Updates
Update, 16 April
Published: 16 April 2020
Extended HR service
To support the workforce during this challenging and unprecedented time at this phase of the pandemic, key HR services have been running on an extended seven day service since 23 March.
This extension will remain in place for as long as is needed to ensure timely access to information, advice and guidance for staff and managers.
HR First Contact is operating Monday to Sunday 09:00 – 17:00. The main contact number for HR First Contact is:
Tel: 0121 371 7612
Email enquiries can be sent to:
Email: FirstContact@uhb.nhs.uk
Additional guidance and resources for staff and managers is also available via the Trust’s HR website.
Alternatively, for any Covid-19 related queries, please refer to the coronavirus staff site.
Occupational Health is operating Monday to Sunday, 07:00 – 19:00. The main contact number for Occupational Health is:
Tel: 0121 371 8353
Email enquiries can be sent to:
Email: OccupationalHealth.Enquiries@uhb.nhs.uk
HR Senior Management on-call cover is available each weekend 08:00 – 20:00.
WH Smith staff offer
WH Smith is offering NHS staff a free bottle of water with any purchase made on Friday 17 April as a thank you for your hard work.
All you need to do is to show your staff ID to the store team on a till or scan the barcode on a 20% discount card on a self check out till, which will trigger the promotion.
The free bottle of water applies to either Evian or Touch of Fruit brands.
Safeguarding children
Have you considered your patient’s wider family situation and whether they care for anyone under the age of 18 years old?
If your patient is end-of-life and they care for someone under 18, please refer to the "Safeguarding children" page to contact the UHB Safeguarding Team: