We’re proud to celebrate an incredible milestone as Nancy McHugh marks 50 years of service in the NHS. Thank you, Nancy, for 50 years of compassion, teamwork and dedication 💙 Read more ➡️ https://www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/blog/2026/05/12/from-cadet-nurse-to-today-nancy-mchughs-50-year-nhs-journey/

The Alison Heffernan Award recognises excellence in maternity services. Joint winners Christine and Catherine were chosen after nominations from women and families who received maternity care at the Trust. Read more ➡️ www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/blog/2026/05... #IDM2026

Happy International Nurses Day 💙 Thank you to every one of our nurses and nursing colleagues for the incredible care, compassion and commitment you show every day. #IND2026 #OurNursesOurFuture

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has completed the purchase of the Queen Victoria Road site from Buckinghamshire Council, marking a major step forward in plans to deliver more neighbourhood‑based care for people across Wycombe. Read more ⬇️ www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/blog/2026/03...

Wycombe Hospital takes major step forward with groundbreaking of new six‑storey building. Read more ⬇️ www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/blog/2026/03/26/wycombe-hospital-takes-major-step-forward-with-groundbreaking-of-new-six-storey-building/

Planning permission has been granted for a new therapies and outpatients building at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, bringing modern rehab and therapy spaces together under one roof. Read more ➡️ www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/blog/2026/03...

We’re pleased to announce that Raghuv Bhasin has been appointed substantively as Chief Executive Officer of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. Read more ⬇️ www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/blog/2026/03...

Huge 👏 to the fetal medicine clinical faculty @ouhospitals.bsky.social & @buckshealthcare.bsky.social & to the wonderful pregnant volunteers who have made this essential cervical length ultrasound education and training possible. Pictured are faculty members & some of the pregnant volunteers

Brave the big talk this #TimeToTalkDay 🗨️ Opening up about our mental health can be the first step towards getting help. Local support in Buckinghamshire ➡️ https://ow.ly/sTG150Y8gBJ Mind

The National Cancer Plan will make England a world leader in cancer survival, bringing the latest treatments and technology to NHS cancer care. ℹ️ www.england.nhs.uk/cancer/about/

🙏A big thank you to 2️⃣5️⃣0️⃣+ pregnant volunteers who helped us run sessions helping 4️⃣6️⃣ NHS doctors to better predict & prevent preterm birth. One woman said: “It was really reassuring that everything is ok with my cervix at this stage of my pregnancy.” ➡️ www.healthinnovationoxford.org/news-and-eve...

Shreya from Berkshire, talks about the reasons why she will never ignore cervical screening when invited. More information about cervical screening can be found on the NHS website ➡️ www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/ #LoveYourCervix

Been invited for cervical screening? Put your health at the top of your to-do list and book your appointment as soon as you can. #LoveYourCervix

Nearly 20 years after his son Harry received neonatal care at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, BBC Three Counties Radio’s Andy Collins returned for a heart‑warming reunion with Gaynor Tyler, who cared for Harry as a baby ❤️ 📽️ www.instagram.com/p/DT0iKe_DDho/

Megan from Kent talks about her experience of cervical screening and why it’s so important. More information about cervical screening can be found on the NHS website ➡️ www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/ #LoveYourCervix

It's Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. Cervical screening, often known as a smear test, is a simple yet vital health check for women. Read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/GV5W50XXfqC #LoveYourCervix

As 2026 began, midwives at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust helped families welcome seven babies at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, including the first at 02:24. In 2025, our teams supported over 4,400 births. Congratulations to all the families and best wishes for a healthy and happy 2026 💙

Our maternity team at Stoke Mandeville welcomed five Christmas Day babies 🎄 First arrival was Baby Adrian at 05:43, first girl was Baby Yashfa at 06:06. Huge thanks to our festive knitters & dedicated staff 💙 Read more ⬇️ www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/blog/2025/12...

