North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
@combinednhs.bsky.social
Provider of mental health, learning disability, substance misuse and primary care services in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Have you recently used our NHS community mental health services? We are launching a survey to collect your valuable feedback.
Please take a moment to complete the survey if you receive it and help us make a positive difference.
Please note that the survey is only sent to a sample of service users.
Please take a moment to complete the survey if you receive it and help us make a positive difference.
Please note that the survey is only sent to a sample of service users.
August 27, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Have you recently used our NHS community mental health services? We are launching a survey to collect your valuable feedback.
Please take a moment to complete the survey if you receive it and help us make a positive difference.
Please note that the survey is only sent to a sample of service users.
Please take a moment to complete the survey if you receive it and help us make a positive difference.
Please note that the survey is only sent to a sample of service users.
Even though the early bird discount has now ended, consultants, GPs, nurses, allied health professionals are invited to the 8th National Neuropsychiatry Conference on Tuesday 25 November🧠
It is shaping up to be a brilliant day of networking, information sharing and discussions. Don't miss out!
It is shaping up to be a brilliant day of networking, information sharing and discussions. Don't miss out!
Combined Healthcare to hold its 8th National Neuropsychiatry Conference - North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
Calling all consultants, GPs, nurses, allied health professionals – don’t delay, book your place today! The 8th National Neuropsychiatry Conference from
www.combined.nhs.uk
August 26, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Even though the early bird discount has now ended, consultants, GPs, nurses, allied health professionals are invited to the 8th National Neuropsychiatry Conference on Tuesday 25 November🧠
It is shaping up to be a brilliant day of networking, information sharing and discussions. Don't miss out!
It is shaping up to be a brilliant day of networking, information sharing and discussions. Don't miss out!
You are invited to attend Combined Healthcare’s hybrid public Trust Board meeting on Thursday 11 September at 10am. A link will be made available on our website prior to the event.
Ask the Board is also available to make a comment, suggestion or ask a question in advance of the meeting.
Ask the Board is also available to make a comment, suggestion or ask a question in advance of the meeting.
August 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
You are invited to attend Combined Healthcare’s hybrid public Trust Board meeting on Thursday 11 September at 10am. A link will be made available on our website prior to the event.
Ask the Board is also available to make a comment, suggestion or ask a question in advance of the meeting.
Ask the Board is also available to make a comment, suggestion or ask a question in advance of the meeting.
Missed out on a spot for next year’s Manchester Marathon? Combined Charity have places available – with no entry fee!🏃
The Charity will also cover the entry fee for the first 5 runners who enquire, with a set fundraising target of £1000.
The Charity will also cover the entry fee for the first 5 runners who enquire, with a set fundraising target of £1000.
Run for Combined Charity - North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
Are you ready to take on a new running challenge while making a difference? Join Combined Charity and run for a cause that matters! We have exclusive spots available for exciting events like the Manch...
www.combined.nhs.uk
August 22, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Missed out on a spot for next year’s Manchester Marathon? Combined Charity have places available – with no entry fee!🏃
The Charity will also cover the entry fee for the first 5 runners who enquire, with a set fundraising target of £1000.
The Charity will also cover the entry fee for the first 5 runners who enquire, with a set fundraising target of £1000.
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Do you want better NHS services in your area? Whether you want to see improvements to the food in hospitals or a change opening hours, your feedback can improve care in your local services. Share your experience today. www.healthwatch.co.uk/have-your-say
August 20, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Do you want better NHS services in your area? Whether you want to see improvements to the food in hospitals or a change opening hours, your feedback can improve care in your local services. Share your experience today. www.healthwatch.co.uk/have-your-say
Calling all keen golfers!⛳
On Friday 3 October Trentham Park Golf Club will play host to a fantastic day of golf, great food and charitable giving in aid of Combined Charity, the dedicated charity of North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust.
Find out more: www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-...
On Friday 3 October Trentham Park Golf Club will play host to a fantastic day of golf, great food and charitable giving in aid of Combined Charity, the dedicated charity of North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust.
Find out more: www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-...
August 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Calling all keen golfers!⛳
On Friday 3 October Trentham Park Golf Club will play host to a fantastic day of golf, great food and charitable giving in aid of Combined Charity, the dedicated charity of North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust.
Find out more: www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-...
On Friday 3 October Trentham Park Golf Club will play host to a fantastic day of golf, great food and charitable giving in aid of Combined Charity, the dedicated charity of North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust.
Find out more: www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-...
There are only five days remaining to make your nominations for REACH 2025! Nominations will close at midnight on Sunday 10 August.
If you are a staff member, service user or stakeholder, we'd love to invite you to nominate teams and colleagues: www.combined.nhs.uk/about/staff-...
