Our stories

Co-production and equitable care are central to building a more effective, inclusive NHS. Together, they move healthcare beyond traditional models - where services are designed for people - towards a partnership approach, where services are designed with them. This means every voice matters, and every experience counts.

If someone had told me years ago that I would one day become a Co-production Lead, I probably wouldn’t have believed them. Not because I didn’t care about people’s voices being heard - quite the opposite.

Being an ex-soldier, volunteering with Sea Cadets was never something I planned - until it was. Once I joined, it felt like something that just kept growing on me. It has allowed me to use my skills and develop them further, giving me opportunities I never knew existed.

Esther Cafés have become a small but powerful part of how we learn, listen, and grow as a team. They provide a welcoming space for the people who use our service, their families, and our staff, to come together as equals and speak openly about their experiences.

I recently visited an old friend. We first met in 1984 at a youth camp. She was one of the leaders and I, a volunteer, supported the activities she had designed. Now, she is entering the last days of her life at the grand age of ninety-five.

For International Nurses Day (Tuesday, 12 May 2026), Becky shares how she changed careers at 50 from teaching into learning disability nursing on the Isle of Wight, and why it is never too late to follow a new path.

Foot Health Week is an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of looking after our feet and recognising the early signs of common foot problems

In honour of Social Work Week, we're highlighting the personal stories and motivations of our social workers.

Today, Saturday 21 February, we are marking Mental Health Nurses Day by recognising the vital contribution of Mental Health Nurses across the Trust.