Janette Cockroft has been with our Trust  for 33 years and loves the development opportunities she has had here. Here she shares her best wishes for the NHS in its 70th year. 

How long have you worked here/career path

I have worked for the organisation since 1985, firstly as an Enrolled nurse then undertook the first conversion course and successfully achieved registered nurse status progressing toward Senior sister in 2002.

In 2008 became a matron in medicine. I have remained in this Trust ever since because there is room to progress and develop and values its staff.

What makes the NHS special to you?

The NHS is reliable and “always there” to care for young and old alike. We hear lots of negative press around the NHS. It is always a political hot potato but could we do without it? We should be proud to have such a great service.   

What present would you buy the NHS and why?

A big pat on the back for all it has achieved over the last 70 years with a massive thank you  to all staff who remain enthused and committed  to provide  our  top class healthcare service –what an inspiration for the rest of the world.

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Win tickets to Wimbledon, the Open, Test Matches and Rugby League finals this NHS 70 summer 

 As a thank you to all NHS staff,  NHS England and NHS Improvement have  a fantastic giveaway for all the main sporting events this summer.

There are  400 tickets up for grabs in a free draw.

From Wimbledon to Wembley, Elland Road to Edgbaston and Carnoustie to Old Trafford, there’s something for all sports fans, including some very special prizes:

• Wimbledon Championships – 35 pairs of tickets, on 5th July 2018, the NHS birthday itself!
• Rugby League Challenge Cup and Super League Grand Final, London (Wembley) and Old Trafford (Manchester) – 50 pairs of tickets including a unique ‘money can’t buy’ VIP experience for a family of four at the Super League Grand Final – only available to be won by a member of NHS staff.

Registration closes 5 July or earlier depending on the date of the prizes.

For more information about the NHS70 staff prize draw and to register, visit: www.nhs70.nhs.uk/get-involved/nhs-health-and-care-organisations/nhs70-staff-prize-draw/.

You’ll need to submit a few details including your name, job title and organisation, NHS email address and NHS payroll number/staff number/assignment number.