A reminder that major works start this week to refresh our network.

At HRI the work starts next Monday, 11th August at HRI until Friday, 15th August.

There will be potential disruption to IT services, such as network connectivity, between 06:00 and 08:00 daily.

There is also likely to be an impact on the following clinical systems:

• On Tuesday, 12th August, between 06:00 and 08:00 there will be an impact (such as timing out, ability to log in etc) to the following clinical systems: NerveCentre, ICE Order Comms and Endoscopy Solus.

At CRH the works start on Monday, 18th August to Friday, 22nd August.

There will be potential disruption to IT services, such as network connectivity, between 06:00 and 08:00 daily.

There is also likely to be an impact on the following clinical systems:

• On Tuesday, 19th August, between 06:00 and 08:00 there will be an impact (such as timing out, ability to log in etc) to the following clinical systems: NerveCentre, ICE Order Comms, GP Portal, Varian, Endoscopy Solus and MediTex (Yorkshire Fertility EPR)

We do not any expect wider impact on colleagues or services. However, in the event of an unexpected issue, please follow the standard process for reporting to IT. If issues persist, please refer to your local Business Continuity Plans (BCPs).

IT Services will be coordinating the work and closely monitoring systems throughout, with third-party support services on standby to assist with any issues if required.

If you have any questions in advance, please email: matthew.griffiths2@this.nhs.uk