NHS Charities Together
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Uniting for better healthcare, for everyone. š
https://linktr.ee/nhscharitiestogether
Our CEO Ellie Orton OBE is featured in HSJ today discussing how NHS charities can drive transformational change across healthcare but that people who want and need to give can face barriers from within the NHS itself. For the full article visit
https://bit.ly/4pzNkPw
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The NHS must be more willing to accept financial gifts
The network of NHS charities donates £1.5m every day to healthcare, but could raise billions more annually if trusts changed their approach, argues NHS Charities Together CEO Ellie Orton
https://www.hsj.co.uk/finance-and-efficiency/the-nhs-must-be-more-willing-to-accept-financial-gifts/7040488.article
about 1 month ago
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We were delighted to be the charity partner of the
@HSJevents
#HSJAwards
for the eighth year where our CEO Ellie Orton OBE gave a speech about the collective power of the NHS charity sector. Congratulations to all the award winners and nominees. š
about 1 month ago
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Weāre looking for a talented and creative Director of Development to join us and seize the current opportunities to drive philanthropic giving across the NHS and bring about meaningful change to healthcare. Interested? Find out more at
https://nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/work-for-us
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about 1 month ago
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It was a pleasure to attend the
@nhsproviders.bsky.social
Annual Conference last week. You may have seen our short film on the main stage talking about the incredible potential of working with your NHS charity. Find out more on our website at
nhscharitiestogether.co.uk
.
#NHSP25
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about 2 months ago
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NHS Providers
about 2 months ago
Our next round of
#DeliveringWithPartners
sessions are taking place!
@nhscharitiestogether.co.uk
are exploring how entrepreneurial income-generation and philanthropic partnerships are helping the NHS deliver differently under continuing budget constraints.
#NHSP25
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As the NHS enters what is predicted to be the busiest winter on record, we have today announced £2.4 million in funding alongside
NHS England
to help bolster crucial mental and physical wellbeing support for NHS staff. Find out more š
https://bit.ly/47BpcpB
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Funding to boost wellbeing of NHS workers in face of mounting winter pressures
http://nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/news/programmes/funding-to-boost-wellbeing-of-nhs-workers-in-face-of-mounting-winter-pressures
about 2 months ago
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Weāre thrilled to be back at this yearās
NHS Providers
Annual Conference! Over the next two days, weāll be sharing the pioneering work of the NHS charity sector on our exhibition stand and hosting a panel session tomorrow morning in Theatre B ā donāt miss it!
#NHSP25
about 2 months ago
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Attending the @nhsproviders.bsky.social Annual Conference? Make sure you drop by stand 9 to learn about the impact and potential of the NHS charity sector, particularly when it comes to delivering on the 10 Year Health Plan. We hope to see you there! š
#NHSP25
about 2 months ago
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Will you be at the
@nhsproviders.bsky.social
Annual Conference next week? Join our CEO
@ellieorton.bsky.social
on Wednesday at 10.05am to hear how new routes to funding are helping the NHS deliver differently, and for practical examples that are already driving impact.
#NHSP25
2 months ago
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NHS Charities Together
NHS Providers
2 months ago
š« Excited to welcome an amazing line-up of exhibitors and partners to this yearās
#NHSP25
Annual Conference and Exhibition! Huge thanks to everyone helping make it one to remember - canāt wait for a few inspiring days of learning, connection & innovation! š
#NHSLeadership
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The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE)
3 months ago
.
@nhscharitiestogether.co.uk
to train thousands in life-saving
#CPR
: £1.94 million announced in grants for all 14 NHS
#ambulance
charities across the UK, to help communities respond more effectively in emergencies and ease pressure on frontline services. š
www.charitytoday.co.uk/nhs-charitie...
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NHS Charities Together to Train Thousands in Life-Saving CPR | Charity Today News
Survival rates for OHCA in the UK have remained stuck at around 10% for more than a decade, despite affecting over 40,000 people each year. With
https://www.charitytoday.co.uk/nhs-charities-together-to-train-thousands-in-life-saving-cpr/
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This #RestartAHeartDay weāre drawing urgent attention to the UKās persistently low survival rates from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Weāre tackling this by making Ā£1.94 million in grants to all NHS ambulance charities across the nation. Read more š
https://bit.ly/3W4NIZN
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Training thousands in life-saving CPR skills
https://nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/news/programmes/training-thousands-in-life-saving-cpr-skills
3 months ago
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Really positive to see this announcement. This is welcome news for patients and families, knowing that there are systems in place to address concerns about care. This will help save lives and will go a long way in improving confidence in care and outcomes for patients.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Martha's rule rolled out to all acute hospitals in England
Hundreds of patients have been helped by rule, which makes it easier to get an urgent second opinion.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8e1zw28766o
4 months ago
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Weāre excited to announce our sponsorship of this yearās Amazing Women Awards with woman&home! Now in its third year, the awards celebrate 10 outstanding women who are making an extraordinary impact on their communities and beyond. Find out more š
nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/news/partner...
