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NCH&C Charitable Fund @nchccharitablefund.bsky.social · 3d

This weekend, 24
@nchctrust.bsky.social staff members will be bouncing their way along 5kms at @Inflatable5K in #Norwich. 🏃‍♂️

We have 5 spare tickets, if you fancy taking part for a donation - DM us if interested.👍

Or, you can support our team's fundraising here: justgiving.com/campaign/nch...

https://justgiving.com/campaign/nchcinflatable5knorwich2025💛

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 4d

✨ Calling all NCH&C staff ✨
The National NHS Staff Survey 2025 has now launched. All eligible staff will have received an electronic copy of the survey to their trust email address.

We value your feedback & encourage you to complete the survey before the deadline of Friday 28 November.

#WeAreNCHC

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Donna Clements @researchnursed.bsky.social · 7d

Join me for our QICN Journal Club Thur 23rd Oct 14:30-15:30. We welcome all nurses working in community roles
Book your free place & receive the article for review, along with a reviewing template, by emailing [email protected]

@theqicn.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @nchctrust.bsky.social

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NCH&C Charitable Fund @nchccharitablefund.bsky.social · 8d

'The Almost #Christmas Quiz' night is BACK for a second year!🎄

You plus some family/colleagues, bit of food, 10 fun quizzical rounds with drinks, prizes and a raffle - all in aid of our fabulous
@nchctrust.bsky.social registered charity!❓

Spaces are limited, so make sure you book early. 👍

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 8d

Stoptober starts today! You are doing the best thing you can for your health by quitting - and you don't need to do it alone.
There are plenty of ways to get support, but the best way to get started is to get your free Personal Quit Plan here: www.nhs.uk/.../ready-to...

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 11d

Huge thank you to everyone that bought a raffle ticket and helped raise £886 for @nchccharitablefund.bsky.social. Congratulations to all the raffle prize winners.

NCH&C Charitable Fund @nchccharitablefund.bsky.social · 14d

We had a wonderful night at the @nchctrust.bsky.social REACH Awards to celebrate brilliant staff.🥰

Thanks to our generous donors and people buying tickets for our raffle, we raised an incredible £886 for our charity. 👏

Thank you for all your support!💛

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 11d

Congratulations 👏

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

The Special Recognition Chair’s Award, chosen by Chair Lynda Thomas, honours Graham Nice for exceptional contributions to trust priorities, strategic ambitions, or outstanding patient care. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

Employee of the Year 2025 goes to 🥁… Suzanna Grimes! 🎉
Chosen by our CEO, Matthew Winn, this award recognises Suzanna’s exceptional contribution and the way she consistently embodies our values and behaviours.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

Congratulations to the Starfish+ team for winning Team of the Year. Their child-centred interventions reduce admissions, boost attendance, & strengthen family bonds, setting a benchmark for care & influencing national practices.
Thanks to Merit for sponsoring. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

Norwich North Four Community & Therapy & Urgent Community Response (North) teams won the Patient Choice Award for their outstanding, compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring dignity & comfort for patients & families.
Thanks to @nchccharitablefund.bsky.social for sponsoring.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

Grant Long wins the Volunteer of the Year Award after receiving numerous nominations across the Trust.
A dedicated volunteer at Norwich Place for six years, his empathy, creativity, and dedication make him invaluable to both research and patient communities.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

Alison, Nursing Degree Apprentice at North Place, balances outstanding patient care with championing learner voices as a Regional Student Quality Ambassador. A true role model!
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

Congratulations to our Learner of the Year Award joint winners – Alice Belshaw & Alison Jordon.
Alice, HCA Apprentice on Beech Ward, has shown adaptability, positivity & professionalism, becoming a valued team member.
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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

Huge congratulations to Kunal Ruchaya, Head of Corporate Finance, on winning the Integrity Award!
Kunal showed integrity, resilience & compassion while leading through a highly challenging matter - supporting colleagues & ensuring nothing was missed.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

The winner of the Quality Award goes to Mark Dobson. Demonstrating exceptional ownership and pride, Mark consistently exceeds expectations, both in daily duties and through self-initiated improvements that benefit staff, patients, and visitors.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

Congratulations to Suzanna, Lead Podiatrist, for winning the Improvement Award.
Suzanna showed strong leadership, guiding the podiatry team through a summer of development with innovative & compassionate methods.
Thanks to G4S for sponsoring this award.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

Community Nurse Katie Yule won the Patient Experience Award for learning sign language to better communicate with patients who are deaf or have additional needs.
Positive feedback has led her to teach this skill to colleagues to improve patient care.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

Congratulations to Poppy, Continence Team Lead, for winning the Staff Experience Award. Her colleagues nominated her for boosting team morale and being a caring, approachable leader.
Thank you to Birketts LLP for sponsoring this award. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

The winner of the Respect Award 2025 is Paul Findlay, Healthcare Assistant.
Paul consistently goes above and beyond to support his colleagues, often volunteering to attend joint visits to help lighten their workload.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

Our first award goes to Community Nurses, Ashleigh & Zoe, for winning the Living our Values Award.
They have shown exceptional compassion, creativity, & leadership in supporting a highly vulnerable young patient with complex mental health needs.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

✨TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT✨
We're celebrating our incredible staff at NCH&C, honouring their contributions to patients, colleagues, & the community.
Good luck to all the finalists.💙
Thanks to Merit for sponsoring the REACH Awards.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 17d

Staff & volunteers across NCH&C have been nominated for an award at this year’s REACH staff awards. 300 staff & volunteers were nominated by colleagues, patients & the public across 11 categories.
We're delighted to announce the names of our finalists for this year’s awards.
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Your REACH Awards 2025 finalists! | News

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · Sep 10

The NHS national booking system is now open, allowing eligible residents across the East of England to schedule their annual COVID-19 & Flu vaccinations for 2025/2026.
For info on who is eligible for the COVID-19 & flu vaccines, & how to get yours, visit tinyurl.com/569prrfk

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · Sep 8

Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many don’t know it. It can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Find out how to get checked, understand what your numbers mean and how to manage your risk.
www.nhs.uk/conditions/high-blood-pressure/
#KnowYourNumbersWeek