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Run for Combined Charity - North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust @combinednhs.bsky.social · Aug 26

You are invited to attend Combined Healthcare’s hybrid public Trust Board meeting on Thursday 11 September at 10am. A link will be made available on our website prior to the event.

Ask the Board is also available to make a comment, suggestion or ask a question in advance of the meeting.

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust @combinednhs.bsky.social · Aug 22

Missed out on a spot for next year’s Manchester Marathon? Combined Charity have places available – with no entry fee!🏃

The Charity will also cover the entry fee for the first 5 runners who enquire, with a set fundraising target of £1000.

Are you ready to take on a new running challenge while making a difference? Join Combined Charity and run for a cause that matters! We have exclusive spots available for exciting events like the Manch...

Make a nomination in the REACH Awards 2025 - North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust

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Healthwatch England @healthwatchengland.bsky.social · Aug 20

Do you want better NHS services in your area? Whether you want to see improvements to the food in hospitals or a change opening hours, your feedback can improve care in your local services. Share your experience today. www.healthwatch.co.uk/have-your-say

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North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust @combinednhs.bsky.social · Aug 18

Calling all keen golfers!⛳

On Friday 3 October Trentham Park Golf Club will play host to a fantastic day of golf, great food and charitable giving in aid of Combined Charity, the dedicated charity of North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust.

Find out more: www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-...

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust @combinednhs.bsky.social · Aug 5

There are only five days remaining to make your nominations for REACH 2025! Nominations will close at midnight on Sunday 10 August.

If you are a staff member, service user or stakeholder, we'd love to invite you to nominate teams and colleagues: www.combined.nhs.uk/about/staff-...

You can choose whether or not you wish us to send a copy of your nomination to the individual or organisation you are nominating.

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust @combinednhs.bsky.social · Jul 29

There are a number of places available to represent the charity at fantastic upcoming events, many of which usually require ballot entry, and Combined Charity is offering to cover the entry fee for the first 5 runners who enquire for any key event, with a set fundraising target of £1000.

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust @combinednhs.bsky.social · Jul 29

Are you a keen runner looking for your next challenge, or thinking about taking up a new hobby?

Signing up to run a race on behalf of Combined Charity is a great way to challenge yourself and raise money for a great cause at the same time!

www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-...

Combined Healthcare publishes Green Plan for 2025-28 - North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust @combinednhs.bsky.social · Jul 24

Our newly published Green Plan for 2025-28 outlines the steps we will take over the next three years to reduce carbon emissions, improve sustainability, and build climate resilience across our services.

Read more: www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-...

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to support the NHS ambition to achieve Net Zero by 2045.

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust @combinednhs.bsky.social · Jul 18

Ness discusses her family's experience with Non-Violent Resistance Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (NVR SPACE) with the Children and Young People Intensive Support Hub (CYP ISH) at the Trust.

Ness's story

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North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust @combinednhs.bsky.social · Jul 18

Following our public Trust Board meeting last week, we'd like to share Ness’s story, which was seen by the Board and is now available here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr8g...

Ness's story

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Nominations are now open for REACH 2025!

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust @combinednhs.bsky.social · Jul 8

We are delighted and proud to announce the return of our annual REACH Awards for 2025!

We will be presenting REACH in partnership with our new main event sponsor, Dedalus.

Find out more and make nominations on our website: www.combined.nhs.uk/about/staff-...

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Board meetings - North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust @combinednhs.bsky.social · Jul 4

Thank you to everyone who has helped us mark this special birthday this year and taken a moment to reflect on the impact that 77 years of the NHS has had on us all.

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust @combinednhs.bsky.social · Jul 4

Tomorrow, the NHS turns 77 years old.🎈🎉

All week, patients, colleagues and visitors to the Trust have been marking the occasion by getting involved in this year's NHS Big Tea, having a natter over a cuppa and a cake and raising money for Combined Charity in the process. 🫖🍰

#NHSBigTea

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North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust @combinednhs.bsky.social · Jul 2

Our Ask the Board Online function allows you to ask a question ahead of the board meeting which is answered live during the meeting. The link to submit your question can be found on our website: www.combined.nhs.uk/about/our-bo...

Please provide your question or comment by Monday 7 July

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust @combinednhs.bsky.social · Jul 2

Our next public Trust Board meeting will take place from 9am on Thursday 10 July. Members of the public and staff are welcome to attend.

To find out more details visit our website: www.combined.nhs.uk/about/our-bo...

Members of the public and staff are welcome to attend every public board meeting.

Combined Virtual Reality - CVR - North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

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North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust @combinednhs.bsky.social · Jul 2

This technology allows users to 'walk' through the space and is part of a piece of work at Combined Healthcare to increase the visibility of our services and provide a unique insight into Combined Healthcare services.

The walkthroughs can be viewed on our website here: bit.ly/401pEcx

In 2022, Combined Virtual Reality (CVR) was added to Combined Healthcare's portfolio of communications products and channels.

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Combined Healthcare’s children’s mental health centre opens specialist treatment area - North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust @combinednhs.bsky.social · Jul 2

As well as photos of the new, multifunctional enhanced support suite, the Peace Pod, you are also invited to experience the room virtually for yourself with a 360° walk-through Matterport scan which can be found here: my.matterport.com/show/?m=z7Fc...

Explore Peace Pod in 3D

Matterport 3D Showcase.

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North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust @combinednhs.bsky.social · Jul 2

Latest news: Combined Healthcare’s children’s mental health centre opens specialist treatment area

Yesterday marked the opening of the 'Peace Pod' at The Darwin Centre. The Peace Pod is a new multifunctional enhanced support suite – the first of its kind in the UK.

Read more below.

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust’s Darwin Centre, an inpatient mental health service for children and young people, based in Stoke-on-Trent,

‘The future of learning disability nursing is one I’m excited to be part of’ | Nursing Times

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust @combinednhs.bsky.social · Jul 1

When asked about the article, Sarue said:

"Being featured in Nursing Times is more than a proud moment, it’s a celebration of the voices we advocate for every day. As a learning disability nurse, I’m driven by the belief that everyone deserves to be seen, heard and supported with dignity.”

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust @combinednhs.bsky.social · Jul 1

Sarue Makaza, Community Learning Disability Nurse at Combined Healthcare, has shared her experience and passion for working with those with a learning disability in the Nursing Times.

The article is titled ‘The future of learning disability nursing is one I’m excited to be part of’, read it below.

Nursing Now Challenge committee member Sarudzai Makaza reflects on her career journey from healthcare support worker to registered learning disability nurse.

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Introducing the Peace Pod at the Darwin Centre

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust @combinednhs.bsky.social · Jul 1

The suite will provide a safe space for patients to manage higher intensity presentations, reduce the length of stay and avoid admissions to PICU (psychiatric intensive care unit)/SEDU (specialist eating disorder unit).

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust @combinednhs.bsky.social · Jul 1

Today the trust is delighted to have launched its Peace Pod at the Darwin Centre!

Co-designed by staff and service users, the Peace Pod is a multifunctional enhanced support suite with a calm and inviting atmosphere, the first of its kind in the UK.

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