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Celebrating the Amazing Women of 2025 with woman&home
https://nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/news/partnerships/celebrating-the-amazing-women-of-2025-with-womanhome?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brandcampaign2025&utm_content=awa
4 months ago
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Weāre thrilled to see funding from our Community Resilience programme being used by West Midlands Ambulance Service to address the regionās historically lower cardiac arrest survival rates. š
@aace.org.uk
#CPR
#LivingWell
#RestartAHeart
emergencyservicestimes.com/2025/08/13/w...
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West Midlands Ambulance Service awarded £142k grant to boost emergency survival rates - Emergency Services Times
West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) has secured a £141,970 grant to help improve survival chances in life-threatening emergencies, such as out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.
https://emergencyservicestimes.com/2025/08/13/west-midlands-ambulance-service-awarded-142k-grant-to-boost-emergency-survival-rates
5 months ago
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Weāre delighted to see funds from our partnership with Omaze in action at East of England Ambulance Service Trust. By making it easier to respond in times of crisis, we're working towards a future in which we can all live well.
#AACE
#CPR
#LivingWell
#RestartAHeart
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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East of England Ambulance 999 callers to get CPR video help
East of England Ambulance NHS Trust will be the first in the UK to offer the coaching to callers.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce9xpkrmlkvo
6 months ago
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Tomorrow we celebrate the NHS turning 77. NHS charities have been there providing vital support every step of the way, with demand rapidly increasing. Read more at
nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/nhs77?utm_so...
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#NHS
#NHSBirthday
#NHS77
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6 months ago
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As the Government launches its NHS 10 year plan, our CEO Ellie Orton OBE welcomes the scale of the Governmentās ambition while emphasising the vital role of NHS charities in helping to realise their plans. Read her full statement at
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
6 months ago
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Today the National Arts in Hospitals Network (NAHN) launched new guidance making it easier to establish and manage hospital arts programmes. It addresses NAHN's mission for every hospital in the UK to engage staff and patients through arts and is available at
nahn.org.uk/arts-in-hospitals-guidance
6 months ago
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We were honoured to be invited to the opening of the new Acute Frailty Unit Therapy Garden at
@stockportnhsft.bsky.social
last week. A once neglected courtyard, it now supports patients with their recovery. š± The new green space was made possible thanks to our Greener Communities Fund.
7 months ago
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Fantastic to have the endorsement of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
at
#NHSConfedExpo
. He spoke with our CEO
@ellieorton.bsky.social
about the work of the UKās NHS charities collectively giving Ā£1.5m every day to help the NHS thrive. š
7 months ago
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If youāre at
#NHSConfedExpo
today, donāt forget to join us at 9.30am at the Role of the Voluntary Sector Learning Theatre for our session on making healthcare fairer and empowering communities to stay well. And if you havenāt dropped by our stand yet, come and see us on Stand D90. š
7 months ago
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Weāre delighted to be the charity partner for the Role of the Voluntary Sector Learning Theatre for the second year in a row at
#NHSConfedExpo
. Join our sessions at 12.30pm today and 9.30am tomorrow. You can also visit us on Stand D90 to hear more about the NHS charity sector. š
7 months ago
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Weāre thrilled to be back at this yearās
#NHSConfedExpo
! Join us for an inspiring fireside chat at 10.30am at the Role of the Voluntary Sector Learning Theatre. Our CEO
@ellieorton.bsky.social
will be discussing the power of wellbeing with
@dr-radha.bsky.social
. We canāt wait to see you there. š
7 months ago
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Are you attending
#NHSConfedExpo
? Weāll be hosting three sessions on topics including empowering our NHS workforce, supporting communities to live well, and techniques to support your wellbeing. We will also be showcasing the impact of NHS charities at our exhibition stand D90, so drop by! š
7 months ago
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NHS Charities Together
Ways to Wellness
7 months ago
Proud to be at the
@nihr.bsky.social
#Research
Delivery Network launch, where Department of Health & Social Care rep Amy Thomas spoke of our SPACE Pilot, a
@nhscharitiestogether.co.uk
funded
#partnership
supporting families whose children have chronic conditions
www.waystowellness.org.uk/space-pilot
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Huge thank you to everyone who joined us today, both virtually and in person. We hope you leave feeling inspired with actionable strategies and steps to strengthen your fundraising efforts, creating a lasting impact for your charity and those you support.
