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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 12/06/2026
That’s a wrap on #NHSConfedExpo Over two days, we explored the role NHS charities play in supporting patients, staff and communities. It was fantastic to meet Lord Victor Adebowale CBE and discuss the role of NHS charities in health and care. Thanks to everyone who joined the conversation.💙
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 11/06/2026
Great to chat with Lord Victor Adebowale at #NHSConfedExpo about what happens when NHS charities work strategically with NHS leaders and the impact this has on patients, staff, and communities.
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 11/06/2026
Day 2 at #NHSConfedExpo 💙 Visit us at Stand C20 and join us at 1pm for The neighbourhood glue: why the 10 Year Health Plan fails without volunteering. Exploring how volunteering and NHS charities can strengthen communities and neighbourhood health. With 73,000 NHS volunteers, there's huge potential.
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 10/06/2026
We’re excited to be at #NHSConfedExpo today Drop by Stand C20 to explore how NHS charities are working alongside NHS Trusts to drive innovation, strengthen communities and help deliver the ambitions of the 10 Year Health Plan. Also join us at 1pm for our Learning Theatre session. See you there! 💙
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 05/06/2026
Are you attending #NHSConfedExpo? Join us at Stand C20 where we’ll be championing the role NHS charities play in helping the NHS go further, through partnership, volunteering and philanthropy. We’d love to see you there 💙
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 01/12/2025
Our CEO Ellie Orton OBE is featured in HSJ today discussing how NHS charities can drive transformational change across healthcare but that people who want and need to give can face barriers from within the NHS itself. For the full article visit bit.ly/4pzNkPw.
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The NHS must be more willing to accept financial gifts
The network of NHS charities donates £1.5m every day to healthcare, but could raise billions more annually if trusts changed their approach, argues NHS Charities Together CEO Ellie Orton
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 27/11/2025
We were delighted to be the charity partner of the @HSJevents #HSJAwards for the eighth year where our CEO Ellie Orton OBE gave a speech about the collective power of the NHS charity sector. Congratulations to all the award winners and nominees. 💙
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 24/11/2025
We’re looking for a talented and creative Director of Development to join us and seize the current opportunities to drive philanthropic giving across the NHS and bring about meaningful change to healthcare. Interested? Find out more at nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/work-for….
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 17/11/2025
It was a pleasure to attend the @nhsproviders.bsky.social Annual Conference last week. You may have seen our short film on the main stage talking about the incredible potential of working with your NHS charity. Find out more on our website at nhscharitiestogether.co.uk. #NHSP25
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NHS Providers (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsproviders.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Our next round of #DeliveringWithPartners sessions are taking place! @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk are exploring how entrepreneurial income-generation and philanthropic partnerships are helping the NHS deliver differently under continuing budget constraints. #NHSP25
Delegates sat for a session with NHS Charities Together, featuring a live illustrator.
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 12/11/2025
As the NHS enters what is predicted to be the busiest winter on record, we have today announced £2.4 million in funding alongside NHS England to help bolster crucial mental and physical wellbeing support for NHS staff. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/47BpcpB
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Funding to boost wellbeing of NHS workers in face of mounting winter pressures
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 11/11/2025
We’re thrilled to be back at this year’s NHS Providers Annual Conference! Over the next two days, we’ll be sharing the pioneering work of the NHS charity sector on our exhibition stand and hosting a panel session tomorrow morning in Theatre B – don’t miss it! #NHSP25
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 06/11/2025
Attending the @nhsproviders.bsky.social Annual Conference? Make sure you drop by stand 9 to learn about the impact and potential of the NHS charity sector, particularly when it comes to delivering on the 10 Year Health Plan. We hope to see you there! 💙 #NHSP25
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 03/11/2025
Will you be at the @nhsproviders.bsky.social Annual Conference next week? Join our CEO @ellieorton.bsky.social on Wednesday at 10.05am to hear how new routes to funding are helping the NHS deliver differently, and for practical examples that are already driving impact. #NHSP25
Event title: Where’s the money coming from? New routes to funding innovation and transformation

Event details: NHS Providers Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025, Wednesday 12 November, 10.05 - 10.35 am
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NHS Providers (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsproviders.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
💫 Excited to welcome an amazing line-up of exhibitors and partners to this year’s #NHSP25 Annual Conference and Exhibition! Huge thanks to everyone helping make it one to remember - can’t wait for a few inspiring days of learning, connection & innovation! 💙 #NHSLeadership
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The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) @aace.org.uk · 20/10/2025
. @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk to train thousands in life-saving #CPR: £1.94 million announced in grants for all 14 NHS #ambulance charities across the UK, to help communities respond more effectively in emergencies and ease pressure on frontline services. 👇 www.charitytoday.co.uk/nhs-charitie...
