At Combined Healthcare, we believe in the power of stories…
Hearing the experiences of our staff and our service users, carers and their families – delivered by them in their own words – provides insights and knowledge in a way that goes beyond the mere printed word.
We use stories at our Trust Board, our Committees, internal and engagement events. We also use them extensively across our web, digital and social media channels.
You can see examples of our stories below…
If YOU have an idea for a staff, service user and/or carer story, we’d love to hear it! Please fill in the form below and we will be in touch.
If you have any questions, you can contact our Patient Experience Facilitator, Veronica Emlyn, on veronica.emlyn@combined.nhs.uk
Suggest a Staff, Service User or Carer Story
A form to allow for online suggestions for staff, service user and/or Carer storiesPhilip and Jill’s Story
Early onset vascular dementia and the Walking Football Initiative
Simon’s Story
Simon reflects on changes he has witnessed and his admiration for Growthpoint.
New Beginnings
A story by a service user led support group of experience, recovery, loss and hope
Family Group – Ward 4
A support group set up by staff on Ward 4 to ensure family members of patients also receive support that they need
Marcella’s Story
Marcella details her journey through alcoholism, recovery and how One Recovery and Edward Myers Marcella helped her.
Lee’s Story
Army veteran Lee talks to us about his PTSD and mental health difficulties which led him to the Greenfield Centre.
Sara’s Story
Sara tells us about how open, honest and consistent help from the same staff has aided her recovery.
Natalie’s Story
Natalie is a Carer and gives a powerful insight into the experience of working with our frontline teams as a carer – with particular praise given to the Edward Myers Unit, but also some challenging examples of where information has not been as good as it could be.
Adam’s Story – From Service User to Peer Support Worker
Adam has accessed Combined Healthcare's services for a number of years and is now using his lived experience to help others, volunteering at Changes, and in a role as Peer Support Worker with Step On.
Jacqui’s Story – Wards 4 and 6
Jacqui, the mother-in-law of a patient on Wards 4 and 6, tells us her experience of Combined Healthcare's service during a difficult time for her and her family. Humbling, but SO Proud of Wards 4 and 6
Chiara’s story – Parent & Baby Unit
Chiara first accessed service in 2017 after losing a baby in pregnancy and was subsequently helped for the birth of her child