Search

Paul Draycott – a message from our Chief Executive, Dr Buki Adeyemo 

Paul Draycott smiling to camera outside Lawton House.

Sometimes in our lives, there are words that are incredibly painful to write and incredibly difficult to read. It is with the most profound sadness and regret that I need to inform you of the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Chief People Officer Paul Draycott, last Friday.

Paul was truly and deeply loved by so many of us at Combined Healthcare.  He was the living embodiment of everything that is good about the NHS and his chosen profession – developing and caring for its people.   

Dr Buki Adeyemo.

Chief Executive.

Recent updates

Combined Healthcare and Toucan logos
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust has been confirmed as the new lead provider for Toucan – the West Midlands Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Provider Collaborative.
colleagues pose at the Nursing Times Award ceremony 2026
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust has won the Learning Disabilities Nursing Award at the Nursing Times Awards 2026.

All categories

Search