Division of Families and Clinical Support Services

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Our colleagues in Hand Therapy invite fellow therapists to attend a Hand Therapy Wound Care Workshop on Saturday 5 April. To book or to find out more, email midyorks.handtherapy@nhs.net @BAHTHandtherapy

Huge congratulations to Consultant Radiologist, Dr Ramachandra Chittal, who has been awarded the Exceptional Contribution Award by @RCRadiologists, recognising his incredible work on the Radiology Events and Learning (REAL) initiative. 📰 Read more: buff.ly/3TuJ8QB

What a remarkable achievement, Nick, and thank you for your kind words. Well done to Physiotherapist, Liam Hinds, and Technical Instructor, Sophie Palmer for your amazing support❤️ #FCSS #Teamwork

Today, in recognition of Sunday's World Prematurity Day, we're welcoming parents of preterm babies to a celebration event to share their stories. Among them is Jodie Henderson who describes the care as “exceptional during an anxious time.” Read more: midyorks.nhs.uk/news

At 11am, we observed a two-minute silence across our Trust to commemorate the signing of the Armistice, pausing to reflect and pay tribute to all those who served and those who gave their lives in conflicts past and present. #LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem #ArmisticeDay

To round off National Pathology Week, we're sharing the answers to this week's quiz! If we've peaked your interest, you can find out more about our service at: bit.ly/3JhrRs2 #NationalPathologyWeek #Pathology #MidYorksNHS

This #OTWeek2024, we’ve been celebrating the incredible work of our OT colleagues with a range of activities - from designing T-shirts that highlight how they support patients, to showcasing them in Pinderfields Hospital’s atrium, and hosting a special celebration event 💙

🧪 It’s National Pathology Week and we’re challenging you to put your knowledge to the test with our quick multiple choice quiz! How much do you know about pathology and the incredible work pathologists do behind the scenes? Take the quiz here: buff.ly/40ixtf3

This SAS Week we are finding out a bit more about some of our specialist and speciality doctors here at the Trust. Today, Dr Steph Baker talks about her role as a SAS Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Read more here: bit.ly/3BJOtjY #SASWeek24 #MidYorksNHS

BaBi Wakefield is celebrating the 5,000 recruits signed up to the study! We want to say a big THANK YOU to every single recruit that has signed themselves and their baby up - you're all playing a part in improving local health and care services. midyorks.nhs.uk/babi-news

Take a peek inside Wakefield Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), and remember, adults with a blood form can pop along for a blood test - no appointment needed - just turn up between 8.30am and 3.30pm, Monday to Friday 💉

Today, at the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week, our Trust has made a heartfelt commitment to support staff through the challenges of miscarriage and pregnancy loss, through signing the @MiscarriageA Pregnancy Loss Pledge. 📰 midyorks.nhs.uk/news #BLAW

We're delighted that colleagues from MYTT have scooped three awards at the Healthcare People Management Association (HPMA) Awards and the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Awards! 🎉⭐️ Well done all! 👏 Read more on our website: bit.ly/4gL07v7

A new 'Innovation Space' has launched at Pinderfields Hospital!👏 🤝The space, officially opened by @MayorOfWY, Tracy Brabin, will boost innovation & research within @MidYorkshireNHS, & help to forge collaborative links across the region. midyorks.nhs.uk/news/launch-of…

Bronte Birth Centre is celebrating the birth of baby Charlotte, the 50th baby born at the facility since its reopening in Spring. Charlotte June Blake was born to proud parents Katie and Luke at the at the start of this month. 📰 Read the full story: bit.ly/3XKBlnd

💉 Are you over 18 and need a blood test? Did you know our brand-new Wakefield Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) is now open for blood tests on a walk-in basis? No appointment needed - just turn up between 8.30am and 3.30am, Monday to Friday. 🌐 midyorks.nhs.uk/community-diag…

Today, local legend Chris Kamara officially opened Wakefield Community Diagnostic Centre alongside Chief Exec, Len Richards and Chair, Keith Ramsay. The CDC has already conducted over 20,000 tests, offering a range of diagnostic services in a bright, accessible community setting.

Join us for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 12 September to hear all about our Trust's ongoing progress and our future plans to continue to develop our services to provide a high quality of care. Find out more on our website ➡️ bit.ly/3Z0SOXD

Check out our divisional stats for 2023/24. A huge thank you to our incredible teams for your hard work and dedication, day in, day out. 👏 #MYFCSS #MidYorksNHS #AllMYTeam