Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Thank you - bringing some Christmas cheer to our patients and staff members 💙.

Huge congratulations to Ledger Funds winning the 'Almost Christmas Charity Quiz'🏆.

It was a fantastic evening and thank you to all that donated and help raise £400 for the Children's Services💙.

Congratulations to all our September STAR of Recognition winners.⭐
These badges honour colleagues who go above and beyond in their roles, make a difference in others' lives, and embody our core values and behaviours every day.
Thank you to everyone for making a positive impact.💙
#WeAreNCHC

Resident doctors are on strike from 7am on Friday 14 November until 7am on Wednesday 19 November.
All our services remain open and please continue to attend your appointments, unless you are contacted and told otherwise.

Exciting news...
NCH&C & CCS have been selected to become a new Advanced Foundation Trust, launching after our merger in April 2026.

Announced by Wes Streeting at the NHS Providers Conference yesterday.
Find out more>>https://buff.ly/RjrJfrs

As a healthcare worker, getting your flu vaccination is one of the most important things you can do this winter.

Staff at NCH&C can book their flu vaccine. Visit The Loop or Weekly Messages to find out when & where the flu clinics are taking place.

After 50 incredible years in the NHS, we bid a fond farewell to Graham Nice, Non-Executive Director, who retired from NCH&C on 14 Oct. Since joining in 2018, Graham’s leadership, passion, and dedication have left a lasting impact. Thank you, Graham! 💙

We're thrilled to be shortlisted for the 'Inclusive Culture' Award at the Onvero Inclusivity Excellence Awards 2025.
This nomination celebrates how our West Place teams have worked together to build a workplace where everyone feels they belong.
Read the full story>https://tinyurl.com/y2ktduem

Happy Allied Health Professionals Day (AHP) to all our incredible staff.

As the third-largest clinical workforce in health and care, AHPs are crucial in supporting the NHS Long-Term Plan.

Thank you to all AHPs for your incredible impact on our communities.

#WeAreNCHC #AHPSDay2025

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.

➡️ nhs.uk/111

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...

✨ 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

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 Clare.McCraith@qicn.org.uk

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

'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. 👍

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...

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.

Congratulations 👏

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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

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

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

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

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

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