Emily holding her Star Award trophy, standing alongside Trust Chief Executive Clare Smith.
Star Award: Emily Douse 🌟
Emily was nominated for her compassionate support of a deaf patient using BSL. She quickly addressed missed care due to a lack of interpreters, worked to secure one, and communicated with warmth, ensuring the patient felt heard, supported, and able to attend confidently.
With our 2 posters on Day 1 #PCC2026 #PalliativeCare in #ED data over 4 years ( pre/post) intervention showing improved referral rate, more non cancer referrals as well as timely hospice referrals @ysteachingnhs.bsky.social @wolfsonpallcare.bsky.social
Man with a long beard sitting at a desk working on a laptop displaying a spreadsheet, with a monitor showing colorful charts in an office setting.
Say hello to Andrew Smith, Sustainability Data Analyst 👋
"As a person who loves Excel spreadsheets, this job is a match made in heaven!"
More on Andrew's role ➡️ www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/news-and-media/onetrusto...
#OneTrustOneTeam
White crescent moon with a hanging star on a blue background, featuring 'Eid Mubarak!' and NHS York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals logo.
Eid Mubarak to our Muslim patients, colleagues, and everyone in our community marking the end of Ramadan.
May your Eid Al-Fitr be filled with joy, peace, and time with loved ones ✨
Man wearing glasses seated at an office workstation with dual monitors and various tech devices on the desk, near large windows.
Say hello to Jon Hunter, Mobile Device Lead 👋
"I work with some of the most inspiring people I have ever met, and if not for them I would not be where I am now."
More on Jon's role ➡️ www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/news-and-media/onetrusto...
#OneTrustOneTeam
Five employees stand in a print services office holding awards and certificates, celebrating a team achievement.
Star Award: Print Shop ⭐
Nominated for outstanding support ahead of the Celebration of Achievement Awards. They delivered programmes, plans, and name cards under pressure. Special thanks to Gillian for organising cards by table, saving time and stress.
Woman wearing a black patterned blouse and NHS lanyard with ID badge sitting indoors near a wooden table.
Say hello to Cathy Skilbeck, Apprenticeships Manager 👋
"Apprenticeships are a fantastic way to improve skills while continuing to work at our Trust, which ultimately improves care."
More on Cathy's role ➡️ www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/news-and-media/onetrusto...
#OneTrustOneTeam
Liz in her dark blue nurse uniform, standing beside a medical training manikin in a hospital bed.
Say hello to Liz Alinaitwe, Global Majority Nurses Team Leader 👋
"I support internationally recruited and global majority nurses, helping them settle, build confidence, and reach their potential."
More on Liz ➡️ www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/news-and-media/onetrusto...
#OneTrustOneTeam
Three healthcare workers standing in a hospital corridor, two holding Star Award finalist trophies and a star-shaped sign.
Star Award: Hannah Davis and Gemma Morris ⭐
Hannah and Gemma organised and delivered Scarborough’s first ever organ donation memorial service – a deeply moving event that honoured the lives of those who became organ donors and the extraordinary legacy they left behind.
Person in green sweater and gray pants sitting in an office chair at a desk with dual monitors and a laptop.
Say hello to Jenn Haggerston, Information Governance Officer 👋
"Protecting information isn’t just a responsibility, it’s a commitment to safety and confidence in the care we provide."
Read more about Jenn's role ➡️ www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/news-amp-media/onetrusto...
#OneTrustOneTeam
Entrance to Askham Bar Community Diagnostic Centre, which features a ramp up to the front door. Two people are exiting the building.
A drop-in blood taking service is now open at Askham Bar Community Diagnostic Centre 🩸
Our team will be available every Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.45pm for patients aged 12 and above. No need to book!
More ➡️ www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/our-services/a-z-of-serv...
🎉 Huge congratulations to our brilliant York-based postgraduate students, graduating at @york.ac.uk today! We're incredibly proud of each and every one of you, and know you'll go on to achieve fantastic things.🩺#HYMSGrad
Trust colleague standing alongside a banner advertising the new starter welcome fairs.
Our next welcome fair for new colleagues takes place on Tuesday 13 January at York Hospital 🏥
Drop into Classrooms 1 and 2, 5th Floor Admin Block, any time between 11.30am and 1pm.
It's a great chance to ask questions and get all the useful information you need about your career with our Trust.
Person in a gray hoodie holding a DSLR camera in a hallway lined with framed photographs on the walls.
A hallway gallery with framed photographs of urban and architectural scenes hanging on a white wall.
If you’ve been to York Hospital recently, you may have spotted new artwork along the main corridor 📷
Our latest display features 25 sunrise photographs of York by 15-year-old Isaac Savage, on show until 1 March 2026, helping create a calm, healing environment. Thank you, Isaac 👏
The Dandelion Room is now open! 💛
Funded by York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity, it's a new calm space in York Hospital's Ward 36 for patients, families, and colleagues.
Thank you to Healthcare Support Worker Joanna Bowe for the name suggestion and wonderful mural 👏
Photo collage showing various moments at our Trust throughout the year, including the opening of our UECC, Estates and Facilities team members, a colleague in front of the Magnolia Centre, and a new dad (also a team member in scrubs) holding his baby.
Happy New Year! 🎉
Throughout 2025, our teams showed up with skill, kindness, and determination, going the extra mile to care for patients and support our communities.
