Volunteer policy
[…] in honour only and is not intended to form a contract. For clarity this means that there is no entitlement to benefits such as sick pay or annual leave. 2.4 Staff may also act as volunteers, outside of their paid employment. Where the voluntary role undertaken is different from their employed role, for example […]
Statement of Responsibilities
[…] other stakeholders. The successful achievement of organizational objectives and execution of strategy following presentation to and approval by the Board of Directors. Recommending to the Board an annual budget and forward plan and ensuring their achievement following Board approval. Optimising as far as is reasonably possible the use of the Trust’s resources Investment and […]
Achievements Book 2024-25
[…] with Chair Peter White and Salman presenting awards. Lord Lieutenants for each respective area presented the medals. Our 2025 Star Awards In March 2025 we held our annual Star Awards event at Ribby Hall Village in Lancashire. The event, organised by the communications team and sponsored by our NWAS charity and external suppliers, provides […]
Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Regulations Policy
[…] Head of Communications and Engagement will undertake the above roles for the team. The Deputy Head of Communications and Engagement oversees the trust’s Publication Scheme and its annual update. Senior Communications Manager (External) The Senior Communications Manager (External) oversees the Communications Team’s FOI and EIR work on a day to day basis and is […]
Modern Slavery Act 2015 – NWAS Statutory Statement
[…] vehicles. The Trust also provides urgent care and patient transport services across the region and manages the NHS non-emergency helpline, 111, regionally. The Trust has an overall annual budget of around £450 million. The Trust is fully aware of the responsibilities it bears towards patients, employees and the local community and as such, has […]
Equality Delivery System reporting template – 2024/25 review
The EDS Report is a template which is designed to give an overview of the organisation’s most recent EDS implementation and grade.
Equality Delivery System evidence pack – January 2025 (domains 2 and 3)
[…] in May 24 & scheduled January 25 D&I Group Assurance Reports presented in June & November 24 and Feb & scheduled March 25 April – Mental Health Annual report 23/24 presented . Concerns re 111 and 999 MH calls flagged to the ICB and senior leaders May - Trust Strategy Refresh – a full EIA […]
Equality Delivery System evidence pack – December 2024 (domain 1)
[…] ‘Electronic Wall Boards’ at trust sites, stations and emergency operation centres . High level feedback and scores shared via social media sites . Reporting in the trust’s annual report, the quality account, the EDI annual report and our own patient engagement annual report . Slide 14 – Domain 1 / Q1D evidence Outcome 1D: Patients […]
Learning from deaths dashboard – Q1 2022/23
[…] SR07 SR08 SR09 SR10 SR11 PURPOSE OF PAPER: For Assurance EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Trust is required to publish on its public accounts a quarterly and then an annual summary of learning. The Q1 Dashboard (A ppendix A) describes the opportunities to learn from deaths. In summary, from Datix records, the contributory factors to patient […]
Learning from deaths dashboard – Q2 2022/23
[…] SR08 SR09 SR10 SR11 SR12 PURPOSE OF PAPER: For Assurance EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Trust is required to publish on its public accounts a quarterly and then an annual summary of Learning From Deaths. The Q2 dashboard (A ppendix A) describes the opportunities to learn. The main contributory factor to patient deaths, identified in Datix, […]