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NHS Charities Together to Train Thousands in Life-Saving CPR | Charity Today News
Survival rates for OHCA in the UK have remained stuck at around 10% for more than a decade, despite affecting over 40,000 people each year. With
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 16/10/2025
This #RestartAHeartDay we’re drawing urgent attention to the UK’s persistently low survival rates from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. We’re tackling this by making £1.94 million in grants to all NHS ambulance charities across the nation. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3W4NIZN
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Training thousands in life-saving CPR skills
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 05/09/2025
Really positive to see this announcement. This is welcome news for patients and families, knowing that there are systems in place to address concerns about care. This will help save lives and will go a long way in improving confidence in care and outcomes for patients. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Martha's rule rolled out to all acute hospitals in England
Hundreds of patients have been helped by rule, which makes it easier to get an urgent second opinion.
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 28/08/2025
We’re excited to announce our sponsorship of this year’s Amazing Women Awards with woman&home! Now in its third year, the awards celebrate 10 outstanding women who are making an extraordinary impact on their communities and beyond. Find out more 👉 nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/news/partner...
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Celebrating the Amazing Women of 2025 with woman&home
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 13/08/2025
We’re thrilled to see funding from our Community Resilience programme being used by West Midlands Ambulance Service to address the region’s historically lower cardiac arrest survival rates. 💙 @aace.org.uk #CPR #LivingWell #RestartAHeart emergencyservicestimes.com/2025/08/13/w...
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West Midlands Ambulance Service awarded £142k grant to boost emergency survival rates - Emergency Services Times
West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) has secured a £141,970 grant to help improve survival chances in life-threatening emergencies, such as out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 23/07/2025
We’re delighted to see funds from our partnership with Omaze in action at East of England Ambulance Service Trust. By making it easier to respond in times of crisis, we're working towards a future in which we can all live well. #AACE #CPR #LivingWell #RestartAHeart www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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East of England Ambulance 999 callers to get CPR video help
East of England Ambulance NHS Trust will be the first in the UK to offer the coaching to callers.
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 04/07/2025
Tomorrow we celebrate the NHS turning 77. NHS charities have been there providing vital support every step of the way, with demand rapidly increasing. Read more at nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/nhs77?utm_so.... #NHS #NHSBirthday #NHS77
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 03/07/2025
As the Government launches its NHS 10 year plan, our CEO Ellie Orton OBE welcomes the scale of the Government’s ambition while emphasising the vital role of NHS charities in helping to realise their plans. Read her full statement at www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Quote from NHS Charities Together CEO Ellie Orton OBE. 

"The reality is that the scale of these plans is so huge that the NHS can’t and shouldn’t have to face this alone; the voluntary sector, partners and the NHS charities based in every NHS Trust are part of the solution."
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 02/07/2025
Today the National Arts in Hospitals Network (NAHN) launched new guidance making it easier to establish and manage hospital arts programmes. It addresses NAHN's mission for every hospital in the UK to engage staff and patients through arts and is available at nahn.org.uk/arts-in-hospitals-guidance
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 23/06/2025
We were honoured to be invited to the opening of the new Acute Frailty Unit Therapy Garden at @stockportnhsft.bsky.social last week. A once neglected courtyard, it now supports patients with their recovery. 🌱 The new green space was made possible thanks to our Greener Communities Fund.
