How we started
Following consideration of an in-depth feasibility study and comprehensive discussions with staff, trade unions and other stakeholders in 2017 and 2018 CHFT decided at its meeting in February 2018 to set up a wholly-owned subsidiary to manage its estates, facilities, medical engineering and procurement functions.
The subsidiary is called Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd (CHS) and opened for business on September 1st, 2018.
Who we are
We are proud to be a wholly owned subsidiary of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust – a trusted healthcare provider serving around 470,000 people across our local community. Based in the heart of West Yorkshire, we are ideally located between the vibrant cities of Leeds and Manchester, surrounded by beautiful countryside.
With a team of around 450 skilled colleagues, CHS delivers a full range of estates, facilities, medical engineering, devices training, procurement and outpatient pharmacy services to properties owned by the Trust.
We are now expanding our services beyond the Trust, offering proven cost-effective solutions and the benefits of economies of scale to new clients.
At CHS, we value and respect everyone we work with. We are committed to:
- Treating all staff, clients and service users with fairness and respect
- Recognising and supporting the diverse needs of individuals
- Eliminating discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity
- Building strong, positive connections between community groups
Our mission is simple: to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services that make a real difference.
Our Accreditations and Awards
Since 2018, through the hard work of each and everyone at CHS, we have won awards and gained accreditations that show the passion and work we do.
Meet the board
All our board members are contactable via Linda Owen on 01484 356912.
Tim Busby
Chairman
Mark Adderley
Non-Executive Director
Shahida Beswick
Associate Non-Executive Director
Meet the senior team
Jayne Taylor
Company Secretary & Governance and Information Manager
jayne.taylor@cht.nhs.uk
01484 355848
Meet our teams
CHS are made up of 5 teams; Estates, Facilities, Medical Engineering, Procurement and Out Patient Pharmacy. Learn about each team by exploring the sections below.
Our visions and values
CHS recognises that its staff are its greatest asset and that its business is its people. The company aims to create an environment and culture of openness, trust and honesty. We encourage and celebrate diversity because broader perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge will enrich and enhance the value we bring to each other, our clients, shareholders and other stakeholders.
Working for us
If you are appointed to join our dedicated, warm and friendly team, which provides compassionate care to the local populations of Huddersfield and Calderdale, we can offer numerous benefits and opportunities such as induction, education and ongoing development programme.