LCHG Organisational Development

🌙 Twilight Talks
Twilight Talks are informal drop‑in sessions where colleagues can come access support.
Whether you have questions, want to learn more about the support available, or simply feel like having a chat our team is here to listen, support and signpost you to helpful resources.
💬 What to expect:

A confidential space to talk openly
Friendly, supportive conversations
Access to information on:

Health and wellbeing support
Health MOTs
Staff benefits
Reward and recognition
Staff Survey

📍 Upcoming sessions:

18 June 2026 – Lincoln
23 June 2026 – Grantham
🕕 All sessions run from 18:00–22:00

These sessions are open to all colleagues across LCHG.
If you’d like us to visit your area, please get in touch:
📧 [email protected]

📣 Appraisal Season is Closing Soon!

Have you completed your appraisal yet?
The appraisal window runs from 1 April to 30 June (which means there are only 2 WEEKS LEFT). Now is the time to ensure your 1:1s are booked, completed, and uploaded.

Appraisals are a valuable opportunity to:
✅ Reflect on achievements and challenges from the past year
✅ Have meaningful conversations about development and career goals
✅ Set clear objectives for the year ahead, aligned with our LCHG values and strategic vision.

❓ Need support?
Everything you need is available on the People Hub, including guidance, templates, FAQs, and workshops: 👉 https://nhs.sharepoint.com/sites/RWD_PeopleHub/SitePages/Appraisals.aspx
🎓 You can also access a short eLearning guide to help you prepare for a great appraisal conversation: 👉 https://share.articulate.com/wdppsQoatUxApNKdba4s2

⚡ Switch on Match Day Magic! ⚽

Make every game feel like you’re in the stadium with the latest tech from Fleet Home Electronics. From stunning LG OLED TVs and immersive soundbars to must-have home gadgets, you can upgrade your match day experience through the NHS fleet Home Electronics scheme.
✅no obligation quote and a breakdown of costs
✅Spread the cost and Save money
✅ No deposits or hidden payments.

📱 Simply scan the QR code to explore exclusive deals or visit https://www.fleethomeelectronics.co.uk/ to sign up and check out exclusive NHS offers

🌟 Leadership Essentials: Leading teams through Conflict🌟

Understand your conflict preferences and the basis of conflict, learn skills in having facilitated and mediated conversations with your teams.

👥 For all managers & leaders
⏱️ 2 days hours | Face-to-face session
✅ CPD Accredited
📌 Book via LCHG Leadership Pathway or via ESR
(ULTH: search 357 – OD | LCHS: search 818 – OD)

❗️PLEASE NOTE: This course was formally known as Leading Functional Teams. If you have previously attending this course, you do not need to redo unless you wish to.

👉 For more information, visit the LCHG Leadership Hub - https://nhs.sharepoint.com/sites/RWD_EducationLearningOrganisationalDevelopment/SitePages/LCHG-Leadership-Hub.aspx

🌟 Reward & Recognition – May 2026 🌟
We’re pleased to share May's Reward & Recognition update, celebrating the achievements and milestones of colleagues across LCHG.

❗️PLEASE NOTE ** Staff are responsible for ensuring the records held within ESR accurately reflect your service record. For a guide on how to check your ESR record, please visit R&R FAQ's - https://nhs.sharepoint.com/sites/RWD_HumanResources/SitePages/ESR-for-Employees-Help-Desk---ULTH.aspx

👉 For more information about the policy and offer: https://nhs.sharepoint.com/sites/RWD_StaffBenefits/SitePages/Travel(2).aspx

Cycle to Work Scheme – Now Live 🚲

We’re pleased to share that on Monday we launched our updated Cycle to Work scheme in partnership with Vivup, our staff benefits provider.

The refreshed scheme offers a great range of options to help you get active, save money, and make your commute more sustainable.

👉 Take a look at the latest offers and see what’s available to you.

🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme Update

As part of our ongoing work to align staff benefits across the Group, we’re pleased to share an update to the Cycle to Work scheme.

From Monday 8 June, the ULTH offer will be enhanced to match the more flexible and generous LCHS scheme giving colleagues the best of both.

What’s changing?

For ULTH colleagues:
More choice of suppliers – including Cycle Solutions, Decathlon, and approved local bike shops

Wider range of bikes – road, mountain, hybrid and e-bikes
Higher spend limit – up to £3,500 (previously £1,000)

For LCHS colleagues:
No changes – your current offer remains the same

About the scheme

The Cycle to Work scheme is a salary sacrifice benefit open to all substantive colleagues (as long as salary remains above the National Living Wage after deductions).

Payments are taken from your gross (pre-tax) salary
You can save up to 42% on a new bike and accessories
Accessories may include helmets, locks, pedals, and protective clothing

👉 Get started: https://www.vivup.co.uk/
(Select your employing Trust to view your available benefits)

Leading through Connection - Bookable spaces available

Aim: Build meaningful engagement across teams and stakeholders master the art of communication.

👥 Managers & Leaders
⏱️ 4 hours | Online (MS Teams)
✅ CPD Accredited
📌 Book via ESR
(ULTH: search 357 – OD | LCHS: search 818 – OD)
👉 More info: LCHG Leadership Hub - https://nhs.sharepoint.com/sites/RWD_EducationLearningOrganisationalDevelopment/SitePages/Leadership-Pathway---Modules.aspx

Our Twilight Talks are starting again from this week.

Our teams will be visiting as many areas as possible, but if you would like to ensure we come to your team, please email us at [email protected], and we’ll make sure to include you.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Download the app for your chance to win a £50 gift card!!

To make accessing this support simpler, Salary Finance has launched a new app.

As part of this launch, one colleague will be selected at random to win a £50 One4All gift card.

How to enter:
1. Submit your name, email, and opt in to the prize draw here
2. Download the Salary Finance app
3. Register for your Salary Finance account (the email address used on the entry form must match the email address used to register on the app)
4. Once you’ve registered, you’ll be entered into the prize draw (T&Cs and Privacy Policy apply).

The prize draw closes on 22.06.2026

👉 To explore your benefits, download the Salary Finance app or visit the Salary Finance hub

Important: The “Advance” product is not a regulated lending product. This is an option, not a recommendation. Your employer does not benefit from offering this service and all your communications will be with Salary Finance. Loan applications will be assessed to ensure the loan is appropriate and affordable for you. “Learn” content is for guidance and educational purposes only and is generic in nature. Salary Finance does not offer regulated financial advice. Please seek independent financial advice.
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