"Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust AGM"

I attended the Trust's AGM today both as a member of staff and in my role as a governor. The event was attended by some 400 people and I was privileged enough to have had the opportunity to talk to a number of the attendees who visited the Members Council and Governor's stand.

By 10: 30 the whole place was buzzing as the attendees were treated to an array of different stalls promoting the good work that the Trust is involved in. It was a great opportunity for patients/service users, carers, members of the general public and staff to get together and celebrate what as a Trust we are getting right.

The event was (as ever) brilliantly organised by Julie Grant and her hard working team, they were able to put on an event that was more than successful and which went like clock-work. Well done Julie and her team.

At 1pm we were treated to hearing many excellent speakers who represented the board, the members council and the involvement team.

This was an excellent day, it was extremely positive and forward thinking. Mike Cooke MBE (CEO) announced that the Trust will be applying to be a full Foundation Trust for which consultation will start in the near future.