If you are a staff member, service user or stakeholder, we'd love to invite you to nominate teams and colleagues: www.combined.nhs.uk/about/staff-...
Make a nomination in the REACH Awards 2025 - North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
You can choose whether or not you wish us to send a copy of your nomination to the individual or organisation you are nominating.
www.combined.nhs.uk
August 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
There are only five days remaining to make your nominations for REACH 2025! Nominations will close at midnight on Sunday 10 August.
If you are a staff member, service user or stakeholder, we'd love to invite you to nominate teams and colleagues: www.combined.nhs.uk/about/staff-...
If you are a staff member, service user or stakeholder, we'd love to invite you to nominate teams and colleagues: www.combined.nhs.uk/about/staff-...
Are you a keen runner looking for your next challenge, or thinking about taking up a new hobby?
Signing up to run a race on behalf of Combined Charity is a great way to challenge yourself and raise money for a great cause at the same time!
www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-...
Signing up to run a race on behalf of Combined Charity is a great way to challenge yourself and raise money for a great cause at the same time!
www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-...
July 29, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Are you a keen runner looking for your next challenge, or thinking about taking up a new hobby?
Signing up to run a race on behalf of Combined Charity is a great way to challenge yourself and raise money for a great cause at the same time!
www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-...
Signing up to run a race on behalf of Combined Charity is a great way to challenge yourself and raise money for a great cause at the same time!
www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-...
Our newly published Green Plan for 2025-28 outlines the steps we will take over the next three years to reduce carbon emissions, improve sustainability, and build climate resilience across our services.
Read more: www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-...
Read more: www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-...
Combined Healthcare publishes Green Plan for 2025-28 - North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to support the NHS ambition to achieve Net Zero by 2045.
www.combined.nhs.uk
July 24, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Our newly published Green Plan for 2025-28 outlines the steps we will take over the next three years to reduce carbon emissions, improve sustainability, and build climate resilience across our services.
Read more: www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-...
Read more: www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-...
Following our public Trust Board meeting last week, we'd like to share Ness’s story, which was seen by the Board and is now available here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr8g...
Ness's story
YouTube video by Combined NHS
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July 18, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Following our public Trust Board meeting last week, we'd like to share Ness’s story, which was seen by the Board and is now available here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr8g...
We are delighted and proud to announce the return of our annual REACH Awards for 2025!
We will be presenting REACH in partnership with our new main event sponsor, Dedalus.
Find out more and make nominations on our website: www.combined.nhs.uk/about/staff-...
We will be presenting REACH in partnership with our new main event sponsor, Dedalus.
Find out more and make nominations on our website: www.combined.nhs.uk/about/staff-...
Nominations are now open for REACH 2025!
YouTube video by Combined NHS
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July 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
We are delighted and proud to announce the return of our annual REACH Awards for 2025!
We will be presenting REACH in partnership with our new main event sponsor, Dedalus.
Find out more and make nominations on our website: www.combined.nhs.uk/about/staff-...
We will be presenting REACH in partnership with our new main event sponsor, Dedalus.
Find out more and make nominations on our website: www.combined.nhs.uk/about/staff-...
Tomorrow, the NHS turns 77 years old.🎈🎉
All week, patients, colleagues and visitors to the Trust have been marking the occasion by getting involved in this year's NHS Big Tea, having a natter over a cuppa and a cake and raising money for Combined Charity in the process. 🫖🍰
#NHSBigTea
All week, patients, colleagues and visitors to the Trust have been marking the occasion by getting involved in this year's NHS Big Tea, having a natter over a cuppa and a cake and raising money for Combined Charity in the process. 🫖🍰
#NHSBigTea
July 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Tomorrow, the NHS turns 77 years old.🎈🎉
All week, patients, colleagues and visitors to the Trust have been marking the occasion by getting involved in this year's NHS Big Tea, having a natter over a cuppa and a cake and raising money for Combined Charity in the process. 🫖🍰
#NHSBigTea
All week, patients, colleagues and visitors to the Trust have been marking the occasion by getting involved in this year's NHS Big Tea, having a natter over a cuppa and a cake and raising money for Combined Charity in the process. 🫖🍰
#NHSBigTea
Our next public Trust Board meeting will take place from 9am on Thursday 10 July. Members of the public and staff are welcome to attend.
To find out more details visit our website: www.combined.nhs.uk/about/our-bo...
To find out more details visit our website: www.combined.nhs.uk/about/our-bo...
Board meetings - North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
Members of the public and staff are welcome to attend every public board meeting.
www.combined.nhs.uk
July 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Our next public Trust Board meeting will take place from 9am on Thursday 10 July. Members of the public and staff are welcome to attend.
To find out more details visit our website: www.combined.nhs.uk/about/our-bo...