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 12/06/2025
Fantastic to have the endorsement of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social at #NHSConfedExpo. He spoke with our CEO @ellieorton.bsky.social about the work of the UK’s NHS charities collectively giving £1.5m every day to help the NHS thrive. 💙
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 12/06/2025
If you’re at #NHSConfedExpo today, don’t forget to join us at 9.30am at the Role of the Voluntary Sector Learning Theatre for our session on making healthcare fairer and empowering communities to stay well. And if you haven’t dropped by our stand yet, come and see us on Stand D90. 💙
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 11/06/2025
We’re delighted to be the charity partner for the Role of the Voluntary Sector Learning Theatre for the second year in a row at #NHSConfedExpo. Join our sessions at 12.30pm today and 9.30am tomorrow. You can also visit us on Stand D90 to hear more about the NHS charity sector. 💙
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 10/06/2025
We’re thrilled to be back at this year’s #NHSConfedExpo! Join us for an inspiring fireside chat at 10.30am at the Role of the Voluntary Sector Learning Theatre. Our CEO @ellieorton.bsky.social will be discussing the power of wellbeing with @dr-radha.bsky.social. We can’t wait to see you there. 💙
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 09/06/2025
Are you attending #NHSConfedExpo? We’ll be hosting three sessions on topics including empowering our NHS workforce, supporting communities to live well, and techniques to support your wellbeing. We will also be showcasing the impact of NHS charities at our exhibition stand D90, so drop by! 💙
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Ways to Wellness @waystowellness.org.uk · 04/06/2025
Proud to be at the @nihr.bsky.social #Research Delivery Network launch, where Department of Health & Social Care rep Amy Thomas spoke of our SPACE Pilot, a @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk funded #partnership supporting families whose children have chronic conditions www.waystowellness.org.uk/space-pilot
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 21/05/2025
Huge thank you to everyone who joined us today, both virtually and in person. We hope you leave feeling inspired with actionable strategies and steps to strengthen your fundraising efforts, creating a lasting impact for your charity and those you support. #NHSCharitiesFundraising
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 21/05/2025
We’re thrilled to be hosting our inaugural Fundraising for Impact event for our NHS charity members. To kick start the day, we’ll be joined by Alan and Kerry from Revolutionise. Together, they’ll be presenting attendees with an introduction to transformational fundraising. #NHSCharitiesFundraising
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 06/05/2025
Five years ago today, our Covid-19 Urgent Appeal had raised £100 million in just six weeks. Not only that, but a fifth of that money had already made its way to every one of our NHS charity members to meet urgent needs. Today, over 90% of those projects continue to have a lasting impact.
An NHS staff member sitting in a room with colourful artwork on the walls with messages such as 'stay safe, 'NHS heroes' and 'thank you NHS'
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 30/04/2025
Looking for your next challenge? We are currently accepting charity place applications for the 2026 #LondonMarathon! Apply today at nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/get-involved.... 👟
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TCS London Marathon 2026 | London Marathon charity places
Experience the TCS London Marathon as part of Team NHS Charities Together. Apply for one of our charity places.
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 28/04/2025
We want all healthcare spaces to feel like safe, welcoming environments. We’re so pleased to see the garden at United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s Pilgrim Hospital has opened thanks to joint funding with United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity. Read more 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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New hospital garden in Boston to provide sanctuary to patients
The garden at Pilgrim Hospital was created by United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 02/04/2025
Today, the @nuffieldtrust.bsky.social and @thekingsfund.bsky.social released the annual analysis of the British Social Attitudes Survey, with the level of dissatisfaction with the NHS at an all time high. Read our response below. www.linkedin.com/pulse/nhs-ch...
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NHS Charities Together concerned about public satisfaction with NHS
NHS Charities Together, the national charity representing over 200 NHS charities across the UK, responds to annual analysis of British Social Attitudes Survey (2025) by the Nuffield Trust and The King...
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 27/03/2025
We're saddened to read this morning’s report from South Central Ambulance Charity, stating a fall in donations means they will struggle to provide essential services. Read the response from our CEO @ellieorton.bsky.social at www.linkedin.com/posts/nhs-ch....
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South Central Ambulance charity concerned after donations plateau | NHS Charities Together 💙
We're saddened to read this morning’s report from South Central Ambulance Charity, stating a fall in donations means they will struggle to provide essential…
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 26/03/2025
This week we mark five years since we launched our Urgent Covid-19 Appeal. It raised over £162 million and enabled us to distribute funds to every NHS trust and health board charity in the UK. Read more at nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/covid-19-fiv....
