Have you heard?...

We have launched a fantastic new magazine exclusively for NHS staff preparing for retirement.

Working closely with the NHS Retirement Fellowship we have created My Time, which is packed full of useful tips to help you stay healthy and make the most of your retirement. 

Click to read the launch issue!

This issue is packed full of health living ideas - hit the ground running by joining the NHS Retirement Fellowship and sharing in Malcolm Rae's secret to retiring successfully. Finance expert Jasmine Birtles advises on how to look after your money, while staying in fighting-fit shape is a breeze with fitness guru Tony Hill leading the way.

Click here to subscribe!

Central Manchester University Hospital NHS Staff Benefits Day

A big thank you to everyone who came to visit our stand at Central Manchester on 1st June 2012. It was a great day and we hope you all enjoyed your free copy of balance magazine!

Congratulations to Angela Brehon who was the winner of our prize, a signed Rebecca Adlington swimming costume, courtesy of our sponsors at Speedo!

Angela Brehon, CMFT, winner of our competition!

Speedo are offering ALL NHS staff an exclusive 20% off at their online store! All you need to do is click here to visit their website and then enter the promotional code 'nhsstaff' at the checkout. 

SPECIAL OFFER!

To celebrate the launch of Issue 19 Summer Edition YourChoice has teamed up with Carillion to offer you a fantastic deal!   Carillion are offering FREE insulation to the first 1,000 people! If you are one of the first 1,000 to complete their online form you will get free* cavity-wall and loft insulation worth £149!    This offer is on a first come, first served basis so make sure you don't miss out! To apply, please click here.

* Subject to survey. Terms and conditions apply.

Barbados Holiday Winner!

Not entered one of our competitions before...? Check out the lucky winner of our balance Issue 2 competition, Susan Hall from Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS. Susan has won 7 nights in the premium 4 star Almond Resorts in Barbados!

Susan said "I am thrilled to have won, I didn't think I would be able to go on holiday this year, but now thanks to balance I can!"

The Almond Resorts have a fantastic choice of a la carte restaurants. Each resort has freshwater swimming pools, including pool side bars so that you can enjoy a cocktail after a dip in the pool. There are plenty of sports facilities to keep you entertained including water sports, fitness centres, volleyball, tennis courts and a golf course. Alternatively you can relax with a range of body treatments, facials and massages at the Almond Beach Club and Spas.

We hope you have a fantastic time Susan!

Visit the Competitions section of our website to see what fabulous prizes we have on offer.

Holiday Winner!

Congratulations to Julie Bell of Lancashire Care NHS Trust who was the lucky winner of our April competition... Julie has won a 2 night trip to Edinburgh including tickets to see the Pandas at Edinburgh Zoo!

Issue 18 Winners!

Congratulations to all of our competition winners in the Spring issue of YourChoice!

1 X Family Day out at Alnwick Castle

Correct Answer: The Percy's

Vivien Baird, North Tyneside NHS

3 X Chrissie Wellington Autobiography

Correct Answer: Bury St Edmunds

Phillip Davies, University Hospital Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

Sue Gauden, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust 

Claire Mallinson, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

3 X Speech Debelle's Album 

Correct Answer: Sun Dog

Linda Greenwood, NHS Redcar and Cleveland

Karen Evans, The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust 

Anne Henry, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

3 X Bulldog Doggy Bags

Correct Answer: 5

Vicky MacHirant, NHS Lothian

Lori Dearing, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust

Paul Witney, Taunton and Somerset NHS Trust

3 X The De Stress Diet

Correct Answer: Cruciferous

Christina Moloney, North East London NHS Foundation Trust

Coralie Pearson, Gloucestershire NHS

Sherri Fordham, West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

3 X Arnicare Bath Balms

Correct Answer: Grapefruit

Jenny Harpe, Stoke-on-Trent Partnership NHS Trust

Vivian Walton, Glasgow NHS

Heather Shaw, Cambridge NHS

3 X Super Chia Seeds

Correct Answer: 14

Ruth Langford, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Su Biela, NHS Birmingham East and North

Kay Perera, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

3 X Future Gazing Book

Correct Answer: Pharmacogenetics

Rakesh Patel, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Susan Hall, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Samantha Carter, Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust

2 X Rescue Night Remedy 

Correct Answer: 70%

Barbara Robbins, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Harold Perry, West Lancashire NHS

Stuart Hargreaves, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

3 X Rob Brydon's 'Small Man in a Book'

Correct Answer: Acne

Val Garner, Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sue Sheahan, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Susan Davenport, Pennine Acute Hospital NHS Trust

3 x Pure Package Recipe Book

Correct Answer: Dehydration

Julia Collins, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Paula Mulholland, Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Suzanne Pearson, University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust

3 x Ani Difranco's New Album

Correct Answer: Pete Seeger

Sandra Tomkinson, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust

Rebecca Foster, North Yorkshire NHS
Rachael Smith, North Bristol NHS Trust

3 x 5 HTP Complex Vitamins

Correct Answer: 5-Hydroxy Tryptophan

Mariam Abbas, NHS Scotland

Tracy Baker, Basildon and Thurrock General Hospitals NHS Trust

Rosalind Hope, East Cheshire NHS Trust

Thanks to everyone who entered our competitions and a big congratulations to all those who won! Make sure you check out our fab new Issue 19 competitions!!!

The YourChoice Team

CRC in the News!

David Tommons from Chain Reaction Cycles gears up for London 2012...

Chain Reaction Cycles mechanic David Tommons has been selected to work at this year’s London 2012 Olympic Games as part of Shimano’s mechanical support team.

Following a UK-wide application process by Shimano, the largest company in the biking industry, David will form part of a very select team, working with all nationalities within the Olympic Village to keep their bikes running smoothly.

“Dale McMullen, our workshop manager, came round and told me I’d been selected. When I submitted my application I didn’t think too much about it,” said David. “When I realised it wasn’t a dream, it was a bit of a shock to the system!”

