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Official Twitter for East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. This account is actively monitored 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.
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Joined May 2010
Our @GrittingKent crews are ready to treat Kent's roads when the cold weather hits. ❄️ The fleet of 64 gritters are on call to treat local routes when the road temperature drops to below freezing, and are ready to plough should we get snowfall.
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Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (#IDPD), a chance to reaffirm the contribution of disabled professionals to the UK's healthcare workforce. One focus in our review of the standards of education and training is accessibility - creating learning environments
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Improvement Week is in full swing at WHH this week 👏🏻 With the theme of 'Going home for Christmas' our teams on Cambridge J1, L, M1 and M2, Richard Stevens ward and pharmacy are working hard to meet targets to ensure our patients get home safely and quickly. Well done! 🌟
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Yesterday for Day 2 of advent Cambridge K ward have been working hard to improve discharge pathways helping our patients get home sooner. A huge thank you to this team for implementing new processes and putting our patients first always💙 #TeamsOnATree
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Trigger Warning: Domestic abuse can lead to feeling like there is no escape. For the past two years, more victims of domestic abuse have died by suicide than were killed by their abusive partners. In Kent and Medway, a third of suspected suicides were impacted by domestic abuse.
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President Trump is right. To stay ahead in the global AI race, America needs a unified federal framework. One that promotes innovation without overbearing regulation. A smart, cohesive national policy will ensure that American ingenuity leads the world in the age of A.I.
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🎅 Planning festive gatherings? Flu often peaks over Christmas and New Year. Don't miss out on celebrations – get your free flu jab if you're eligible. #ChristmasProtection #FluJab #Jabvent
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Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are Inflammatory Bowel Diseases that can cause gut inflammation and painful ulcers. Symptoms can mimic other conditions, so don’t self-diagnose. See your GP if you're worried. #CrohnsAndColitisAwarenessWeek
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A project allowing nurses from care homes to shadow frailty specialists in hospitals and vice versa has been hailed as a great success. The scheme is the first of its kind in the country. Read more: https://t.co/UsRcEgoDUa
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If you’re a healthcare worker, you could catch and spread flu to vulnerable patients. Protect yourself, your patients, and your colleagues this winter. Get your flu vaccination as soon as you’re offered it.
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America needs you! Join U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement today.
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🎄The countdown to Christmas is on and you can help ease the pressure on the NHS this winter by choosing the right service. ➡️ Visit https://t.co/FlHMHhH3tJ for information on local health services, including a map of pharmacies and urgent treatment centres.
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This #GivingTuesday, think of your donations as presents for friends you’ve not met: ❤️BLOOD: The gift of life for up to 3 people. 💙PLASMA: Gift-wrapped medicines. 💛PLATELETS: The ultimate hamper for recovery. 💚STEM CELLS: The gift of tomorrow to someone with blood cancer.
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❄️ Flu fact: Last winter, the flu vaccine prevented around 96,000 to 120,200 hospitalisations in England. Get vaccinated to stay strong this winter. Book at https://t.co/ukHhGNJXPL
#FluVaccine #ProtectYourself #Jabvent
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#GriefAwarenessWeek is a chance to recognise how any type of loss can affect our wellbeing. There’s no right or wrong way to feel — grief affects everyone differently. If you're finding things difficult, there’s support that can help. ➡️ https://t.co/EZ43SNRH8v
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🎄 Christmas is coming - book your real Christmas tree for doorstep collection! Where our volunteer elves will collect and recycle your tree hassle-free. Book your tree for collection today: https://t.co/ozU8GGd5j9 💙 🌲 #Ashford #Canterbury #Thanet #Margate
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For some people, symptoms of seasonal effective disorder (SAD) are usually more apparent and more severe during the winter. Know the symptoms of SAD and treatment options available ➡️ https://t.co/iVPYNGK9gm
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🎄 Day 1 of our Jabvent Calendar! This winter, protect yourself and loved ones from flu, COVID-19 and RSV. Check if you're eligible for free NHS vaccines at https://t.co/dWGvw52F8S
#WinterVaccines #StayWellThisWinter #Jabvent
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We’re ready to listen again this year. Every hour, of every day. Here on 116 123 💚
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It’s the countdown to Christmas! ✨🎁 Follow our advent calendar as we share festive updates about what to do this festive season across Kent. We’ll also be sharing useful tips and advice. Stay tuned every day and follow along to see what’s behind each door.
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Online misogyny and abuse are rising. It can lead to real world domestic abuse. We can ALL be a part of the solution. Join the #KnowSeeSpeakOut campaign this #16DaysofActivism at https://t.co/is9b5mDmdB.
#EndDomesticAbuse #16Days Source: Amnesty International
domesticabuseservices.org.uk
The Kent and Medway Domestic Abuse Partnership (KMDAP) aims to reduce domestic abuse and get those affected the right support, quickly.
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🕒 Just a few minutes. 📋 One survey. 🌍 Big impact. The 2025 #NETS2025 is open until 2 Dec. Your feedback helps improve the NHS for staff, learners & patients. Take the survey. Make your voice count. 🔗 https://t.co/1lGruqwD4n
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