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Covid-19 five years on: the impact of our Urgent Covid-19 Appeal - NHS Charities Together
Today, Wednesday 26 March 2025, marks five years since the nation went into lockdown. It was also the same week we launched our Covid-19 Urgent Appeal. Thanks to the generosity of thousands of people,...
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 20/03/2025
Our Day of Reflection event on 9 March was an opportunity to remember those who lost their lives during the pandemic, and the impact on their loved ones. 5 years on, the NHS continues to face many challenges. Find out how you can support our work to help the NHS thrive at nhscharitiestogether.co.uk.
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 10/03/2025
We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us to reflect on the past five years. Thanks to the public’s generosity, we funded thousands of projects to support the NHS. However, our work does not stop there. With continued support, we can help the NHS thrive and make healthcare better for everyone. 💙
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 09/03/2025
Join us at midday today as we remember those who lost their lives and reflect on the sacrifices made by so many during the Covid-19 pandemic. Watch live from 12pm at nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/five-years-on. Tune in from 11.55am to take part in the minute’s silence at midday. 💙
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 05/03/2025
When the pandemic hit in 2020, the British public raised an incredible £162 million, which has funded projects across the UK. Today, we were delighted to welcome our Joint Royal Patron HRH The Prince of Wales to visit one of these projects @royalberkshospital.bsky.social and see the appeal’s impact.
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Antony Tiernan @antonytiernan.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
NHS charities play a vital role in supporting the NHS, its staff + patients. In fact, NHS charities collectively contribute over £1m to the NHS every day. Those lovely folk at @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk have set up a NHS charities Bluesky starter pack. Pls give them a follow! go.bsky.app/7R2JmNR
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 04/03/2025
Join us as we remember those who lost their lives during the pandemic and the ongoing impact on us all. With testimonials from healthcare staff and ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ author Michael Rosen, watch virtually at nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/five-years-on from 12pm on Sunday 9 March. 💙
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 03/03/2025
We are very sorry to hear Amanda Pritchard has decided to step down from her role with @england.nhs.uk. Our CEO @ellieorton.bsky.social and everyone at NHS Charities Together would like to thank her for her incredible support over the last four years. Read more at www.linkedin.com/posts/nhs-ch....
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NHS Charities Together 💙 on LinkedIn: We are very sorry to hear the news Amanda Pritchard has decided to step…
We are very sorry to hear the news Amanda Pritchard has decided to step down from her role with NHS England. Our CEO Ellie Orton OBE 💙 and everyone at NHS…
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Simon Bromhead @simonbromhead.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
We're getting some lovely coverage for the SPACE Pilot project, and the announcement that Ways to Wellness has secured funding from the @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk Innovation Fund, including this in the Northern Echo: www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2496124...
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North East charity awarded £200,000 to support young people in hospital
Newcastle Hospitals Charity has been awarded £200,000 from NHS Charities Together's Innovation Challenge Fund to support a project aimed at helping…
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 28/02/2025
We are hosting a special event on Sunday 9 March to mark five years since the pandemic changed our lives. It will also be an opportunity to remember the thousands of people who tragically lost their lives, and the impact on their loved ones. Watch live at nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/five-years-on.
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Five years on: Reflecting on the Covid-19 Pandemic
NHS Charities Together – the national charity caring for the NHS – is hosting a special event at the National Memorial Arboretum to commemorate the five-year...
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 27/02/2025
We loved welcoming NHS charity and Trust leaders to our Charity Leaders’ Engagement Day at The Queens Hotel in Leeds. We’ve spent the day exploring the power of partnerships and how NHS charities can work with their ICBs. Huge thank you to everyone who came, we hope you left feeling inspired. 💙
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NHS Charities Together @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk · 25/02/2025
Are you passionate about making sure everyone can get the healthcare they deserve? We’re looking for a Partnerships & Philanthropy Executive to play a vital role in supporting our mission to transform health & care across the UK. Find out more & apply at nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/work-with-us/.
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