There's still time to nominate a team or individual for the People's Award for personal and compassionate care 🏆 Nominations close at 5pm on 20 June ➡ www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/our-organisa...

Neil Macdonald to take on new CEO role at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. Read more on our website ➡️ www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/blog/2025/06... ‪@uhpnhs.bsky.social‬

Our volunteers give so much to our organisation, without them we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. At the Trust we have over 440 volunteers who supported with over 90,000 hours of volunteering in 2024/25! Read more ⬇️

The Trust has been awarded £2m for being one of the top 20 most improved NHS trusts in reducing 12-hour ED waits—making the biggest improvement nationally! Huge thanks to our teams. This will boost urgent care, digital innovation and patient experience. Find out more ⬇️

Congratulations @buckshealthcare.bsky.social Wycombe team for randomising your 13th participant to the main trial! #coloprevent

Last week was National Thrombosis Week. This year’s theme, “Let’s Talk Clots,” highlights the importance of knowing the risks and symptoms. Know your clot risk ➡ thrombosisuk.org/patient-info... #LetsTalkClots #KnowThrombosis #ThinkThrombosis

Happy Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) Day! Thank you to all our ODPs for the crucial but often hidden role you play in keeping patients safe in theatre 💙 This year marks the 80th anniversary of the ODP profession and the theme ODPs: Committed to Care - Committed to Safety”. #ODPDay

Happy International Nurses Day! Today we thank nurses for their unwavering commitment to patient care and the difference they make to people’s lives every day 💙 #IND2025

Congratulations to our seven families who welcomed new arrivals on Monday 5 May - International Day of the Midwife 👶 The first baby born was Baby McGillycuddy* weighing 2.78kg, followed by Oliver weighing 3.73kg and Mirela was the third weighing 3.79kg 💙 *surname @rcm.org.uk #IDM2025

Introducing the Perinatal Mental Health Symptom Checker, a tool developed with women with lived experience and clinical experts to help parents - and those around them - recognise the signs of perinatal mental illnesses. 💜 Please download and share: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/parents #MMHAW25

Midwives make an expert, skilled and unique contribution to women and their families through one of the most important times in their lives.  Midwife Danni shares more about her career 📽️ youtu.be/VqUn6PkLZ1o #WeAreTheNHS #IDM2025

Happy International Day of the Midwife 💙 Today we thank midwives for their expertise, commitment and the vital contribution they make to the lives of women, babies and families. #IDM2025 #TeamCMidO @rcm.org.uk

The Trust truly values the expertise and dedication of its staff. Ana Pitt, a nurse in the Community Assessment and Treatment Service at Marlow, recently celebrated over 50 years of service 🏆 Read more on the Trust's website www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/blog/2025/04...

Colleagues from our Cardiac Unit spent the day at St Michael's Catholic School in High Wycombe: 🏃 sharing advice about healthy living ♥️ supporting GCSE Science, investigating heart anatomy 🏥discovering who does what in the cardiac cath lab #healthcareers #healthycommunities @careerent.bsky.social

The Trust proudly announces a significant improvement in Stoke Mandeville Hospital's A&E performance. In March 2025, it met the national standard, with 78% of patients seen, treated, and discharged or admitted within four hours of arrival. Read more ➡️ www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/blog/2025/04...

Our antibiotics are under threat. Join Andi Biotic’s mission to #KeepAntibioticsWorking. Share our video and blog post with your network: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/04/07/w...

Sandra is a Diabetes Specialist Nurse. Her daughter Mollie is a Healthcare Assistant at the National Spinal Injuries Centre. Mollie said: “I come from a nursing family and have always wanted to do a job where I’d be helping others.” #MothersDay

Glorieli is a Ward Sister. Her son Francis works as a Healthcare Assistant and Student Nurse Associate. He said: "My mom would come home from work and talk about how fulfilling it is to work for the NHS. That's' what inspired me to follow in her footsteps.” #MothersDay

Maxine is a Team Administrator Children Looked After, while daughter Alexia is a Booking Coordinator at Main Outpatients. Alexia said: “I didn't know what career path to take after A-Levels. Mum was a Booking Coordinator then. She recommended I go for it and I've not looked back since!” #MothersDay

Vanessa & Dean: Vanessa is Ward Sister at the National Spinal Injuries Centre. Her son Dean is Deputy Charge Nurse. Dean said: “One evening my mum said in jest, why don’t you become an HCA! I called her bluff. Now I couldn’t see myself doing any other career." #MothersDay

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! Some of the mothers working at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust are so inspirational that their children followed in their footsteps. We want to celebrate by introducing you to a few of our mother-child teams, and say a big thank you to all mothers. #MothersDay

Proud to have hosted our 7th #TeacherEncounter with partners Bucks Skills Hub and @careerent.bsky.social at Wycombe Hospital yesterday: 💡giving teachers examples of how subjects are used in real life to motivate students back in the classroom 💡 showing how subjects lead to a wide range of #NHSjobs.

