"My Dad" gets film award - 26-09-2011

Justvisiting's film "my Dad" picked up an award at the Internation Visual Communications Association Clarion Awards 2011. 

"My Dad" shows how justvisiting.com can be used to help support patients, their families and their friends by making keeping in touch that little bit easier. To see "My Dad" click on the right hand side panel of the justvisiting home page.

The IVCA Clarion Awards recognise best practice in communicating the importance of CSR, diversity, community development, ethical, health and welfare issues in the public, charity, social enterprise and corporate sectors.

Shopping for Justvisiting - 19-09-2011

You can now do your shopping online and raise money for Justvisiting at the same time.

Justvisiting has linked up with Causeback, the online shopping portal for good causes. Causeback is partnered with hundreds of the world\'s largest online stores who will pay donations to Justvisiting each time you shop with them after visiting from Justvisiting Causeback.

You can go directly to our shop front at http://www.causeback.com/justvisiting . Selecting a store will take you to your selected company\'s online shop and for anything you buy, a donation is paid to Justvisiting. All the usual things you expect from a shop are still there: loyalty card points, 2 for 1 offers, promotion codes etc. So you can shop without the crowds, parking problems or bus fares with the added benefit that you are helping us continue to provide our free service.

Justvisiting in the Pink - 04-08-2011

On the 4th August the prestigious newspaper the Financial Times (the Pink Un) featured Justvisiting.  In a dedicated article on page 2, it highlighted our role of providing free and secure communications for friends and family of people unfortunate enough to need medical support.  Justvisiting co-director Michael Lavery was quoted as saying "We want to provide a service aligned to the values of the NHS and our own personal values of providing a service we won\'t profit from".

Calling Leicester.... - 23-02-2011

You may have heard Jeff from justvisiting.com on Radio Leicester talking to Rupal Ranjani - well, talking AT Rupal really.... One of the things mentioned was our search for justvisiting users to come forward to tell their stories. We'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who would like to share their experience of using justvisiting but particularly anyone in the Leicester area. The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is one of the growing number of trusts we're working with to publicise justvisiting and they would be very interested to hear from you too. Simply use the 'contact us' function on the top or bottom toolbar or email us at info@justvisiting.com. We know it's not always easy but your story might help others. Many thanks.

'Inspiring Voices' Award Success - 09-02-2011

Great news - we're celebrating having been selected for one of Media Trust's Inspiring Voices Awards this year.

These awards celebrate the varied and inspiring ways disadvantaged communities have empowered themselves with the help of digital media.  Media Trust has awarded £500 awards to ten inspirational communities across the country whose work is helping to give the community a voice through digital media - one of which is Justvisiting C.I.C. for the development and growth of justvisiting.com.

The awards form part of Media Trust’s Community Voices scheme, a nationwide campaign that aims to inspire, engage and support disadvantaged and isolated communities to get their voices heard through digital media.

Media Trust’s Director of Marketing and Communications Services, Gavin Sheppard, said, “It’s really exciting to see the wealth of digital media work going on in so many communities. These awards help to highlight that excellence as well as providing them with the means to further grow their work and inspire other communities to find their voice and make it heard.”

Huge thanks to Media Trust for this recognition and endorsement and to all our friends and supporters, without whom....well, you know. Thank you all so much.

More big news to follow soon about the rapidly growing support for justvisiting.com amongst NHS Trusts.

justvisiting short film being prepared for TV edit. - 09-11-2010

The justvisiting team were delighted to welcome our guests to the premier of our short viral film at Gateshead's Old Town Hall recently. This short 5 minute film demonstrates why our service is proving so useful to so many people around the world. We are currently preparing a short edit for a TV campaign in 2011. Watch it here www.youtube.com/watch?v=43kYKMjPNuY and let us know if you found it moving and if you've any thoughts or suggestions.

Chief Nursing Officer joins our Board of Patrons - 09-11-2010

Dame Christine Beasley The Chief Nursing Officer has agreed to join the justvisiting board of patrons. Speaking on behalf of the Directors Paul Smith said " I'm absolutely thrilled that Dame Christine has offered her support, this is another milestone in the development of our burgeoning service".

Dame Christine said " I am thrilled to be justvisiting's newest patron. This is a wonderful, free service that brings patients and their loved ones together and gives a voice to hospital visitors and carers across the world, whilst allowing our professional nursing staff to dedicate more time on the ward to patient care".

Fantastic news coming soon. - 26-10-2010

We will have some very exciting news for you in the next 48 hours. Watch this space.