MPFT Estates & Facilities

19/06/2026

We are seeking feedback from staff, patients, service users and families regarding the MPFT Food & Drink Strategy. 🍏 🌽 🥬 🥔 🍽️

Please review the draft Food & Drink strategy first, then spend a few minutes sharing feedback via the short survey.

The survey will run from Monday 18th May - Friday 26th June 2026.

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk/getting-involved/food-and-drink-strategy

18/06/2026

Estates and Facilities Helpdesk 📞🔩🛠️

We offer an integrated Helpdesk service that is available Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm. The Helpdesk offers access to the Directorates varied services such as maintenance and repair requests, planned preventative maintenance, minor new works, pest control and general requests/queries. ​​​​​​​

During the period of April 2025 - March 2026, the E&F Directorate logged a grand total of 21,980 reactive maintenance jobs. Of which 16,115 were logged by the E&F Admin team👏⭐📣

18/06/2026

17/06/2026

National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day - 2026 📣🎊

A day to recognise the incredible teams who keep our healthcare environments safe, efficient and running around the clock, 365 days a year! Behind every great healthcare service is an incredible Estates and Facilities team.

Thank you for everything you do 👏

16/06/2026

Ellesmere Seclusion Scheme 👏📣👇

Lead by Rajbir, Deputy Head of Capital and Jenny Harvey, Capital Projects Officer and supported by our trusted contractor Key Construction. Updates show the progress on site at St Georges Hospital, Stafford from foundations to current roofing works.

This £3.9m investment includes:

✅Extension to provide new low stim, de-escalation and seclusion spaces to the ward.
✅New sensory room alongside a sensory garden.
✅Refurbishment of the existing ward within the day space, OT kitchen and eradicate backlog items.
✅Full landscaping scheme to incorporate therapy / horticulture gardens, orchard areas, sensory & day space gardens.

Many thanks to everyone involved, looking forward to seeing how this progresses over the upcoming months👏📸

15/06/2026

✨ Spotlight on Success: Congratulations to Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

🏆 Innovative Visionary Award — MPFT

Recognising the exceptional contributions of:
• Abigail Hamlett, Senior Governance & Assurance Manager
• Neil Handley, Governance & Assurance Manager
• Alex Knox, Governance & Assurance Manager

Micad by Singu wrote; "This year, Abigail and the team, have been outstanding partners. Their clear, forward-thinking documentation for new feature proposals, strategic input into the MiBooker and Electronic Patient Records integration, and leadership during onboarding have all helped to shape the product in meaningful, future-focused ways. Their proactive and collaborative approach has not only strengthened our partnership but also directly influenced the evolution of our solutions."

A huge congratulations to all! 👏

If you’d like to learn more about the room utilisation solution, visit:
https://www.micadsoftware.com/solutions/products/room-utilisation-software/

12/06/2026

We would like to share some new artwork that one of our talented Housekeeping Supervisor's, Amanda Edwards has been creating 👩‍🎨🎨🖌

If you're in search of a customised item for your home, a one-of-a-kind gift, or something special to enhance your space, Amanda's artistic talents can turn your concepts into reality!

Support local talent and treat yourself to something beautiful. 👏

Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sophiesflowersportraits Sophies Flowers Animal Portraits

11/06/2026

The Estates and Facilities RDP Stores and PPE Hub support the day-to-day running of Trust services.

🔩They provide and manage the materials, equipment, and supplies needed for maintenance and operational work across different sites.

✅They help ensure that items are available when needed, keeping services running smoothly and safely.

📦They work closely with the Estates team and other departments to organise stock, order supplies, and distribute items efficiently.

⭐Overall, the RDP Stores and PPE Hub play an important role in supporting staff and helping the Trust deliver safe and effective care.

Take a look through the slides to discover what additional services RDP Stores offers!

10/06/2026

🏥 National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day 2026 - 1 week to go 🔊

💡 Why does it matter?

Estates and Facilities staff are often less visible than clinical teams, but they are essential to safe, effective patient care.

Their work ensures:

• Hospitals and clinics are safe and compliant
• Infection control standards are maintained
• Patients receive meals and support services
• Buildings, equipment, and infrastructure function properly

Without these services, healthcare delivery would not be possible!

🔗 You can find resources and supporter packs here: https://healthcareefmday.org/

📸 Keep your eyes peeled for more exciting updates to follow!

09/06/2026

The MPFT Estates and Facilities Telephony/Reception team operates 24/7 and provides an efficient centralised Switchboard service Trust Wide; handling calls, first point of contact for emergencies and undertaking a wide range of duties, as well as a message taking service for Out of Hours District Nurses (North and South Staffordshire).

The Telephony/Reception team also undertake reception duties for a Forensic Hatherton secure unit - following strict secure processes and procedures on issuing keys/alarms, controlling security doors from reception, monitoring CCTV etc, and assisting with general reception enquiries from visitors, staff, service users, contractors etc.

From April 2025 to March 2026, the team have taken 301,260 calls. That's 12,675 more calls than last year! 👏😅📞