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Mahmud Nawaz
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Chair at @sth.nhs.uk

Non Executive Director at #Westfield Health

#OrganDonation ambassador for NHS Blood & Transplant

#APNA #Seacole Group

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/mahmud-nawaz-736784a
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Mahmud Nawaz @mahmudnawaz.bsky.social · Apr 10
Delighted to be nominated in two categories for the #BritishMuslimAwards - Corporate Leader of the Year and Spirit of Britain - for my roles at @lloydsbankinggroup.bsky.social & Chair of @chesterfieldroyal.bsky.social

Congrats to all nominees 👏

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Finalists announced for the 12th British Muslim Awards 2025
Oceanic Awards are proud to announce the finalists for the 12th edition of the British Muslim Awards 2025. The British Muslim Awards is one of the most prestigious events in the British Muslim…
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sth.nhs.uk
Our researchers are proud to be launching a world-first clinical trial to support people living with MND using remote monitoring tech, which will help them to have access to breathing support from home.

The trial will run across 12 areas of England

Read more here ➡️ www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/11...
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November 7, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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People living with motor neurone disease (MND) will benefit from a world first NHS clinical trial using innovative remote monitoring tech, helping them to access breathing support from home.
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World-first NHS trial to transform care for people with motor neurone disease
People living with motor neurone disease (MND) will benefit from a world first NHS clinical trial using innovative remote monitoring tech, helping them to access breathing support from home.
sheffield.ac.uk
November 7, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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kidneycareuk.bsky.social
Jesse Eisenberg is making headlines by sharing his decision to donate one of his kidneys altruistically. With our transplant list at its highest ever, we're pleased to see a light shone on this important method of donation👉 https://www.today.com/health/news/jesse-eisenberg-donating-kidney-rcna240753
EXCLUSIVE: Jesse Eisenberg Reveals He Is Donating a Kidney to a Stranger: 'A No-Brainer'
The "Now You See Me: Now You Don't" star shared the news of his upcoming altruistic kidney donation on TODAY.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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sth.nhs.uk
Congratulations to our Chair Mahmud Nawaz, who has been named a ‘Rising Star’ by the Health Service Journal✨

Mahmud was one of 14 up-and-coming healthcare leaders spotlighted in the list, which was published alongside its annual power list of most influential Black and minority ethnic leaders
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October 24, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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sth.nhs.uk
Good luck to our three finalists in tonight's Nursing Times awards ✨

🌟Ingrid Fuchs Cancer Nursing: Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

🌟Ingrid Fuchs Cancer Nursing: Teenage & Young Adults Cancer Service

🌟Technology & Data: digital educator team

#NTA2025 #NursingTimes #nursing #HealthCare
October 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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sth.nhs.uk
Congratulations to our acute pain team who have won not one, but FOUR national awards 🔥

The team scooped the Team of the Year ‘Innovation of the Year, Allied Health Professional, and Nurse of the Year titles in recognition of the exceptional care they provide to patients. 🥳
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October 22, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Dr Richard Wassall, Consultant in Anaesthetics and Pain Medicine and Clinical Lead for Acute Pain, said the accolades were an "incredible achievement" which put "Sheffield on the map for inspiring further excellence within the field.” 🏆🥳 ⤵️

www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/10...
Four top national awards for city’s acute pain team put Sheffield excellence on the map  - Sheffield Teaching Hospital
The acute pain team at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals have picked up four out of a possible six national awards
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October 22, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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🍽️ It's NHS Chef of the Year finals week! 🧑‍🍳 👩‍🍳

Good luck 🍀 to our culinary duo Martin Spray and Chloe Millis-Poole who will be showcasing their talents after winning the regional heat to become one of eight national finalists in the
NHS Chef of the Year competition 🔥

#NHSChef2025 #NHSCatering
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October 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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sth.nhs.uk
A baby found to have a rare sight-threatening eye cancer is now expected to have his vision saved thanks to a world-leading screening study.

Vicky and Joey Underhay, who signed up to the Generation study at Jessop Wing, are one of the first families to benefit.

