Derek Kitchen MLCSU

Managing Director of Midlands and Lancashire CSU

[Derek Kitchen MLCSU @DerekMLCSU]

As a few know, I retire next week, so this account will be closing then. Thanks to you all for your support over the years. I will remain "Xing" over at @dek1956 mainly on matters old soul music and Wolves football, maybe more frequently as my free time increases!

[Derek Kitchen MLCSU @DerekMLCSU]

Earlier today I announced that I will be retiring at the end of March 2024. I’ve been extremely lucky to have had the career I’ve had. In my time I've had the support of many, many, people. I thank you all.

[Gabriele Corno @Gabriele_Corno]

Board game (Wait For It)

[Derek Kitchen MLCSU @DerekMLCSU]

Visiting our new office space at Sandwell Council House. The post Covid “Our Way Of Working” begins! Great work by Andy Collins and his team.

[Derek Kitchen MLCSU @DerekMLCSU]

@ThwaitesGraham Are you using bigger cups Graham?

[Derek Kitchen MLCSU @DerekMLCSU]

Thank you so very much to everyone at @MLCSU for all that you have done this year, so much of it “above and beyond”. You are all superstars and don’t you forget it! Happy New Year to you and to all of our NHS colleagues. #Proud

[NHS Midlands & Lancashire @NHSmidslancs]

Looking back on another challenging year for the NHS, we’re proud of the part we and our fellow CSUs have played while also partnering developing healthcare systems. We look forward to helping systems meet their objectives in 2022

[Derek Kitchen MLCSU @DerekMLCSU]

@JustMarshaF With Cheesy film and “see the New Year in” midnight show? Happy New Year to you both.

[NHS Midlands & Lancashire @NHSmidslancs]

Proud to be part of drive to improve workplace wellbeing for all, together with @hfma_uk and #futurefocusedfinance
Our deputy director of finance shares examples from @MLCSU https://t.co/B70AdsKEj2
#HFMAHub #onenhsfinance @MLCSUandme

[Derek Kitchen MLCSU @DerekMLCSU]

Thank you @aowens80 this is great @HFMAWestMids recognition for a very special team of people. We @MLCSU are very proud of them all. Congratulations everyone.

[Alston Owens CPFA 💙🖤 @aowens80]

#Congratulations to @MLCSU @DerekMLCSU for winning the @HFMAWestMids #Awards for #FinanceTeam of the Year 😎😎😎 #HFMAWestMids21

#Welldone, Jon and all the team behind the scene

[NHS Midlands & Lancashire @NHSmidslancs]

Can this analysis be any more interesting?! Find out!

[Derek Kitchen MLCSU @DerekMLCSU]

@EwinsWendy @JustMarshaF I remember you @JustMarshaF not sure the answer is that clear cut 😉

[Derek Kitchen MLCSU @DerekMLCSU]

@MLCSU @MLCSUandme

[Derek Kitchen MLCSU @DerekMLCSU]

@MLCSU @MLCSUandme ready for a busy day now #matchfit

[NHS Midlands & Lancashire @NHSmidslancs]

Excited to see the Digital Weight Management Programme being launched this week! We strongly believe that improving patient experience is at the heart of all that we do.

We did our bit ->
https://t.co/QOC2EuAvjG

What are you going to do?

[Seamus McGirr @smcgirr31]

A first as far as I know, LSCTogether (whole system Perfect Week) started this am. All Providers & Commissioners (acute, community, Primary care & MH all focussing this week on intensive flow improvement across a whole ICS. Results @ noon: Best Monday this year so far

[NHS Midlands & Lancashire @NHSmidslancs]

We’re proud to have the pressed the button on nine @HSJ_Awards nominations – wish us luck!

[Derek Kitchen MLCSU @DerekMLCSU]

Brilliant. Congratulations everyone!

[NHS Midlands & Lancashire @NHSmidslancs]

We are delighted to announce that MLCSU's Finance team have been awarded a Level 3 Towards Excellence Accreditation by NHS Finance Leadership Council #futurefocusedfinance #fff #financeskills
https://t.co/qUVBXCKz1B

[Simon Whitehouse @SWhitehouse23]

Really pleased that @TWBstaffsstoke system is now an ICS. The important work to tackle local health inequalities and to build on our learning from our system response to Covid19 continues at pace. Local partnership working is the only solution @NHSEngland

[NHS Midlands & Lancashire @NHSmidslancs]

Mobilising a “Gold Command Room” to ease system pressure in Lancashire and South Cumbria - how does it work? Find out in our latest case study
https://t.co/8qPzy14hSo

[Derek Kitchen MLCSU @DerekMLCSU]

@donelanclarke @MLCSU Alex, you have been an absolute star for us, thank you. I wish you all the very best for the future - you have a great one ahead of you.