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Group photos

In the beginning....2013. This is where it all started.

Getting ready for competition time. Many of you sent in lovely photos telling us what the group meant to you. The group got the recognition it deserved in 2015 after winning the Nursing Times Awards!.

Each year we had meetings every 4 months with varying presentations from other professionals, all the subjects chosen by the group each time.

In October 2018 it was our 5th birthday. We celebrated with a party and a Christmas raffle. Lots of great prizes. Everyone shared their stories and gave each other that much needed support. Lots of cake and sandwiches. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all. We raised £230.
  • Room full of people celebrating with food
  • Table with raffle gifts and birthday banner on the wall
  • Room full of people engaging in conversation
In October 2019, we celebrated our 6th birthday and had another early Christmas raffle.  Loads of prizes won and many kind donations - thank you for your generosity.  We raised £180. We have decided now each year to have a party in October to celebrate the success of the group, and to say thanks to all the members for their support with each other.  We also want to thank the clinicians who kindly come in their own time to present their topics.
  • Happy birthday banner and balloons, plus table with party food.
  • Room with people talking in groups.
We also have a charity now and many of you have participated in a fundraiser for the group.  Thank you for your continued support to us and other great causes!. If you have any ideas and would like to raise money.  Please email head2head@ouh.nhs.uk. 
  • Group of runners with their medals
    colour run at the end
  • Image collage showing participants at different stages of the run

All monies raised will be used for the group.  Any ideas welcome of what you think we should spend this on.  Have a think about when you were in hospital, what would have been of use to you?