Merry Christmas to all our patients, staff, volunteers, local communities, and partners 🎄 And a huge thank you to all the staff working tirelessly across the Trust and the wider NHS throughout the festive season 💙

Planning permission granted! A new six-storey building at Wycombe Hospital will transform patient care and staff spaces. Construction starts Jan 2026, with aiming Endoscopy to be open in 2027. Future phases will bring state-of-the-art cardiology, stroke, theatres and critical care. Read more ⬇️

The Trust was thrilled to welcome Andrew Harman and the Academia team, who donated over 500 gifts to children and families supported by our services. Huge thanks for spreading festive joy and supporting our community teams 🎁 Read more ➡ www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/blog/2025/12...

Home is the best place to recover 🏡 If your loved one is ready to leave hospital but waiting for discharge support, you may be able to help. Speak to the ward manager or nurse in charge if this is something you can assist with. More information ➡️ www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/blog/2025/12...

With winter viruses like flu on the rise, we’re encouraging all patients and visitors to wear a facemask – available at main receptions and waiting rooms across our sites. Read more on our website ⬇️ www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/blog/2025/12...

Day 3 #WAAW2025 🔬 @buckshealthcare.bsky.social Saving antibiotics starts with you 💊 Think infection 🦠 Test wisely 🧪 Target better 🎯 Slow the spread of AMR 🛑🦠 Today we celebrate our microbiology teams 🔬👨‍🔬. Suspected sepsis? Send 2 blood cultures before antibiotics 🩸🩸 Be an #AntibioticGuardian💙

Day 2 of #WAAW2025 💊🌍 Every 3 minutes, someone dies from a drug-resistant infection. #AMR is a global emergency—we must act now. ⚠️ The @buckshealthcare.bsky.social #AMS Battle Board wars have commenced ⚔️ with teams capturing interventions to use antibiotics wisely and prevent infections 🏥💙

Day 2 of #WAAW2025 💊🌍 Every 3 minutes, someone dies from a drug-resistant infection. #AMR is a global emergency, we must act now. Thank you to our 21 #AMS Champions (2025) @buckshealthcare.bsky.social 🏅 for leading the way. These actions save lives & protect our future 💙 Be an #AntibioticGuardian ✍️

Winter booked vaccine clinics across Buckinghamshire are now open. Appointments are available for flu, COVID-19, RSV and children’s vaccines (including MMR). Choose a time that suits you and get protected for the months ahead. Book now: ow.ly/OCn350XrFQn

Thank you Lisa Frankland in the Research Team @buckshealthcare.bsky.social for helping Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust participate in this important #UKARstudy to learn from real-life data in those with resistant infections #AMR

We've reorganised Ophthalmology services at Stoke Mandeville to improve our dedicated eye unit. The Mandeville Wing has undergone a comprehensive refurbishment to provide an expanded setting for patients requiring specialist eye care. ➡️ Find out more: www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/blog/2025/11...

Over bonfire night weekends, the NHS website information on burns and scalds gets about one visit every 30 seconds. If you need it, you can find first aid advice and information on when to seek treatment for burns on the NHS website. ➡️ www.nhs.uk/conditions/burns-and-scalds/

Determining which of the women who present in TPTL will give birth is difficult. Educating doctors to accurately measure cervical length addresses a gap in training for registered doctors in @healthinnovox.bsky.social. Our 3rd session held @buckshealthcare.bsky.social was excellent.

Doctors are better prepared to identify preterm birth risks following training in cervical scanning at @buckshealthcare.bsky.social. 8️⃣ doctors trained 4️⃣8️⃣ pregnant volunteers 🙏 👉 www.healthinnovationoxford.org/news-and-eve...

