccinations.
8 January - where to access the latest information, supporting an internal vaccination programme, answers to your vaccination questions and vaccine Q&A in Gujarati taking place this weekend.
7 January (message 2) - updated guidance on the COVID-19 vaccination programme; Derbyshire Healthcare to become a hospital hub, delivering vaccinations; New guidance on the vaccination of frontline health and social care workers; Keeping you well – tips to build and maintain resilience.
7 January - increase in COVID-19 cases in the area; Trust's redeployment promise; importance of ventilation; advice for the extremely clincally vulnerable; guidance for those who have suffered financially due to delayed hospital treatment.
6 January - this message focuses on the vaccination programme, following a number of queries that have been received by colleagues.
5 January - new tier 5 lockdown now started – restrictions outlined, what it means in terms of coming to work, guidance for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable, school closures and ongoing childcare support, what it means for our patient facing services and wellbeing support.
4 January - IPC guidance, symptoms of COVID-19, PCR and lateral flow tests and school closures.

31 December - new strains of COVID-19, changes to vaccine schedules for second immunisations, working from home and lateral flow tests.
30 December - Tier 4, working from home, inpatient visiting, guidance for the clinically extremely vulnerable and schools.
29 December - update on positive cases, IPC, new variants, travel to South Africa and Vaccines.
23 December - the need to remain vigilant, lateral flow testing over the festive period, EU settlement scheme for EU nationals, further areas move into Tier 4 – but Derby and Derbyshire remain in Tier 3 for now.
22 December - 'Long COVID’ assessment centres, guidance on recognising ‘long COVID’, supporting colleagues in their COVID recovery, 24/7 helpline and a reminder that COVID vaccine not suitable for those with history of significant allergic reaction.
21 December - Message from Jaki Lowe, Director of People and Inclusion, about annual leave
18 December - Launch of Trust system for logging completed staff vaccinations; lateral flow testing: continuing to test over the holiday period; national survey to capture frontline insight and live engagement event for Forensic and Rehab colleagues on Monday.
17 December - County remains in tier 3; lateral flow tests update; thanks to all who have had flu jab; live engagement hour tomorrow
16 December -New variant of COVID-19; Roll out of vaccine; Christmas bubbles; self-isolation; Lateral flow tests; Information sent to people who are clinically extremely vulnerable
15 December - COVID vaccinations for staff; challenge non-compliance with IPC guidelines; guidance for pregnant staff; please wear facemasks properly
14 December - Infection prevention and control reminder; Staff COVID tracking team, please respond; Lateral flow tests collection points; Christmas card from Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
14 December - After the Weekend Note from Ifti Majid; reminder not to have Christmas gatherings; latest COVID-19 figures in Derby and Derbyshire
11 December - Self-isolation period becomes 10 days; FAQs on the new COVID vaccine; flu clinics come to an end; wellbeing support
10 December - Thank-you Thursday goodie bags are available; please remember the IPC basics; Supporting recovery from COVID-19; update on office moves; happy Hanukkah
9 December - Roll-out of the new Pfizer BioNTech vaccine; recording of lateral flow test results; Emma Bailey, healthcare hero; Team Brief taking place tomorrow
8 December - COVID-19 vaccine; adhering to COVID guidelines in the run-up to Christmas; completing e-learning; flu - colleagues vaccinated for the first time
7 December - COVID-19 vaccine; COVID-19 app; lateral flow testing collection points; Attend Anywhere news
4 December - Lateral flow testing; OnEPR programme; support from Relate; culturally diverse and all-staff common rooms
3 December - Lateral flow testing; updated 'bubble' guidance; use of mobile phones whilst driving
2 December - Approval of COVID-19 vaccine; Derby and Derbyshire enter tier 3; Guidance for the clinically extremely vulnerable; Christmas trees and decorations guidance; flu winners
1 December - Wellbeing support

30 November - Lateral flow testing
27 November - Guidance for the clinically extremely vulnerable; lateral flow testing; flu jabs; OnEPR transition; office moves; Christmas trees
26 November - Derby and Derbyshire to enter tier 3; lateral flow tests; annual leave; redeployment promise
25 November - Christmas bubbles; lateral flow tests; office moves; live engagement hour for corporate services
24 November - National restrictions; direct dial numbers; use of taxis; flu jabs; live engagement hours
23 November - Lateral flow tests; attending training; accessing e-learning; letter from Ruth May, England’s Chief Nursing Officer
19 November - Redeployment hub; recruitment; annual leave review; visiting within inpatient units; live engagement hour for older adult acute
18 November - Infection control inc. local infection rates; staff wellbeing; PPE; sharing wider lessons learned
17 November - Staff COVID Tracking Team; adhering to current restrictions when not at work; communicating with patients; NHS 111 First
16 November - Flu clinics; new IMT colleagues; redeployment; lateral flow tests; First Care absences; upgrade of e-roster
13 November - Redeployment; health risk assessments; hotel accommodation; costs of working from home
12 November - Redeployment; annual leave review; staff COVID tracking team; car sharing; health and BME risk assessments; flu jab; fit tested FFP3 masks
10 November - Critical services; redeployment; annual leave review; visiting our inpatient units; live engagement hour events; Remembrance Day
9 November -COVID-19 tests and self-isolating; NHS App (switching off contact tracing); protection in shared spaces
9 November - Ifti's After the Weekend Note
6 November (message 2) - Cases and outbreaks; IMT cell structure; visiting patients at home; poster for national restrictions; cancelling non-essential meetings; uniforms and changing clothes
6 November (message 1) - Q&A for clinically vulnerable or clinically extremely vulnerable staff
5 November - NHS back to level 4 incident; face masks; Kingsway library; Kath Lane retirement
4 November (message 2) - Health risk assessments (over 60’s); Kingsway restaurant; stress awareness day
4 November (message 1) - New national restrictions; bonfire night; limiting face-to-face contact; training; working from home inc. claiming tax relief and mileage claims; flu jabs; Team brief; ESR contact details
3 November - Clinically extremely vulnerable and clinically vulnerable colleagues – special message
2 November - National changes; priorities this week for the Trust; managing outbreaks
2 November - Ifti's After the Weekend Note

Message archive

2021 messages

2020 messages

Message archive

2021 messages

Messages from November

Messages from October

Messages from September

Messages from August

Messages from July

Messages from June

Messages from May

Messages from April

Messages from March

Messages from February

Messages from January