Trust Wide Support Services News

There will be a change freeze implemented from 6.00am on Monday, 7 July 2025 until 10.00pm on Tuesday, 30 September 2025. This change freeze relates to any amendments to existing forms in Radar. For assurance, Radar Healthcare will continue to be available for reporting all events during this period.

As we approach the warmer months colleagues are reminded that bladeless fans are to be utilised across the trust in both clinical and non-clinical areas. Any areas experiencing extreme temperatures which is documented can escalate to senior leads within their division for advice on rental of portable air con units.

Following an incident that occurred this year resulting in lockdown of a Trust building; it’s important that every colleague knows how to respond in the event of a lockdown. All colleagues are reminded to be familiar with your site lockdown plan. If you are not aware of your site plan, please contact your line manager.

Your Total Reward Statement (TRS) is a personalised summary that shows your NHS employment package including specific local benefits that your employer provides. TRS is due to be updated in August 2025 for the year 24/25 when you will no longer be able to access your TRS for 23/24. We advise you to print or save a copy of your statement for 23/24 before August 2025.

Please be aware that several products have been delisted with recommended alternatives made available, including two Medi Honey items that have been discontinued. The Trust’s local formulary has been updated to reflect these changes, in addition to stock sheets for all Community Nursing and Podiatry Services—including the ONPOS ordering system.