To find out more details visit our website: www.combined.nhs.uk/about/our-bo...
As well as photos of the new, multifunctional enhanced support suite, the Peace Pod, you are also invited to experience the room virtually for yourself with a 360° walk-through Matterport scan which can be found here: my.matterport.com/show/?m=z7Fc...
Explore Peace Pod in 3D
Matterport 3D Showcase.
my.matterport.com
July 2, 2025 at 8:10 AM
As well as photos of the new, multifunctional enhanced support suite, the Peace Pod, you are also invited to experience the room virtually for yourself with a 360° walk-through Matterport scan which can be found here: my.matterport.com/show/?m=z7Fc...
Latest news: Combined Healthcare’s children’s mental health centre opens specialist treatment area
Yesterday marked the opening of the 'Peace Pod' at The Darwin Centre. The Peace Pod is a new multifunctional enhanced support suite – the first of its kind in the UK.
Read more below.
Yesterday marked the opening of the 'Peace Pod' at The Darwin Centre. The Peace Pod is a new multifunctional enhanced support suite – the first of its kind in the UK.
Read more below.
Combined Healthcare’s children’s mental health centre opens specialist treatment area - North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust’s Darwin Centre, an inpatient mental health service for children and young people, based in Stoke-on-Trent,
www.combined.nhs.uk
July 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Latest news: Combined Healthcare’s children’s mental health centre opens specialist treatment area
Yesterday marked the opening of the 'Peace Pod' at The Darwin Centre. The Peace Pod is a new multifunctional enhanced support suite – the first of its kind in the UK.
Read more below.
Yesterday marked the opening of the 'Peace Pod' at The Darwin Centre. The Peace Pod is a new multifunctional enhanced support suite – the first of its kind in the UK.
Read more below.
Sarue Makaza, Community Learning Disability Nurse at Combined Healthcare, has shared her experience and passion for working with those with a learning disability in the Nursing Times.
The article is titled ‘The future of learning disability nursing is one I’m excited to be part of’, read it below.
The article is titled ‘The future of learning disability nursing is one I’m excited to be part of’, read it below.
‘The future of learning disability nursing is one I’m excited to be part of’ | Nursing Times
Nursing Now Challenge committee member Sarudzai Makaza reflects on her career journey from healthcare support worker to registered learning disability nurse.
www.nursingtimes.net
July 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Sarue Makaza, Community Learning Disability Nurse at Combined Healthcare, has shared her experience and passion for working with those with a learning disability in the Nursing Times.
The article is titled ‘The future of learning disability nursing is one I’m excited to be part of’, read it below.
The article is titled ‘The future of learning disability nursing is one I’m excited to be part of’, read it below.
Today the trust is delighted to have launched its Peace Pod at the Darwin Centre!
Co-designed by staff and service users, the Peace Pod is a multifunctional enhanced support suite with a calm and inviting atmosphere, the first of its kind in the UK.
Co-designed by staff and service users, the Peace Pod is a multifunctional enhanced support suite with a calm and inviting atmosphere, the first of its kind in the UK.
Introducing the Peace Pod at the Darwin Centre
YouTube video by Combined NHS
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July 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Today the trust is delighted to have launched its Peace Pod at the Darwin Centre!
Co-designed by staff and service users, the Peace Pod is a multifunctional enhanced support suite with a calm and inviting atmosphere, the first of its kind in the UK.
Co-designed by staff and service users, the Peace Pod is a multifunctional enhanced support suite with a calm and inviting atmosphere, the first of its kind in the UK.
We've launched our REACH Awards 2025, and we're delighted to have Dedalus as our main sponsor for this year.
Nominations are open now and can be made by our staff, service users and stakeholder at any time up until midnight on Sunday 10 August.
To make a nomination, go to lnkd.in/ewTwHQfm
Nominations are open now and can be made by our staff, service users and stakeholder at any time up until midnight on Sunday 10 August.
To make a nomination, go to lnkd.in/ewTwHQfm
June 30, 2025 at 9:21 AM
We've launched our REACH Awards 2025, and we're delighted to have Dedalus as our main sponsor for this year.
Nominations are open now and can be made by our staff, service users and stakeholder at any time up until midnight on Sunday 10 August.
To make a nomination, go to lnkd.in/ewTwHQfm
Nominations are open now and can be made by our staff, service users and stakeholder at any time up until midnight on Sunday 10 August.
To make a nomination, go to lnkd.in/ewTwHQfm
On Wednesday, Ward 7 at Harplands Hospital celebrated the completion of their newly upgraded ward, refurbished as part of the Trust's Project Chrysalis, with a special event.🎉
June 27, 2025 at 11:12 AM
On Wednesday, Ward 7 at Harplands Hospital celebrated the completion of their newly upgraded ward, refurbished as part of the Trust's Project Chrysalis, with a special event.🎉
We're pleased to announce the release of the second episode of Combined Minds, delivered by Dr Raheel Karim, one of our clinical psychologists at the trust, which focuses on depression, especially in the elderly.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?si=06V...
