Posted by Dr Navina Evans8 January 2021
It has not been a normal festive season for any of us and the New Year has started with even more challenges. As we face another lockdown and increasing cases of COVID in our communities and hospitals, it is important we act together to do our bit, personally and professionally. HEE will...
Posted by Dr Navina Evans8 January 2021
Requesting students and trainees once again adapt their training and education programmes for COVID-19 roles is a huge ask and, rightly, is a last resort for an NHS under extreme pressure.
There is absolutely no doubt that our learners make a huge contribution to health and social care...
Posted by Dr Navina Evans18 December 2020
It is hard to believe that I have been in post here for almost three months already, and I must admit, that I have valued every minute.
The support and kindness received from many of you across the health and care system has really helped me to both understand HEE’s role in planning,...
Posted by Dr Navina Evans11 December 2020
This week has been one of, if not the biggest week in NHS history as we launched the COVID vaccination programme for health and care staff and the public we serve.
Having observed across the media, nurse May Parsons giving the first ever COVID vaccine to a patient at University Hospital...
Posted by Dr Navina Evans4 December 2020
This week has been a huge step forward in our fight against coronavirus. Having an effective vaccine is the best way to protect the most vulnerable. It has been a moment of hope and great promise, which can only be achieved by us working together on the world’s first COVID-19 vaccination...
Posted by Dr Navina Evans27 November 2020
There is no doubt that this week’s Spending Review has taken place in unique circumstances with NHS staff, including in HEE where we managed over 40,000 learners into our hospitals and surgeries, responding brilliantly to the Pandemic.
During such a challenging economic time, we welcome ...
Posted by Dr Navina Evans20 November 2020
Dear Colleagues,
As with many other festive traditions this year, last weekend’s Diwali celebrations were so different and quiet without family and friends being able to follow usual traditions. Diwali is a time to celebrate light over darkness and it is for this reason that in this week’...
Posted by Dr Navina Evans6 November 2020
Dear Colleagues,
As we enter into further restrictions throughout November, there is no doubt that we are now in the midst of the second surge of COVID. The rapidly changing situation of COVID means that the way we unite together once again, to protect patients, health and care staff and...
Posted by Dr Navina Evans30 October 2020
Dear Colleagues,
At the heart of the NHS People Plan lies a promise to our people; that the NHS will tackle discrimination in our workplaces. Too much talent is denied to our teams and our patients, and the Workforce Race Equality Standard starkly describes the work we all need to do....