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Share your NHS story!

We are now recording your NHS stories over the telephone to capture the history of the NHS throughout the COVID 19 pandemic. Find out more here.

NHS at 70 receives award for best PPIE Project

We are delighted to have jointly received the award for 'Best Project' at the Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) celebration held by the Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health at The University of Manchester.

NHS at 71

Here we share voices from our Digital Archive that remember the NHS’ origins, capture the 70th anniversary celebrations, and reflect on its future.

Volunteers' Week 2019

We celebrated Volunteers’ Week in June with a collection of contributions from our wonderful volunteers across the UK.

Mental Health in the NHS: Changes and experiences

To coincide with Mental Health Awareness week we delve into our Digital Archive to share stories from people about mental health.

Voices from the First NHS Hospital

Watch patients, staff and local people share their compelling stories of Park Hospital, now known as Trafford General Hospital, birthplace of the NHS in our short film.

What's your Christie NHS story?

We are excited to announce a new partnership with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust that will capture the development of cancer care, treatment and patient experiences since 1948 through recording stories from patients, volunteers, staff, researchers and supporters.

Women, Work and the NHS: Balance for Better

Discover stories from our archive exploring women, work and the NHS to celebrate International Women's Day.

The Story of Our Lives: Digital Archive launch, June 2018

Explore the rich diversity of NHS history through people’s voices. These are a taster of the oral histories recorded by our volunteers in South Wales and Greater Manchester.