It's our 200th edition, folks, and to celebrate we asked why you love it!
Errol Brown's sentence scooped the chox for his team. "I love my CHFT Weekly because..... it's Storming, Performing and Informing!"
We're really chuffed he likes it so much and when we told him he'd won the chox for his team he added: "They say pictures paint a thousand words and that's what's special about CHFT Weekly. It's really good, week in, week out. I love it every Thursday finding out what everyone is up to, right across the Trust."
As Errol's a bit of a legend - after 32 years at CHFT - we've invited him to share more in our latest Hello My Name Is.... read more below. It turns out Steve Wright in the afternoon once played his band's record on Radio 1 and why his Mum and Dad are his heroes.
Hello my name is… Errol Brown
I live in Huddersfield, have a loving close family and music is my passion. My parents, who are from Jamaica, came to this country in the 60s and worked hard to give my siblings and I a good start in life. My father instilled in me to work hard and never be late, I always strive to carry his wish through. My favourite affirmation/statement at present is: ‘Success Comes When Opportunity Meets Preparedness’
What is your position? Category Manager - Procurement
Summarise your career background. I have worked for CHFT in excess of 32 years, previous roles include the following: Assistant Category Manager, Buyer, (Procurement) Stores-person (Estates)
What is the highlight of your career so far? After believing I would never have the ability to go to university, I was given the opportunity and achieved a Post Graduate in healthcare management. In addition, most recently, I have embarked on my leadership journey by taking part in the ‘Moving Forward Programme’, ’Inclusive mentoring’, being a ‘Freedom to speak up ambassador, chair of the BAME network group and a ‘Talk in confidence colleague’. All of which have empowered me to give back and share the skills/knowledge learned both within my work environment and externally to the community.
Sum up your role in three words: Different, Challenging, Interesting
What did you want to be when you were growing up? probably a footballer. My football hero would probably be Kevin Keegan as my team has always been Liverpool
Who is your hero/heroine and why? Mum and Dad are my heroes. They nurtured, supported and moulded me in to the person I am today.
When you are not at work how do you relax? A steady cycle ride, listen to music - Reggae, 80/90s soul and classic RNB - and community projects
What is your favourite place? Miami and Jamaica
What would people be surprised to know about you? I was a drummer/backing vocalist in a reggae band called ‘Crucial Vibes’ and on Radio 1, Steve Wright played a track I co-performed on
Twitter/Facebook?
Linked-In
The NHS is 70 this year. How does that make you feel?
Many of my family and I have worked for/been treated by the NHS so the NHS 70 is something we all should be proud of.
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A big thanks to everyone who sent in their verdicts about CHFT Weekly. We're lovin them all right now.
Director of Nursing, Jackie Murphy - I love my CHFT weekly because it shares really great things colleagues are doing, it demonstrates how wonderful my colleagues are and it lifts my mood and makes me smile
CEO Owen Williams - I love my CHFT Weekly because it’s full of patient stories and loads of examples of the great care provided by colleagues.
Lead speech and language therapist, Becky Ragg – I love my CHFT Weekly because it helps us (Community staff) to keep in touch with what is happening across the Trust and it has helped us (Community staff) to show other teams that we are still here (Children’s Therapy based at Princess Royal Health Centre & Broad Street Plaza).
Personal Assistant, surgical division, Jacqui Howarth - I love my CHFT Weekly because it’s important to have a break in your work day and still be able to learn about the Trust, it’s staff and updates on policies.
Apprentice Radiography Assistant, Lisa Lewis - I Love my CHFT weekly because I am a new member of staff and reading this each week helps me keep up to date, being new I sometimes find it hard to ask people but sometimes I can find the answer in the CHFT Weekly.
ED Consultant Andy Lockey - I love my CHFT Weekly because it reminds me that there are fantastic things happening in all parts of the Trust!
CHS Managing Director Lesley Hill - It’s great to see stories about all the fantastic staff and CHFT (and CHS.....)
Associate Medical Director Neeraj Bhasin - I love my CHFT Weekly because it is a short period of respite in a busy week and makes me sit back and reflect on the fantastic achievements of our amazing staff, both in and out of the organisation!
Eye Clinic Liaison Officer, Alice Elliott: “I love my CHFT Weekly because it keeps me up to date with all that’s going on in the Trust and helps me feel part of a wider team”.