We're over halfway funded on our Mobile Breast Screening Appeal. Hear from Appeal Ambassador Lorraine Kelly on why this appeal is so important: "This is about more than equipment; it's about saving lives!" More here➡️www.buckshospitalscharity.org/mobile-breast-screening-appeal-milestone/

💚 Happy World Occupational Therapy Day! This year’s theme, Occupational Therapy in Action, celebrates the active role occupational therapists play in supporting people to engage in the activities that matter most to them, promoting health and wellbeing across the world. #WorldOTDay

And that’s a wrap for our #BHTAwards Congratulations to all our winners, runners up and nominees 🌟 A big thank you to everyone involved in organising the awards tonight and to our sponsors.

The final award of the night is the People's Award for Personal and Compassionate Care, sponsored by Marcon.    Colorectal Stoma Specialist Nursing Team win for being kind, clear, and always there. "Their care helped me adapt after life-changing surgery."    #BHTAwards

Dr. Jas Johal & Helen Byrne, Care Group Clinical Chair and Director for Integrated Medicine win the Outstanding Leadership Award sponsored by MTX 👏 They led huge transformation across the emergency floor, improving care & performance. “Their calm leadership inspires lasting change.” #BHTAward

Geraldine de Lacy, Vascular Surgical Care Practitioner wins the Lifetime Contribution Award 🏆     Geraldine has dedicated 40+ years to the NHS, pioneering vascular care. She’s the backbone of the team. Kind, committed, and always improving care.     #BHTAwards

Alan Lawson wins the Volunteer of the Year Award presented by Chief People Officer Bridget O’Kelly. Alan’s voluntary work supports Armed Forces patients with compassion and care. “Without him, many vulnerable patients would go unrecognised.” #BHTAwards

Next up is the Non-Clinical Services Award, sponsored by Sodexo & Enterprise Healthcare Limited.     Clair Way, wins for being the backbone of Single Point of Access and Transfer of Care Hub. Streamlining care, supporting colleagues and fostering a positive team culture.     #BHTAwards

Rapid Emergency Assessment and Care Team (REACT) win the Clinical Support Service Award! The team delivers compassionate, person-centred care, enabling safe discharge and preventing admissions. “They’re kind, skilled, and always focused on what’s best for patients.” #BHTAwards

Our next award of the evening is the Outstanding Community Care Award.    Chief Medical Officer Andrew McLaren presents the award to our Care of Next Infant Team for supporting bereaved families through pregnancy with tailored care, compassion and expert guidance.    #BHTAwards

Cancer and Haematology Reception & Data Activity Team (cross site) win the Outstanding Acute Care Award. They show compassion, professionalism and teamwork, guiding patients through treatment while streamlining care and supporting colleagues. #BHTAward

Next up is the Improving Together Award presented by CEO Raghuv Bhasin.    The Emergency Department win for improving safety, experience and performance through collaboration, new care models and leadership. They've met targets, reduced waits and fostered unity despite high demand.      #BHTAwards

Our final CARE Values award is for 'Enable' and goes to Sue Smith and Dave Pullinger, from Finance and Supplies, for their outstanding teamwork and guidance, helping colleagues navigate complex challenges, enabling progress and smoothing processes. #BHTAwards

The Mortuary Team win the CARE Values award for 'Respect'.     "The Mortuary Team consistently goes above and beyond to treat every patient and family with dignity, respect, care and compassion."    #BHTAwards

Kimberly Yoxall from Pharmacy receives the CARE Values award for 'Aspire'. Kimberly’s leadership and strategic work, including a dashboard enabling £2m in savings, drives collaboration, long-term planning, and better patient outcomes through medicines optimisation. #BHTAwards

Our first winner is Community Midwife Amy Jackson, receiving the CARE Values award for 'Collaborate'.     Amy went above and beyond to support a colleague during a difficult homebirth, ensuring safe care and emotional support.     #BHTAwards

Raghuv Bhasin, interim CEO, officially opens this year’s #BHTAwards

Dez Kay, volunteer DJ at SMHR welcomes everyone to the #BHTAwards 🌟