Martin Berry
@MartinBerryUK
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#Paramedic #AHP / Senior Lecturer @Oxford_Brookes / Chief Paramedic @StJohnEngland & @StJohnAmbulance / #Fellow @ParamedicsUK
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Today I was asked “Why do you bother polishing your boots when they will only end up dirty again?” If you don’t bother to polish your boots, why would a patient ever believe that you wash your hands. Professionalism is not just what you say, but often the standards that you keep.
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We need to stop explaining away the poor mental well-being across the ambulance workforce to simply ‘traumatic jobs’, and start having a serious conversation about the impact of constant and relentless performance measurement/management. From clocking on, to shift handover.
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I’m excited to be joining the team
@StJohnAmbulance
as their new Priory Chief Paramedic Officer. As an organisation, full of so many committed and caring individuals, I look forward to all that we shall achieve over the coming years. Hope to meet as many
#StJohnPeople
as I can.
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Devastated to hear the news that
@Ldn_Ambulance
#Paramedic
@Benkenten
has died. I had the privilege to have worked alongside Ben and his passion for what he did, his enthusiasm, and dedication to his colleagues was an inspiration to us all which drove us to be better.
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All done
@ITV
. Thank you to the
@thismorning
team. Was great chatting with
@PaulTurner2502
. Both
@ParamedicsUK
and
@GMB_union
@GMBNWAS
representing the
#Paramedic
profession and UK ambulance services together. Not a lot of time but I hope we got some good points across for you.
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A national register of public access defibrillators is all well and good, but what we need is, like fire extinguishers, a life saving defibrillator to be required in every public place/building across the UK. This change of law will save lives. Let’s make it happen. 🫀
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We are regularly seeing UK ambulance services transport less than 50% of patients. Therefore, do they remain 'ambulance' services or have they evolved into something different? Is it time to embrace this change and seek more appropriate funding, governance and measurement?
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After 10 years, my time at
@ParamedicsUK
is at its end. As Director, I worked alongside many who gave so much for the profession & those who are dependent upon it. 17,000 new members and I have never been more proud to call myself a
#Paramedic
. Thank you. You are all amazing!❤️
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We shall look back on
#Covid19UK
and be ashamed that
#NHS
organisations adopted policy/guidance on the use of
#PPE
, not based upon evidence and expert consensus, but rather politically driven agendas and reputation guarding. Proud our professional body,
@ParamedicsUK
, is not one.
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I'm utterly blown away to have just opened a letter from
@dahrlenetough
, informing me that I'm to receive a
@ParamedicsUK
#Fellowship
. And on
#AHPSDay
! I could not be more honoured. It has been an amazing 10 years with the College, representing a truly amazing profession.
#Proud
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The best news I could of had for this Christmas in an otherwise rubbish year. I have a beautiful little girl on the way. 🥲 My wife is doing amazing continues to inspire me to be better every day. Roll on 2021 and new stories to write.
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After taking some personal time away from all things profession and
@ParamedicsUK
related, I’m back under the spotlight as it’s vital that we get people talking about the unsustainable pressure healthcare professionals are under and how to better use the system.
@SkyNews
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Social media ‘Top Tip’! Adding the phrase “My views are my own” or similar to your profile is pointless. You are just wasting characters. You will still be held to account by your regulatory body and employer for what you say. Think, type, think again.
@The_HCPC
@ParamedicsUK
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Increasingly ambulance services and A&Es are now being used to support the rest of the healthcare system.
That's holding up ambulances and
#Paramedics
that should be used elsewhere.
Maybe not necessarily following traditional models such as the very Doctor led services we have.
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Max was my crewmate for a decade as I discovered how to be a Paramedic. He was infinitely kind, caring and understanding. He taught me how to be the best I could be, shared his wisdom, and supported many others. Like many, I'm heartbroken to have lost him. My colleague and friend
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While I don’t believe this breaches the
@The_HCPC
Standards of conduct, performance and ethics, it falls into the often grey, but in my opinion far more important, realm of simply not being right or decent. Let’s engage and educate, but with professional modesty.