Having worked in the cycle industry for over twenty years, David has a wealth of experience in all things biking. Since joining CRC just over three years ago, David is now one of the key members of our custom wheel building staff based at company headquarters in Doagh, Northern Ireland. 

An active cyclist himself, he regularly puts in over 200 miles a week on and off the road on any one of his nine bikes. Despite being a huge opportunity only open to a few people, David is more concerned with getting everything right.

“To be honest, I’m more worried about a chain breaking,” he said, adding: “My family and work colleagues are extremely excited and I know I should be more excited myself! Maybe it comes with age, but a week with Shimano in London...at the Olympics? That’s just fantastic! I might even get in some sightseeing!”

More Events!

This week we've been all over the country at your health and wellbeing events. If you came to see us then we hope you enjoyed your freebies! Here are some pics from are events at Colchester General and Warrington Hospital... Enjoy!

At Colchester Health and Wellbeing Day	Our sponsors at Lutine speaking to staff
Staff signing up at Colchester	Staff signed up for the chance to win this fab bike!
Our table of goodies!	Sheila sorts out all the freebies

The YourChoice Team

Event Pics!

Thanks to everyone who came to visit us at Luton and Dunstable on Friday 4th May, it was great to meet you all! Here are some pics of our sponsors at Boost handing out free drinks to thirsty staff!

If you work at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust make sure you keep your eyes peeled for Boost who will be there with us handing out more free drinks. We are at Alexandra Hospital on the 15th May, Worcestershire Royal on the 16th and Kidderminster on the 17th. 

The YourChoice Team

Balance Magazine Issue 3

BALANCE MAGAZINE SUMMER EDITION HAS NOW LAUNCHED!

Here comes Summer! And what a season for health and fitness. London is playing host to elite athletes from around the world, and as Olympic fervour reaches fever pitch, we look forward to seeing our British stars on the podium. This issue of balance we speak to two of Team GB medal prospects, Jessica Ennis and Tom Daley. 

We also celebrate 'Bike Week' and the 'Summer of Cycling' - schemes to get us back in the saddle, with some top tips from Victoria Pendleton.

On top of all this we bring you the best diet, health and fitness tips to get you prepared for summer, not to mention some great giveaways and exclusive discounts!

Click here to read Issue 3 of balance!

Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/balancemagazine or follow us on Twitter at @balanceemag

East Coast Workplace Health Newsletter

Hi All!

The May edition of the East Coast Workplace Health Newsletter is now out! So if you are based along the East Coast take a look... it includes information on:

Business Pedometer Challenge

National Walking Month

Environment Agency Pedometer Challenge

Click here to take a look

March Winner!

Congratulations to Anne Tucker, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS, who was the lucky winner of our March competition!

Anne has won a 3 night city break to Barcelona for 2 people courtesy of Advantage Travel!

February Winner!

Congratulations to Susan Hall, Pennine Care NHS Trust, who was the lucky winner of our February competition! 

Susan has won £200's worth of Superbreak vouchers courtesy of Advantage Travel!

SURVEY WINNER!

A big thank you to everyone who completed our retirement questionnaire! We really appreciate you all taking the time to fill it in.

Well done to Janette Forrest of East Cheshire NHS Trust who was the lucky winner of £50's worth of Sainsbury's vouchers!

YourChoice Team

April Competition...

WIN A TRIP TO EDINBURGH TO SEE THE PANDAS!

Advantage has teamed up with Wendy Wu Tours to offer you the chance to win a two night city break to Edinburgh for two people, including tickets to see the Pandas at Edinburgh Zoo.

The prize includes:

*2 nights in a twin or double room at a 3 star hotel in Edinburgh for two people.

* Return flights to Edinburgh.

* 2 tickets to Edinburgh Zoo.

To enter the competition please click here and fill in your details! The closing date for entries is midnight on the 6th May 2012... so don't miss out! 

Good Luck! 

The YourChoice Team

NHS 2012 Sport and Physical Activity Challenge Awards

See if your Trust was a winner at the first NHS 2012 Sport and Physical Activity Challenge Awards! 

The Awards honour NHS organisations that have embraced the spirit of the NHS 2012 Challenge, supporting staff to become more physically active. The winners are recognised as trailblazers in encouraging NHS staff to engage in the NHS 2012 Challenge. Organisations were awarded either a bronze, silver or gold certificate and all received the London 2012 Inspire Mark.

East Coast Workplace Health Newsletter

Hi YourChoice Readers!

The April Edition of the East Coast Workplace Health Newsletter is now out! So if you are based along the East Coast take a look... it includes information on:

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Depression Awareness Month

2012 Business Pedometer Challenge

The 5 Ways to Wellbeing 

Click here to have a look!

Royal Preston Hospital Event

A big thank you to everyone who came to see us at Royal Preston Hospital on Tuesday 6th March. The event was a great success and we hope you enjoyed your freebies. Look out for our weekly mailer which will let you know about the offers and discounts available to you!

Congratulations to Urmila Dayg and Julie Sinclair who were each the lucky winners of a £10 hair and beauty gift voucher, courtesy of our sponsors at Blackburn College!

Event Success

CHRISTIE STAFF HEALTH AND WELLBEING DAY - Friday 2nd March 2012

A big thanks to everyone who came to our stand at the Christie staff health and wellbeing day on Friday! We had a great day and it was lovely to meet you all and to introduce you to our new health and wellbeing magazine balance. 

**Congratulations to Bernie Delahoyde who was the lucky winner of a Wii mario cart!**

Bernie with her Wii Mario Cart!!

We hope you enjoyed your free samples of Yes! Nurse... remember Christies staff you only have until the 9th March to get 50% off on your first bottle! Buy online at www.yesnurse.co.uk/christies --- using promo code: CRSTY

To find out more about Yes! Nurse products visit their site at http://www.yesnurse.co.uk/

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Charity Upcoming Events!