#NHSCharitiesFundraising
8 months ago
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Weāre thrilled to be hosting our inaugural Fundraising for Impact event for our NHS charity members. To kick start the day, weāll be joined by Alan and Kerry from Revolutionise. Together, theyāll be presenting attendees with an introduction to transformational fundraising.
#NHSCharitiesFundraising
8 months ago
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Five years ago today, our Covid-19 Urgent Appeal had raised £100 million in just six weeks. Not only that, but a fifth of that money had already made its way to every one of our NHS charity members to meet urgent needs. Today, over 90% of those projects continue to have a lasting impact.
8 months ago
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Looking for your next challenge? We are currently accepting charity place applications for the 2026
#LondonMarathon
! Apply today at
nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/get-involved...
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TCS London Marathon 2026 | London Marathon charity places
Experience the TCS London Marathon as part of Team NHS Charities Together. Apply for one of our charity places.
https://nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/get-involved/take-part-in-an-event/london-marathon?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=london_marathon_2026
8 months ago
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We want all healthcare spaces to feel like safe, welcoming environments. Weāre so pleased to see the garden at United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trustās Pilgrim Hospital has opened thanks to joint funding with United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity. Read more š
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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New hospital garden in Boston to provide sanctuary to patients
The garden at Pilgrim Hospital was created by United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c05ndzz24vro
8 months ago
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Today, the
@nuffieldtrust.bsky.social
and
@thekingsfund.bsky.social
released the annual analysis of the British Social Attitudes Survey, with the level of dissatisfaction with the NHS at an all time high. Read our response below.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/nhs-ch...
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NHS Charities Together concerned about public satisfaction with NHS
NHS Charities Together, the national charity representing over 200 NHS charities across the UK, responds to annual analysis of British Social Attitudes Survey (2025) by the Nuffield Trust and The King...
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/nhs-charities-together-concerned-public-satisfaction-i8gze
9 months ago
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We're saddened to read this morningās report from South Central Ambulance Charity, stating a fall in donations means they will struggle to provide essential services. Read the response from our CEO
@ellieorton.bsky.social
at
www.linkedin.com/posts/nhs-ch...
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South Central Ambulance charity concerned after donations plateau | NHS Charities Together š
We're saddened to read this morningās report fromĀ South Central Ambulance Charity, stating a fall in donations means they will struggle to provide essentialā¦
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nhs-charities-together_south-central-ambulance-charity-concerned-activity-7310970300995678208-SvVX/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAZBSBQBZzGE8QAcqGVj7ILIOZGQTN947Nw
9 months ago
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This week we mark five years since we launched our Urgent Covid-19 Appeal. It raised over £162 million and enabled us to distribute funds to every NHS trust and health board charity in the UK. Read more at
nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/covid-19-fiv...
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Covid-19 five years on: the impact of our Urgent Covid-19 Appeal - NHS Charities Together
Today, Wednesday 26 March 2025, marks five years since the nation went into lockdown. It was also the same week we launched our Covid-19 Urgent Appeal. Thanks to the generosity of thousands of people,...
https://nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/covid-19-five-years-on-the-impact-of-our-urgent-covid-19-appeal
9 months ago
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Our Day of Reflection event on 9 March was an opportunity to remember those who lost their lives during the pandemic, and the impact on their loved ones. 5 years on, the NHS continues to face many challenges. Find out how you can support our work to help the NHS thrive at
nhscharitiestogether.co.uk
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10 months ago
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Weāre so grateful to everyone who joined us to reflect on the past five years. Thanks to the publicās generosity, we funded thousands of projects to support the NHS. However, our work does not stop there. With continued support, we can help the NHS thrive and make healthcare better for everyone. š
10 months ago
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Join us at midday today as we remember those who lost their lives and reflect on the sacrifices made by so many during the Covid-19 pandemic. Watch live from 12pm at
nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/five-years-on
. Tune in from 11.55am to take part in the minuteās silence at midday. š
10 months ago
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When the pandemic hit in 2020, the British public raised an incredible £162 million, which has funded projects across the UK. Today, we were delighted to welcome our Joint Royal Patron HRH The Prince of Wales to visit one of these projects
@royalberkshospital.bsky.social
and see the appealās impact.