#TrustNotLikes
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I have finished my article on the
#Paramedic
profession's use of social media. Discussing corporate marketing, 'live-tweeting', parody accounts, and unconscious bias. Appearing in the next
@ParamedicsUK
's
#ParamedicINSIGHT
, I hope our position is made clear.
#TrustNotLikes
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I joined
@ParamedicsUK
in 2006. Now I’m honoured to be a
#Trustee
. Over the last 3 weeks we have announced: ⭐️ National Conference; ⭐️ BSc Threshold for Paramedics; ⭐️ 10,000 members of the College; & ⭐️ Independent Prescribing. Could not be more proud to be a
#Paramedic
.
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The feeling you get when you spontaneously offer to demonstrate paediatric ALS in front of the 2nd year Student Paramedics in preparation for their upcoming Summative OSCE’s and forget to deliver 5 rescue breaths.
#facepalm
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Just some achievements from the last 17 years:
⭐️Professional indemnity representation for members
⭐️BSc degree entry level for new paramedics
⭐️Develop the Paramedic Post-Graduate Curriculum
⭐️Independent prescribing for paramedics
⭐️Launch
@_theBPJ_
⭐️Evolving Scope of Practice
Today we celebrate our 17th birthday 🎉🎉🎉 we’ve achieved so much in such a short period of time yet so much more still to do
#BuildingTheProfession
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What an absolute privilege to run into one of the best
#ModernParamedics
in
#London
@nick_sillett
@Ldn_Ambulance
. Especially when I'm enjoying good music! Fellow 2008 graduate, and my best friend.
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Thank you, to every member of staff, volunteer and Cadet, who gave their time helping ensure that everyone who took to the streets of
#London
to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II, were cared for and safe. I’m very proud of our family
@stjohnambulance
. You all were superb.
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I'm excited to be taking on the role of Director of Communications
@ParamedicsUK
Still lots of great work going on by the professional body!
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”Views are my own” does not indemnify you from both your employer and profession. You will still be held accountable by what you publish online, regardless if you acknowledge them or not within your profile. We need a better understanding of our professional ’online’ obligations.
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We
@ParamedicsUK
are extending Fitness to Practise representation for members & launching a new package for the Student Membership. Now benefiting from specialist legal support in the event of a rejected application for registration with
@The_HCPC
when there is a case for appeal.
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Halfway through my 24 hour clinical on-call shift for
@stjohnambulance
. I’m repeatedly reminded of the remarkable work our staff and volunteers do on a day-to-day basis, bringing high levels of care to those in need across the country. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Thank you!
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This weekend, it’s the
@stjohnambulance
#StJohnLeaders
Conference. Listening to the stories of how St John has inspired our Cadets to reach for their aspirations and achieve. I wonder what percentage of healthcare providers started their journey with St John? Did yours?
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Thought you deserved a sneak peak at the new
@ParamedicsUK
Career & Competency Framework due to be published soon.
http://t.co/ngsRS3YPdE
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Early start but I’m on my way to
#Birmingham
to attend this year’s
@UKSPC
#UKSPC19
! Presenting with
@HealthRegLawyer
@BrabnersLLP
and launching some exciting news for
@ParamedicsUK
Student
#Paramedic
Members. 😁 Looking forward to seeing lots of
@OBUParamedic
students there.
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Somebody told me today that you must “pick your battles”. No, if you are passionate about moving things forward then fight every single one.
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Clinicians and educators from across the
#Paramedic
profession are meeting today to work on addressing the reported gap in education provision around community mental health care. Work being undertaken by
@NHSEngland
and
@ParamedicsUK
. How can we better prepare practitioners?
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We
@ParamedicsUK
have had a busy week trying to represent the
#Paramedic
profession in the best way that we can across multiple media platforms. We passionately wish to represent our members, and all paramedics, honestly, professionally, and above all with integrity.
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This is for people who think that degrees are just about writing essays! The
#ModernParamedic
needs both critical thinking and vocational skills to provide the best patient care.
