• 16TH AUGUST 2024
    Mel’s Weekly News Round-Up

    Mel’s Weekly News Round-Up

    Welcome to Mel Pickup’s round-up. This week we shine a light on our patients and look ahead to Organ Donation Week next month by revisiting the remarkable story of brothers Shakoor and Mahroof and giving the ‘gift of life.’

    • 9TH AUGUST 2024
    Mel’s Weekly News Round-Up

    Mel’s Weekly News Round-Up

    This week we shine a light on the important work of our partners, Macmillan Cancer Support, who not only support the training of new Macmillan cancer nurses at our Trust, but also play a crucial role in providing comprehensive aftercare for patients once they have…

    • 2ND AUGUST 2024
    Mel’s Weekly News Round-Up

    Mel’s Weekly News Round-Up

    This week, we hear about the value of our apprenticeships programme which develops home-grown talent to benefit our Trust. Anyone aged over 16 can apply for an apprenticeship, and that includes our colleagues who work within the Trust. We have a range of apprenticeships…

    • 12TH JULY 2024
    Mel’s Weekly News Round-Up

    Mel’s Weekly News Round-Up

    This week we meet Paul Street, our Falls Prevention Lead, who talks about the danger of falls and how they impact not just patients, but also place extra strain on hospital resources as people who suffer preventable falls often need to be admitted. Paul also tells…