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HAFAN Y COED CONSTRUCTIONFrom the outside, Hafan y Coed looks practicallycomplete, which hides the considerable work that isstill going on inside. Progress has been amazing andsome of the ward blocks are now finished. In otherareas, work focuses on final decorations, layingvinyl flooring, the installation of fixed furniture,including bedroom furniture, and final mechanicaland electrical work. Internal and externalwayfinding signs are awaiting approval beforebeing ordered.
External works have been undertaken to install abus stop and table top ramp on the main hospitaldriveway outside Hafan y Coed and a drop zoneoutside the Plaza. Landscaping around the outsideof the Unit is almost complete along with the MultiUse Games Area to the rear of the Unit.
PLAZA AND MAIN ENTRANCE TOTHE HOSPITALNow the hoardings have come down, the new Plazacan be seen in all its glory. And you are probablywondering when it will be open for use. Well... theexact date will be announced in due course, but it islikely that the new Plaza and inner corridor willbecome operational in mid September.
The transformation of the main entrance, and whatwas once a very narrow inner corridor into thehospital is pretty spectacular and we hope you will bejust as impressed as we are. And even better, the newfacilities will provide a whole range of amenitiesdesigned to deliver those services you told us wereimportant for staff, patients and visitors. In the Plaza,you will find the Aroma coffee shop with indoor andoutdoor seating areas, a small number of retail units,the Hearth Gallery - Ariel Yr Aelwyd, a patientinformation centre and a courtyard garden (see thebelieve tree over the page).
This will be a fantastic new facility for everyone atUHL and will play a key role in integrating Hafan yCoed into UHL when it is commissioned nextspring.
Key dates to note are:-
• Refurbishment works in the main corridor
• Plaza and new entrance into the Hospital to open mid September; and
• Retail Units – further information to follow shortly once details have been finalised.
It should be noted that once the Plazabecomes operational, this will be the mainentrance into the hospital. The temporaryentrance, which was opened up to facilitatethe construction works, will be closed andeveryone will be redirected through thePlaza.
HAFAN Y COED - ADULT MENTAL HEALTH UNITUNIVERSITY HOSPITAL LLANDOUGH
Issue 8 September 2015
NEWSLETTER
Entrance to the Plaza Retail Units Aroma Cafe Hearth Gallery
Front View of Hafan y Coed Atrium in the Reception Area
The Gym
LOCAL ARTIST BRIGHTENS UP THE COURTYARD AT UHLThe courtyard garden, close to the main entrance and new Art Gallery at UHL, has been revitalised with the help of the community pay back team and local artist Amelia Thomas, who has designed and painted a new bespoke piece of art onto the courtyard wall. The image, called the ‘Believe Tree’ was inspired by the touching words of a creative writing by Hilary Griffiths:-
This extract is taken from ‘Behind Many Doors’ (Accent Press), an anthology of writings about WhitchurchHospital and published by Literature Wales.
HR UPDATEThank you for participating in the 1:1 meetings. Itwas good to hear your views, which were a mixtureof excitement and concerns about the move toHafan y Coed. At this stage in the process, moststaff within mental health have indicated apreference to transfer to the new Hafan y Coed atUHL. Some staff have undertaken a trial run oftheir journey from home to UHL via public transportto help them decide their future and feedback hasbeen positive.
Over the next few months we will be addressingsome of the common themes raised, including howwe can move towards a consistent shift pattern forstaff in Hafan y Coed. The Mental Health Clinical
Board have investigated the evidence and whilstthree long days is not advisable we support a shiftpattern that includes some long days to supportstaff to achieve a work/life balance.
In preparation for the transfer of the wards toHafan y Coed, we are asking staff to help usmanage the move by not booking any annual leavebetween 21st - 29th April 2016. Your co-operationwill be much appreciated.
We are starting to plan a number of visits and openevents for inpatients, service users and others whoare interested in visiting the site early in 2016. Wehave already arranged some visits for clinical staff,with more to follow, to assist them to visualise theenvironment and how they will work within it.
“A copper beech tree lookedmajestically on me and my sorrow and
made me believe in tomorrow”.
WHITCHURCH HOSPITAL DECOMMISSIONING UPDATEPatient care is the Health Board’s priority and we continue to look at the most effective and efficient way toprovide services and the location of services that have direct impact on patient care. We are continuing todiscuss solutions and will contact departments as soon as plans are further developed.
