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We provide community, acute (hospital-based treatment) and specialist health services to around half a million people living in the Wakefield and North Kirklees areas. We also treat patients who choose to use our services from surrounding areas, including South Leeds, North Yorkshire, Barnsley and Doncaster.

Robert Perkins of Halifax sadly died in Pinderfields Hospital this month.Would any known friends or family with any info...
31/07/2025

Robert Perkins of Halifax sadly died in Pinderfields Hospital this month.

Would any known friends or family with any information of next of kin please contact the Bereavement Office at Pinderfields on 01924 541015 or email: myh-tr-bereavementmidyorks@nhs.net

The Bereavement Office is open Monday – Friday from 8am to 4pm excluding Bank Holidays.

❤ This , Ashley told us: "I would like to recognise the colleagues on the labour ward at Pinderfields. My birth plan wa...
31/07/2025

❤ This , Ashley told us: "I would like to recognise the colleagues on the labour ward at Pinderfields. My birth plan was to have a water birth on the birth centre, but due to our son’s growth tailing off, we needed continuous monitoring. I was taken to labour ward to be induced but was actually in spontaneous labour and didn’t need it! I felt really anxious and like I would be grieving for the water birth I had built up in my head for so long.

"I was so wrong. As soon as I got onto the labour ward, I was met by my midwife, Dawn Wigglesworth, who was so reassuring of the situation and made me feel like me and our baby were in safe hands from the moment stepped foot in the room.

"Dawn was my cheerleader throughout my labour - she was so assertive in making decisions and spoke to me and my birthing partners in detail about everything that was happening. Everything I once felt scared of, like cannulas and episiotomies, no longer felt scary because of Dawn.

"I will remember Dawn for the rest of my life. Even though we didn’t get the birth we had originally planned, it was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined, and she made it truly magical with the care that she gave to us all. I could not have asked for anyone better.

"The aftercare was also exceptional. Kaley made sure I was really well looked after, and Chloe came and helped my husband dress our little Harry.

"To say that these guys will see babies being born every day, the experience was so so personal, and they honestly made us feel like the most important people in the world and like this moment was so special.

"We were spoiled with some lovely tea and toast before we were transferred to the birth centre for some precious family time.

"This was the best experience of my life and that was down to the people we were surrounded with. We will be forever grateful to Dawn and the team."

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Urology Consultant Miss Alison Downey is on Sky News 🎥 today in a Special Feature about the social use of Ketamine and ...
28/07/2025

Urology Consultant Miss Alison Downey is on Sky News 🎥 today in a Special Feature about the social use of Ketamine and the impact it is having on often young users. You can watch 👀 the report on the Sky News YouTube channel here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac94v-haO5I

Nurses can lead the switch – IV to oral antibioticsRecently, one of our nurses and antimicrobial colleagues pharmacists ...
26/07/2025

Nurses can lead the switch – IV to oral antibiotics

Recently, one of our nurses and antimicrobial colleagues pharmacists have supported NHS England with the exciting creation of an animated video, aimed at supporting nurses globally.

This learning resources has been formed to boost the knowledge, confidence and awareness of IV to oral antibiotic switch in hospitals.

The video has been:

· Informed by one of expert nurses here at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
· Already viewed 12,600 times across six countries
· And helped nurses, midwives and pharmacists involved in IV antibiotic care

We are extremely proud of those involved in this animation, which is already working to empower nurses to be active in antimicrobial stewardship.

Take a look at the video 👉 https://youtu.be/M8PgmQ--9Us

Congratulations to Karen Pryor, our Senior Facilities Manager, who has been named as the new Chair of the Association of...
24/07/2025

Congratulations to Karen Pryor, our Senior Facilities Manager, who has been named as the new Chair of the Association of Healthcare Cleaning Professionals 👏

Karen has been part of the MY Team since October 2024, and has almost 40 years experience in the NHS 🩵

"It is an honour to be asked to take up this role,” said Karen.

Mark Braden, Chief Infrastructure Officer at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, said: “Karen’s appointment as National Chair of the Association of Healthcare Cleaning Professionals is a testament to her unwavering dedication, deep expertise, and visionary leadership in healthcare facilities management."

Read more: https://bit.ly/41a4BVJ

This , Katie says: "I would like to send the biggest, heartfelt thank you to everyone that was involved in the birth of...
24/07/2025

This , Katie says: "I would like to send the biggest, heartfelt thank you to everyone that was involved in the birth of our little boy on 4th April 2025.