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?si=06V...
Combating Depression in the Elderly - Combined Minds
YouTube video by Combined NHS
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June 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
We're pleased to announce the release of the second episode of Combined Minds, delivered by Dr Raheel Karim, one of our clinical psychologists at the trust, which focuses on depression, especially in the elderly.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?si=06V...
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?si=06V...
As part of Pride Month 2025, we’re excited to be joining colleagues from across the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System at Stoke Pride on Saturday 21 June in Hanley Park!
Everyone is welcome to join us. Let’s make this a month of joy, learning and pride in who we are.🌈🎉
Everyone is welcome to join us. Let’s make this a month of joy, learning and pride in who we are.🌈🎉
June 18, 2025 at 11:48 AM
As part of Pride Month 2025, we’re excited to be joining colleagues from across the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System at Stoke Pride on Saturday 21 June in Hanley Park!
Everyone is welcome to join us. Let’s make this a month of joy, learning and pride in who we are.🌈🎉
Everyone is welcome to join us. Let’s make this a month of joy, learning and pride in who we are.🌈🎉
Happy National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day 2025 to all of our estates and facilities staff, including colleagues from Serco UK!
Your dedication to the people and communities we serve is truly appreciated. Thank you for all that you do and continue to do.
Your dedication to the people and communities we serve is truly appreciated. Thank you for all that you do and continue to do.
June 18, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Happy National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day 2025 to all of our estates and facilities staff, including colleagues from Serco UK!
Your dedication to the people and communities we serve is truly appreciated. Thank you for all that you do and continue to do.
Your dedication to the people and communities we serve is truly appreciated. Thank you for all that you do and continue to do.
It's Learning Disability Week, which runs until 22 June. The theme this year is 'Do you see me?'
Mencap have created a number of videos with their myth busters to challenge the barriers people with a learning disability face every day.
youtu.be/zmAIi7w8gr8
Mencap have created a number of videos with their myth busters to challenge the barriers people with a learning disability face every day.
youtu.be/zmAIi7w8gr8
Meet Michael - Mencap Myth Buster
YouTube video by Mencap
youtu.be
June 16, 2025 at 8:27 AM
It's Learning Disability Week, which runs until 22 June. The theme this year is 'Do you see me?'
Mencap have created a number of videos with their myth busters to challenge the barriers people with a learning disability face every day.
youtu.be/zmAIi7w8gr8
Mencap have created a number of videos with their myth busters to challenge the barriers people with a learning disability face every day.
youtu.be/zmAIi7w8gr8
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its report following a recent inspection of Holmcroft Surgery, granting a score of ‘good’ across all domains for the site.
Read more: www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-...
Read more: www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-...
Holmcroft Surgery receives ‘good’ CQC rating - North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its report following a recent inspection of Holmcroft Surgery, granting a score of ‘good’ across all domains
www.combined.nhs.uk
June 12, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its report following a recent inspection of Holmcroft Surgery, granting a score of ‘good’ across all domains for the site.
Read more: www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-...
Read more: www.combined.nhs.uk/news/latest-...
It is fantastic to see our Chief Executive, Dr Buki Adeyemo, making it to number five in this year’s annual list of the HSJ Top 50 NHS CEOs. Continuing to proudly fly the flag not just for Combined, but for the profile and reputation of NHS mental health services overall.
The @HSJnews top 50 NHS chief executives:
⭐️#1 Glen Burley, SWFT
@gehnhstrust.bsky.social @wyevalleynhs.bsky.social & @worcsacutenhs.bsky.social
⭐️#5 @bukia.bsky.social, @combinednhs.bsky.social
⭐️Andy Hardy, @uhcw-nhs.bsky.social
⭐️Richard Kirby, B'ham Community Trust
guides.hsj.co.uk/6274.guide
⭐️#1 Glen Burley, SWFT
@gehnhstrust.bsky.social @wyevalleynhs.bsky.social & @worcsacutenhs.bsky.social
⭐️#5 @bukia.bsky.social, @combinednhs.bsky.social
⭐️Andy Hardy, @uhcw-nhs.bsky.social
⭐️Richard Kirby, B'ham Community Trust
guides.hsj.co.uk/6274.guide
June 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
It is fantastic to see our Chief Executive, Dr Buki Adeyemo, making it to number five in this year’s annual list of the HSJ Top 50 NHS CEOs. Continuing to proudly fly the flag not just for Combined, but for the profile and reputation of NHS mental health services overall.