NHS 75

The 75th anniversary of the NHS is a perfect opportunity for us all to come together to celebrate the NHS and all that it does to care for us all through our lives.

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating this milestone anniversary by spotlighting the individuals who make up our Trust and go above and beyond to help create happier and healthier communities across the Black Country.

From people starting in their careers to staff who have clocked up decades of service, everyone has a tale to tell.

Explore our selection of staff stories as we pay thanks to everyone across Team BCH as we mark 75 years of the NHS.

NHS England have teamed up with parkrun UK to mark the NHS’s 75^th anniversary this July.

NHS staff and volunteers, as well as local communities, are being encouraged to ‘parkrun for the NHS’ at parkrun events on Saturday 8 July or junior parkrun events on Sunday 9 July.

As part of this nationwide celebration people will be encouraged to take part in parkrun and junior parkrun events, with celebrations for 75^th encouraging fancy dress, NHS trademark blue or a spare NHS uniform.

Whilst there are many local and national parkrun events you can choose to take part in, the Trust is delighted to be partnering with Sandwell Valley parkrun on Saturday 8 July. Sandwell Valley parkrun provides a scenic 5k route where you will encounter historic ruins, a stunning swanpool and interesting wildlife along the way.

Whether you choose to walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate, it’s up to you but we would be delighted if you could join this special event, along with your colleagues, family and friends to acknowledge the NHS’ achievements over the past 75 years.

Please register in advance before attending parkrun and don’t forget to bring your parkrun barcode!

If you’d like to show your support in another way, volunteer at Sandwell Valley parkrun on 8 July instead.

For other local parkrun events visit www.parkrun.org.uk

Help spread the word and download our 'parkrun for the NHS' poster here.

There are many ways you and your team can take part in a range of activities to celebrate 75 years of the NHS. 

Take a look at the 10 activities and events that you can participate in here.

Don't forget to share photos of your celebrations across your community sites, wards and teams with Communications by email: bchft.communications@nhs.net.

To widen our celebrations this year, we have created a special NHS 75 graphic that can be inserted into your email signature. 

To download the graphic, please click here.

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