@OBUParamedic
@ParamedicsUK
@oxford_brookes
#ParaConsultation
#BScForParamedics
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Positive step forward by
@WelshAmbulance
to remove time targets for majority of calls in favour of clinical measures.
http://t.co/xN4dOZoDAA
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Yet another
@ParamedicsUK
member successfully represented by our partners
@BrabnersLLP
, resulting in no case to answer
@The_HCPC
. Such a valuable benefit for our
#Paramedics
, providing expert & specialist support. If you are not a member, take a look: £9pm
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I'm returning to
@ParamedicsUK
over the next few months to help support the amazing efforts of our professional body ensuring that the interests of members, who continue to go above and beyond daily, are protected, championed and we push for the support you need to remain safe.
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Research should be freely available to all. Hiding knowledge that can improve patient care behind expensive firewalls is wrong. The
@ParamedicsUK
journal
@_theBPJ_
is free to all members and then free to all after 12 months.
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Thank you to
@Will_Bellamy
for spending the time to undertake my Professional Discussion, as part of my clinical induction to
@stjohnambulance
. I’m really looking forward to meeting our volunteers out and about across England and the Islands.
#StJohnPeople
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4 years ago I designed the
@ParamedicsUK
Career Framework diagram. Thinking it is time for an update to represent all the positive changes.
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Major piece of work being undertaken by
@ParamedicsUK
, developing & upgrading our background administrative, IT and membership services. Aiming for a more user friendly website, and online resources. Plus NEW MEMBERSHIP CARDS! Not high-profile, but vital.
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I'm stunned by the knowledge, professionalism & passion to learn demonstrated by our students. Our profession will be in safe hands
#UKSPC15
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How can it still be the case that public buildings are required to have fire extinguishers but not a lifesaving defibrillator?
@Number10gov
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A big thank you to all of the
@BrookesStaff
Estates Team for their hard work in getting the sites up and running in these difficult conditions. It is appreciated!
#BrookesHeroes
. From the
@OBUParamedic
team!
@oxford_brookes
#MarstonRoad
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@tracyniks
@SashaJohnston_
Rinsing out the BVM under warm soapy water, and cleaning the laryngoscope but forgetting to remove the bulb first. 😔
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If a footballer can't score, then they need additional coaching, support and practice. We don't widen the goal. Perhaps something for all of us involved in education to reflect on?
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Student Paramedics continue to suffer disparities during their education due to lack of financial support that’s available to other
#AHPs
.
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I would argue with anyone that I have probably one of the best jobs in the world. Being there to support those joining a profession that I love and very proud of. There is nothing like it. There is however one minor exception. The marking! 😓
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Disappointing comments by
@Jeremy_Hunt
however highlights our need for more public engagement about
#paramedics
role
"Ambulance drivers who take people to the hospital"
@Jeremy_Hunt
on
@AndrewMarr9
(46 min)
@ParamedicsUK
views....
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Thank you
@consultantpara
&
@Gerry_Egan
for your kind letter today. Over the last decade, helping to get
@ParamedicsUK
to where it is today has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. I look forward to seeing where it goes next. Thank you both and everyone at the College.
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Four years ago,
@matt_catterall
asked me to join the team
@oxford_brookes
and be part of a new approach to
#Paramedic
education & training,
@OBUParamedic
. Now our students are becoming
@The_HCPC
registered and making a difference to people daily. Could not be more proud of them.
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Lifesaving defibrillators being installed across
@oxford_brookes
. Now with the
@TheBHF
&
@ResusCouncilUK
#RestartAHeart
sign
@OBUParamedic
.
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This took years of work and dedication from so many. While some see this as a barrier, I still see this as guaranteeing everyone the opportunity to be a fully immersed and protected Student
#Paramedic
. Theory, balanced with high quality practice education, will always succeed.
We have increased the threshold level of qualification for entry to the Register (SET1) to degree level for Paramedics. Read our latest news article on our website to find out more and what this means for the profession going forward ➡️
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I'm completely thrilled to have been made a Senior Lecturer
@oxford_brookes
! Great first two years
@OBUParamedic
. Proud to be
@BrookesStaff
!
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I'm getting ready to go on
@LBC
radio this morning at 8:30 to talk about
#Paramedic
independent prescribing.