Black Tie Boxing Dinner - 20th March 2012 

Rugby League legend Adrian Morley is supporting the children's hospital throughout his testimonial year and you could be joining him for dinner.  Join the Warrington Wolves player at a testimonial dinner taking place at the Midland Hotel on Tuesday 20^th March, with special guest legendary boxer Frank Bruno.  A variety of packages are available for the evening.  For further information please call 0845 835 0099 or email sales@centricsports.com. 

The Talk of Manchester - 26th April 2012

Join a unique speaker event designed to help Manchester-based SMEs & entrepreneurs survive the economic crisis.  Hear leading business speakers including Michelle Mone OBE - the woman behind the Ultimo brand at the Midland Hotel on 26^th April. Package includes five speaker segments along with a three course lunch with wine. Go to www.thetalkofmanchester.co.uk for more information.

Fundraising Football 2012 - your dream chance to play at the Eithad Stadium - 22nd May 2012

On Tuesday 22^nd May you and 14 colleagues have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to take part in a one day football tournament, supported by Manchester City Football Club, at the Etihad Stadium.  Feel what it is like to play on a Premier League ground as you compete for the Fundraising Football cup. For full entry details and a complete list of the benefits your team will receive, including a gala dinner and fantastic mementos of the day, go to www.fundraisingfootball.co.uk

Take a look at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Charity website: http://www.rmchcharity.org.uk/ 

East Coast Workplace Health Newsletter

Hi All!

The March edition of the East Coast Workplace Health Newsletter is now out! So if you are based along the East Coast take a look... it includes information on:

• National Salt Awareness Week
• National No Smoking Day
• LARC Campaign
• Money Advice Service
• Wellness Wednesday Event taking place at Great Yarmouth Market Place on Wednesday 7th March between 10am and 4pm.

Click here to have a look!

NEW COMPETITION!

WIN a unique Liz Earle give-away!!

The competition winner will be invited to the flagship London store to receive a Liz Earle Skincare Tutorial, enjoy a Healthy Beautiful Skin Facial, and leave feeling revived and radiant with a Liz Earle Ultimate Hamper, filled with layer upon layer of botanical delights!!

Click here to go to www.lizearle.com/balance to enter.

But make sure you hurry...the competition closes on the 29th February.

Issue 17 Competition Winners!

Piercy Day Hospital Christmas Raffle

Queen Mary's Prize Winner!

Congratulations to Carly Halpin who won an iPod Shuffle at the Christmas Day Raffle at Queen Mary's, Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust. 

The hospital managed to raise an amazing £708 so congratulations to all involved!

**YourChoice love to help Trusts with their fundraising and events. If you are interested then please contact jcullen@mediacombined.com**

Competition Winners!

ADVENT CALENDAR WINNERS!

Congratulations to the following, who have all won a selection of Winter Wonder goodies courtesy of our sponsors Green People...

Maggie Diver, Scarborough and North East Yorkshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Rachael Hinchliffe, Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Rebecca Dennis

Julia Beech, Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sarah Clements

Sharon Wallace, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Amelia Jones, The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

And... Congratulations to Jo Bond of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, who has won a handbag worth £89.99 courtesy of Lady Tori

Camden and Islington Winners!

The Camden and Islington staff award and prize giving ceremony took place on 16th December 2011 where their Employee Health and Wellbeing prizes were presented:

Congratulations to Arvin Benymado, winner of the O2 Handset and Liam Kerr, winner of the O2 in-car blue tooth kit, which were kindly provided by our sponsors O2.

Also congratulations to Rayahd Khan who won a selection of Sony Playstation games!

Helin Taylor-Greenfield HR Wellbeing and Benefits Manager

at Camden and Islington NHS presents Rayahd Khan and

Arvin Benymado with their prizes.

East Coast Workplace Health Newsletter

The January 2012 edition of the East Coast Workplace Health Newsletter is out!

This month's bulletin includes healthy recipes for under a fiver, details of how you can get involved in the 2012 challenge, support for stop smoking as well as help from the Money Advice Service.

Click here to have a look 

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from the YourChoice Team!!

Wolverhampton Winner!

*** WINNER! ***

Many thanks to everyone who visited us at Wolverhampton on the 15th December! 

A big congratulations to JENNIFER CARTWRIGHT who won an iPod Shuffle!

Local Firm scoops Top National Award

On Thursday 1^st December at the National Insulation Association’s annual conference and gala award evening, local firm Gavin Ward Ltd were delighted to win the ‘Outstanding Customer Service Award’ in front of over 200 guests and VIP’s at the Barcelo Majestic Hotel in Harrogate. The company were also runners up in the Training and Development Initiative category in recognition of their innovative and bespoke management development programme.

Gavin Ward, Managing Director commented

“This is a fantastic achievement for us in what has been a monumental year. We have invested over £1/2 million pounds in developing our insulation division to meet the enormous challenge of helping to reduce carbon emissions, so to square this rapid expansion with the maintenance of delivering excellent customer service is testimony to the dedication and commitment of all our employees”

Pictured receiving this prestigious award from the NIA’s Chief Executive Neil Marshall (left) is Paul Cooper (centre) and Marc Crossley, Business Development Executive and Sales Manager respectively.

Paul stated

“To be recognised by one’s peers is the most gratuitious feeling. I was so pleased to see the company gaining such high profile awards and see this as a great motivator for staff, whilst also recognition to the immense commitment and drive by the principals of the business”

Prior to the conference, the company had achieved significant progress over the past 6 months and has gained three international accreditations: ISO9001:2008, Investors in People (Bronze Award) and MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) for solar PV and solar thermal.

The business employs circa 75 staff and undertakes a variety of insulation and heating jobs under the Government’s Warm Front initiative throughout the NW, which provides grants to people on low incomes. It also carries out over 100 private insulation jobs each week and has a Building Services and Renewables Division.

For all YourChoice Readers in the Northwest Gavin Ward Ltd are offering an exclusive discount!!

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Insulate against rising energy prices (up to 15% and more). Cavity wall or loft insulation for just £149 each less 10% discount for NHS Staff. Email here to find out about your FREE, NO OBLIGATION SURVEYS.

