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Today on World Menopause Day, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Foundation Trust has signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge, led by the charity Wellbeing of Women, to make sure that they are supporting staff experiencing the menopause or peri-menopause, as well as informing and educating colleagues, friends and managers to create a supportive, inclusive workplace. By signing the pledge, the Trust has committed to recognising that the menopause can be an issue in the workplace and must actively offer support and information to employees affected, encouraging them to talk openly, positively and respectfully about the menopause. Pictured above: CEO Stacey Hunter and Chief People Officer Melanie Whitfield with signed Menopause Workforce Pledge.

ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Foundation Trust is delighted to have been awarded £14 million of investment from the national Elective Recovery Fund to build an additional inpatient ward. The new ward will help the Trust increase the number of elective procedures to reduce waiting times for patients. Pictured above: aerial view of the hospital site showing the blocks – 79 and 81 – that will be demolished

Vehicle access to ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ District Hospital’s Accident and Emergency (A & E) Department has changed to ‘drop off’ only.  This change has been made to improve access for Ambulances and applies to the approach ramp as well as the area immediately outside A & E.  Previously, it had been possible to park on the ramp but this is no longer allowed.

We are pleased to announce another episode of our podcast series, 'Cake with Joe and Jayne'. Hosts Joe Cousins, Recruitment Team Leader, and Jayne Sheppard, Divisional Head of Nursing for Clinical Support & Family Services, talk openly with some of our colleagues, exploring what makes us who we are.

ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Foundation Trust can confirm that Mr Khan has worked at the Trust as a Plastic Surgeon since 2009.  He has been suspended from work since August 2021. The Trust has been reassured by the National Crime Agency investigation team that none of the charges relate to Mr Khan's clinical work at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ District Hospital.