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Will be publishing the full
@ParamedicsUK
Post-Reg Career Framework at our AGM this Friday. Will be FREE to download.
http://t.co/JEUVzkVFU2
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In a time of recognition across the
#NHS
, let’s not forget those who continue their work, often silently in the background. Through effective infection prevention & control procedures, they are likely to save far more lives than you ever will in your career.
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An intense day at
#ParaBoard
today. Lots of success and progress made but still lots to do. I hope members, and indeed the wider
#Paramedic
profession, know how passionate the
@ParamedicsUK
Trustees, staff and Executive are towards our amazing profession.
#LeadingTheProfession
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Sat down for the evening and working on my article for the next addition of
@ParamedicsUK
’s
#ParamedicINSIGHT
. ‘Social Media: It’s strengths, it’s weaknesses, and are we getting it wrong?’
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After almost 6 months on shared parental leave I’m now returning to work
@oxford_brookes
. I have loved every moment I spent with my daughter and will now miss her terribly. Now looking forward to getting back into the swing of things
@OBUParamedic
and seeing our students.
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We have just arrived at the
@BrookesUnion
Teaching Awards
@oxford_brookes
. Blown away to have been nominated by our amazing
@OBUParamedic
#ModernParamedic
students. Looking forward to the evening with my beautiful wife supporting!
@OBUParaSoc
,
@ParamedicsUK
.
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Group presentations today by our 2nd years
@OBUParamedic
. Proposing evidenced based arguments to have a drug added to standard
#paramedic
practice. Cases includes:
~Meropenem;
~Lorazepam;
~Magnesium Sulphate;
~Torsemide;
~Plasma-Lyte;
~Ketamine;
~Haloperidol;
~Propofol.
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Always proud to represent
@ParamedicsUK
. Just such a shame that it is about such a sickening topic.
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Hey
@FoodatBrookes
. When are you going to start staffing
@oxford_brookes
Marston Road properly so that students can get food for their break? It is not as if our students don’t pay for their university experience?
#NotGoodEnough
@BrookesUnion
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I’m pressing the urgent need for an increase in referral pathways & awareness of mental health with training for paramedics
@NHS_HealthEdEng
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It’s been such a positive week. We have a new cohort of excited
#ModernParamedic
students
@OBUParamedic
, got back into the clinical skills labs teaching the second years, and the third years there to support our new students. Thank you to
@OBUParaSoc
and fellow
@BrookesStaff
.
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Just been notified by
@Ldn_Ambulance
that one of my patients who had suffered an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest has just gone home recovered
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Productive meeting discussing how we standardise
#paramedic
job titles across the UK. Through Specialist, Advanced & Consultant practice.
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We talked. We shared. We learnt. We challenged. We grew. We Championed. We recognised. We collaborated.
#ParaConference16
See you next year.
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Wishing all my
@OBUParamedic
first years the very best on their first clinical placements with
@SCAS999
starting tomorrow.
#ModernParamedic
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Reflecting on a busy year
@OBUParamedic
which saw our first BSc graduates & outstanding patient care demonstrated by
@oxford_brookes
students. Also, further progress made
@ParamedicsUK
in developing & promoting the
#Paramedic
profession. Now let’s work towards another major step.
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@Samhog
@Benrhooper
@theJeremyVine
@ParamedicsUK
Hi. I have listened and I am writing a response for
@ParamedicsUK
now.
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Students, be proud of your profession. Trusted by the public & for good reason. Be proud of it's history & be proud of the journey.
#MedChat
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Congratulations to
@WilBroughton
for his appointment to the role of Trustee Official - Professional Practice
@ParamedicsUK
.
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Experts from across the
#Paramedic
profession are meeting today to work towards the final draft of the
@ParamedicsUK
Post-Grad’ Curriculum.
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Also, if we want more people to engage with and incorporate research, it needs to be written in a way that the layperson on the street can understand. Not the academic snobbery we often see. We need to make research more accessible and not behind expensive journal subscriptions.
