School of Medicine celebrates the NHS’s 75th anniversary

On 5 July 2023, the NHS marked 75 years of service, and the School of Medicine has celebrated this milestone with a series of fundraising events and commemorative activities.

Commemorative courtyard

Commemorative courtyard

The David Weatherall building, in which the School of Medicine is housed, will have an inner 'sensory courtyard,' which includes apple trees and lavender bushes. The courtyard will feature a plaque to commemorate the NHS’s 75th anniversary.

Commemorative ceramic

Commemorative ceramic

Local artist Philip Hardaker, who previously designed a series of NHS themed ceramics on display in the David Weatherall atrium and cafe, was commissioned to create a celebratory NHS 75 and Keele Medical School ceramic.

NHS quiz

NHS quiz

A fun filled NHS themed quiz was held for staff of 5th October 2023, £77 was raised for three local health charities

Patient and public celebratory book

Patient and public celebratory book

The Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement team have developed an online book which includes reflections on the PPIE voice in the school's research and education activities throughout the years. The book also includes photos and a fabulous poem by Patricia Callaghan, patient and public member, celebrating NHS at 75.

Children's art competition

Children's art competition

Keele University nursery children took part in an NHS themed art competition which took place in September. The winners were judged by Patient and Public members and the artwork will be displayed in the atrium of the Medical School. The very happy winners coloured in some NHS themed pictures and won some toy vouchers.

School of Medicine special seminars

School of Medicine special seminars

Two special seminars are to take place, 2024 dates to be confirmed.

NHS Thank You messages

NHS thank you messages

School of Medicine staff and students will be able to leave a thank you message for the NHS on the Christmas tree in the atrium this year.

Please collect a gift tag from the facilities office (room 0.54) to write on and then hang on the Christmas tree in the atrium.

Our activities have been raising money for three local charities:

We would welcome any donation for these when you collect your gift tag. Gift tags will be available from Friday 1 December.

Keele Health and Care Partnership Awards 2023

Keele Health and Care Partnership Awards 2023

An evening of celebration was held at Keele Hall on Thursday 23 November as the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Keele came together with local partners from health and social care organisations across the North West Midlands. The incredible partnerships and strong relationships that Keele has with its health and social care partners were showcased through a series of awards, recognising and celebrating excellence in collaboration and partnership.

Comparing the evening was Professor Pauline Walsh, Pro Vice Chancellor and Executive Dean for the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, who described the evening as the perfect way to mark the end of the year, which has seen the NHS turn 75. Joining her were staff from across our local NHS Trust partners, local business and the third sector, public members and staff from across the Faculty.

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