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🌟 Recognising Dedication: Rethinking Long Service Awards 🌟 As the NHS People Promise Manager, I’m passionate about putting people first and driving meaningful cultural change. Right now, I’m reflecting on how we can make our long service awards more impactful, inclusive, and truly rewarding for our incredible staff. Our teams dedicate years—sometimes decades—of their lives to serving others. It’s important that this commitment is recognised in a way that feels personal, valued, and aligned with what people really want today. But here's the challenge: everyone is different. ✨ What’s meaningful to one person may not resonate with another. So, I’m asking for your insights: What have you seen work well? What’s made an impact in your organisation? What would make you feel truly appreciated? From tailored gifts to meaningful experiences, or even time to reflect and recharge—there’s so much potential. Let’s explore how to create something that truly reflects the diversity and dedication of our NHS family. 💬 Share your thoughts and ideas below—I’d love to hear from you! #NHS #PeoplePromise #uhnm #CountyHospital #RoyalStoke #EmployeeRecognition #InclusiveLeadership #CultureChange

Every piece of data we see says that #hospitals have workforce management challenges like no other industry. Blessed with a highly skilled workforce, but having a workforce that is under constant pressure and as a whole, struggling with debt brings unique challenges. Listen to me with Jeffrey H Snyder of Broadcast Retirement Network as we discuss those challenges on #BRNAM #1774.

Staff experience in the NHS: Creating the conditions for change We’re pleased to announce the full agenda and speaker line up for our annual Staff experience in the NHS conference, taking place on Thursday 21 November 2024, is available to view on our website. Always popular and booking up fast, our virtual conference is a valuable opportunity to collaborate with and learn from NHS professionals across the staff experience space, working to promote a positive environment for colleagues and bring the NHS People Promise to life. We have an exciting agenda with inspiring and expert speakers exploring a number of different topics including: • How NHS trusts made significant improvements in their staff experience scores in the NHS staff survey. • Workplace culture and staff experience outside the NHS. • Making the NHS People Promise a lived reality so our people succeed and stay. • Why putting inclusion front and centre of compassionate culture change is key. • What’s next for staff experience and how can the NHS continue to be an employer of choice? We’ll be joined by a host of workforce leaders, NHS organisations and professionals from across the field for our full-day programme of engaging and interactive sessions. Take a look at the full agenda and book your place now 👇👇 https://bit.ly/3XwkPr1

Happy Labor Day from all of us at GP Business Consulting! Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of every member of our team, as well as the contributions of workers everywhere. Wishing you a well-deserved day of rest and relaxation. #LaborDay #GPBusinessConsulting"

Staff experience in the NHS: Creating the conditions for change We’re pleased to announce the full agenda and speaker line up for our annual Staff experience in the NHS conference, taking place on Thursday 21 November 2024, is available to view on our website. Always popular and booking up fast, our virtual conference is a valuable opportunity to collaborate with and learn from NHS professionals across the staff experience space, working to promote a positive environment for colleagues and bring the NHS People Promise to life. We have an exciting agenda with inspiring and expert speakers exploring a number of different topics including: • How NHS trusts made significant improvements in their staff experience scores in the NHS staff survey. • Workplace culture and staff experience outside the NHS. • Making the NHS People Promise a lived reality so our people succeed and stay. • Why putting inclusion front and centre of compassionate culture change is key. • What’s next for staff experience and how can the NHS continue to be an employer of choice? We’ll be joined by a host of workforce leaders, NHS organisations and professionals from across the field for our full-day programme of engaging and interactive sessions. Take a look at the full agenda and book your place now 👇👇 https://bit.ly/3XwkPr1