A special shout out goes to colleagues bringing in the New Year with us. Thank you and here's to 2026 💙
Pharmacist in white coat explaining medication details to a customer at a pharmacy counter filled with shelves of medicines.
Feeling under the weather this Christmas?
👉 To check local pharmacy opening hours over Christmas, visit humberandnorthyorkshire.org.uk/humber-and-north.../
Or use NHS Find a Pharmacy to see what’s open near you: www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/...
To all our colleagues, volunteers, patients, members, and our local communities: we wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New year! 🎅
A huge thank you to all the teams who volunteered their time (and their voices!) to take part in this video 💙
Group of healthcare workers posing with two people in festive elf costumes in a hospital corridor.
Man wearing a green and red elf hat with jingle bells, sitting in a chair and wearing a patterned button-up shirt with binoculars hanging around his neck.
Healthcare worker in blue scrubs wearing a festive Grinch headband in a hospital setting.
✨ Feeling the festive spirit in Ophthalmology Theatre! Huge shout-out to our brilliant Ophthalmology Theatre team for bringing the cheer (and the smiles) alongside the incredible work they do every day. Got a team photo you’d like us to share for a festive shout-out - send it our way! 📸
Person wearing a Santa hat and blue shirt standing next to a decorated Christmas tree with colorful tags and ornaments in an indoor setting.
Christmas tree decorated with red and yellow tags containing handwritten messages, surrounded by festive ornaments and a plush reindeer toy.
Hand holding a yellow tag with a Christmas joke attached to a decorated Christmas tree with tinsel and ornaments.
Green gift tag with a handwritten Christmas message hanging on a decorated tree with ornaments and tinsel.
Christmas is one of the busiest times for our post rooms at York and Scarborough, with teams working flat out to deliver letters and parcels.
At York, colleagues return post tags with festive thank-you messages, now decorating the post room's Christmas tree 💙
Pharmacist in white coat explaining medication details to a customer at a pharmacy counter with shelves of medicines behind.
Feeling unwell this Christmas? 🤧
Pharmacists can advise on coughs, colds, sore throats, ear infections, aches/pains, and medicines. Many are open over the holidays.
Check local hours: humberandnorthyorkshire.org.uk/humber-and-north-yorkshi... 🎅
A woman is wearing a mint polo shirt, black trousers, antlers, and blue tinsel as if it is a scarf. She is standing in a hospital corridor and is making a peace sign.
Say hello to Noella Isibor, Domestic Assistant at York 👋
"I’m fully ready to hum Christmas songs while working" 🎵
Through December, we’re adding festive sparkle to #OneTrustOneTeam, featuring colleagues with festive names.
Read more about Noella's role ➡️ www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/news-amp-med...
Rebecca is in red scrubs, standing beside a blue examination chair in a medical room with supplies and equipment. She has green tinsel in her hair.
Say hello to Becca Snow-Holliday, a Phlebotomist at York👋
"Phlebotomists would be the Grinch!"
We’re adding festive sparkle to #OneTrustOneTeam, featuring colleagues with festive names and taking a peek they are celebrating.
Read more about Becca's role ➡️ www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/news-amp-med...
Jo in her OT uniform standing in a hospital corridor.
Say hello to Jo Brown, an Occupational Therapist at Nelsons Court 👋
"Every day is different, and the work is incredibly rewarding, particularly when I see patients making progress."
Read more about Jo's role ➡️ www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/news-amp-med...
#OneTrustOneTeam
Charlotte is sitting at a desk in an office.
Say hello to Charlotte Housecroft, Recruitment Advisor 👋
"It’s such a joy to be able to help people through such a positive and exciting part of their careers"
Learn more about Charlotte's role ➡️ www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/news-amp-med...
#OneTrustOneTeam
Annabel in front of a Staff Benefits wall display.
Say hello to Annabel Newey, Staff Benefits Co-Ordinator 👋
"I love my role as I enjoy giving something back to our hardworking colleagues!"
Learn more about Annabel's role ➡️ www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/news-amp-med...
#OneTrustOneTeam
Margaret alongside Andrew Bertram outside the entrance to York Hospital's Emergency Department.
Star Award: Margaret Banas 🌟
After a 12-hour night shift, Margaret stayed over an hour to comfort and translate for a distressed patient in Resus. Speaking Polish, she explained treatment and offered reassurance, helping the patient feel safe and supported during a frightening time 💙
Joanne and Saffron holding their Star Award certificates and trophies alongside Interim Chief Executive, Andrew Bertram.
Star Award: Joanne Gill and Saffron Snowden 🌟
Joanne and Saffron went above and beyond to support a patient with hearing loss who was struggling to use their insulin pump. Their innovative approach and clear communication increased his confidence, helped his diabetes, and transformed his wellbeing.
Lucy from the library holding up a box of seeds for the seed swap.
It’s Green Libraries Week! 💚
Visit our hospital libraries to celebrate our Trust’s green champions and join the seed swap. You could take some seeds home to grow your own plants and food 🥕
Learn about sustainability and sign up as a green champion to help make our hospitals more eco-friendly 🌿
A woman in a medical uniform stood by a mammogram.
Say hello to Claire Stephenson, Specialist Radiographer 👋
"I value working at the Trust because it fosters a culture of professional growth, collaboration, and innovation"
Learn more about Claire's role at the Magnolia Centre ➡️ www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/news-amp-med...
#OneTrustOneTeam