You will know from the letters you received in March 2015, that the following staff/departments have beenidentified as requiring transfer to alternative locations:-
In consulation with service leads, possible solutions have been identified for some departments and forothers, the feasibility of potential options are being worked through. All of the options will require somecapital works and these costs are being developed. The Director of Planning will need all of this informationto enable the overall proposals to be considered before a firm decision is made regardig future locations andthe timescales for implementation.
Please be reassured that we continue to work on solutions and the overall aim is to close WhitchurchHospital in a timely manner.
• Low secure CMHT• Move On Team• Psychology, including SHED/EDSOT• Cynnwys• Perinatal Community Service• Executive Director of Nursing Department
• Lymphoedaema Clinic• Physiotherapy OPD• Public Health Wales• Community Dental Dervice• Health and Safety Training Facility• OT and Physiotherapy equipment workshops
REASSURANCE OBSERVATIONSYSTEM - ADDRESSING ISSUES OFPRIVACY AND DIGNITYThe aim of the inpatient service is to provide a safeand therapeutic environment in which recovery canbe encouraged, supported and managed. In supportof this, a Reassurance Observation System (ROS) willbe introduced into the new Unit. This will provide amodern system which will allow staff to monitorinpatients, in appropriate situations, at nightwithout the need to enter the room. The systemwill provide a visual and audio feed from within theroom via an external observation unit locatedoutside the room. Each room will have its own
dedicated unit which will be electronically lockedand its use restricted to authorised staff
Comprehensive safeguards are in place to protectprivacy and dignity of inpatients. Images are notrecorded and the system will produce no moreinfringement upon privacy than the traditionalmethod currently used. Benefits will include fewerdisturbances when the person is attempting tosleep, which should improve the level of sleep andenhance their progress to recovery.
The ROS will be installed in 91 of the bedroomswith the remaining 44 utilizing more traditionalvistamatic observation windows.
END OF AN ERAWe are keen to offer all of our staff the opportunity to say goodbye to Whitchurch Hospital, mark its closure asan inpatient service and prepare for the move to the new Unit - Hafan y Coed. We appreciate that many serviceusers and staff have memories of Whitchurch Hospital that they would like to reflect upon, and while thefacilities are no longer appropriate for 21st century care, it has been important in the lives of many people.
We would like to take some time in the period to 11thMarch 2016 to mark the closure of the Hospital, followingwhich we can concentrate on looking forward to the officialopening a of Hafan y Coed and all the hard work thatcomes with moving into the new Unit and becoming part ofthe UHL. We have agreed a number of events to mark theEnd of an Era:-
• The Historical Society will hold an exhibition in the main hall at Whitchurch Hospital between 7th – 11th March 2016
• A staff celebration/party, arranged and paid for by staff, on 11th March 2016 in the Holland House Hotel & Spa. See Jayne Ryan, Darren Shore or Cheryl John for details.
• A number of local events will also be held during the week 7th – 11th March 2016 for inpatient service users
• Creation of a creative and inspiring artwork as a legacy to the building
A variety of other activities are still being explored and willbe shared as details are finalised. If any staff would like toactively participate in any planning of events, please contactSimone on [email protected].
WORKING TOGETHER AT UHLFrom April 2016 there will be a number of newservices delivered on the UHL site, which will bringwith it opportunities to share skills and knowledgefor the benefit of our patients and service users.
A learning event has been organised to bringpeople together to share plans to help integration, encourage networking and promote good practice
to fulfil the care philosophy of UHL to be a centre ofexcellence for rehabilitation and recovery. Theevent will take place on 8th October 2015between 13.00 – 16.30 in the Boardroom at UHL.Adam Cairns will open the event and ProfessorMarcus Longley will facilitate the afternoon.
To book a place at the event, please e-mail [email protected].
WORLD CLASS IT NETWORKSOLUTION IN HAFAN Y COEDA sophisticated computer network is being installedin Hafan y Coed. The UHB has invested in the designof an infrastructure capable of delivering data andvoice services throughout the site to ensure we areable to provide the best possible services to serviceusers, visitors and staff. This will include:-
• Vocera for voice messaging and staff communication;
• Wireless data communication to enable UHB data communications;
• Guest wireless system for use by service users andvisitors;
• CCTV/entry system; and
• Energy management to our Estates Department.
The installed network provides value for money andwill be functional, secure and robust as wellenabling future additional services as and whenthey become available.
