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This year’s theme for Black History Month is ‘Time for change: action not words’. Carol Pryce, head of nurse recruitment and co-chair of our multicultural staff network, tells us what Black History Month means to her, how to be a better ally in tackling racism with actions not words, and the importance of highlighting the influence of Black communities in shaping the NHS. Read Carol's blog

Louis Knibbs, a 44-year-old father and partner from Silverstone, Northamptonshire, is revelling in the routine things in life again, something which would have been unthinkable three and a half years ago when he was put on the transplant list in desperate need of a double lung transplant. Read more

Clinical lead for adult speech and language therapy at Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals, Lee Bolton, has been recognised by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) for his work in developing risk guidelines for speech and language therapists working with patients during the pandemic. Read more

We are deeply saddened to hear the news that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died. The Queen has had a long and close association with our hospitals, and our deepest sympathies are with her family at this difficult time.