Editor's Welcome
Welcome to our June edition—a month packed with celebration, learning, and practical insights. We're kicking off with ICU Week 2025, celebrating the incredible work our ESHT critical care teams do every day. Your dedication doesn't go unnoticed, and this week is our chance to properly recognise the difference you make to patients and families. As part of the ICU Week celebrations, your lovely lead editor Karl has written an article for the Trust extranet celebrating Intensive Care Week—do look out for it! or just flip in the pages of this journal. Our lovely Buddhi and Holly also made articles on what they think is the best about working in critical care. June is also Pride Month, and we're thrilled to spotlight our LGBTQIA+ Network. Building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued isn't just the right thing to do— it makes us stronger as a team and better at caring for our diverse community.
to make the most of your appraisal. Our PNA section tackles something we all care about: boosting team morale in critical care. Eight practical strategies that actually work— because let's face it, maintaining good spirits in our high-pressure environment takes real effort and smart approaches. Megan Fellows, our People Promise Manager, addresses workplace incivility—a topic that affects us all. Her insights will help us continue building the respectful, supportive culture our patients and colleagues deserve. Finally, we've included a refresher on Team Immediate Meetings to keep our emergency responses sharp when every moment counts. Each piece in this edition is designed to support you—whether you're celebrating achievements, developing professionally, or handling the daily challenges that come with critical care.
You'll find details about the new ESHT Employee Appraisal system, including a
Thanks for everything you do.
helpful interview with Stacey Bolingbroke from our People
Engagement Team. She breaks down the new online system and shares tips
Karl & Joyce
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