James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

What will happen to the centres and facilities constructed recently when we build our new hospital? These will be retained and used within the vision for Future Paget. We’ve answered a number of frequently asked questions about our plans – you can view them here: https://lnkd.in/dR9sVvTf We want to hear from our patients, staff, and communities on our Future Paget Vision – your views matter! Provide your feedback through our online form here https://lnkd.in/d42TYMDg or drop in at one of our local outreach events The Cliff Hotel, Gorleston – Tuesday 29th April, 2pm - 7pm Great Yarmouth Town Hall – Wednesday 30th April, 2pm - 7pm Lowestoft Library – Wednesday 7th May, 1pm - 5:30pm East Point Pavilion – Thursday 8th May, 2pm - 7pm Burrage Centre, James Paget University Hospital – Wednesday 14th May, 2pm - 7pm

The James Paget has secured the purchase of land next to its current site, which will be used to develop Future Paget – a new hospital for our patients, staff and communities in Great Yarmouth and Waveney. The Department of Health and Social Care has provided £9.8m of funding for the James Paget to purchase land from Great Yarmouth Borough Council to the west of its current site, which will be used for building the new hospital. James Paget Hospital is also sharing its vision for the new hospital to gather views on the outline scale and position of the future hospital design, and is inviting people to attend open events across Great Yarmouth and Waveney to view the plans for Future Paget. Read more about this news here:

Mark Friend has been appointed as Interim Group Chair of the newly formed Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group. Mark, who is currently Chair of the James Paget University Hospital, will take up his post at the beginning of April. His appointment, which was confirmed by the Councils of Governors at all three hospitals, means there will be a single Chair for the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, The James Paget University Hospital, and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn for the first time. Read more about Mark’s appointment here: https://lnkd.in/eAanGqnC

Our new Orthopaedic Outpatient Centre is taking shape at speed! Groundworks started just last month – and last week the modules that form the new centre were delivered on site by lorry and inched into position by a crane. Delivered by construction partner Darwin Group the new Orthopaedic Outpatient Centre will feature nine consultation and examination rooms and a modernised plaster bay, as well as improved staff office and rest areas, with opening scheduled for May. Its creation will mean that the space currently occupied by our orthopaedic outpatients services in the hospital can be developed to provide an expanded Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit. SDEC is a way of providing care that sees patients with urgent, non-life-threatening conditions being assessed, diagnosed, and treated on the same day, aiming to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. Capital funding of £4.2 million has come from NHS England for both the creation of the Orthopaedic Outpatient Centre and expansion of SDEC facilities.

Today we take part in a special day of reflection to mark the fifth anniversary of the COVID pandemic. Sunday 9 March 2025 is the Day of Reflection across the UK for the COVID-19 pandemic – and is an opportunity for people to come together to remember those who have lost their lives since the pandemic began and to honour the tireless work and acts of kindness shown during this unprecedented time.    The day is being held in line with a recommendation from the UK Commission on Covid Commemoration. On Sunday 9 March 2025, people are invited to: 🔵 remember and commemorate those who lost their lives since the pandemic began 🔵 reflect on the sacrifices made by many, and on the impact of the pandemic on us all 🔵 pay tribute to the work of health and social care staff, frontline workers and researchers 🔵 appreciate those who volunteered and showed acts of kindness during this unprecedented time Below we have showcased some of our staff members experiences, you can also read more on our website here:

The James Paget is holding an open day for soon to be Newly Qualified Nurses, specifically, final year nursing students and apprentices qualifying in summer 2025. The open day will be on Thursday 27th March between 09:00 - 17:00. There will be various talks and information sessions to provide an idea of what opportunities we can offer, as well as interviews to offer NQNs a place here at the Paget. This will be a great opportunity for students that are about to qualify to gain an insight into working at an acute trust. Use this link to register your interest: https://lnkd.in/d7sZxZ3P

Women and girls are being invited along to a special information and support event being held at Gorleston’s Pavilion Theatre this Saturday, 8 March, where there will be the opportunity to find out more about local activities, clubs, organisations and opportunities.   Anyone living locally is welcome to drop-into the event, which will celebrate International Women’s Day, at any time between 10am and 3pm on Saturday, and it will feature everything from free treatments to career information, with a range of stalls, displays and activities during the day. The aim of the event is to provide support for today and knowledge for tomorrow, to help you be more empowered for the future whether you are young and just starting out or older and looking for support, or somewhere in between.   The day will include free treatments such as Indian Head massage, face massage and mini manicures, Reiki and Soundbaths; stands from organisations including Girl Guiding, the Louise Hamilton Centre, Together for Women and Girls, Gorleston Menopause Mayhem, Dandelions Great Yarmouth and Papyrus UK; the chance to find out more about careers at the James Paget and Norfolk Fire & Rescue, and to discover East Coast College courses and opportunities via Into University.   Various sports, health and fitness organisations will be on hand to give you more information about a range of things including football, pilates, pelvic health, maternity services, menopause and health MoTs.   Special guests on the day are set to include former Anglia TV presenter, author, columnist and psychotherapist Christine Webber who will be among the speakers and performers taking to the Pavilion stage during the day. You’ll also be able to get more information about activities and services available to you, so please come along whatever your age or interests. Women are also invited to bring any unwanted bras with them as there will be a collection for the local bra bank, which then passes these to a charity for distribution in countries where they are needed. Any good quality bras that you have to donate will go to a good cause.   The Theatre bar area will be open if you would like to purchase light refreshments and Sarah and Cath look forward to welcoming you to the Theatre. 

As part of our celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, we’re putting a spotlight on staff who have chosen an apprenticeship to further their career in healthcare. One example is Katie Annison, who works as an assistant in our Imaging Department. Katie is currently studying for a higher apprenticeship/foundation degree in health studies at City College, Norwich. Her route into healthcare started four years ago, when she began volunteering at the James Paget, helping patients with their meals in the evenings and at weekends. “Volunteering gave me the opportunity to give my time to support individuals as I am passionate about patient care,” she said. Soon, she had the opportunity to join the hospital’s ultrasound team, where her work was soon recognised when she won a coveted Paget’s People chair and chief executive commendation in 2022, for setting up a wellbeing corner for the department’s patients, and for showing them compassion and reassurance when having their scans. Now, Katie is in the second of a two-year course which sees her attend the college one day per week, while gaining practical experience in the hospital. “I would recommend this course because it opens up so many opportunities in the NHS,” said Katie. “It has boosted my confidence massively by giving me a better understanding of healthcare and, once completed, I will achieve a qualification for an Assistant Practitioner role.” You can hear and read more from some of our former and current apprentices on our website here; https://lnkd.in/ezKTHNm3

The James Paget has had plans approved which will support the movement of its Orthopaedic Outpatient services to a new location on the existing hospital site, to facilitate the development of an improved Same Day Emergency Care service. The hospital has received funding from NHS England to create a boosted Same Day Emergency Care Service, which is a way of providing care that allows specialists at the hospital to assess, diagnose and treat patients on the same day of arrival, who would otherwise have been admitted to hospital for an overnight stay. You can read more about the project on our website here; https://lnkd.in/eC_4HFCf

Our first delivery of 2025! 🎁 We loved our first trip out in 'Hope' beginning the year at James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust our hospital partner. We gifted Chemotherapy Boxes to help support people affected by breast cancer. If you are not receiving breast cancer treatment at one of our partner hospitals you can still receive a Little Lifts Box, free of charge if you live in the UK. To begin your application click here: https://lnkd.in/d_HY3nTK #BreastCancer #BreastCancerAwareness #UKCharity #MakingADifference