Our Vision and Values

Kindness

As a Trust, we believe kindness is shown by caring as we would care for our loved ones.

• We will care for others as we would want to be cared for.
• We will be compassionate, courteous and helpful at all times.
• We will be calm, professional and considerate at all times.

Respect

As a Trust, we believe respect is having due regard for the feelings, contribution and achievements of others, adhering to the highest professional standards, even in the most challenging of circumstances.

• We will be open and honest and do what we say.
• We will celebrate and appreciate the successes of others.
• We will actively listen to, respect and involve others, valuing diversity and taking the time to understand personal and cultural viewpoints.

Teamwork

As a Trust, we believe teamwork is working collaboratively and openly with colleagues, patients, volunteers and partners, striving to achieve an exceptional standard in everything we do.

• We will work positively and openly with all.
• We will celebrate success together and be there for each other through both good and difficult times.
• We will work together to deliver exemplary care and services.

Improvement

As a Trust, we believe improvement is a commitment to learning, developing and implementing best practice to deliver better care and services.

• We will strive to do the best for patients, colleagues, staff and partners by continually seeking to learn, develop and deliver better care and services.
• We will create a culture in which all staff and volunteers are empowered to pioneer new and better ways of working across the Trust to improve patient care and services.
• We will pursue excellence by taking personal responsibility for learning and improving.