Click here to visit their website

YourChoice December Winner!

Congratulations to Tammy Marsh of Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

who has won a Timex Health Tracker courtesy of fitnessmonitors!

YourChoice Advent Calendar

'Thanks for saving my life' - the Kent Air Ambulance to the rescue again!

A British grasstrack champion was reunited with the Kent Air Ambulance pilot and doctor who saved his life as he donated £5,500 to the charity.  

Craig Drury, 18, sustained multiple injuries after he was involved in a racing incident, colliding with a barrier at a race meeting in   Collier Street  .

Chief Pilot, Captain Blaine Ashurst landed at the track within just two minutes of the 999 call and Dr Steve Rashford and critical care paramedic Chris Fudge gave Craig an emergency anaesthetic at the scene.

The teenager was airlifted to the major trauma centre at the   Royal   London   Hospital   where he spent 36 days, 12 of them in intensive care, before he was finally allowed back home.

He said: “I don’t remember anything about the crash but I remember talking to people on the day. My sponsor was telling me how well I was doing, that I’d got it in the bag.

“The doctors at the hospital sat mum and dad down that night and said I had a slim chance of making it through the night. Kent Air Ambulance saved me, they told me that in hospital.

“I was thanking them in hospital and they were saying don’t thank us, you’ve got to thank the air ambulance.”

Craig sustained three fractured vertebrae, a punctured lung, broken ribs and a broken leg and collarbone.

Following the crash in September, Craig’s grateful family and friends raised £5,000 for the life-saving charity from a number of fundraising events including a golf day, sponsored swim and mini triathlon.

Craig visited the helicopter base last week (November 28^th) to meet Blaine and Steve for the first time since his accident and presented them with a signed photo saying: “Thanks for saving my life.”

He was seven points clear of his rivals going into the final race when he crashed and was unaware he had won the 250cc British Championship.

Although he is expected to make a full recovery within two years, Craig has now decided to quit the sport.

He added: “It’s a shame I’ve been cut short in my path because I’ve ridden in Europe since I was 12, representing  England  . I’m glad I’m out of it now because if I go back something bad will happen.”

Dr Rashford said: “Obviously we’re just so happy that Craig has done so well. To be as sick as he was at the scene, it’s amazing that he has made this type of recovery.

“The fact that he has come back and thanked us is wonderful. It’s not something we expect but we really appreciate it.”

Craig Drury is reunited with members of the Kent Air Ambulance team

***The Air Ambulance service in Kent, Surrey and Sussex rely upon the generosity of the public to support the two helicopters based at Marden and Dunsfold. If you would like to make a donation to the Air Ambulance please call 01622 833833. Alternatively cheques can be made payable to Kent Air Ambulance Trust and posted to Wheelbarrow Park Estate, Pattenden Lane, Marden, Kent, TN12 9QJ

HAVE YOU HEARD...?

BALANCE MAGAZINE HAS NOW LAUNCHED!!

***balance is the new digital Health and Wellbeing magazine

EXCLUSIVELY for NHS Staff***

balance showcases best practice, tips and techniques to ensure the health professionals stay healthy. From innovative stress management to live cookery demonstrations, a sleep clinic to holistic beauty, there's something for everyone in balance. Not to mention, some great giveaways, exclusive discounts, and best of all it's completely FREE!

Click here to read the first issue of balance! 

Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/balancemagazine or follow us on Twitter at @balanceemag

Miraculous recovery for biker Joe thanks to the great work of the Kent Air Ambulance!

A motocross rider has stunned the Kent Air Ambulance medics who flew him to hospital by walking un-aided less than four months after suffering limb-threatening injuries.

Joe Addison was about to mount a 30ft ski jump when a loose wire caused the engine of his 250cc machine to cut out. 

The 32-year-old was forced to bale out and broke both his legs as he crashed to the ground at the racetrack in Iden near Rye.

Land paramedics from the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) were first on scene and called in the helicopter which arrived within just 10 minutes.

Dr Neal Durge and critical care paramedic Jez Loseby administered strong painkillers and sedated Joe at the track-side.

They also re-set his fractured right femur and broken left ankle before airlifting him to the major trauma centre at King’s College Hospital in London in just 15 minutes.

He spent three weeks at the specialist hospital before he was allowed back home in Sittingbourne and is still off work but expected to make a full recovery.

Earlier this month, he visited the helicopter base at Marden to thank the crew and present a cheque for £500 to the charity which relies almost entirely on donations.

He said: “It was brilliant to see the guys who helped me. They were amazing on the day, they really were. Hats off to them and I really cannot thank them enough.

“When I first saw them and stood up to shake their hands they were gobsmacked. They said they were expecting me to be in a wheelchair. They couldn’t believe I wasn’t even walking with crutches.”

Kent Air Ambulance’s doctor and paramedic can carry out advanced medical procedures at the scene of an accident or medical emergency, giving patients the best chance and quality of survival.

Dr Durge said: “It was good to see Joe because we rarely see the outcome of what we do. The last time we saw him he was clearly in a lot of pain.

“He was very grateful and even more so because the doctors at King’s told him our intervention had made a significant difference to his recovery which has been incredibly quick.”

Joe had finished an impressive fourth out of a field of about 40 riders in the first race and was lying second in his club championship at the time of his crash in August.

Despite missing the last three rounds, he still finished fourth in the championship and will be presented with his trophy at a ceremony in Camber Sands on December 3^rd.

He added: “If the accident had been caused by rider error I may have considered quitting but because it was the bike I can’t just stop doing something I love.

 “Everyone thinks I’m crazy after the injuries I’ve suffered but I can’t stop. Motocross is like a disease.”

***The Air Ambulance service in Kent, Surrey and Sussex relies almost entirely upon the generosity of the public to support the two helicopters. If you would like to make a donation to the Air Ambulance please call 01622 833833. Alternatively cheques can be made payable to Kent Air Ambulance Trust and posted to Wheelbarrow Park Estate, Pattenden Lane, Marden, Kent,TN12 9QJ***

Presenting the charity with a cheque for £500!

