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Welcome

As the NHS celebrates its 60th birthday, the focus has been the incredible achievements and progress that have been delivered over the last six decades. The health service is still the envy of the world, however aware of its flaws we may be. The work that you’re engaged in as part of the 1000 Lives Campaign reflects the very reason the NHS was established - to save lives.

This issue reflects again the extraordinary care and commitment of NHS staff to improving healthcare for patients. Thank you for all you’re doing in this special year (as in any other!) and for shaping the service for the next sixty years. Happy Birthday, NHS!

"They’re a credit to the NHS," says A&E patient

"The treatment and friendliness of the nurses was exemplary, they are a credit to the NHS. I can never repay them for their kindness and empathy. They made me realise just how fantastic the health service can be."

Bryncethin mother of two, Karen Francis, is full of praise for the staff at A&E at the Princess of Wales Hospital. Read her full story

Happy 60th Birthday NHS!

"The NHS is one of the truly astounding human endeavours of modern times. Just look at what you are trying to be; comprehensive, equitable, available to all, free at the point of care and - more and more - aiming for excellence by world class standards."

These are the words of Dr Don Berwick KBE, President of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and who initiated the 100,000 Lives Campaign in the US. Read more

STOP PRESS: Dr Berwick will be speaking at the Campaign’s next Learning Session this autumn in Swansea.

Don't forget...

NHS staff can access the Campaign's intranet site at http://nww.1000livescampaign.wales.nhs.uk which has more details about the Campaign.

Making the right link

The links in this e-Bulletin will take you to the Campaign’s intranet site (nww), which is only available in English. If you are unable to access this site, please click on the following links to the Campaign's internet site (www):
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Patient Safety WalkRounds

Creating uncluttered wards, and more timely communication with staff, are just two of the vast number of improvements to patient safety - thanks to a new initiative by Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust. A weekly ‘WalkRound’ by Executive directors and clinical leaders is part of the Trust’s growing commitment to building a safety culture. Read more

Transforming Care at the Bedside

Engaging with frontline staff and providing good leadership support are vital if we are to improve patients’ direct experiences of care, says Faculty Member, Annette Bartley.

Read or listen to Annette’s thoughts on this important pilot area of the Campaign.

Improvement Advisors Explained

Improvement Advisors have a key role to play in delivering the 1000 Lives Campaign by supporting Trusts and LHBs across Wales.

Deborah Doig-Evans Joy Whitlock

But who are they and what exactly does their role entail? Meet Deborah Doig-Evans and Joy Whitlock. Read more

We want to hear from you...

You're making a difference - let us know, so that we can include your story about your staff and patients.

1000 Lives Campaign
14 Cathedral Road
Cardiff CF11 9LJ
Tel: (029) 2022 7744

E-mail: 1000livescampaign@wch.wales.nhs.uk
Web: www.1000livescampaign.wales.nhs.uk

The Campaign is being run as a collaborative, involving the National Leadership and Innovation Agency for Healthcare, National Patient Safety Agency, National Public Health Service, Wales Centre for Health and the Welsh Assembly Government’s Clinical Support and Development Unit.