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🏆 Celebrating Excellence: RoSPA Gold Award Achievement! We're incredibly proud to announce that NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group Health and Safety team has been awarded the prestigious RoSPA Gold Award for Health and Safety performance during 2024! The internationally renowned RoSPA Health and Safety Awards acknowledge organisations for their unwavering commitment to protecting lives - setting the benchmark for prestige and inspiring sector-wide admiration. Now in its 69th year, the RoSPA Awards are the world's largest health and safety awards programme, with almost 2,000 entries annually from over 50 countries, covering over seven million employees. This achievement highlights our effective Health and Safety management systems with strong senior leadership involvement, good governance, a well-developed safety culture that engages our workforce, and comprehensive training to prevent workplace accidents and incidents. A huge thank you to Steven Hall DipNEBOSH, CertIOSH who led the RoSPA submission process under the guidance of Stewart Crowe, Assistant Director of Health and Safety. This award reflects the collective effort of our entire Health and Safety team, and we're proud to be part of this prestigious community of organisations committed to excellence. #rospawinner2025 #HealthAndSafety #ExcellenceInSafety #ProudToWorkHere #NHSHeroes #SafetyFirst #TeamWork #nhseandf

Ever wondered what happens to a patient bed between admissions? From ward to domestic services for thorough decontamination, then back to storage - our porters ensure this vital cycle runs smoothly across our hospitals every day. See this essential work in action at Aintree University Hospital, part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group. 💙 #BehindTheScenes #PatientCare #TeamWork #NHSHeroes #nhseandf

🔥📚 Celebrating Academic Excellence in Fire Safety The Fire Safety team within the Health and Safety department at NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group is delighted to celebrate the outstanding academic achievements of three dedicated colleagues who have recently completed specialist qualifications, further strengthening our commitment to exceptional safety standards across our hospitals. Liam Fitzgerald, Fire Safety Advocate, has successfully completed his HTM (Health Technical Memoranda) course, focusing specifically on fire safety documentation that provides essential guidance on healthcare building design, installation, and operation. His studies covered critical areas including compartmentation, travel distances, means of escape, and hazard room management - all vital components of hospital fire safety management. Victoria Williams, Fire Safety Advocate, has successfully completed the prestigious NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety - widely recognised as the gold standard in health and safety qualifications. Victoria completed two weeks of intensive training at Mersey Fire and Rescue Training Centre, before undertaking a challenging 24-hour examination and submitting a comprehensive risk assessment. Victoria's outstanding achievement reflects her commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our patients, staff, and visitors throughout our hospital sites. Claire Powell, Fire Safety Advisor, has earned her SFJ Awards Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (Fire Inspectors) after completing a comprehensive two-year programme divided into five specialist modules. This advanced qualification covers fire safety in complex healthcare environments, reviewing fire protection systems, and conducting thorough risk assessments - skills that are invaluable in our hospital settings. Special recognition goes to Stewart Crowe, Assistant Director of Health and Safety, for his continued support in encouraging professional development within the team and ensuring these excellent opportunities are available to colleagues. These qualifications demonstrate our organisation's dedication to excellence in safety management and supporting colleagues in their professional development journey. By investing in specialist training and expertise, our Fire Safety team continues to uphold the highest standards of protection for patients, staff, and visitors across all our hospital sites. 🌟 #FireSafety #ProfessionalDevelopment #StaffAchievements #HealthAndSafety #ContinuousLearning #nhseandf

☕🍪 International Tea Day Celebration with the Royal Site Domestic Services Team The Royal Site Domestic Services Team in NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group was invited to down tools and enjoy a well-deserved cup of tea and a biscuit in celebration of International Tea Day. The official theme for 2025, "Tea for Better Lives," highlights how tea plays a meaningful role in improving the lives of millions of people, from farmers and factory workers to traders and consumers. Tea contributes to better livelihoods, stronger communities, and healthier lifestyles. This special tea break gave our hardworking team a chance to pause, relax, and appreciate not only the comforting ritual of a tea break, but also the centuries-old traditions and global impact behind every cup. These moments of shared connection help strengthen our workplace community and foster the positive team culture that makes our organisation such a great place to work. Special appreciation to Kerry McArdle, Domestic Services Manager (RLUH), for coordinating this thoughtful celebration that brought the team together in recognition of their excellent service. ✨ #UHLG #InternationalTeaDay #RoyalSiteDomesticServices #StaffAppreciation #nhseandf

🏋️♂️🤝 Team Building Excellence at Exercise Northern Exposure The Health and Safety team in NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group is pleased to share their participation in 'Exercise Northern Exposure' at the Army Altcar Training facility in Hightown, alongside teams from various NHS Trusts and external organisations. This fantastic leadership and team building opportunity, offered through our commitment as an Armed Forces Covenant and Employer Recognition Scheme gold holder, provided 10 free places for colleagues to enhance their collaborative skills through timed team-building exercises designed to help teams work together more effectively. All participants found the experience highly engaging while developing valuable collaboration and leadership capabilities. Special thanks to Stewart Crowe, Assistant Director of Health and Safety, for coordinating this excellent opportunity, and to all Health and Safety team members who represented UHL Group with such enthusiasm and professionalism. Team building forms a cornerstone of creating successful workplace environments, and through participating in initiatives like Exercise Northern Exposure, the organisation continues to strengthen collaborative working practices that benefit patients, staff, and visitors alike. 🌟 #TeamBuilding #Leadership #StaffDevelopment #WorkplaceWellbeing #nhseandf

