I work for Acumentice, a consultancy which supports the NHS. This year, we are choosing to partner with NHS charities together as a team. I am also running in memory of my grandmother, who passed away last year, but was so well taken care of by hospital staff in India in her final days. I am running to remember her and as a thank you to all the doctors and nurses who cared for her.

NHS Charities Together is the national independent charity caring for the NHS and we’re here for everyone who loves the NHS. Together with a network of over 230 NHS charities across the UK, we provide the extra support needed to care for NHS staff, patients and communities.

Donations to NHS Charities Together help take pressure off an overstretched NHS, helping the NHS go further for everyone. We support incredible NHS staff and emergency volunteers so that they can continue with their vital life-saving work. We also fund projects that prevent ill health and improve services for patients. Our national reach through a network of NHS charities covering the UK means that we can ensure funds go quickly where they are needed most.

As a membership organisation we also lead nationwide fundraising and advocacy campaigns, specialist advice and guidance, conferences and training or NHS charities – because we know that together we can help the NHS be the best it can be.