Jammal Mohammed, from estates shares his lovely  thoughts in the year the NHS turned 70 -  including one to make you go awww. 

How long have worked at the NHS and why did you want to?

I joined the NHS when Calderdale Royal Hospital was under construction and as part of my initial role I spent the afternoon with the Project Team.  I found it intriguing to see the insights of the planning and construction process – gaining an understanding of the works behind the scenes and insights into the clinical services and the infrastructure that is required to enable clinical services to be provided. Estates and Facilities  plays an important role in the National Health Service to enable the delivery of patient care and this during my time with the project team resonated with me and I’ve continued my learning in the field.  I am currently in my final year of my MBA in FM.

What makes the NHS Special to you? 

For me the importance of the NHS was not realised until our family faced potential heartbreak.  I was young and at secondary school and my niece was born C- section and was a premature birth.  She was in the special care baby unit, as it was known than, for many  months,  and only given a slim chance of survival, she pulled through.  The care and attention she received throughout her stay was exceptional along with the environment she was cared in.  Each time I see her it brings back memories when she was as small as my hand.   This is also  of the key reasons I joined the NHS.

For its 70th birthday, what wish/present would you send the NHS?

It's two-fold!  Firstly, I would  like to see the political parties stop using the NHS as a pawn for political exploitation. It should be about the well-being of population not votes.  Secondly, the culture of indecision needs to be weeded out and empowerment and strong decision-making should be embraced and encouraged.