Quality Mark for Preceptorship Programme

We are proud to announce that we have been awarded the National Preceptorship Interim Quality Mark from NHS England.

Applications for the quality mark opened on 1 January 2023, and there are 33 trusts so far in England who have achieved this.

Preceptorship is the way in which newly registered professionals, including nurses, are welcomed into an organisation and how they are supported to develop into their role.

Sylvia Jellyman, Professional Development and Clinical Skills lead, explained that achieving the quality mark was a lengthy process, involving achieving 10 mandatory criteria.

She added: “We are so very proud to have been awarded this quality mark, as it truly reflects our fantastic preceptorship offer here at GHC.”

You can read more about preceptorship and the national NHS England standards here: NHS England » National preceptorship framework for nursing

New Associate Non-Executive Director for Trust

New Associate Non-Executive Director for Trust

A new Associate Non-Executive Director has been appointed to the Trust board. Tracey Thomas brings over twenty years' experience working within and alongside the NHS across patient experience, community engagement, programme leadership, digital transformation and...

World Heart Day 2026: Don’t Miss a Beat

World Heart Day 2026: Don’t Miss a Beat

World Heart Day takes place on Tuesday 29 September, providing an opportunity to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease and the importance of looking after our heart health. This year’s theme, ‘Don’t Miss a Beat’, encourages us to see the signs, protect our hearts...

Non-Fatal Strangulation: there is no safe way to strangle

Non-Fatal Strangulation: there is no safe way to strangle

A campaign has been launched to raise awareness of the dangers of non-fatal strangulation. Non-fatal strangulation is the application of pressure to the neck that restricts airflow or blood flow. It can occur in a range of contexts, including assault or during...

Secret Link