Experiencing the impact of positive work

By Dr Helen Watson, Director of Allied Health Professionals, Cambridge University Hospitals

I am the Director of Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) and am proud to have been a dietitian for 30 years. My clinical experience focused mainly on Intensive care and Adult Cystic Fibrosis. I was the AHP lead at Royal Papworth Hospital before moving 4 years ago to my post here at CUH.

Visit to India, March/April 2023

The Rama Foundation (RF) trustees Nikin, Priyanka, Matthew and Komilla were able to visit our partner projects in Rishikesh, Haridwar and Dehradun from 29th of March to 5th of April 2023. They were accompanied by our founding member, Mrs Sunita Datta and by their children Mishika, Ruhi and Rohan. Sunita had a longer trip which involved spending time teaching at the Divya Prem Seva Mission (DPSM) school which she thoroughly enjoyed.
 
The trustees had a very enjoyable and successful trip!

Sharing our experiences & meeting each other, even if it's from a distance

By Luisa Piccari, Nutrition Nurse Specialist Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

21 August 2021

By Helaina Jackson, Specialist Oncology Dietitian, Cambridge University Hospital Trusts

By Tanzil Miah, Specialist Dietitian

Above all else I wanted for my experience of volunteering with Rama Foundation to be a rewarding one not just for those we were supporting, but for myself too. I promised myself that I would maintain a positive mind-set from the offset - as cliché as it may sound I felt this was the driving force behind our accomplishments.

By Claire Holgate, Specialist Dietitian

It is difficult to put into words my reflection on our trip to India, it is something I will remember forever;

We spent the first few days of our trip as tourists, getting to know India. We wanted to immerse ourselves in India’s rich culture, colour, food and most importantly acclimatise ourselves to the weather! I feel this was such an important part of our journey as it introduced us to the wonderful way of life, kindness and optimism of the Indian people.

By Artika Datta, Advanced Specialist Dietitian

I have returned from India after spending a week in Rishikesh volunteering in Ganga Prem Hospice and Government School number 8 with restless dissatisfaction. I am pleased with what I have achieved with the help of my colleagues Claire, Helaina and Tanzil and my supportive family but impatient that there is much more we can still to do.

By Helaina Jackson, Specialist Dietitian, Cambridge University Hopsitals NHS Foundation Trust

It has been two weeks since I returned from India, yet only now am I beginning to process and reflect on what we achieved and the work that still lies ahead. Looking back is almost surreal. It was a challenging, fun, life-changing and hugely eye-opening adventure. In some ways, I am frustrated and want to return and continue the important work that we started.

By Artika Datta, Advanced Specialist Dietitian

A lifelong passion for learning and the desire to enhance my knowledge have helped me to remain self- motivated. After completing BSc. Honours in Nutrition and Msc. in Dietetics from Kings College London, I was very fortunate to get my first job as a dietitian in Addenbrooke’s Hospital.