Each year, the period of remembrance provides an important opportunity to pause, reflect and remember those who have served, sacrificed and continue to serve in defence of our country and our freedoms.
At NHUC, we join communities across the UK in honouring members of the Armed Forces, veterans, reservists, service families, emergency responders and all those affected by conflict.
We encourage colleagues and patients to observe the national two-minute silence at 11am on Sunday 8th November (Remembrance Sunday) and at 11am on Wednesday 11th November (Armistice Day).
Remembrance is not only about reflecting on our history. It is also about recognising the lasting impact that service can have on individuals and families and ensuring that those who have served are supported long after their time in uniform.
As an organisation that has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, achieved Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze status and gained NHS Veteran Aware accreditation, NHUC is proud of its commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, service families and the wider Armed Forces community.
We recognise the unique contribution they make to our organisation and the communities we serve, and remain committed to ensuring they receive the support, understanding and recognition they deserve.
Over the past year, we have continued to strengthen our support for veterans, reservists and military families across our organisation. We are proud that colleagues from across NHUC bring a wealth of experience from military service and military family life, enriching our teams and helping us better understand the needs of the communities we serve.
This period of remembrance, we invite colleagues to take a moment to reflect on the courage, dedication and sacrifice of those who have served, and to remember the families whose support often goes unseen but is no less significant.
We will remember them.