'A Woman I'll Never Forget' - Schwartz Round

This is an open opportunity for colleagues working across the Integrated Care System, including VCSE colleagues, to take time out to reflect on their experiences of 'A Woman I'll Never Forget’.

Schwartz Rounds provide a confidential and structured space where staff and volunteers, clinical and non-clinical, can come together to reflect on the emotional impact of working in health and care. Evidence shows that people who attend Rounds may feel less stressed and isolated, with increased insight and appreciation for each other’s roles.

Attending a Schwartz Round is also attributed as part of your CPD. Not considered for clinical supervision. If you are interested in obtaining one of these certificates, please select this as part of your sign-up. Following attendance to the event, a certificate will be emailed after the Round has finished.

Outline of what to expect

The virtual room will open at 12:15pm with a 15 minute quite period, for the round to start at 12:30pm. The quite space s a chance for you to switch off from work, get and drink and be in a place to be present during the round. Please note, if you enter the meeting after 12:30pm, you will not be permitted entrance. The round will begin at 12.30pm and finish at 13:30pm, 1:30-1:45 is to allow you to have space between meetings and to complete the evaluation form.

During the round, there will be stories from up to 3 local staff or volunteers whose experiences may resonate with you and provide a space for your own reflections.

Whole group reflections - Following the stories, the facilitator will let you know when you can share your reflections should you wish to. Contributing to the round is optional, you may wish to simply listen to the stories and reflections of others.

The purpose of Rounds is to understand the challenges and rewards that come from working within health and care, it is not to solve problems or to focus on the clinical aspects of patient care.