Blogs

My brutal introduction to the world of invisible illness
In our second Invisible Disabilities Week blog, Sarah Brewer-Cook from our HR Shared Services team shares her experience of being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and how it’s helped her expand her awareness of invisible illness in our society.

My journey through autism – Invisible Disabilities Week 2020
As part of Invisible Disabilities Week, Janice Southworth from our Prescription Services team writes about the struggles she’s faced as an autistic woman and the tremendous relief a long overdue diagnosis finally gave her.

Supporting our future workforce: NHS Learning Support Fund
In December 2019, the government announced updates to the NHS Learning Support Fund whereby additional funding will be made available for students studying healthcare courses from September 2020. Here, Louisa Ruman, discusses how the project team managed to deliver the project not only on time, but in the middle of a global pandemic!

Celebrating Black History Month #BHM20
October marks the start of Black History Month (BHM), an annual observance to recognise and celebrate Black history and the future. This year and every year, I am honoured to be part of Black History Month and this year more so in the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), with the recently established Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) colleagues network.

Staying Connected this World Suicide Prevention Day #WSPD2020
Ryan Jones, Co-Chair of our Mental Health First Aid Network, shares his thoughts about this year’s theme for World Suicide Prevention Day.

Working my way up – My progression to a Test Analyst
Avneet Jagpal, Test Analyst for the NHSBSA’s Digital team, shares her progression journey and the invaluable support she received to get there.

COVID-19: Reflections of delivering services at pace
A blog by Lisa Moran, Head of Digital at the NHSBSA