King's College Hospital Charity - Annual Report & Accounts 2020-21 - Flipbook - Page 10
How did we do?
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Supporting staff in providing high quality care
We continued to support the delivery of the
King’s Stars recognition programme as a means
to celebrate outstanding care, boost morale,
and improve staff retention:
We committed funding to a health and wellbeing
programme that supports King’s staff and provides
greater support for mental wellbeing:
On 14 November 2019 we enjoyed a euphoric
celebration of staff and volunteers and the incredible
difference they make to our hospitals at the second
annual King’s Stars Awards ceremony.
“
It’s the people that make
King’s the world-renowned
institution it is today, which is
why it’s so vitally important we
take an opportunity like this
one to recognise our staff and
volunteers, and the
difference they make.”
Gail Scott-Spicer
£534,000
towards supporting
staff in delivering the
highest possible care
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We were delighted to award a grant of £180,660 to
a two year strategy supporting initiatives that will
provide additional health and wellbeing resources
for King’s staff, and in turn improve the care they
provide to patients.
In its first year the programme has seen the
appointment of staff psychologists to support
staff mental wellbeing. They have been helping
individuals return to work after experiencing
distressing incidents in the workplace, proactively
building resilience to cope with traumatic events
that may occur in the future, and providing pastoral
care to those in greatest need.
Hilary Sears, Chair’s Award Winner
Dr Sharlene Greenwood
and Hugh Taylor