Stafford Competition Winners!

Thanks to everyone who attended the Stafford event on the 2nd November. The event was a great success!

Congratulations to the following employees who won some fantastic prizes from our sponsors TaxBack:

Amy Wilson won £30 of M&S Vouchers

Carol Turner, Julie Wanes and Dolores Blagsbrough all won a selection of Thornton's chocolates

Worcester Competition Winners!

Thanks to everyone who attended the Worcester Event on the 1st November. The event was a great success! 

Congratulations to the following employees who won some fantastic prizes from our sponsors TaxBack: 

Catherine Yapp won £30 of M&S vouchers

Marie Bryant and Angela Roxbord both won a selection of Thornton's Chocolates

Issue 16 Competition Winners!

YourChoice continue to raise funds for some very worthy causes!

YourChoice are delighted to be raising funds for NHS Trusts via in-hospital events. We have raised huge amounts so far thanks to the great staff at each site we visit, we’re glad to see them going towards some great causes. Here are just a few comments we have received back during issue 16:

Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity:

"Please accept our most sincere thanks for your knid donation of £32.20 recently recieved by The Children's Hospital Charity which is in respect of the number of staff who have subscribed to your magazine at your onsite events. As the Charity of the Hospital, we exist to support and enhance the services that are offered in order to achieve the very best for every one of our young patients - both now and in the future. It is only through the fantastic support that the charity reciever that we are able to continue in this vital role, and we are extremely grateful for your help." - Bethany Atkins, Senior Fundraising Administrator

Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust:

"Thank you for the very generous donation of £243.70 to the Children and Family Care Appeal. We are excited about the huge benefits our appeal will make to the care we give the children and the families, yopur generous gift will help to make it happen." - Jackie Edwards, Head Children's Nurse

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals:

" I am writing to thank you for your very kind donation of £140.40 to BHR Hospitals Charity. It is through the generous support of people and companies like yourself that we are able to continue our work. Your kind donation will enable us to make the hospital experience a better one for all our patients and provide extra facilities for our staff in recognition of the fantastic service they provide." - Chris Stevens, Head of Fundraising

Stockport Competition Winners

Thanks to everyone that attended the Stepping Hill Event on the 27th October. The event was a great success!

Congratulations to the following employees who won some fantastic prizes from our sponsorsTaxBack:

Anthony Quinn won a selection of Thornton's Chocolates

Dr. Paillyi won £30 of M&S vouchers

Southport Competition Winner!

Thanks for all who attended our event at Southport on the 6th October.

Co-operative Food joined us and held a competition on the day to win a fantastic £75 in vouchers! Congratulations go out to Helen Terrett, who was the lucky winner on the day!

Exclusive Peter Kay competition for Manchester NHS Staff!!

Win a pair of Peter Kay Tickets!!!

We're sending one lucky winner to see Peter during his final tour in Manchester where all proceeds are going to The Christie!

Email your Name, Trust and contact number & email address to membershipteam@yourchoicenhs.com

(Disclaimer: Must be an NHS Employee and based within a 20 mile radius of Greater Manchester , Closing Date 14th October 2011, one lucky winner will be drawn out of a hat at random on the 15th October 2011)

http://www.peterkay.co.uk/#tour

Further Info:

World famous comedian Peter Kay has announced an additional date on his tour with proceeds going to The Christie.

The Bolton-born funny man will host the last show of his successful The Tour That Doesn't Tour Tour on Saturday 22nd October and proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the world-leading cancer centre.

Peter said: "The Christie has touched the lives of many families in our region, and I thought it would be fitting for me to donate the proceeds of the final show to such a great charity."

Tickets for Peter's final show at the Manchester Evening News arena go on sale on Sunday 18th September. The tour is officially the biggest and fastest selling stand-up comedy tour in the world with a record breaking 1.2 million tickets sold.

Jenny Haskey, head of corporate fundraising and sporting events at The Christie charity, said: "We're delighted that Peter has added an extra date to his tour and chosen to donate proceeds to our charity. The money raised will help fund vital cancer research to benefit the 44,000 patients we treat every year, so we wish Peter lots of luck with his show and thank him for his fantastic support."

Tickets cost £35.00. For more information or to book tickets, please visit www.ticketmaster.co.uk. For more information about The Christie charity, please visit www.christies.org.

Good Luck!

Marshall Nightsky Ceilings are looking to donate a ceiling!

Marshall Nightsky ceilings work hard in creating ceilings all over the U.K
They worked with and designed for the likes of Nick Knowles from DIY SOS, Julia Kendal from 60 Minute Makeover, Kirton Healthcare to name just a few!

Their paint can be applied direct to any ceiling surface, looking invisible by day but by night 100% visability, its just like the roof has been removed. No electricity needed with a 20 year life span. The ceilings light up and twinkle for up to 6 hours every night.

They are looking to donate a ceiling for a good cause, this can be a bedroom or a hospital room so long as everyone benefits from this amazing ceiling.

They are looking for nominees or suggested reasons why you or your trust should receive such a gift. Nominations close on October 31st 2011 then they will select one winner to design and create for in time for Christmas.  

Email your entries to:

carlmarshall@virginmedia.com

or

cadeharry@gmail.com

To view these fabulous ceilings check out the following YouTube clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKwtWY19JEY

http://www.marshall-nightsky-ceilings.com/

Silent Voice`s "My Battle With Alzheimer`s Rages On"

The YourChoice team would like to announce the release of the must read 'Silent Voice's'

Authored by Mr Norman John Mc Namara

Norm is four years into a diagnosis of Early onset Alzheimers, this is his story so far.

Please Visit the following link to purchase your copy today

http://www.dementiauk.org/information-support/books/

Issue 15 Competition Winners!

Congratulations to all of our competition winners in the Summer issue of YourChoice!

