Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

09/10/2025

Tomorrow (Friday 10 October) is World Mental Health Day.

Our hospital towers will be lit up green this evening in a show of support.
We are lighting the towers up green tonight, as they will be pink and blue tomorrow evening to coincide with the Baby Loss Awareness Week lantern walk that is taking place from 5:30 pm.

We're encouraging you to talk about mental health and reach out to ask for help and support. It's ok not to be ok.

You and your loved ones can access mental health services, including:
💚 NHS 111 – Option 2: For urgent mental health support
💚 Samaritans: Call 116 123 – free, confidential, 24/7
💚 Mind: mind.org.uk – for advice and resources

Today, we stand together to break the stigma and remind everyone: your mental health matters.
Let's keep the conversation going, not just today, but every day.

09/10/2025

Today marks the beginning of Baby Loss Awareness Week (9–15 October), a time to come together in remembrance, reflection, and support for all those affected by pregnancy and baby loss.

Throughout the week (excluding the weekend), our Bereavement Midwives, Louise Heath and Jess Rawson, will be in the KTC at King’s Mill Hospital. You’re welcome to stop by to speak with them or take a moment to remember your loss.

We’ll be holding our annual lantern walk again this year. We’ll be meeting outside the main entrance at King’s Mill Hospital at 5:30pm tomorrow (10 October). We’ll walk together around the reservoir, pause as the hospital towers light up in pink and blue, and return for a short remembrance service.

If today, or this week, is not the right time for you, there is lots of support when you are ready. Please reach out.

For further information and support, visit https://babyloss-awareness.org/support/

We’re sending our support to everyone who has experienced loss 💙🩷

08/10/2025

We’re happy to announce that the King’s Mill Hospital abseil challenge has now been re-arranged and will be taking place on the new dates of Friday 21 and Saturday 22 November.

We still have a few places left on the Saturday, so if you’d like to give it a go, please contact Kenneth.godber@nhs.net to express your interest.

You can make a donation in support of the event to the Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity’s Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/sfhabseil2025.

08/10/2025

Click the link below to find out if you're eligible for your COVID vaccine this year.

🚨Not everyone who was eligible for a COVID vaccine last year will be able to get one this year due to changes made nationally to the eligibility criteria.

Please check our website to see if you're eligible before booking your winter vaccinations (see comments for link)👇

07/10/2025

We are currently experiencing high levels of attendance in our Emergency Department.

You may face long waiting times if attending today, so please take a look at the below and consider if any of the alternative services may be able to help.

💙The NHS is here for you 24/7. Don't delay getting help if you need it.

Please choose the right service. If you're not sure use NHS 111:
🌐 search NHS 111 online
📱 or dial 111

06/10/2025

Baby Loss Awareness Week | 9–15 October 2025 🩷💙

Join us for our annual Lantern Walk on Friday 10 October, organised by our Bereavement Midwives and Spiritual & Pastoral Care Team.
Meeting point: Outside the main entrance of King’s Mill Hospital
Time: 5:30 pm
We will walk around the reservoir, pause to watch the hospital towers light up, and return for a short service of remembrance at approximately 6:45 pm (outside, weather permitting, or in the main entrance).
This walk is open to families who have experienced baby loss and staff who support them.

On 15 October at 7 pm, we invite everyone to take part in the Wave of Light by lighting a candle in memory of all babies gone too soon.

King’s Mill Hospital will turn its towers pink and blue in support from Friday until Wednesday.

Trees of Remembrance will also be available in our Spiritual & Pastoral Care spaces across all three sites for you to leave a name or message in memory of a little one:
- The Faith Centre @ KMH
- The Pilgrim Centre @ MCH
- The Chapel @ NWK

You can find more support at: https://babyloss-awareness.org/support/

“A time for everyone in the baby loss community and beyond to come together to remember our much-loved and missed babies and raise awareness of pregnancy and baby loss.”

06/10/2025

Our next Dementia Drop-in Clinic, in association with Carers Federation, is tomorrow Tuesday 7 October 2025 at King’s Mill Hospital, from 10am to 12noon.

Anyone impacted by dementia, including carers, can talk to our Dementia Specialist team for information and advice. You can ask questions, receive signposting to services, get emotional support and potentially avoid a hospital admission.

Drop-in clinics take place at King's Mill Hospital on the first Tuesday of every month. The dates for this year are:
4 November
2 December

If you live in the Newark area, Dementia Drop-in sessions will take place at Newark Hospital on the following dates:
6 November
4 December

Mansfield Community Hospital will host Dementia Drop-in sessions on:
7 November
5 December

All the clinics are from 10am to 12noon.

If you are unable to attend but would like to speak to a member of the Dementia team, please email sfh-tr.dementia@nhs.net.

05/10/2025

There is still time to register your interest to join our Coffee and Connect meeting on Tuesday 7 October at 4pm, where you can help us to shape the future of care at Sherwood Forest Hospitals Foundation Trust.

Taking place via Microsoft Teams, the session will be a chance to work with us to shape what the future of care will look like in your area.

You can tell us what matters most to you and help us to build services which reflect the needs of the local community.

Reserve your place! Email sfh-tr.pet@nhs.net or call 01623 672222.

04/10/2025

Stoptober is here, and there's no better time to go smoke-free during pregnancy.

At Sherwood Forest Hospitals, the Phoenix Team is here to support you every step of the way. This specialist maternity team offers friendly, supportive help to stop smoking during pregnancy.

Whether you're just thinking about quitting or ready to make a change, you don’t have to do it alone.
You can refer yourself or ask your midwife to refer you. To contact the team, you can:
Email: sfh-tr.tobaccodependency-maternity@nhs.net
Call: 01623 622515 ext. 4702

Let’s make this Stoptober the start of a healthier journey for you and your baby.

03/10/2025

Thanks to generous support from the Friends of Newark Hospital, the Physiotherapy team at Byron House, Newark Hospital, has enhanced its treatment gym with new strength and rehabilitation equipment.

The team now has access to a wider range of tools, including various kettlebells and a plyometric box, allowing clinicians to trial exercises with patients and recommend routines that can be continued outside of hospital care. This not only improves the quality of care but also empowers patients to manage their conditions more confidently.

Phil Taylor, Senior Physiotherapist and Jeff Grainger, MSK Team Lead at Newark said: “Having this additional kit available has increased what we’re able to do with patients and improved our treatment environment. It allows us to encourage those who don’t have an exercise routine to trial some exercises under supervision without being in a gym, which can be intimidating to some.”

This investment means patients choosing physiotherapy at Newark Hospital have better equipment availability and rehab options, a fantastic step forward in personalised care.”

To donate to the charity, please visit: https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/charity

Pictured is: Jeff Grainger, MSK Team Lead, Linda Beedham, Committee member, Nadia Whitworth, Committee member and Phil Taylor, Senior Physiotherapist.

03/10/2025

42-year-old Aaron, from Sutton-in-Ashfield, spent 16 days in an induced coma in the intensive care unit at King’s Mill Hospital in December last year due to flu.

His story shows how important it is to get your flu vaccination this year.

02/10/2025

Would you like to help shape the future of care at Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust?

Our next monthly Coffee and Connect session will take place on Tuesday 7 October at 4pm via Microsoft Teams, and the topic will be 'Shaping the future of care together'.

We want to hear about what matters to you, what you think our services should look like, and how you think we can truly benefit the needs of local people.

Please come along and help us to build services which are modern, sustainable, and in line with the values and voices of the people we serve.

Reserve your place at the meeting! Email email sfh-tr.pet@nhs.net or call 01623 672222 to confirm your attendance.