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Understanding Autism: Meet Gemma this Acceptance Week

5 April 2024

This week (2nd to 8th April) is World Autism Acceptance Week. One in 100 people are autistic, which means there are an estimated 700,000 people on the autism spectrum in the UK. To mark the week, Gemma Irvine, Patient Care Advisor shares her story of being diagnosed with autism at the age of 35, shortly before joining Connect Health in 2022.

Well-being

Connect Health’s South West Essex team band together to show support for a colleague in their cancer battle

11 March 2024

Since her diagnosis of Stage 1 Breast Cancer at the age of 35 in May last year, Natalie has been raising funds for Cancer Research, and taking on new challenges, with the help of her team in South West Essex (SWEx).

Clinical NHS Services People Stories

I have been able to progress quite a lot since I started at Connect due to the environment and support

22 February 2024

Aidan McGuire, Service Transition Manager, tells us how his time at Connect Health has allowed him to try new things and work with many inspiring personalities across the organisation.

Clinical NHS Services People Stories

It’s nice to give back to the Graduate Development Programme, it feels like I’ve come full circle.

20 November 2023

Mahin Kohli, Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) and Team Lead in Wolverhampton, catches us up on the last 3 years of his career since we last spoke and tells us how he is embarking on an exciting new role with Flippin’ Pain!

Clinical NHS Services People Stories

As an FCP, I can see the positive impact that we bring to healthcare.

26 September 2023

Gemma Parkin, Team Lead and First Contact Practitioner, tells us how rewarding it is being an FCP and how she is able to help patients to see the right people, first time.

Clinical NHS Services People Stories

Moving to a different country was a bit daunting at first but Connect Health has helped it to feel more like home

8 September 2023

Abba Balarabe, Senior MSK Physiotherapist, tells us about the opportunities that are available to him and how the values of Connect Health are integrated into the company culture.