10 x Slimavite Milkshakes

Carol Owen, Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology NHS Foundation Trust

Lorna Burgess, Bradford and Airedale NHS Trust

Suzanne Pearson, Stockport NHS Foundation trust

Jodie Leech, Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust

Bridget Cradock, Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust

Briony Mills, Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust

Richard Crespin, St Helens and Knowsley NHS Trust

Andrew Riley, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust

Sue Trueman, University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire

3 X Shaolin Vs Wu-Tang

Kimberley Taplin, Black Country NHS Foundation Trust

Sofia Paparelli, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Foundation Trust

Rachel Collins, York NHS Trust

 5 X The Psychopath Test

Rebecca Baxter- Hollows, Pennine Acute NHS Trust

Phillip Davies, University Hospitals of Morecombe Bay NHS Trust

Lisa Cooper, Walsall NHS Trust

Paula Mulholland, Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Lynne Singleton, Lancashire Care NHS Trust

3 X ARK Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream

Samantha Clark, Camden and Islington NHS Trust

Bev Vine, Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS trust

Kath Consterdine, Central Manchester NHS Foundation Trust

10 X Nurse in Time / Nurse in Action

Jean Rogers, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Janette Forrest, East Cheshire NHS Trust

Dawn Needle, Salford Royal Foundation Trust

Feeham Shakur, Central Manchester Foundation Trust

Susan Davenport, Pennine Acute NHS Trust

Andy Rosiak, St. Barts and The London NHS Trust

Suzi Glover, Sherwood Forrest Hospitals NHS Trust

Louise Todd, Central Manchester Foundation Trust

Sue Ennis, Stockport NHS Foundation trust

Stuart Murdoch, Mid Staffordshire NHS Trust

5 X Mark Thomas’ Extreme Rambling

Ros Hope, East Cheshire NHS Trust

Clementina Kyeremateng, Camden and Islington PCT

Debra Hoomans, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cherry Edwards, East Sussex Healthcare Trust

Laura Sobanski, University Hospitals of South Manchester

3 X Nature’s Bset Confry Cream

Louise Taylor, East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust

Laura Sobanski, University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Trust

Janet Sheppard, University Hospital Lewisham NHS Trust

3 X Anti- Ageing Beauty Bible

Kay Perera, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

May Littler, 5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Trust

Helen Butt, Yeovil Foundation Trust

2 X Dengue Fever

G Robbani Shah, Barking and Havering NHS Trust

Darren Homes, NHS Lincolnshire

10 X Medicinal Cookery

Gail Ashington, Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation trust

Patricia El- Borai, Central Manchester Foundation Trust

Jean Romia, Central Manchester Foundation Trust

Charlotte Carvell, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust

Karen Janice Arner, Countess of Chester NHS Trust

Darrin Flood, North Essex Partnership Foundation Trust

Lisa Stevens, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust

Claire Mallinson, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Susan Hall, Pennine Care Foundation Trust

Rebecca Dennis, Central Manchester Foundation Trust

3 X Facercise

Jean Knapper, Mid Yorks NHS Trust

Tina McGuire, Renal Transplant Unit, Manchester Royal Infirmary

Kathryn Tarr, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

3  X Eau Thermale Spray

Natasha Martin, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust

Samantha Wilkinson, NHS Bristol

Amanda Nelson, Doncaster and Bassetlaw

Your Donations!

The YourChoice event team and Trust staff have helped raise significant amounts for the Trust's chosen charities, a huge thank you to all the staff that came along to see us!

YourChoice have donated to the following Trusts this month:

Barking, Havering & Redbridgee University Hospitals NHS Trust £140.40
Basildon & Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Trust £25.80
Birmingham Womens NHS Foundation Trust £66.20
Chelsea and Westminster Hospitals NHS Trust £20.60
Countess of Chester NHS Trust £44.00
The Christie Hospital NHS Trust £55.25
East Cheshire NHS trust £92.50
Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust £243.70
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust £44.50
Sheffield Childrens Hospital NHS trust £32.20
Southport & Ormskirk Hospital NHs Trust 34.20
Warrington and Halton NHS Trust £26.80
The Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust £22.00
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust £25.00

Join the UK in World Wide Awareness – September 17th – Dementia Awareness Day

A Day to Remember!

Lilac Balloons go up at 3pm, Laterns after dark.

http://DementiaAwarenessDaydad.weebly.com/

Maybe

When I wander.......................................

don't tell me to come and sit down ;

wander with me,

it may be because I am hungry, thirsty, need the toilet,

or, maybe I just need to stretch my legs..........

When I call for my mother.........(even though I'm ninety!)

don't tell me she has died;

reassure me, cuddle me, ask me about her.

It may be that I am looking for the security that my mother

once gave.................

When I shout out.................

please don't ask me to be quiet......or walk by

I am trying to tell you something,

but have difficulty in telling you what

be patient…………Try to find out,

I may be in pain……….

When I become agitated or appear angry…………….

Please don’t reach for the drugs first,

I am trying to tell you something,

It may be too hot….. too bright……too noisy,

Or maybe it’s because I am missing my loved ones.

Try to find out……first……

When I don’t eat my dinner or drink my tea……

It may be because I’ve forgotten how to;

Show me the what to do….remind me,

It may be that I just need to hold my knife and fork

I may know what to do then………

When I push you away when you trying to help me……,

A wash, perhaps, or getting dressed.

Maybe it’s because I have forgotten what you have said;

Keep telling me what you are doing…….,

Over and over and over…………

Maybe others will think you’re the one that needs the help!

With all my thoughts and maybes,

Perhaps it will be you…..who reaches my thoughts……

Understands my fears and will make me feel safe…..

Maybe it will be you…..that I need to thank

If only I knew how……………..

Poem submitted by Norm McNamara

Visit the following links to see how you can get involved:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DementiaAwarenessDay

http://alzheimersspeaks.wordpress.com/2011/07/07/join-uk-in-world-wide-awareness-september-17th-dementia-awareness-day/

Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/6dp2vg3

Or email:

Norm: normmc1957@yahoo.co.uk

Cher: cr007f0489_3@blueyonder.co.uk

Your Donations!