Lively debate between
@georgette_eaton
and
@eddlecanard
- "academics do the research they want, to get their names on publications; not the research needed by the service or patients!"
#CoPResearch19
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Today I'm visiting
@UniofGreenwich
and fellow
#Paramedic
colleagues to support the scheduled review of their Paramedic Science programmes. Will be great to share ideas with educators and students and explore different views on contemporary
#Paramedic
education.
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How many of the patients we see have at least 1 or more of theses risk factors. We can & need to do more.
#PHE_AHP
http://t.co/r2MMWSXXdK
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I've had the privilege of working with
@HealthRegLawyer
for over 4 years now, striving to provide
@ParamedicsUK
members with specialist legal support when they most need it. Now we're very excited to be announcing a new substantial benefit for Student members
@UKSPC
! 😁
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Due to be on
@LBC
this morning at 08:00 representing
@ParamedicsUK
. Talking about the lack of available
#Paramedics
. Looking forward to chatting with
@NickFerrariLBC
.
@AACE_org
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This is a significant achievement for the College & also our first step on the road to 'Royal' College.
#Paramedic
Fantastic news – we have just been awarded registered charity status.
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Our new manikins have arrived thanks to
@mdtgs
, ready for our
#Paramedic
students on their
@OBUParamedic
programmes.
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It’s the very first
#InternationalParamedicsDay
. Today,
#Paramedics
are working in more places than ever before. Wherever you are, please try and find the time to reflect on your journey and remember the contributions you make on a daily basis really matter to those around you.
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A big thank you to all those clinicians, call handlers, managers, and support workers who are working over the festive period. Your compassion and dedication make the profession what it is. Proud and on call for
@ParamedicsUK
over the next few days and hope everyone keeps safe.🎄
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Reflecting on the news of a colleague who today lost their fight against cancer. My mentor when I first started as a Paramedic, a good friend who had a passion for knowledge and the care of others. I hope I can pass on what he taught me and many others to the next generation.
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“Huge rise in patients dying before they get to A&E - Mirror Online”. Not keen on the headline, but I hope members feel that I got some key points across from
@ParamedicsUK
and about compassionate palliative and end-of-life care in the community.
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Modern
#Paramedic
practice must be about providing best care for ALL patients whether that's Emergency, Urgent, Palliative or Mental Health.
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The College of Paramedics have just reached 10,000 total members. Thank you everyone for all your support.
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Getting married tomorrow! I better make sure I'm wearing my trademark bow tie for the big day. Thank you
@MrsBowTieUK
!
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We keep pressing the importance of people being aware of and following the guidelines/restrictions, which is key to keeping people safe and protecting our precious health & social care resources. Stop clapping hands, start washing hands.
@ParamedicsUK
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Pleasure spending time with
@HazelWinning3
, talking all things
#Paramedic
education in Northern Ireland. Another passionate advocate of
#AHPs
, and another Occupational Therapist. Must be something in the DNA🧬
@SuzanneRastrick
🏴
@jacquiCHPO
🏴.
@NIAS999
@ParamedicsUK
@OBUParamedic
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A really positive day
@ParamedicsUK
. Discussing what we need our new website and digital membership services to do. What would you like the new College site to provide for you? What can it do better?
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My specialist knowledge is not good enough to add anything new to the intubation and wider airway management discussion. However, what I do believe is that it is continuing to draw our attention away from the things that make the biggest difference in resuscitation care.
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Thank you to everyone across our
@stjohnambulance
family who have worked to bring our ePRF project to the point where we are starting to roll out devices for operational use. Our partners
@docworksuk
have helped us produce something that will bring real quality improvements. 🙏
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Spending the day with
@Ldn_Ambulance
and
@LondonFire
helping to provide
#CPD
and guidance for frontline staff.
@OBUParamedic
@oxford_brookes
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Always really positive talking with
@SuzanneRastrick
about the vital work
#AHPs
undertake on a daily basis. Great opportunities for interprofessional collaboration & excited to be hosting
@oxford_brookes
@OBUParamedic
.
#AHPsintoAction
#ModernParamedic
@NHSEngland
@OxfordHealthNHS
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