Haydn Jeavons

The results of the national NHS staff survey 2023 have been published and we’re pleased that our results are improving. Last year, 41.3% of our staff shared their experiences in the confidential survey and our scores are higher than in 2021 and 2022 in almost every area. We’re particularly delighted to see that our staff are more motivated and feel comfortable raising concerns, and our leaders are seen to be more compassionate.

The smell of smoke from the pyrotechnics. Rapturous applause. Crowds that stretched so far back, you couldn’t see everyone from the stage. As the lights went down, one of the singers cried into the microphone: “Thank you Glastonbury, you’ve been amazing!” Back in the Pfizer Chiefs’ trailer, after the biggest show of their lives, a phone rings. “We knew we’d just given our best ever performance, but little did we know what was coming next,” said Alan Wishart, guitarist and band manager.

We’ve held a second Gynaecology Perfect Week, treating double the number of patients during a normal week and helping to reduce our waiting lists. Following the success of the first Perfect Week in November, our Women’s Health team set about organising a follow up to continue their fantastic work and improve outcomes for patients.