We are The Christie magazine November 2024

Welcome

A word from the executive editor

Hello and welcome to the first edition of our new staff and patient magazine – We are The Christie.

The name of this magazine was chosen to reflect the togetherness here at The Christie. We believe this is a place where everyone’s voice is valued, and we want this new publication to showcase that. Accordingly, in this first edition, you’ll be able to read stories from our staff and patients alike.

We’ve featured snippets of life here at The Christie, from the wards and throughout our departments and divisions. This winter launch is full of heart-warming news, including a piece about our recent Christie Colleague Awards – which is one of my favourite events of the year – as well as stories about some of our staff and patients. We also share updates on our staff vaccination campaign, the launch of our Green Plan and much more. Whether you’re reading this in outpatients, or during a break in the dining room, I hope that you enjoy it. Life isn’t always easy in a busy NHS hospital, but I’m so happy to be able to share just some of the inspiring and interesting stories that take place here every day. Thanks for reading.

Roger Spencer Chief Executive

Contents

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Introduction News in brief Feature story vaccinators Social roundup Patient stories

You Made A Difference awards

Around the Trust

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Staff stories

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Under the microscope:

Partnering for our patients

Puzzle section Charity corner

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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