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Notts Healthcare @nottshealthcare.bsky.social · 7h

It’s #NationalHCAW. Our ‘No Excuse for Abuse’ hate incidents/crimes campaign reinforces our stance that we will not tolerate any form of abuse/harassment/violence against colleagues, visitors, carers & service users, whether verbal, threatening or physical’. #NoPlaceForHate

Text reads No Excuse for Abuse. We will not tolerate any form of abuse, harassment or violence against staff, visitors, carers and those who use our services, whether verbal, threatening or physical. Remarks or behaviour based on someone's gender, mental health, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity will not be tolerated. See. Report. Support. All staff are asked to report hate incidents through Ulysses (IR1). We encourage staff, patients and carers to report incidents to Nottinghamshire Police by calling 101 or ring 999 in an emergency.

Notts Healthcare @nottshealthcare.bsky.social · 1d

Unfortunately we have had to cancel the Rampton Recruitment Event due to take place on Saturday 11 October due to unforeseen circumstances.

We have contacted everyone who had booked to attend - please look out for that message if you haven't seen it yet.

Notts Healthcare @nottshealthcare.bsky.social · 1d

Did you hear volunteer, Jackie, on BBC Radio Nottingham earlier. Jackie talked about her volunteer work with her dog Phoebe & how they both visit patients at the Trust’s Sherwood Oaks unit, making a huge difference to their mental wellbeing. Catch up here at 1:20:28 https://orlo.uk/DKHXT

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Notts Healthcare @nottshealthcare.bsky.social · 1d

Stoptober - want to talk about it? Join the NHS Smokefree Facebook Group and join over 50,000 people quitting smoking for good! https://orlo.uk/0j3tj

Notts Healthcare @nottshealthcare.bsky.social · 1d

#WorldMentalHealthDay: This powerful story from Olivia, who has gone through her own mental health recovery, shows the impact of our Individual Placement Support service & how, with their support, Olivia is now using her lived experience to support others: https://orlo.uk/6a11C

Text reads World Mental Health Day 10 October. As a single parent who has gone through my own recovery, I felt very passionate about supporting other parents in similar situations and helping them to overcome their challenges and barriers. My long term goal is to be working as a Peer Support Worker where I can use my lived experience to support others with their recovery journey.

Notts Healthcare @nottshealthcare.bsky.social · 1d

As #SASWeek25 comes to an end, we highlight the wellbeing of our SAS doctors. Their health and happiness are essential to the care they provide. Let’s continue to support, celebrate, & champion our SAS colleagues every day. 💙 Visit https://orlo.uk/0zf8t for more info.

Image of a female doctor. Message reads: SAS Week. Today's theme is SAS advocate role and SAS wellbeing.

Notts Healthcare @nottshealthcare.bsky.social · 1d

Celebrate World Mental Health Day with the Trust’s very own Cuppa and Connect event & raise money for our charity. Don't worry if you can't have an event today, any day is good for a Cuppa & Connect. Download your free fundraising pack on our website: https://orlo.uk/zfpLL

Notts Healthcare @nottshealthcare.bsky.social · 1d

For #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re sharing a fabulous story about Jackie & her dog Phoebe who volunteer at Sherwood Oaks, a hospital for people experiencing acute mental illness. They bring such joy to the patients and really make a difference. Read more: https://orlo.uk/RUGzD

Notts Healthcare @nottshealthcare.bsky.social · 2d

As SAS Week nears its close, today we spotlight the theme of Equalities & the Medical Workforce Race Equality Standard (MWRES) — a vital framework for understanding & addressing differences in experience within the medical profession. For more info visit https://orlo.uk/9u8dc

Image of a surgeon. Message reads: SAS Week. Today's theme is Equalities and the Medical Workforce Equality Standard (MWRES)

Notts Healthcare @nottshealthcare.bsky.social · 2d

Our Perinatal Trauma & Bereavement team offer therapy & support for women who experience PTSD relating to childbirth or loss of a baby in the perinatal period. If you feel you need help you can be referred by a health professional. https://orlo.uk/hiMi2 #BLAW2025 #BabyLoss

Text reads Baby Loss Awareness Week #BabyLossAwareness #BLAW25

Notts Healthcare @nottshealthcare.bsky.social · 2d

We’re proud to be supporting Dyslexia Awareness Week 2025. 1 in 10 people have dyslexia each with a unique story of twists and turns to tell. It is never too late to change your story. #DAW25 #DyslexiaAwareness #RaisingTheVolume #MyDyslexiaStory

Text reads: Dyslexia: Raising the volume. #DAW25. British Dyslexia Association.

