Geraldine, Brendan, Lindsay, Jackie and Christine

Next week is #jabathon week across the UK, so there will be a flurry of activity at CHFT - including the chance to win high street vouchers. And to support our 'flu campaign, some of our top team had their 'flu immunisation training today. 

Chief nurse Brendan Brown was joined by his deputy Linsday Rudge, modernisation lead Jackie Murphy and CHFT returning occupational health practitioner Geraldine Gledhill in their training, given by Christine Bouckley, one of our 'flu leads.

Brendan said "I'm a registered nurse, so anything I can do to make sure we protect as many colleagues as possible has got to be worth it.

"We know that Australia and New Zealand are experiencing their worst 'flu season in many years and all trusts received a letter* from Professor Bruce Keogh, Professor Dame Sally Davies and many other senior health service figures. 

"This is a timely reminder as the winter pressures really start to build, about how much additional pressure we would face if there was an outbreak at CHFT."

Win prizes!

Any colleague who has had their vaccination, or self-declared that they've had it elsewhere by Sunday 12th November will have their name put into a hat. We have a top prize of £100 in high street vouchers and four additional £50 vouchers for the first five names picked.

We'll announce the winners a fortnight today....good luck!

Getting your vaccination is easy:

Ask who your peer immuniser is on the ward/department, or look for them here. Or go to a drop-in:

  • Weekly drop-ins - every Thursday between noon and 1.30pm – in or near each of the main restaurants
  • F&SS are holding drop-ins each Tuesday and Thursday right through to December (though you don’t have to work in F&SS to have your vaccination there)
  • Times: Tuesday: 10am-noon and Thursday 2pm-4pm F&SS office – no appointment necessary
  • Simon Ellis will be available on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Sexual Health Centre at Broad Street. Call 01422 26 1370  to arrange a time

Community sessions at St John's Health Centre

  • Monday 6th November 1pm – 5pm
  • Thursday 16th November 8am – 2pm
  • Wednesday 22th October 8am – 2pm
  • Tuesday 28th October 1pm – 5pm

* read the letter from top NHS chiefs below

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