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03/11/2026

Transfusion education event - 10 November 2026 🩸

Join the North East and Yorkshire Regional Transfusion Committee for a free online patient education event, 1 to 3pm on Tuesday 10 November.

This event is suitable for blood transfusion patients, anyone with a family member or friend who receives blood transfusions, or anyone simply interested in learning more about blood transfusions.

The team will share information on the blood donation process and how donations are kept safe, long-term side effects of transfusion, and treatments for severe von Willebrand disease.

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02/11/2026

Bonfire Night is a great opportunity to be with friends and family, but fireworks and sparklers can be dangerous 🎆

Keep a close eye on children and loved ones to prevent accidents, and make sure you know what to do if an injury does occur.

Find all the information you need about burns and scalds on the NHS website ➡️ https://ow.ly/upi35102XN1

All burns and scalds should be treated straight away. In a life-threatening emergency, call 999.

More information on firework safety ➡️ https://ow.ly/Svqg5102XN2

01/11/2026

Star Award: Rhett Richardson, Staff Nurse, and Greg Horsfall, Specialty Registrar ⭐

During a night shift, Rhett and Dr Greg met a patient whose condition had been gradually deteriorating over the weekend. Recognising that something wasn't right, Rhett acted immediately, trusting his instincts and seeking urgent medical support. Together, he and Greg worked tirelessly to assess, treat and stabilise the patient, despite the pressures of a busy night shift, limited resources, and other competing demands across the hospital.

What really stood out was their calm, focused and collaborative approach. They worked seamlessly together, never losing sight of the patient or the importance of supporting her family through an incredibly frightening time.

Rather than accepting the patient's deterioration, they recognised the seriousness of the situation and took swift, decisive action. Their quick thinking, clinical judgement and determination made a significant difference, and their actions are believed to have helped save a life.

Rhett and Greg are shining examples of going above and beyond, demonstrating compassion, teamwork and an unwavering commitment to putting patients first. Thank you both for the incredible care you provided and for making such a difference to this patient and her family.

29/10/2026

Our final award of the evening is the Chief Executive’s Award. This is unlike the other awards tonight, as the winner is chosen by Clare Smith, our Trust’s Chief Executive.

This year, this goes to our maternity teams.

These teams have been on an amazing journey. Both of our maternity services have improved their CQC rating from inadequate to good, with all five CQC areas now rated good. But this award recognises so much more than ratings. It celebrates colleagues who have faced difficult challenges with courage, listened and learned, embraced change and worked together to make care safer and better for women, babies and families.

While continuing to care for around 4,000 women and babies each year, our maternity teams have shown remarkable resilience, compassion and determination. They have strengthened teamwork and leadership, listened to women’s experiences and helped build a culture of openness, learning and continuous improvement.

This is a truly deserved recognition of the people behind this transformation, and a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we take responsibility, support one another and keep the people in our care at the heart of everything we do.

Congratulations to every single one our maternity colleagues – this is for you!

29/10/2026

Team of the Year (Clinical) award winner: Care of the Elderly Parkinson’s MDT 🏆

Sponsored by Twenty Five.

In just over a year, the Care of the Elderly Parkinson’s MDT has transformed specialist care for 672 patients across York and surrounding communities, significantly improving access to physiotherapy, occupational therapy and specialist nursing while reducing average hospital stays by two days.

Through outstanding collaboration and innovation, the team has broken down professional and geographical barriers to deliver more accessible, coordinated and compassionate care, with a new diagnosis pathway set to strengthen early intervention further.

29/10/2026

Team of the Year (Non-Clinical) award winner: Practice Development and Education Team 🏆

Sponsored by John Wright Electrical.

Between September 2025 and June 2026, this team delivered training to 4,554 individuals, supporting colleagues at every stage of their careers through education, clinical skills development and hands-on guidance.

Through their innovation, expertise and commitment to developing people, they are strengthening the Trust’s workforce, building confidence and helping deliver safer, higher-quality patient care.

29/10/2026

Patient Choice award winner: Hester Baverstock, Specialty Doctor 🏆

Sponsored by Vital Energi.

Dr Baverstock demonstrated exceptional clinical judgement in identifying a potentially life-threatening condition in a patient, performing an emergency procedure that saved his life, and providing compassionate, coordinated care following his subsequent cancer diagnosis.

Throughout the patient’s illness and after his death, Hester went above and beyond to support his young family with kindness, clear communication and personal dedication, making an immeasurable difference during an incredibly difficult time.

29/10/2026

Leader of the Year award winner: Bethany Williamson, Deputy Sister 🏆

Sponsored by IHP.

Beth Williamson is an inspirational Deputy Sister in VIU who brings warmth, humour and calm to even the hardest shifts, supporting distressed patients, stepping in when staffing is stretched and always being there for colleagues. Through her compassionate leadership, kindness and commitment to helping others feel valued and grow, Beth makes a lasting difference to patients and colleagues alike.

29/10/2026

Excellence in Collaboration award winner: Maria Liversidge, Parkinson’s Physiotherapist Clinical Lead 🏆

Sponsored by CAD Twenty One.

Maria has championed people living with Parkinson’s across Selby and York, collaborating with Active North Yorkshire to establish a popular weekly Pedalling for Parkinson’s class at Selby Leisure Centre, improving participants’ mobility and wellbeing.

Through her expertise, enthusiasm and commitment to collaboration, Maria continues to share knowledge, improve services and put people first, truly living our values.

29/10/2026

Excellence in Innovation and Improvement award winner: Work and Health Pilot Team 🏆

Sponsored by Nervecentre.

The team developed an innovative MSK service, selected as one of only seven projects nationally, providing rapid specialist assessment within three working days and personalised support to help people stay in or return to work. Supporting 178 people, the pilot significantly improved quality of life, with 87% of those not working returning to work and 86% of those working with adjustments returning without them, demonstrating the value of early, tailored care.

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