TO MARK the recent 78th anniversary of the founding of the NHS, a bus operator that provides services in the Vale has launched a campaign to give extraordinary healthcare workers the chance to win free travel.
Stagecoach, UK’s largest bus and coach operator, is inviting people to nominate ‘NHS Heroes’ for a chance to win a full month of travel on its buses.
Whether a family member, friend, neighbour, or a frontline worker who has made a profound difference during a time of need, Stagecoach wants to hear their stories.
The competition aims to shine a spotlight on those who go above and beyond – from the nurse who showed exceptional kindness to a patient, to the healthcare colleague who brightens every shift.
Anyone can nominate their NHS Hero by sharing the nominee’s first name and their inspiring story on Stagecoach’s official social-media channels.
Mark Whitelocks, managing director of Stagecoach Midlands, said: “Professionals in the NHS do an amazing job, providing essential services for our local communities, so we are pleased to be able to put them in the spotlight and offer a great prize to help them get to work easily and in comfort.”
In addition to the birthday competition, Stagecoach offers a 10 per cent discount on regular bus travel to all NHS employees across England and Scotland, helping commuters cut the cost of their daily journeys to hospitals, clinics, and health centres.
Debra Goodwin, chief people and customer officer at Stagecoach, added: “The NHS is built on the dedication of incredible individuals who give their all to support our communities every single day.
“As we celebrate the health service’s 78th birthday, we want to say a heartfelt thank you. Public transport connects so many healthcare staff to their shifts, and we are delighted to give the public a chance to reward their local NHS heroes with a month of free travel on us.”
Multiple nominations can be submitted by each person and the deadline for entries is Friday, July 31.
To nominate an individual click here.
For more about local bus routes and services, to buy before you board, and to track your local bus, you can download the Stagecoach Bus App from https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/national/stagecoachbusapp.
