This day 4 yrs ago I was a patient on a mental health ward. Now I’m training to be a nurse in the same trust, on the same ward. Mental health nursing was definitely my calling, so grateful for my journey that got me here❤️ #MHNursesDay #mentalhealthnursesday #PennineCarePeople

So, according to MAGA, being a sexual abusing, pathologically lying, violence inciting felonious traitor who attacks trans people & promises to deport tens of millions immigrants is good, but being a pastor who asks for compassion for those same people is bad? Do I have that

Be kind Be brave Be strong Be positive Be grateful Be life

One of our lovely ladies brought back homemade cupcakes from leave for all the staff and patients!! How amazing do they look?! They actually, really were 🤤 #TeamAspen #PennineCarePeople

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Bravest kid ever!! 🧒🏼 We worried so much about how he would cope, his smile says it all 🥰

Finally had his surgery and my goodness, has he took it all in his stride! Here’s to 2025, being a much easier year for my baby 🥰 Massive thanks to Dr Corbett at @RMCHosp for looking after our baby, and us too 🤗

Ready for his surgery next week 🥺 M&S do adaptable clothing for children with disabilities that are affordable and it’s a god send. Never thought my child would have to go through this, but he has the best parents getting him through everything 🩷

Worked my first Xmas Eve/Day, trying to make sure all had a nice day despite spending it in hospital. We had pizza, chocolates, gifts, games, songs, laughed, cried. 2 days that have made me realise how lucky we are and how much I love my job!! #TeamAspen #PennineCarePeople

Festive spirit!! Bloody autocorrect 😂😂😂

Our AMAZING ward manager Natalie Martin gifted team Aspen with a never ending box of sweets and treats! And our Nurse Consultant @andrew_gallivan was caught getting in the festive separate for ward rounds today! 🎅🏼🩷 #TeamAspen #PennineCarePeople

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For many people, Christmas is just another day, there is no Christmas tree, no presents, no Christmas dinner. Team Aspen and our lovely HCA’s daughter did their little bit to help those less fortunate. Kindness goes a long way 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜 #PennineCarePeople

“Best named nurse ever” 🥹 #PennineCarePeople

Thank you to our lovely Quality Matron, Hayley Rawson, treating team Aspen to some Christmas goodies and card 🥰 #PennineCarePeople

Can’t believe it’s that time of year again!! A fab night for team Aspen and Oak 🥰 #PennineCarePeople #Christmas

I’m staggered to see how many people seemingly care about the rights and lives of learning disabled people this evening. I’ll make a note of your names shall I and you can RT my desperate plea for learning disabled people to have covid boosters next spring …..

Patient asked what my favourite things are and put them all together 😭 Absolutely love my job 🥹🥰 And what an amazing artist she is!!! So thoughtful #PennineCarePeople #TeamAspen

Aspen Ward patients have been getting into the Christmas spirit the last few weeks. One of our very creative lady’s has made this canvas for the OT activity room! How amazing 🥰🎄❄️ #TeamAspen #PennineCarePeople

Most trusted profession in the UK: Nurses Least trusted profession in the UK: Politicians At least we (pretty much) all agree on something 🙏

I’m looking for vital financial support for learning disabled adults in today’s budget. As ever I expect to be disappointed. You’ll hear every demographic represented by groups & charities in media over the next few days. Except the one demographic who needs it most.