Colleagues have until the next payroll cut-off (Monday, 7th April) to join the Staff Lottery and be in with a chance of winning the annual £5,000 prize in November's draw.

This month's £1,000 winner is Staff Nurse, Rita Nield, who had forgotten she even played the lottery!

Rita joined the Staff Lottery about seven months ago, and after signing up, didn't think much more about it. After finding out she had won £1,000 she said: "I'm so surprised, I really wasn't expecting it. All my friends will be asking me for treats now!"

Rita is going on holiday to France with her family and two dogs later this year, so plans to spend her winnings whilst there, with  lots of treats for the dogs too.

To be eligible for the annual £5,000 prize which is drawn each November, you must have been in the lottery for at least six months. Read more and sign up on the intranet.