Everyday, Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) support people affected by cancer, and we want to say a massive thank you 💙 We caught up with some of our CNSs at the Trust to find out what they love about their role 📽️ Anu, Julie, Alex & Verity - youtu.be/md0Ra0PT_i4 #NationalCancerCNSDay

We celebrated #HealthcareScienceWeek by showcasing the fascinating range of careers in biomedical science, welcoming 100+ young people to our after-school talks & practical sessions last night🩸🦠🔬🧫 🎟️ Book future talks: bit.ly/41EWFLu #HCSWeek2025 @ibmscience.bsky.social @nhsemployers.bsky.social

Today is No Smoking Day! If you’re quitting today remember there is lots of free support to help you – there’s no need to do it alone! Be Healthy Bucks can provide local support to quit smoking ➡ buff.ly/lkiGaXG NHS Quit Smoking app ➡ buff.ly/3044AD8 #NSD2025

It's #LivingDonationWeek - a time to learn more about the incredible impact that living donation has on people's lives. Consider becoming a living donor and discover the difference you could make 💗 More information ➡️ orlo.uk/KxDvr

Today is the COVID-19 Day Of Reflection 💛 The Day of Reflection marks five years since the outbreak of the pandemic and it's an opportunity to remember our loved ones, support people who are grieving, and connect with each other. #DayOfReflection

The Trust is extremely proud to share the news that its Waddesdon Wing building at Stoke Mandeville Hospital has won the award for Best Acute Care Design in this year’s Healthcare Design Awards. Find out more ⬇️ www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/blog/2025/02...

Women across Buckinghamshire can now access their maternity records and tailored pregnancy information at the touch of a button with the launch of a new app called Badger Notes at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. Find out more ⬇️ www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/blog/2025/02...

Taking your bra off at the end of the day feels great. And so does getting your breast screening sorted. It can detect cancer before you can feel it. Or more likely, put your mind at rest. So when you're invited, save the date. It could save your life. ➡️ nhs.uk/breast

Students from local schools packed our lecture hall to 'Discover careers in Psychology'. Fantastic to see the potential new talent attracted to our future workforce 🙌 🎟️ Book future talks: www.tickettailor.com/events/bucki... #NHScareers @nhsemployers.bsky.social @bps-social-psych.bsky.social

Listen to your heart: check your blood pressure 💟 Many people live with high blood pressure but have no symptoms. Find out where you can check your blood pressure for free ➡️ www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/blog/2025/02/14/listen-to-your-heart/ #ValentinesDay

TODAY: Drop-in flu vaccinations and blood pressure checks 🕑 until 2pm 📍 Post Graduate car park, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, HP21 9FY @buckscouncil.bsky.social @yourbucksradio.bsky.social

Each year, over 20k people begin an NHS apprenticeship in more than 120 professions. Every one is making a difference whether they are working directly with patients or behind the scenes. We’ll be celebrating our apprentices all week as part of #NAW2025 🎉

You don’t need to have all the answers to be a good listener. Sometimes a friendly ear and space to share is all someone needs. Let someone know they’re being heard this #TimeToTalk Day. Find out more ➡️https://timetotalkday.co.uk/

It's Place2Be's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek 💙 The theme is 'Know Yourself, Grow Yourself' which is about exploring the importance of self-awareness and expressing emotions. Find out more ➡️ www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/about/ 📷 Ward 3 display created by children and young people

It’s more important than ever to take the time to check in with the people we care about. There's always time for a cuppa and a catch-up ☕💚 Find out more ➡️ https://buff.ly/2EBjQwn

New baby? Maternity Survey 2025 - share your feedback to help the NHS improve maternity services. Look out for your invitation in the post or by SMS from the 22 April.

Avoid passing on viruses like flu, COVID-19 and norovirus to others this winter.   Try to avoid contact with people while you have symptoms . Find out more: www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/keep-warm-keep-well/

New Year, new arrivals for families in Bucks! The first baby of the day was Baby Muringathery, girl, born at midnight, weighing 6lb 14oz. Read more ⬇️ www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/blog/2025/01...

Please be patient and be kind. All NHS services are very busy and our staff are constantly working really hard to provide the best care for you 💙 #BePatientBeKind

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. ➡️ www.nhs.uk/111

Lots of people are getting norovirus at the moment. Don't be a party pooper! If you do catch the winter vomiting bug, stay home for 48 hours after symptoms stop to prevent passing it on 🤢 www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/blog/2024/10/15/help-stop-the-spread-of-the-winter-sickness-bug/

Our maternity service welcomed six new babies on Christmas Day at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. The first baby born was Baby Byrne, girl, born at 00:53, weighing 7lb 9oz. Read more ⬇️ www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/blog/2024/12/27/families-welcome-extra-special-gifts-this-christmas/

Thank you to Dementia Carers Respite Bucks who visited our maternity team on Christmas Day to hand out some presents donated by Craft Buddy 💙

'appy Holidays 🎄 Need to access 111 online this festive season? Just tap the app! Or via ➡️ 111.nhs.uk

Help stop the spread of winter bugs. Wash your hands regularly with soap and warm water🧼 ⛔️ Do not visit if you have any respiratory virus symptoms, vomiting and/or diarrhoea ⛔️ More information can be found on our website ➡ www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/our-services...

The Mayor of Wycombe joined Chief Nurse Jenny Ricketts at Wycombe Hospital on Friday to visit wards, thank staff and spread some festive cheer🎄

Thank you to Andrew Harman, owner of Academia Group for generously donating gifts for patients on our children’s wards, in our local communities and to children in our nurseries. Read more ⬇️ www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/blog/2024/12...

🎄 BBC's Casualty is spotlighting the impact of blood donation in a special episode airing tomorrow, Saturday. 🩸 The show highlights the lifesaving power of blood donors and was created with @givebloodnhs.bsky.social’s help. 📺 Tune in and book your next appointment. www.blood.co.uk/news-and-cam...