"After a difficult few years trying to conceive and an eventual IVF journey, I was very anxious for the birth, with the feeling that something would go wrong. Our midwives Brooke, Charlize, Emma and Amelia were amazing throughout every moment, explaining everything every step of the way and keeping us calm, even when difficulties arose.

"Our little boy became distressed towards the end, meaning a trip to theatre and a forceps delivery which is where I became upset and panicked but the consultants Lucy and Katie kept me as calm as possible, talking me through every step and preparing me for any changes. An extra shout out to the anaesthetist Davide for repeatedly telling me I didn't need a C-Section and keeping the pain relief going, even through my panic.

"And a final thank you to Brooke and Charlize again for being so supportive during theatre and helping so so much with our little boy in the first few hours of his life as we were both totally exhausted after 4 days on the induction bay and a 19 hour labour - they definitely went above and beyond for us!

"Each and every one of the staff were amazing and worked like a well-oiled machine, even in the difficult moments. Twelve weeks on, I still feel emotional writing this as I am so thankful for the care we received."

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Our Perinatal Mental Health Midwife has teamed up with Turning Point Talking Therapies to deliver two free welling works...
22/07/2025

Our Perinatal Mental Health Midwife has teamed up with Turning Point Talking Therapies to deliver two free welling workshops for pregnancy🤰

These informal workshops, which will be delivered on MS Teams, have been designed to provide you with useful techniques and coping strategies to help improve your mental health and wellbeing during the perinatal period.

🗓️ Mindful Pregnancy – Managing Stress and Positive Birth
Thursday 11 September | 12pm – 1.30pm

🗓️ Mindful Pregnancy – Managing Anxiety and Connecting with Baby
Thursday 25 September | 12pm – 1.30pm

To book your place or find out more:
🌐 Visit: talking.turning-point.co.uk/workshops
📞 Call: 01924 234860
📧 Email: wakefield.talking@turning-point.co.uk

Resident Doctors (previously known as Junior Doctors) will be on strike from 25 to 30 July.If you need medical help duri...
21/07/2025

Resident Doctors (previously known as Junior Doctors) will be on strike from 25 to 30 July.
If you need medical help during this time, please visit 111.nhs.uk.

You should call 999 only if someone is in a life-threatening or very serious condition.

NHS services will be affected by strike action this week.

If you need medical attention, help is available – visit 111.nhs.uk

Please only call 999 when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk.

For more information https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/news/resident-doctors-strike-please-choose-healthcare-services-wisely-during-strike-action-4138

Marie began her nursing journey in 1988, qualifying as a learning disability nurse. She dedicated her career to helping ...
18/07/2025

Marie began her nursing journey in 1988, qualifying as a learning disability nurse. She dedicated her career to helping others with warmth, kindness, and her ever-present smile. Marie also pioneered the learning disability liaison nurse role, which has since grown into the complex needs team we are proud to have to today at our Trust.

In memory of Marie, who passed away unexpectedly age 55 and just nine months after retiring, her family are taking on a 73-mile walk. They will hike around the Lake District (Marie's favourite place) to raise money for MY Hospitals Charity. Support their journey and donate here: https://bit.ly/MilesForMarie

🌏 Staff on Ward 8 are sharing their adventures with an 'Around the World' display. Featuring a large world map, dotted w...
18/07/2025

🌏 Staff on Ward 8 are sharing their adventures with an 'Around the World' display.

Featuring a large world map, dotted with postcards from the teams own travels. The display works as a conversation starter in which staff, patients and relatives can share memories, and fun facts about the places they have visited.

💜While it's a fun way to remember the places they've been, the display also serves a deeper purpose, as Ward 8 supports patients living with dementia. The display has proven to be an excellent support, especially for visiting relatives, loved ones, and carers.

Katie Sands, Ward 8 Manager said: "It’s a great way to connect, relatives often stop and look at the photos, and it gives them something light-hearted and meaningful to talk about with their loved ones. The visual display offers patients gentle stimulation, encouraging reminiscence, curiosity, and interaction, all vital tools in dementia care. Patients have even begun sharing their own travel memories or pointing out places they’ve always wanted to visit."

The team hope to expand the display throughout the year, bringing the world to Ward 8 one postcard at a time.

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We provide community, NHS, acute (hospital-based treatment) and specialist health services to around half a million people living in the Wakefield and North Kirklees areas. We also treat patients who choose to use our services from surrounding areas, including South Leeds, North Yorkshire, Barnsley and Doncaster.