10 months ago
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Antony Tiernan
10 months ago
NHS charities play a vital role in supporting the NHS, its staff + patients. In fact, NHS charities collectively contribute over £1m to the NHS every day. Those lovely folk at
@nhscharitiestogether.co.uk
have set up a NHS charities Bluesky starter pack. Pls give them a follow!
go.bsky.app/7R2JmNR
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Join us as we remember those who lost their lives during the pandemic and the ongoing impact on us all. With testimonials from healthcare staff and āWeāre Going on a Bear Huntā author Michael Rosen, watch virtually at
nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/five-years-on
from 12pm on Sunday 9 March. š
10 months ago
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We are very sorry to hear Amanda Pritchard has decided to step down from her role with
@england.nhs.uk
. Our CEO
@ellieorton.bsky.social
and everyone at NHS Charities Together would like to thank her for her incredible support over the last four years. Read more at
www.linkedin.com/posts/nhs-ch...
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NHS Charities Together š on LinkedIn: We are very sorry to hear the news Amanda Pritchard has decided to stepā¦
We are very sorry to hear the news Amanda Pritchard has decided to step down from her role with NHS England. Our CEO Ellie Orton OBE š and everyone at NHSā¦
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nhs-charities-together_we-are-very-sorry-to-hear-the-news-amanda-activity-7302279309178593281-UlT9/
10 months ago
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Simon Bromhead
10 months ago
We're getting some lovely coverage for the SPACE Pilot project, and the announcement that Ways to Wellness has secured funding from the
@nhscharitiestogether.co.uk
Innovation Fund, including this in the Northern Echo:
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2496124...
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North East charity awarded £200,000 to support young people in hospital
Newcastle Hospitals Charity has been awarded Ā£200,000 from NHS Charities Together's Innovation Challenge Fund to support a project aimed at helpingā¦
https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24961241.newcastle-hospitals-charity-awarded-200-000-project/?ref=li
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We are hosting a special event on Sunday 9 March to mark five years since the pandemic changed our lives. It will also be an opportunity to remember the thousands of people who tragically lost their lives, and the impact on their loved ones. Watch live at
nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/five-years-on
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Five years on: Reflecting on the Covid-19 Pandemic
NHS Charities Together ā the national charity caring for the NHS ā is hosting a special event at the National Memorial Arboretum to commemorate the five-year...
https://nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/five-years-on
10 months ago
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We loved welcoming NHS charity and Trust leaders to our Charity Leadersā Engagement Day at The Queens Hotel in Leeds. Weāve spent the day exploring the power of partnerships and how NHS charities can work with their ICBs. Huge thank you to everyone who came, we hope you left feeling inspired. š
10 months ago
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Are you passionate about making sure everyone can get the healthcare they deserve? Weāre looking for a Partnerships & Philanthropy Executive to play a vital role in supporting our mission to transform health & care across the UK. Find out more & apply at
nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/work-with-us/
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10 months ago
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Weāre
#hiring
! We are looking for two new Senior Programme Officers to join us for the exciting opportunity to work across our transformational programmes and make a real difference for patients, communities and the
#NHS
workforce. Apply now at
nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/work-with-us/
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11 months ago
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We believe that supporting the wellbeing of NHS staff is vital. A new report from
@nuffieldtrust.bsky.social
reveals that the youngest NHS workers are increasingly unhappy, causing concern over the ability to retain staff. Read our response to this story here š
www.linkedin.com/posts/nhs-ch...
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NHS Charities Together š on LinkedIn: Concern as youngest NHS workers āincreasingly unhappyā
At NHS Charities Together, we know that supporting the health and wellbeing of NHS staff is vital. Itās not just good for them, but essential for making sureā¦
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nhs-charities-together_concern-as-youngest-nhs-workers-increasingly-activity-7298290344775811072-dkaI?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAZBSBQBZzGE8QAcqGVj7ILIOZGQTN947Nw
11 months ago
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Read how
@nhshighland.bsky.social
will be using funding from our Innovation Challenge grants fund to tackle health and healthcare inequalities affecting children and young people, helping them have the healthy future they deserve š
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/100k-wi...
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Ā£100k windfall to boost child mental health services in Inverness
Ground-breaking work to boost childrenās mental health and wellbeing in Inverness has been awarded a near Ā£100,000 windfall.
https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/100k-windfall-to-boost-child-mental-health-services-in-inve-374047/
11 months ago
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In summer 2022, a new radiotherapy centre opened in Swindon. Thanks to generous donations, we also provided Brighter Futures charity with the funding needed to buy a CT scanner, making it easier for
@gwhnhs.bsky.social
patients to access the services they need.
#WorldCancerDay
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11 months ago
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Birmingham Childrenās Hospital Charityās Peer Support Programme aims to help young people presenting with mental health illnesses with their recovery by connecting them with Peer Support Workers. Watch the full video š
youtu.be/ucsjyrKyhZ4
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
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11 months ago
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