18 Week Support

🍂 What a day! Yesterday our team at 18 Week Support came together for our Autumn Charity Day in support of Bowel Cancer UK and the British Skin Foundation - and it was a huge success! 💛 From pumpkin masterpieces to a fiercely competitive shuffleboard tournament, a bake sale full of talent AND sugar, and a team walk/run challenge to keep us moving - the energy, generosity and team spirit were amazing to see. 🙌 Here are the highlights 👇 🏃♀️ Total miles walked: 70.7 miles 💷 Total raised: £336 - to be matched by 18WS for a total of £672 for charity ✨ We also celebrated some standout bakes, pumpkins and shuffleboard moments from across the team. A massive thank you to everyone who took part, baked, walked, donated, dressed up and cheered others on - you made it a brilliant day for two incredible causes. 👏 Extra shoutout to those who helped organise, judge, and decorate - and to everyone who came to the pub after to toast a job well done! 🍻 📸 Swipe for highlights from the day! (bakes, pumpkins, decorations, winners, cosy knits etc.) Let’s keep the fundraising momentum going - every mile and every £ makes a difference! 💙🧡Here’s the fundraising link: https://lnkd.in/et57bhNp #charity #teamevent #fundraising #companyculture #bowelcanceruk #britishskinfoundation #18weeksupport

Looking for your next step in Dermatology?   At 18 Week Support, we’re proud to work with exceptional clinicians like Dr. Sunita Odedra, Consultant Dermatologist and Mohs Micrographic Surgeon, who share what makes working with us so rewarding. 💬 “The opportunity to deliver high-quality care without the added administrative pressures has been invaluable. The team is professional, collaborative, and truly focused on patient outcomes.”   If you’re a Dermatology Consultant - or approaching completion of your CCT or CESR - now is the perfect time to explore opportunities with us. We offer: ✅ The flexibility to shape your work around your life ✅ The chance to focus on what matters most: patient care ✅ The support of a clinical-led team that values excellence and collaboration   Our consultants are at the heart of our mission to deliver outstanding, efficient NHS insourcing services across the UK. Whether you’re newly qualified or looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.   📽️ Watch Dr. Odedra’s story: https://lnkd.in/etCb_ZdC 🔗 Learn more about how we work: https://lnkd.in/enyiaDBX 📩 Contact us at [email protected]   #ConsultantRecruitment #Dermatology #CCT #CESR #NHS #HealthcareProfessionals #FlexibleWorking #PatientCare #18WeekSupport

We’re delighted to welcome Mr Alastair Windsor, Honorary Professor of Surgery, as our new Medical Director.   At 18 Week Support, exceptional patient care starts with exceptional clinical leadership - and Alastair brings just that. A Consultant Surgeon at Princess Grace Hospital, London, Alastair has over 30 years’ experience and a national and international reputation in inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal surgery including specialising in complex abdominal wall reconstruction. Recognised in the Daily Mail’s Top Doctors list for his expertise in inflammatory bowel disease. Alastair is known for his dedication to advancing surgical excellence and improving patient outcomes across the NHS. As Medical Director, he will ensure our services continue to set the benchmark for quality, innovation, and clinically led care. 👉 At 18 Week Support, we don’t just deliver extra capacity - we bring together the very best clinicians to lead the way. Please join us in giving Alastair a very warm welcome! #ClinicallyLed #NHS #PatientCare #Surgery #Leadership #18WeekSupport #ExcellenceInCare

Last week, we attended the Proud2bOps - An Operational Movement Annual Congress 2025 in Manchester! Our Executive Directors, Omar Shahin and Lesley Crosby, along with Olivia Perfect, Head of Strategic Partnerships, joined NHS leaders from across the country to connect, share experiences, and hear about the challenges being faced across services. A special thank you to everyone who took part in our round-table discussion, “Managing the waiting list vs managing the finances: how to square the circle.” The session was brilliantly facilitated by David Reith from Newmarket Strategy - thank you for helping to lead such an insightful and engaging conversation. We really appreciated the openness and contribution from everyone around the table, with people sharing real experiences and practical ideas from their work on the ground. If you’d like to continue the conversation or explore partnership opportunities, we’d love to hear from you at [email protected]. #Proud2bOps #NHS #OperationalLeadership #Healthcare #18WeekSupport

Understanding Breast Health - Insights from Miss Joanna Franks   This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re celebrating knowledge, reassurance, and empowerment. At 18 Week Support, we work hand in hand with NHS teams to provide expert-led breast services - helping people access the right care, at the right time.   Miss Joanna Franks, our Clinical Lead for Breast, shares practical advice on understanding what’s normal, what changes to look out for, and how small, consistent habits can make a big difference in breast awareness.   💗 Breast awareness isn’t about anxiety - it’s about confidence and care. We know that finding a lump or noticing a change can feel worrying, and that’s completely natural. Most breast changes aren’t cancer, but checking regularly and seeking advice early can bring peace of mind and help ensure the best outcomes.   Discover what’s normal, what to watch for, and how being breast aware can help you feel informed, reassured, and empowered: https://lnkd.in/eW7gijfE

