Gateshead Health’s Non-Executive Director skydives 10,000ft for our charity

Anna Stabler, a dedicated non-executive director for Gateshead Health, recently embarked on an extraordinary adventure by skydiving an impressive 10,000 feet to show her support for Gateshead Health Charity.

With 38 years of experience working in the NHS, Anna has always been passionate about prioritising the well-being of staff to ensure exceptional care for patients. After beginning her career as a staff nurse in the surgical division at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, where she spent two fulfilling years before pursuing midwifery training, Anna continued her valuable work in various other Trusts until her retirement three years ago.

Returning to Gateshead in 2021 as a non-executive director, Anna’s decision was fuelled by her fond memories of working at Gateshead and her belief in the Trust’s values. This homecoming reaffirmed the caring environment, strong camaraderie among staff, and the sense of reuniting with the colleagues she had left behind many years ago.

Anna Stabler, Non Executive Director at Gateshead Health

On a personal note, Anna shared that 20 years ago, she was a patient at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust where she received exceptional care for cancer from Mr Browell and his team. This experience further motivated her to return to work at Gateshead, driven by a deep sense of gratitude.

Expressing her appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the Trust’s staff, Anna expressed her desire to “give back” by taking on the daring skydive to raise essential funds in support of staff health and well-being. These funds will contribute to initiatives such as the Leg Up Scheme, staff meal vouchers, staff well-being dog therapy, and various well-being activities.

Dale Jones, the Health and Well-Being Lead at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, explained, “sustained pressures on our workforce continue to pose major challenges for many of our colleagues. Despite this, our teams continue to go over and above to deliver outstanding care to our patients.”

You can join Anna in making a difference for the staff at Gateshead Health by supporting her fundraising efforts through a donation on Anna’s JustGiving page. No donation is too small, and every contribution can make a meaningful impact. Additionally, don’t forget to add Gift Aid to increase your donation by 25% at no extra cost.

For more information about our charity and events, you can visit our website. Your support is greatly appreciated.