🎨 HARTS Work Experience Enhances Our Workplace We're delighted to highlight the fantastic work of Harry Evans, artist in residence and arts project manager at HARTS, who recently completed a week-long work experience placement with us. During his time here, Harry successfully refurbished and painted our penguin sculpture for Pride month, renaming it "Terrence" in honour of renowned HIV campaigner Terrence Higgins to raise awareness of HIV. This meaningful transformation brought both artistic excellence and important health messaging to our hospital community. 🐧🏳️🌈 Harry also relocated several art pieces to Liverpool Clinical Labs in Aintree University Hospital to enhance the working environment and completed important health and safety artwork, bringing creativity and vibrancy to spaces where our dedicated staff work every day. Special thanks to Poppy Fenn, Research Laboratory Technician and LGBTQ+ Network Chair, Paula OMalley, Healing Arts Manager, and the HARTS students for supporting this valuable initiative. It's fantastic to see how HARTS within NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group continues to transform our workplace culture, creating more uplifting and meaningful spaces for staff and patients alike. 🙌 #WorkExperience #HARTS #ArtsInHealthcare #WorkplaceWellbeing #StaffEngagement #nhseandf

☕🚔 Cuppa with a Copper - Friday Success! Last Friday we hosted a Cuppa with a Copper and Bike Marking event in the Atrium at Royal Liverpool University Hospital. The session saw good turnout from staff who collected useful safety items provided by Merseyside Police including handbag holders, key bells, phone marking services and phone holders. Several colleagues also secured their bikes with professional security marking. 🚴♀️🔒 The event provided a valuable opportunity for staff to connect directly with local police officers over a cup of tea, discussing community safety and sharing concerns about their local areas. Staff raised issues about safety in places like Dingle, which officers have taken note of for increased patrol focus. It's great to see these community partnerships in action, bringing practical safety support directly to our NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group workforce while strengthening the relationship between our hospitals and local policing teams. Thanks to everyone who participated and to Merseyside Police for their continued support! 👮♂️✨ #CommunitySafety #StaffEngagement #CuppaWithACopper #nhseandf

🏆 Meet Our Estates & Facilities Heroes: Porter Services Manager We're excited to continue our regular feature highlighting the incredible people who keep NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group running behind the scenes! Today we would like to celebrate Sharna Hart, Porter Services Manager at Aintree University Hospital. Sharna has achieved exceptional recognition for her outstanding work developing apprenticeships within our Estates and Facilities team. Her dedication has led to UHLG being named Employer of the Year by Southport College, with Sharna personally winning the Apprenticeship Award. She currently manages 5 apprentices on Level 3 Management courses, with 2 completing next month and 3 beginning the September 2025 cohort. This achievement demonstrates UHLG's commitment to nurturing talent and professional growth through apprenticeships. Additionally, Sharna has recently graduated from her Level 7 post-graduate diploma in Senior Leadership at Liverpool John Moores University. Upon completion of her apprenticeship project and presentations next month, she will receive membership to the Chartered Management Institute. These achievements reflect her commitment to both personal professional development and the advancement of her team within the Porter Services at Aintree University Hospital. We're proud to recognise exceptional individuals like Sharna who drive change and continuous improvement within our department. Her achievements demonstrate the outstanding talent we have within our Estates & Facilities team who keep our hospitals running smoothly. #EstatesAndFacilitiesHeroes #NHSHeroes #ProudToWorkHere #ApprenticeshipExcellence #ProfessionalDevelopment #TeamGrowth #nhseandf

🏗️ BAM Construction Corporate Social Responsibility Days in Bluebell Woods, Aintree University Hospital NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group was pleased to host the first of three corporate social responsibility volunteer days for BAM UK & Ireland. Team members are taking part in a series of ranger led woodland management days at Bluebell Woods, Aintree University Hospital. At this session staff made a huge impact removing large stands of the highly invasive Himalayan Balsam, increasing biodiversity by providing space for native flora to flourish. The session brought together Rob Bailey (Construction Director), Simon Sutcliffe (Construction Director), Sam Cooper (Social Value Coordinator – North) and Alicja Mordak (HR business partner), led by Nick White (Liverpool Nature Recovery Ranger) in this important environmental initiative. 🌿 Sam Cooper, Social Value Coordinator – North at BAM Construction said: "We are committed to giving back to local communities. Helping improve the environment of Bluebell Woods is a perfect volunteering project for staff from our Northern team. We had a great day, and it was fun to be involved in an initiative that is helping to regenerate this community woodland for the people of Fazakerley." Bookings for corporate social responsibility volunteer days are presently being taken for July – December 2025. If you know an organisation local to Liverpool that's looking for an opportunity for staff to spend time in nature and deliver on its corporate responsibility commitment, they can find out more by contacting Nick White, Liverpool Nature Recovery Ranger. The UHLG ranger programme is delivered by the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare and funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. #MakingPossible #EnvironmentalVolunteering #BAMConstruction #nhseandf

We were truly honoured to have IHEEM (The Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management) CEO Pete Sellars join us for National Estates & Facilities Day celebrations on 18th of June, 2025! 🏥 Pete's engagement throughout the day was truly outstanding - from exploring our marketplace showcases and sponsor displays, to presenting awards and delivering an inspiring speech at the general awards ceremony in the afternoon at Royal Liverpool University Hospital. With our 1,800 Estates and Facilities workforce - among the largest in the country - it was particularly meaningful to receive such recognition from the premier professional body in our field. Thank you Pete for making the time to personally connect with our teams and celebrate their exceptional contributions to healthcare delivery. 💙 Well done to everyone who took part in celebrating E&F Day 2025! #HealthEFMDay #IHEEM #EstatesAndFacilities #UHLG #HealthcareHeroes #nhseandf