The YourChoice event team and Trust staff have helped raise significant amounts for the Trust's chosen charities this month, have a look at the following donations:

Barts & The London NHS Trust £212.20

East Sussex NHS Trust £181.00

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board £108.00

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust £65.20

Pennine Acute Hospital NHS Trust £199.80

Mid Staffordshire NHS Trust £176.20

Salford NHS Trust £42.40

YourChoice continue to raise funds for some very worthy causes!

YourChoice are delighted to be raising funds for NHS Trusts via in-hospital events. We have raised huge amounts so far thanks to the great staff at each site we visit, we’re glad to see them going towards some great causes. Here are just a few comments we have received back during issue 15:

University Hospitals of Leicester:

"On Behalf of Leicester Hospitals Chairty Fundraising Department i would like to express my appreciation and sincere thanks for your donation of £142.80 for the Our Space Cancer Unit appeal. Your Donation will be spent on improving the facilities and care for our patients, visitors and staff- enabling ys to provide the best possible service for local people."- Debbie Alderstein, Community and Events Fundraising Manager.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals:

'"Thank you so much for your donation of £199.60, this is very kind. Your donation will as you wish be put towards the Neonatal Unit here at the Leeds Children's Hospital where all the funds raised will help to make every childs stay as pleasant as possible."-Sharon Edwards, Fundraising Co-Ordinator 

>>To find out more about raising funds for your Trust’s chosen charity, email Abigail Ridgway, Head of Marketing, Events and Fundraising at YourChoice Aridgway@mediacombined.com

Your Donations!

The YourChoice event team and Trust staff have helped raise significant amounts for the Trust's chosen charities, a huge thank you to all the staff that came along to see us!

YourChoice have donated to the following Trusts this month:

Scarborough and North East Yorkshire NHS Trust £462.50

Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust £331.25

Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Trust £357.50

Warrington and Halton NHS trust £337.80

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust £119.60

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust £142.80

East Cheshire NHS Trust £242.50

Western Cheshire PCT £62.00

Issue 14 Competition Winners!

Congratulations to all of our competition winners in the Spring issue of YourChoice! 

5 x Change Your Brain, Change Your Body by Dr Daniel G. Amen

John Morgan, St Helens and Knowsley NHS Trust

Charlotte Newton, Eastbourne District General Hospital

Rebecca Baxter-Hollows, Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Lisa Cooper, Walsall Hospitals NHS Trust

Miss Sherree Thomas, Lancashire Care Foundation Trust

3 x Grow it Herb Gardens

Christine Scothern, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Vivien McHale, East Lancashire NHS Trust

Neil Hughes, Royal United Hospitals NHS Trust Bath

5 x Nurse! Nurse! By Jimmy Frazier

Mariam Abbas, NHS Scotland

Elaine Pakdaman, East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust

Kimberley Barton, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust

Philip Mellis, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Judy Wild,  Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust

3 x Korres Lip Butters

Laura Lord,  University Hospital Birmingham

Liz Revington,  Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Carole Pursglove, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

5 x Get The Edge by Geoff Beattie

linda winfield, Scarborough and North East Yorkshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Roger Bennett,  Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Claire Mallinson, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Lisa Cooper, Walsall Hospitals NHS Trust

Mairead.Walsh, University Hospital of North Stafford NHS Trust

3 x Lush Orange Blossom

Caddi Ranyard, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust

Tracy Williams, Clatterbridge Centre For Oncology NHS Foundation Trust

Sharon Whittaker, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS trust

3 x 100 Foods To Stay Young by Charlotte Watts

Jean Toscano, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Darren Holmes, United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Nina Hjelde, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

1 x Family pass (for four) to Waterworld

Roger Fox, Heart of England Foundation Trust

3 X Hypnoquit by Susan Hepburn

Adrian Nettleship, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

jodie leech, Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust

fiona short, Trafford Healthcare NHS Trust

3 x 100 percent natural and organic Lavera shaving cream

Bridget Cradock, Worcestershire AcuteHospitals NHS Trust

Yee Lam, Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Andrew Riley, Wrightington,Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust

5 x The Second Half of Your Life by Jill Shaw Ruddock

Clare Boyden, Bury Primary Care Trust

Lorraine Potter, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust

Suzi Glover,  Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust

Hillary Baxter, Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS Foundation Trust

Karen Arner, Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Your Donations!

The YourChoice event team and Trust staff have helped raise significant amounts for the Trust's chosen charities, a huge thank you to all the staff that came along to see us!

YourChoice have donated to the following Trusts this month:

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust £223

Derby Hosptals NHS Trust £389.50

Scarborough and North East Yorkshire Healthcare NHS Trust £462.50

Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust £331.25

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Trust £357.50

Basildon & Thurrock University Hospitals NHS trust £352.50

Warrington and Halton NHS Trust £337.80

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust £119.60

The YourChoice readers' survey is back!

We have now launched the YourChoice readers' survey for 2011! Being a reader-led publication we value your feedback so please let us know what you like/dislike about YourChoice and what you'd like to see in future editions. As always, for every completed survey we receive we will send you a freebie!

>>Click here for the survey

Save a life - donate now!

International Medical Corps has sent an emergency response team to Japan. Donate now to help them continue to carry out their vital work. Every pound in private contributions helps generate £7 in additional cash and in-kind resources.  International Medical Corps.

Donate to the Japanese disaster!

International Medical Corps has sent an emergency response team to Japan. Please donate to help them continue their vital work, every pound in private contributions helps generate £7 in additional cash and in-kind resources. Visit their website to help: International Medical Corps

CONGRATULATIONS!

Derby Hospital Event - 10th March 2011.

Janet Warner was the lucky winner of the University of Derby's free prize draw to win £50 worth of 'Love to Shop' vouchers. Congratulations Janet and happy shopping!!