🌟 We’re thrilled to share some amazing feedback from our dermatology and general surgery patients this week!   These kind words truly highlight the expertise, compassion, and teamwork our incredible clinical teams bring to every patient, every day.   One patient wrote:   “They were amazing - they took amazing care of me. They kept me relaxed and calm as my nerves were getting the best of me. I was looked after by two nurses who were so kind and really caring, and I wanted to pass on how amazing they were.”   Another shared:   “Your department and all the staff I have been in contact with in dermatology are of the finest the NHS can give - a very big thank you.”   💬 Their messages remind us exactly why we love what we do. At 18 Week Support, we’re proud to partner with the NHS to deliver outstanding, patient-first care - from consultation to surgery and recovery.   Thank you to our teams for making a real difference, one patient at a time!

👋 Meet the expert leading our Dermatology services   At 18 Week Support, patients always come first. Everything we do is built around delivering the very highest standard of care - and that starts with the exceptional expertise of our clinical leads.   We’re delighted to welcome Dr Minal Patel, Consultant Dermatologist at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust and Clinical Lead at Sussex Community Dermatology Services, as our new Clinical Lead for Dermatology.   Dr Patel brings a wealth of experience and passion for excellence in skin health, with specialist expertise in: ✔️ Diagnosis and management of skin cancer, inflammatory skin conditions, acne, and rosacea ✔️ Expertise in paediatric, hair, and nail dermatology ✔️ Extensive experience in teaching and research, having developed specialist education sessions for GPs and medical trainees   A graduate of King’s College London, Dr Patel trained in dermatology on the South Coast and has spent the last nine years dedicated to improving patient outcomes across both hospital and community settings. She is also an active member of the British Association of Dermatologists.   As Clinical Lead, Dr Patel will ensure our dermatology services remain safe, innovative, and truly patient-focused - continuing the standard of excellence that sets 18 Week Support apart.   👉 At 18 Week Support, we don’t just deliver extra capacity. We bring together the very best clinicians to lead the way.   #ClinicallyLed #Dermatology #NHS #18WeekSupport #PatientCare #Innovation #SkinHealth

🚨We’re attending the Proud2bOps Annual Congress 2025   Once again, 18 Week Support is honoured to be one of the sponsors of this key event for NHS operational managers and leaders across health and care systems - taking place this coming Tuesday at The Midland Hotel, Manchester.   Our Executive Directors Omar Shahin and Lesley Crosby, together with Olivia Perfect, Head of Strategic Partnerships, will represent 18 Week Support throughout the day, connecting with NHS leaders and system partners from across the country.   💬 We’re also proud to be hosting our own round-table discussion, titled “Managing the waiting list vs managing the finances: how to square the circle.”   Facilitated by our partner, David Reith from Newmarket Strategy, this session will bring together NHS operational leaders to explore how organisations can balance financial sustainability with timely, high-quality patient care.   We’re looking forward to insightful discussions and valuable connections throughout the day - and to contributing to the shared mission of strengthening operational excellence across the NHS.   #Proud2bOps #NHS #HealthcareLeadership #Operations #18WeekSupport #MeetHealthEvents

Patient First - at the heart of everything we do💜 Our South West Endoscopy teams have recently received outstanding feedback from patients, recognising the kindness, professionalism, and reassurance our staff provide at every step of care. Putting patients first means prioritising both experience and outcomes -delivering compassionate, high-quality, value-for-money care that truly makes a difference. We are grateful to our teams for consistently living this value, and to every patient who has shared their experience with us. #18WeekSupport #PatientFirst #PatientExperience #QualityMatters #NHS #Healthcare #Outcomes

Celebrating #AHPsDay 2025 💙   Today we join our NHS partners and the wider #AHPCommunity in celebrating the incredible work of Allied Health Professionals across the country.   AHPs bring expertise, compassion and innovation to every stage of patient care, and we see that every day at 18 Week Support.   Their impact was clear in our recent MSK Super Clinic, delivered in partnership with a trusted NHS organisation. Together, our teams streamlined the patient journey - providing assessments, treatment and follow-ups in a single visit, reducing waiting times and improving the experience for everyone involved. It wouldn’t have been possible without our brilliant AHPs.   The photos below show both our MSK Super Clinic team and our AHP Endoscopy Decontamination Team, whose dedication helps us deliver safe, high-quality care to patients nationwide.   This year’s theme, hospital to community, treatment to prevention, analogue to digital, reflects the innovation and drive AHPs bring to improving healthcare for all.   We’re proud to work alongside such talented professionals whose teamwork and expertise make a lasting difference to patients and the NHS every day. 💙   #AHPsDay #NHS #AlliedHealthProfessionals #18WeekSupport