Notts Healthcare @nottshealthcare.bsky.social · 3d

🫖 Celebrate World Mental Health Day with the Trust’s very own Cuppa and Connect event and raise money for our charity. Find out more about the campaign and download your free fundraising pack on the website: https://orlo.uk/yDSoo

Notts Healthcare @nottshealthcare.bsky.social · 3d

We’re halfway through #SASWeek25 and today we’re celebrating SAS in extended roles and SAS development. Today is all about recognising the versatility, ambition, and leadership of SAS professionals who are shaping the future of healthcare. Read more here https://orlo.uk/Z2WcS

Image of a young female doctor. Message reads SAS Week. Today's theme SAS in extended roles/SAS development

Notts Healthcare @nottshealthcare.bsky.social · 3d

Experiencing withdrawal symptoms from quitting smoking? There are lots of free tools, medications and therapies that can help - visit https://orlo.uk/j3huu for more information.

Notts Healthcare @nottshealthcare.bsky.social · 4d

It’s day 2 of SAS Week! Today’s theme highlights the specialist grade—an opportunity to explore its significance and the career potential within SAS. Visit https://orlo.uk/AgDGd to learn more.

Image of a young male doctor. Message reads SAS Week, Tuesday 7 October. Today's theme: Specialist grade.

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Notts Healthcare @nottshealthcare.bsky.social · 5d

📧 Sign up for our #TeamNottsHC recruitment newsletter! 📧

Sign up for our weekly newsletter & be the first to hear about our latest vacancies, colleague stories & information on our colleague benefits – each issue is emailed out at 6pm each Sunday.

👉 https://orlo.uk/ioukP

Notts Healthcare @nottshealthcare.bsky.social · 5d

The Trust’s Live Team has secured £10k of funding to develop unused land behind our Blossomwood site and turn it into a beautiful therapeutic community green space, thanks to community funds from Severn Trent, @institutemh.org.uk & Live Team fundraising. Read more: https://orlo.uk/ocUGW

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Notts Healthcare @nottshealthcare.bsky.social · 5d

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Call, go online or use the NHS App.

👉 https://orlo.uk/zxP41

Notts Healthcare @nottshealthcare.bsky.social · 5d

It's SAS Week! Now in its 4th year, we're celebrating the contributions of Specialty, Associate Specialist, and Specialist (SAS) doctors across the UK. Let’s spotlight the vital role SAS doctors play in our healthcare system 💙#SASWeek25

Image of a group of medial staff having a discussion. Message reads SAS Week, 6-10 October. Celebrating the SAS workforce. #SASWeek25

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Notts Healthcare @nottshealthcare.bsky.social · 5d

There are SO many great reasons to quit this Stoptober - and we are here for you every step of the way. Visit https://orlo.uk/NvmjT to explore how we can support you to quit.

Notts Healthcare @nottshealthcare.bsky.social · 6d

If you have a long-term health condition, the flu vaccine helps protect you from getting seriously ill.
Find out if you’re eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine and how to book
➡️ https://orlo.uk/oUQgb

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Notts Healthcare @nottshealthcare.bsky.social · 6d

Flu spreads quickly in schools and can sometimes cause serious illness.
That’s why the NHS offers the free nasal spray flu vaccine to all school-aged children.
It’s quick, safe and usually given at school during the autumn term.
More info ➡️ https://orlo.uk/6QDqp

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Notts Healthcare @nottshealthcare.bsky.social · 7d

Flu can be very unpleasant for young children and sometimes cause serious illness.

If your child is 2 or 3, they can get a free NHS nasal spray flu vaccine.

👉 Book now at your GP surgery or a participating pharmacy in the NHS App.

More info ➡️ https://orlo.uk/aC474

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Notts Healthcare @nottshealthcare.bsky.social · 7d

If you don't have a free Personal Quit Plan already, visit https://orlo.uk/iwY0T to create a step-by-step quit smoking guide that is tailored to you.

Photo of a group of people talking and smiling. Message reads: Stoptober. Ready when you are. Join millions of people who have quit smoking with Stoptober. Let's quit smoking together.

Notts Healthcare @nottshealthcare.bsky.social · 8d

Congratulations to the East Midlands Cancer Alliance Centre for Psychosocial Health (EMCA CPH), run by Nottinghamshire Healthcare, whose Patient Involvement Collaboration was the runner up in the Picker Experience Network Awards - Engaging and Championing the Public category. 👏

The team stand behind giant light up letters saying #PEN25

Two members of the team hold the award certificate

A member of the team hold the award certificate