Join us for a special episode of our Cycle to Work Day podcast, where we discuss the benefits of cycling as a healthier way to commute. We'll be chatting with local partners who are championing cycling as a sustainable way to travel, and we'll hear from Staffordshire County Council about its innovative bike recycling programme which gives bikes a second life in the community or strips them down for recycling. We’ll also have an insightful conversation with Ben Cooper, the trust’s Travel and Transport Area of Focus Lead, who shares his perspective on the environmental impact of cycling. Plus, h ..read more

Combinations Podcast Episode 85 - A Visit from Texas Students by Combined Healthcare NHS Trust ..read more

Join Kyle, Digital Content Lead at Combined Healthcare, and a range of Sustainability Champions on this episode of the Combinations Podcast recorded on Earth Day 2024. This episode follows the launch of the Proud to be Green campaign to focus on the sustainability initiatives that are taking place across the trust. The group discuss quarter one of this campaign with a focus on workforce and adaptations, including the work that has happened so far. They also share their thoughts leading up to quarter two where the emphasis will be on how the trust can be more sustainable in relation to food and ..read more

In this episode we spoke to colleagues from Dedalus, a leading international industrial group in healthcare software, about the creation of PatientAide. Joined by Lou Wright from the trust's Digital team, the podcast discusses update 5 of the online tool that allows patients to access their health documents all in one place. PatientAide has been launched this week by Combined Healthcare and aims to put essential information and tools directly into the hands of patients. To find out more, visit combined.nhs.uk/revolutionising-patient-care-with-the-launch-of-patientaide-by-combined-healthcare ..read more

In today's podcast, we are listening to the majority of people who have been involved in the partnership of the project. Chrysalis, Project Chrysalis is a phased project that is rebuilding our plans to modern standards. The project has been a partnership between Interclass, the project Chrysalis at combined and the ward staff, and managers who work on the wards ..read more

In this episode of the Combinations podcast, join Kyle, the digital content lead, as he engages with a diverse group of guests—Anna, Hector, Veronica, and Boluwatife. Together, they delve into the experience of being champions for speaking up. The conversation explores various avenues for individuals to express their voices, providing insights on accessing freedom to speak up. Tune in to unravel the discourse on overcoming barriers that often hinder staff from speaking up openly ..read more

On this week's episode, Kyle, Digital Content Lead for Combined NHS, is joined by Sustainability Champion and Comms team-mate Molly Mansfield to talk about their visits to three different garden/outdoor spaces onsite across the Trust and how this links in with the sustainability initiatives for Combined. It was great to visit the garden space where staff and service users have been growing their own produce on Ward 7, the play area, garden and in-built trampoline at Dragon Square and the beautiful wildflowers brightening up our Harplands Hospital site. We hope you enjoy hearing from these staf ..read more

In this week's episode of the Combinations Podcast, Molly Mansfield, Assistant Communications Officer for North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust, visits The Restoration Shack, a Community Interest Company (CIC)who are also a recipient for Round 2 of the Community Mental Health Transformation Programme grants. Molly speaks to Linda Williams, Founder and Director, as well as a member of the team, Amy, and Rachel Wooliscroft, Community Engagement Co-ordinator for Combined NHS Trust. The CIC is accepting a wide range of referrals from people struggling with mental health problems, peopl ..read more

Welcome to another episode of the "Combinations Podcast." I'm your host, Kyle, and today, we’re diving deep into the heart of the Darwin Centre, where healing and growth intersect. Join us as we have a compelling conversation with Harry, a dedicated nurse working within the Darwin Centre's children's inpatient unit. In today's episode, Harry from the Darwin Centre walks us through all the small and big tasks that unfold throughout the day within the children's inpatient unit. What's more, this unit isn't just a healthcare facility; it also boasts an attached school where the kids continue thei ..read more

The first episode - "Why people matter" - features Paul in conversation with Kerry Smith, Deputy People Officer and Steve Jones from Unison, as we discuss the Trust's new People Plan and how we intend to make it a reality. Over the coming weeks and months, "People with Paul" will carry interviews, features, competitions and fun items. We're really looking forward to producing the show and can't wait to enjoy all of the stories and insights we will be able to bring you ..read more