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Pioneering pilot scheme to target improved outcomes in childhood asthma

27 September, 2024 at 12:57 pm

A ground-breaking programme to support North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare patients and prevent the exacerbation of childhood asthma among children living in a cold home, has been launched in Stoke-on-Trent.

Fuel poverty charity, Beat the Cold, is collaborating with North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust and its inhouse Transformation Management Office to identify homes where health outcomes could be improved by warmer living conditions.

Liz Mellor appointed as Chief Strategy Officer

18 September, 2024 at 11:25 am

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Liz Mellor as Chief Strategy Officer, following a rigorous competitive recruitment process. Having been in the role in an interim capacity since July 2022, Liz has proven to be hugely successful in developing strategic priorities and nurturing new and existing relationships with… Read more »

Join our Annual General Meeting 2024 – today

12 September, 2024 at 8:18 am

Combined Healthcare is pleased to invite everyone to this year’s AGM, which will take place this afternoon Thursday 12 September 2024 at 3pm.

How was your mental health care?

9 September, 2024 at 12:37 pm

The NHS Community Mental Health Survey 2024 has been launched and you could be invited to take part and give your feedback on the quality of the support you received.

Combined Healthcare makes two new appointments to the board

6 September, 2024 at 3:00 pm

Combined Healthcare is delighted to welcome our new Non-Executive Director, Martin Evans and new Associate Non-Executive Director, Dr Roger Banks.

Combined Healthcare publishes Annual Report and Accounts 2023/2024

5 September, 2024 at 4:18 pm

Combined Healthcare is pleased to publish its Annual Report and Accounts 2023/24 in advance of this year’s AGM – which will take place on Thursday 12 September 2024 at 3pm

Combined Healthcare releases Project Chrysalis update video

19 August, 2024 at 2:42 pm

Combined Healthcare has released a progress update video of the Project Chrysalis developments so far. The video captures comments and observations from staff on their experience of the new facilities and highlights the partnership with Interclass, a Midlands-based construction company which is delivering the work.

Combined Healthcare announces date for Annual General Meeting 2024

16 August, 2024 at 11:04 am

Combined Healthcare is pleased to announce that this year’s AGM will take place on 12th September 2024 at 3pm.

Combined Healthcare launches Combined Minds and Combined Touchscreen Training (CTT)

31 July, 2024 at 7:13 am

Combined Minds is the Trust’s very own version of TED talks. Combined Touchscreen Training (CTT) is a new facility allowing the Trust to deliver interactive touchscreen training and education.

Combined Healthcare launches improved service webpages

23 July, 2024 at 1:24 pm

Combined Healthcare is proud to introduce a new and improved suite of user-friendly service pages on its website. Phase one of the new development is now complete, with all trust teams and services visible on the trust website and displayed in a consistent, accessible and clear format. Almost 70 teams and services across the trust’s… Read more »

Combined Healthcare launches Oxevision on wards

4 July, 2024 at 3:11 pm

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust has launched a medical monitoring tool onto a number of its wards. Oxevision is a device that helps staff to care for patients more safely without the need for patients to be interrupted. Using an infrared-sensitive camera, the device measures the patient’s pulse and breathing rate without the need… Read more »

‘The Edge of Reality’ – Film produced to give insight into at risk mental states

3 July, 2024 at 4:01 pm

Staff, service users and students from North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust, Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) Newcastle College and film production company Junction 15 recently attended the premiere of an educational film they produced which highlights how it feels to be a young person experiencing an at risk mental state and how to access support services.

Grant round three of the Community Mental Health Transformation Programme

3 July, 2024 at 2:23 pm

The Community Foundation for Staffordshire, working in partnership with North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust, has launched the third grant round as part of the Community Mental Health Transformation Programme.

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Combined Healthcare publishes its 2023/24 Quality Account

29 June, 2024 at 6:39 am

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to publish its 2023/24 Quality Account

Dr Buki Adeyemo named by HSJ in Top 10 CEOs of 2024

21 June, 2024 at 10:03 am

Dr Buki Adeyemo, Chief Executive, has been named by the Health Service Journal as one of the top 10 CEOs in the NHS for 2024.

