We are The Christie magazine July 2025 Staff edition

Welcome

A word from the executive editor

Hello and welcome to the third edition of We are The Christie. We’re happy to hear that people are enjoying the magazine. With each new issue, it really feels like we’re getting into the flow of telling the stories that make our Trust so special.

This summer edition, quite fittingly, features a look at our beautiful garden space and the

I’ve worked at The Christie for 17 years and it continues to fill me with pride every day. The outstanding care we deliver is only possible because of the environment we’ve built together. One where staff feel supported to be their best. That’s why one of the real highlights for me over the past year has been our staff survey results, which are the best I’ve seen during my time here. At The Christie, everyone’s voice matters, and we hope the diverse and unique stories in this magazine help to reflect that.

sanctuary it offers, as well as stories from across the Trust that focus on our staff, our patients and our volunteers. This wide focus is

a reminder that care happens not just in our clinics and on the wards, but in the quieter spaces too – in the everyday moments of kindness and support that occur all over the Trust.

Thanks for your continued support,

Eve Lightfoot Director of Workforce

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Around the Trust

Introduction News in brief Feature story Staff stories Patient stories

Under the microscope - VR therapy

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Puzzle section Charity corner

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You Made A Difference Awards

We’d love to hear your thoughts about this new magazine. Please send any feedback or ideas to the-christie.internalcomms@nhs.net You can also get in touch by post at: WATC Editor, The Christie, 2-4 Candleford Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 3JH 2