➡️ www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/10...
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October 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Pete is one of 118 newly funded Churchill Fellows. He will explore how world-leading centres in the USA and Australia are using full-colour, mechanically realistic 3D printed models for surgical education.
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October 17, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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sth.nhs.uk
Congratulations to Pete Metherall, clinical scientist and founder of our 3D Lab, on winning a prestigious Churchill Fellowship to improve surgical training and patient care through cutting-edge technology.
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October 17, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Here are two things you didn’t know about allied health professionals this #AHPsDay…

They are the third largest clinical workforce in health and care 💙

There are 14 AHP professions from art therapists to physiotherapists, and many more talented people in between 🎨

Happy #AHPsDay to everybody!
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October 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Congratulations to community colleagues Elaine Green and Gabrielle Coe who have been recognised for their exceptional dedication to patient care with the award of the prestigious Queen’s Nurse title. 👑

Full story: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/10...
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October 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Telling the Story: Parenting, Transplant & Talking to Children

The World Transplant Games Federation are hosting a webinar sharing how storytelling can help families talk to children about transplantation.

Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Telling the Story: Parenting, Transplant & Talking to Children. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Speaker: Esther Sceide, Supersprookje.nl - When Esther Scheide couldn’t find a picture book to help parents talk to their children about her upcoming organ transplantation, she created one herself. ...
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October 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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It takes just 10 minutes to register as a stem cell donor and potentially save the life of a little girl in Sheffield by attending a donation drive this Sunday

#Sheffield
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Stem cell donor drive in aid of nine-year-old Sheffield girl Heidi
It takes just 10 minutes to register as a stem cell donor and potentially save the life of a little girl in Sheffield by attending a donation drive this Sunday.
www.thestar.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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sth.nhs.uk
Over 600 expectant parents have now signed up to the world-leading Generation study at Jessop Wing Maternity Hosptial 🧬

The pioneering study aims to screen 100,000 babies for more than 200 rare genetic conditions at birth @genomicsengland.bsky.social

Find out more: www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/10...
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October 7, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Looking back on a fantastic and meaningful #OrganDonationWeek 💓

Please talk to your loved ones about your decision - organdonation.nhs.uk 🙏
October 4, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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A groundbreaking international trial using stem cells to treat severe scleroderma - a disease that encroaches on all aspects of life - has opened in Sheffield.

Sheffield is the sole UK site taking part in the global trial - which could revolutionise future care.
A patient rests in a hospital bed, connected to medical equipment and IV, undergoing stem cell treatment for systemic sclerosis.
October 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Health care volunteering charity @helpforce.bsky.social​ has called for a mass mobilisation of volunteers to support the NHS as a poll by @yougov.co.uk​ finds a third of 18 to 24-year-olds would consider gifting their time to bolster the NHS.

Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3Kv993x
'It’s fascinating to see that young adults seem to have the highest levels of appetite for NHS volunteering and heartening that so many of them want to do something practical to help others in need, as well as support the NHS which in turn can offer them so much.' Dr Jennifer Dixon, Chief Executive
October 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Chris McDermott as the new Director of the NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre.

Chris begins his tenure today, with a vision to grow the BRC further, incorporating other world-leading themes.

www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/10...
Announcement of Professor Chris McDermott's appointment as Director of the NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre at the University of Sheffield.
October 1, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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This #BlackHistoryMonth, we stand firm in power and pride. The latest episode of our #HealthOnTheLine podcast brings together two leading voices for quality in the NHS: Dame Professor Robina Shah and Joan Saddler OBE.
October 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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I'm one of those 21,000 patients to get the gamma knife at Sheffield. Now whenever I'm on campus for my PhD days I see the hospital and always think of that time in my life. I'll spare you all the polaroid photo they took of 17 year old me to document the experience.
sth.nhs.uk Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust @sth.nhs.uk · Sep 18
Today marks a significant milestone both for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and UK medical history: the 40th anniversary of the first Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery treatment, carried out on the 18th of September 1985. Sheffield was the third unit established in the world. 1/4
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September 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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The family of a teenager who was tragically killed in a car collision say he is their 'hero' after his organs helped to save the lives of four other people. 💗

#OrganDonationWeek #OrganDonation #ODW25

www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/09...
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September 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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It's #OrganDonationWeek💗.

Our Chair Designate Mahmud Nawaz shares his personal experience of why organ donation is so important ⤵️

www.nhsconfed.org/articles/we-...

ℹ️ www.organdonation.nhs.uk
September 23, 2025 at 9:09 AM