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NHS Peer Leadership Academy: Day 4 (second residential)

October 17, 2018
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So, continuing my series about the NHS Peer Leadership Academy, here’s an update on Day 4 (aka day 2 of the second two-day residential, the first residential being in September, the final residential being in November). I am now home…

IHUG/ESNEFT User Group Celebration & Workshop; 12/10/18

October 12, 2018
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Fantastic day today at the IHUG (Ipswich Hospital User Group) celebration at Ipswich Hospital today where I was giving a presentation and then supporting their workshop afterwards. In my speech I talked about my work and achievements, how I…

Receiving my Honorary Degree of Master of the University from the Open University – 21/09/18

September 23, 2018
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On Friday 21st September 2018 I received a prestigious accolade: I was awarded an Honorary Degree of Master of the University from the Open University, for commitment to public services. What an incredible thing to receive, to be recognised in…