The #hellomynameis campaign was founded by Dr Kate Granger and her husband Chris Pointon following Kate’s diagnosis at the age of just 29 with terminal cancer. 

Since Kate’s untimely death last year at the age of 34, Chris has been keeping the campaign alive and is currently on a global tour which has so far included Australia, New Zealand and Great Britain.

Chris explained: “As a doctor Kate was shocked during treatment to find that many staff looking after her did not introduce themselves before delivering care.  For Kate, this simple introduction wasn’t just about common courtesy but about making a human connection.  #hellomynameis was born from Kate’s passion to help health workers connect with their patients, instantly helping to build trust in difficult circumstances.  The NHS is amazing and I am so proud that my late wife’s legacy continues to change the shape of global healthcare.”

Matthew Winn, Chief Executive, Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust: “We’re proud to support the #hellomynameis campaign and to host Chris’ tour today, welcoming staff from our regional services and partner organisations.

Few people have had such a profound impact on me as Kate had when I met her two years ago.   Whilst facing her own illness with such courage, she and Chris launched the #hellomynameis campaign which has now reached every continent across the globe. Kate truly was inspirational and her legacy continues with the slogan #hellomynameis now synonymous across the NHS and beyond for compassionate care.” 

Julia Sirett, Chief Nurse added:  “It is extraordinary to think how many thousands of patients have benefitted from Chris and Kate’s campaign which has now had over 1.8 billion Twitter impressions.   The #hellomynameis campaign is now embedded within our quality improvement programme and, as Chris said today, if each of us makes just a small difference, together we can achieve something phenomenal.”