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14/10/2026

This , meet Stella. After nearly 20 years in buying and merchandising, she swapped retail for the operating theatre and has never looked back.

A chance conversation with a scrub nurse introduced her to a career she'd never heard of: Operating Department Practitioner (ODP).

"What's that?" was Stella’s first response. Now, she can't imagine doing anything else.

Working at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Stella was drawn to the variety of the role and the opportunity to support patients through some of the most important moments of their care.

She said: "Knowing I play a vital role in a patient's surgical journey is what makes the role so rewarding."

Thinking about a career change?

Stella's advice is simple: "Go for it. Being an ODP means making a direct and meaningful impact every day."

13/10/2026

Frontline healthcare workers may be more likely to be exposed to flu. Getting vaccinated helps protect patients and maintain essential services during winter. 💙

Get your flu vaccination as soon as you’re offered it.

12/10/2026

Quitting smoking is a win-win for you and your family. For tips on how to stay motivated and smoke-free, download the NHS Quit Smoking App.

10/10/2026

Sending love to everyone who needs it this 💙

Mental health problems affect everyone differently and even the smallest action could have the power to help someone with their mental health.

Around one in four people will experience a mental health problem each year and mental health issues affect everyone differently.

A range of free NHS tools to support your mental health are available from BetterHealthNHS Every Mind Matters, which provides free mental health tips, and wellbeing advice to help deal with common mental health problems.

If you or someone you know needs urgent mental health support:

💻 Visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111

📞 Call your local NHS urgent mental health helpline, find one near you at NHS.uk

If someone’s life is at immediate risk or you need emergency help:

🚑 Call 999

🏥 Go to your nearest A&E

08/10/2026

It can take many attempts to quit before stopping smoking for good. What matters is trying again. Get to the next level this .

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ready-to-quit-smoking/explore-your-support-options/

06/10/2026

Being healthy doesn’t stop you from catching or spreading flu. Protect yourself, your patients, and your colleagues this winter. 💙

Get your flu vaccination as soon as you’re offered it.

01/10/2026

As a frontline healthcare worker, getting your flu vaccination is one of the most important things you can do this winter. 💙

Get your flu vaccination as soon as you’re offered it.

29/09/2026

“The whole thing is unbelievable, and I can't thank everyone enough, I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for Shuo.”

Meet Murray. Earlier this summer, Murray was walking with a friend in east London when he suddenly suffered a cardiac arrest.

Luckily, off-duty police officer PC Shuo Cui was nearby. Despite currently undergoing cancer treatment at Barts Health NHS Trust Shuo didn’t hesitate to help.

She quickly reached Murray and started CPR, while members of the public helped using a defibrillator. Two shocks were delivered before the London Ambulance Service arrived.

Shuo said: “I just wanted to save that person. Nothing else mattered.”

Murray was taken to hospital, where he received further emergency treatment and surgery.

Weeks later, Murray was able to reunite with Shuo at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, the person he credits with helping to save his life.

Reflecting on the reunion, Shuo added: “I felt a huge sense of relief when I found out he was okay. It’s a day I’ll remember for the rest of my life.”

Knowing CPR could save the life of a loved one, friend or stranger. Search 'London Heart Starters' to find out how you could save a life. 💙

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