Dr Adeyemo came 8th in the annual list of top NHS CEOs.

Dr Buki Adeyemo and Sharon Jean Parke feature on influential Empower Role Models Lists

22 May, 2024 at 9:31 am

Dr Buki Adeyemo, Chief Executive, and Sharon Jean Parke, Service Manager, Learning Disability Services (All Age), North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust, have been featured on influential global lists that celebrate role models in business who are driving inclusion for people of colour. Dr Adeyemo has been announced on the 2024 Empower Executives Role Model… Read more »

Combined Healthcare is Proud to be Green

15 May, 2024 at 11:57 am

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust is excited to launch its new sustainability campaign, Proud to be Green. Combined Healthcare has a crucial part to play in reaching the national ambition for the NHS to be the first national health service to be net carbon zero, a target set as part of the Greener NHS… Read more »

Professor Pauline Walsh appointed as Non-Executive Director

27 March, 2024 at 10:06 pm

We are delighted to announce that Prof. Pauline Walsh has been appointed as a Non Executive Director.

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Janet Dawson appointed as Trust Chair

26 March, 2024 at 11:55 am

Following a competitive recruitment process, North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Janet Dawson as Chair of the Trust from 1 April 2024

Kerry Smith appointed as Interim Chief People Officer

21 March, 2024 at 4:36 pm

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust would like to announce that Kerry Smith has been appointed as Interim Chief People Officer.

Combined Healthcare and Communities Together partnership continues at Port Vale Community Lounge

19 March, 2024 at 12:20 pm

In partnership with Communities Together, North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust is providing mental health and guidance support through the Community Lounges initiative to attendees of Port Vale FC’s Community Lounge.

Combined Healthcare welcomes Keele Practice to the trust

18 March, 2024 at 1:20 pm

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust is delighted to welcome Keele Practice to the trust. This integration means that the general practice can continue to develop the services it offers, with access to more resources, support and advice from Combined Healthcare.

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Combined welcomes new Non-Executive Director, Jennie Koo

15 March, 2024 at 1:31 pm

Combined is delighted to welcome our new Non-Executive Director, Jennie Koo

Dr Buki Adeyemo unveils our four new engagement pledges

15 March, 2024 at 12:57 pm

Speaking at a special event of our service users and stakeholders, our Chief Executive Dr Buki Adeyemo has unveiled our four new engagement pledges

Combined Virtual Reality training film goes international on World Delirium Day

12 March, 2024 at 1:57 pm

To mark World Delirium Awareness Day 2024, Combined Healthcare is proud to announced that its highly innovative Virtual Reality Delirium Training film has gone international, with the launch of a Danish language version, produced in partnership with Gødstrup Hospital, Herning, Denmark.

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Combined invites feedback on its draft Strategic Review of Communications and Engagement

8 March, 2024 at 9:44 am

Combined Healthcare is inviting feedback from staff, service users and stakeholders on its draft Strategic Review of Communications and and Engagement

NHS Staff Survey 2023 results confirm Combined’s support for staff

7 March, 2024 at 2:33 pm

The national NHS Staff Survey 2023 results have been published today (7 March 2024).   North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust has maintained its very high levels of involvement in the survey, with 66% of its staff completing the survey, compared with a national average of 52% for mental health and learning disability trusts.    … Read more »

Revolutionising patient care with the launch of PatientAide by Combined Healthcare

5 March, 2024 at 9:24 am

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust is pleased to launch PatientAide for patients and service users. It is an online tool that allows patients to access their health documents all in one place.

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Combined Healthcare invites service users and stakeholders to help shape services

23 February, 2024 at 5:02 am

Service users and stakeholders are invited to a special engagement event on 13th March in the Valiant Suite at Port Vale FC.

Combined Healthcare introduces tool to break down online accessibility barriers

12 February, 2024 at 5:11 pm

As part of its ongoing commitment towards inclusivity and accessibility, Combined Healthcare has installed web accessibility software, Recite Me, onto its website.