SMOKE FREE WARDS IN MENTAL HEALTH
When adult mentalhealth inpatient servicestransfer to Hafan YCoed in April 2016,there will not be anysmoking areas indoors.If you are interested infinding out more abouthow we can supportyou, please ask yourWard Nurse/Manager or
contact the smoking cessation counsellor on 20743582 (UHW) or 2072 5420 (UHL).
Often people smoke when they are bored, fed up,anxious, want to reward themselves. Cravings forcigarettes last around 6 minutes. If you can distractyourself for around 10 minutes, you will getthrough the cravings a lot easier.
These are some techniques to help reduce thecravings for cigarettes:-
• Read a book or magazine, play cards or try a jigsaw puzzle
• Go outside for fresh air, do some exercise, take a short walk
• Speak to a friend
• Drink some ice water, eat a lollipop or chew sugar free gum
• Brush your teeth. The fresh taste doesn’t go with a cigarette
• Write a letter, poem or joke
• Take a shower
• Do your nails or put on hand cream and keep your hands busy
TIPS FOR TRAVELLING TO UHL
Cardiff Bus Bus 95: UHW – City Centre – Leckwith – UHL – DinasPowys – Barry – Barry Island
Bus 95A: UHW – City Centre – Leckwith – UHL -Penarth
An ‘iff card’ is available for travel on Cardiff Bus.This is a smart card that you can ‘load’ money ontoand use to buy your ticket. These are availablefrom Cardiff Bus. A UHB salary deduction scheme isalso available - contact the UHB transport office on2074 4165. You can also pay for your ticket usingyour phone or tablet using the ‘iff app’.
New Adventure Travel (NAT)Bus 303: Bridgend – Ogmore – Llantwit Major –Barry Hospital - Barry Town Centre
Bus 304: Barry Town Centre – Dinas Powys - UHL –Cardiff Bay – Cardiff City Centre
NAT offer discounts for UHB staff
TrainThe nearest train stations serving UHL are:
Cogan – 1.3 miles (28 minute walk)Eastbrook – 1.2 miles (21 minutes walk)
Cycle/WalkWalking and cycling are enjoyable and sustainableactivities which can improve your health and helptackle climate change. Cycle racks are available atUHL by the post graduate centre; opposite WardWest 3 on the main Hospital Road; and in front ofCAVOC.
Car SharingThe UHB car share scheme is free to use and easy tojoin and links drivers and passengers together on-line. It is a private scheme used only by UHB staffmembers, although the option is there to wideninto the national network if you choose to do so.
Traveline Cymru can help with your journey planning by bus and train.
STITCHING OUT STIGMAThe Hafan yCoed ArtStrategyGroup hascommissionedStitching OutStigma toproduce anexciting
collaborative art work to be displayed within thenew Unit. Natalie describes here her experience ofworking on the exciting new initiative:-
“My personal experiences of Whitchurch Hospitalspan over many years – as a patient, a volunteer, avisitor and a health support worker, which is whydoing this project is something I’m passionateabout. The idea began in May 2014 and has reallytaken off. People from all over the world, with allsorts of experiences and at all different stages oftheir own journey, are involved. It’s gone frombeing an idea to a real community of cross stitchers.But we want many more people on board to reallyhelp ‘stitch out’ the sad stigma which still surroundsmental health issues and, most importantly, revealthe truth from those in the know.
The project involves creating a giant cross stitchdisplay to be hung in the new Unit. Individualsare asked to contribute a 10x10 square ofstitching which represents their ideas, experiences,journeys and thoughts of mental health issues.You can do one or more squares or even join a‘round robin’ – the more the merrier! It would begreat to be able to represent the wide range oftreatments, disorders and experiences of people.
Throughout my experiences I have used crossstitch and other crafts as a tool to destress, startconversations, find mutual ground or distractmyself from unhelpful thoughts. I never imaginedthe project would take off in such a big way, andevery new supporter (we have many charities andorganisations backing it), new contributor andnew ‘like’ on facebook or e-mail, gives me a real‘happy buzz’!
So please consider joining us, spreading the wordand putting your own ‘stitch’ onto the display. Itcould help you and others, and we’d love to haveyou on board”
See www.stitchingoutstigma.co.uk or ourfacebook page ‘stitching out stigma’ forinformation or [email protected].
FURTHER INFORMATION
If you have any questions, or would like further information, you can contact:-
Simone JoslynClinical Project Lead, Mental Health Clinical Board
Mike WheelerCapital Planning Lead
Alex EvansService Planning Project Lead, Strategic & Service Planning Department