Your Donations!

The YourChoice event team and Trust staff have helped raise significant amounts for the Trust's chosen charities, a huge thank you to all the staff that came along to see us!

YourChoice have donated to the following Trusts this month:

Lewisham NHS Trust £350.50

Homerton University Hospitals Foundation trust £471.25

Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust £40.50

East Sussex NHS Trust £604.50

East London NHS Foundation Trust £134.00

Basildon & Thurrock University Hospitals NHS trust £352.50

Pennine Acute Hospital NHS Trust £1335.25

Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust £222.75

Wirral University Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust £223.00

Derby Hospitals NHS Trust £389.50

YourChoice are raising funds for some very worthy causes this year!

YourChoice are delighted to be raising funds for over 25 NHS Trusts via in-hospital events. We have raised huge amounts so far thanks to the great staff at each site we visit, we’re glad to see them going towards some great causes. Here are just a few comments we have received back:

Homerton Hospital:

“On Behalf of Homerton Hospital, I am writing to thank you for the kind donation of £471.25 from events and competitions run by you and subscribed to by our staff. We are extremely grateful for this money which will certainly be put to very good use in improving facilities for patients. Fundraising projects for 2011 include an oscillator fan for the special care baby unit and new improved facilities for our sexual health patients. Many Thanks again for your support to our hospital” – Tonya Chalker, Fundraiser, Project Manager, Press and Comms.

Pennine Acute Hospitals:

“Thank you so much for your recent donation in the sum of £1179.95. This donation has been paid into the general endowment fund of the charity, an account that can be accessed by smaller wards and departments within the trust who do not necessarily attract their own charitable donations. I do hope that the event held in October will be successful and should you require any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me.”- Jan Bolton, Charitable Fundraising Manager.

>>To find out more about raising funds for your Trust’s chosen charity, email Abigail Ridgway, Head of Marketing, Events and Fundraising at YourChoice Aridgway@mediacombined.com

YourChoice teams up with East Cheshire NHS Trust hospital charity for fundraising appeals!

East Cheshire NHS Trust Charitable Fund is a registered charity (1059228) whose principle objective is ‘The relief of sickness for the people whom East Cheshire NHS Trust provides healthcare services for.’ Charitable Fund aims to help deliver the highest standards of care to the patients and families who use East Cheshire NHS Trust hospitals. Through fundraising events, charitable donations, legacies and voluntary support, the charity can complement and enhance services and facilities, so that the very best patient care can be provided for all.

YourChoice magazine will work closely together with the hospital to help raise funds specifically for the hospital’s equipment appeals.

>>See the press release

Support the International Medical Corps

We've got the International Medical Corps onboard this issue, with frontline coverage from Haiti and an overview of their courageous humanitarian work in over 50 countries over the past 25 years. We're sure they're an organisation whose aims you're all both sympathetic and supportive of, so we'd like to encourage you to get involved in raising funds for them by offering £60 (£10 from our Editor Jenny Ross and £50 from Combined Media) to the first five people to sign up for one of the International Medical Corps challenge events and send us their JustGiving link (jross@mediacombined.com). To show their appreciation, the International Medical Corps have some incredible prizes on offer for the top six fundraisers - so sign up and take advantage of our head start.

>>Click here for more information on how you can get involved

The YourChoice eXtravaganza had the X-Factor!

You attended in your masses to a fantastic star-studded night at Tiger Tiger Manchester to Support 6 North West NHS Trusts!  

The aim of the night was to raise as much as possible for the following trusts:

The Christie NHS Trust Charitable Fund, registered charity number 1049751 

The Pennine Acute Hospitals’ Charity, registered charity number 1050197 

Trafford Healthcare NHS Trust Charitable Fund, registered charity number 1051025

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund, registered charity number 1048661

University Hospital of South Manchester Charity Fund, registered charity number 1048916 

Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Charity, registered charity number 1049274.

We are still totalling up how much was raised from the tickets, raffle, bar and kind donations. So check back in the next few days for an update!

We would like to thank you all for coming, check out the photos on facebook and read the event article on Page 156 of YourChoice

Meet Our New Agony Uncle Dr. Gripe!

Got a Problem? Something about work that's driving you round the bend? The agony uncle for a modern-day NHS is here for you...with a snifter of Whiskey in his hand and a well chewed Cigar! Turn to page 104 and don't forget to e-mail your gripes in to drgripe@mediacombined.com

Wellbeing Champions appointed to implement Boorman Proposals...

Three Occupational Health Practitioners have been appointed by the government to drive forward the changes proposed by Dr Steve Boorman’s review of health of NHS staff. David Maslen-Jones, Head of OH at Southend University Hospital Trust, is one of the three OH champions covering the London Strategic Health Authority and the East of England Strategic Health Authority. David is going to feature in Issue 13 of YourChoice, so keep your eyes peeled!

Meet our New Partners Microsoft NHS RC...

YourChoice are happy to announce we are now working in partnership with Microsoft NHS Resource Centre, an online community site enabling NHS staff to communicate by sharing thoughts, ideas, tips and tricks!

>>Visit Microsoft NHSRC

Celebrate Carers week 14th June to 20th June...

To celebrate carers week, we would like YourChoice readers to grab a copy of ‘Caitlin’s Wish’, a book written by Victoria Taylor for her daughter Adele-Caitlin who was only 2 yrs old when her Dad was diagnosed with a rare brain condition called IH. Initially Adele-Caitlin coped well because she knew no different. However, when she started school, she realised that her life was different. Victoria wrote this book to help Adele-Caitlin see life from a different perspective. After reading the book, she learned to look for the things that her Dad could do, rather than dwell on what he couldn’t do anymore. By focusing on the positive elements in her life, it made it easier to cope with the negative. ’Caitlin’s Wish’ has been published in the hope that it might help others. 25% of the royalties from every book sold will be going to Crossroads Care and the IH research Foundation.  

>>Grab Your Copy