Trust news

In 2026, a rare and meaningful alignment will see both Ramadan and Lent begin on February 18, with Ramadan’s 30-day fast running through March 19 and Lent’s 40-day period commencing on Ash Wednesday the same day. This convergence offers a unique opportunity for interfaith unity and shared reflection. Also occurring alongside the Lunar New Year season, this period serves as a powerful reminder of our shared humanity—encouraging empathy for those less privileged and fostering understanding across faiths and cultures.

A new system is being introduced for booking meeting rooms and clinical space across the Trust. The new system is designed to give users an improved experience and a clearer view of what space is available. The purpose of this transition is to migrate the system to a newer version of SharePoint for IT security purposes.

Over recent weeks, colleagues have been reminded to review and update their contact details, including any changes to divisions or team structures You can do this quickly and easily by visiting the Staff Contact Directory on YourSpace (from Useful links) and making sure your information is accurate and up to date.

On Tuesday 10 March 2026 starting at 08:30 am, all Net2 Doors at Hartley Hospital will be migrated to a new server as part of a wider review of standardisation of access levels across all sites and improve Building Security.

A new campaign encourages people struggling with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) or a phobia to refer themselves for NHS Talking Therapies treatment.