About me

Hi, I’m Jo. Carer to my elderly parents, Therapy TI, animal lover, and ‘beach comber’.

I enjoy taking a project, and turning it upside down…using my imagination and putting a fun spin on things! Using all of these together manifested in Carers day out workshop.

The journey has been full of twists and turns… highs and lows, but always with one thing in mind, to create something for the Carer to call their own.

I now call glorious Yorkshire my home, and draw upon the mystery and magic of the Scottish Highlands to immerse my creativity in writing and drawing.

I love the countryside and the freedom to walk on the beaches… and to get inspired and not be afraid to have a go!

Smiling woman in outdoor clothing wearing a pink knit beanie with a pom-pom, blue jacket, and blonde hair in a braid.

Hello!

Empty sandy beach with ocean waves and a bright sunny sky.
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A field of tall grass with yellow, pink, white, and purple wildflowers under a blue sky.
A digital illustration of two butterflies, one yellow and the other pale purple, against a black background.
Two Irish setter dogs sitting on a grassy field with a cloudy sky and distant hills in the background.

Quality Always Award

This award will go to any individual or team, who have demonstrated complete engagement with the Quality Always processes and have used the Quality Always Framework to:

★ Make sustained improvements that ensure excellence in patients’ care, which is delivered to a quality standard and is safe, effective, person centred and well-led.

★ Empower and engage the team to continue to uphold and embed the standards of the Quality Always framework.

★ Proactively participate with the Quality and Safe Care Champion programme including sharing best practice with other staff and teams in DCHS.

DCHS Extra Mile Awards 2018 certificate from Derbyshire Community Health Services, NHS Foundation Trust, congratulating Jo Nicholls, a finalist in the Quality Always Award category, with a star-shaped design and a dark blue background with pink and purple accents.
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In the news!

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Text from a hospital award or recognition ceremony highlighting the compassionate care provided to a patient named Jo and the team effort at Royal Derby Hospital, Ward 203, including quotes from team members and details about the patient's recovery and support.
A butterfly with bright yellow wings and black markings on the edges.
A digital illustration of two butterflies, one yellow and one light purple, with a black background.