Leading with Purpose: A Reflection on Cultural Change and Progress Ten months ago, I stepped into the role of service manager at MercyCare Wembley with a clear goal: to foster a more person-centered approach to care. I knew it wouldn’t be easy. Changing the way a facility operates—particularly its culture—requires patience, commitment, and a willingness to navigate through challenges. However, I was determined to create an environment where every person we care for feels heard, respected, and supported in a way that honors their individual needs. The journey has not been without its difficulties. Culture is built over time, and shifting long-standing habits or mindsets takes work. There were moments of resistance, as is common when introducing change. Progress didn’t always come as quickly as I would have liked, and I found myself occasionally questioning if I was on the right path. Yet, through it all, I remained focused on the bigger picture—the people we serve and what they need from us. Our team began to adopt a more collaborative and compassionate approach. We worked on listening more closely to residents and involving them in decisions about their care. These small changes started to build momentum, and slowly, I could see the shift I had hoped for: a more engaged team and a clearer sense of purpose around delivering person-centered care. Recently, our hard work was recognized when Wembley was awarded “Home of the Year.” It was an unexpected honor, and while we were surprised, we felt a deep sense of gratitude. This recognition reinforced that we are making meaningful progress. It’s been a team effort, with everyone contributing to the positive changes we’ve seen. However, I also recognize that this is just one step on a longer journey. There’s still more to be done, and I am committed to continuing to improve our services. The award is a nice milestone, but the real focus remains on the work we do every day to ensure the best possible care for our residents. Looking ahead, I feel optimistic. We’ve come a long way in a short time, and while there are challenges ahead, I’m confident we’re moving in the right direction. I’m proud of the progress we’ve made, and I’m excited to keep pushing forward to build on what we’ve achieved.

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬? Boosting your reputation starts from within... At the heart of every "Outstanding" care home is a strong foundation of staff well-being and the highest quality resident support. 💙 When your team feels supported, confident and knowledgable they are better able to meet residents’ psychological needs. It’s not just about ticking the boxes for compliance – it’s about creating a thriving environment that fosters exceptional care. Investing in psychological services and staff development can elevate your CQC ratings, enhance public perception and improve referrals. Learn more about how 𝐂𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 can support your care home’s journey to excellence.🌟 #care #quality #CQC #wellbeing #staff #retention

✨Lived Experience Engagement and Employment Framework✨ 📌Here's what the framework by Medway NHS Foundation Trust includes 🌱Part 1: The Framework 🔵Definitions used in this framework 🌱Framework Values 🔵Key Concepts 🌱Types of Engagement 🔵Sharing decision making between organisations and the people that use them 🌱Co-production in more detail 🔵Considerations for types of engagement 🌱Putting the values and knowledge into practice 🔵Capturing your actions 🌱Part 2: Resources 🔵Glossary and frequently referenced concepts 🌱What is a Parent Carer Forum? 🔵Neuro-affirming language 🌱Resources for people with lived experience (a starting point) 🔵Additional resources for practice (a starting point) Find the full framework here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gBYzpDws 📑Frameworks ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ 🔥#LivedExperience #Leadership #MentalHealth #Workplace #Peer #CoProduction 🌱The Lived Experience Advisory Directory. Creating better workplaces for people with lived experience. 💬 Info@livedexperienceleaders.com 🌍LivedExperienceLeaders.com

Book your place now to attend our free, online annual staff experience conference. Taking place on Thursday 21 November our free to attend conference will bring together professionals in health and wellbeing, staff experience and staff engagement. During the day through panel discussion, interactive workshops, keynote speeches and case studies, we will share methodologies, strategies and techniques to create positive culture change and transform staff experience outcomes. Our conference is aimed at NHS professionals who support staff experience and are responsible for bringing the NHS People Promise life. We have an exciting agenda with inspiring and expert speakers exploring a number of different topics including: 👉How NHS trusts made significant improvements in their staff experience scores in the NHS staff survey. 👉Workplace culture and staff experience outside the NHS. 👉Making the NHS People Promise a lived reality so our people succeed and stay. 👉Why putting inclusion front and centre of compassionate culture change is key. 👉What’s next for staff experience and how can the NHS continue to be an employer of choice? Book now 👇👇👇 https://bit.ly/3XwkPr1