Portsmouth Hospitals University NHST
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Working together to drive excellence in care for our patients and communities #ProudToBePHU #TeamPHU
Joined October 2012
A huge thank you to @fourlondonroad for their kind donation and delivery of pizzas to our teams today. We can’t tell you how much gestures like this mean - teams loved the thoughtful handwritten messages inside the boxes! 🍕 ❤️🙏 #thankyou
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Five-year-old Isaac arrived to surgery in style this week in our new mini @PorscheGB 🚗 . The electric car was donated so children can go to surgery at Queen Alexandra Hospital in a fun way to help ease their nerves. #ProudToBePHU
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Chief nurse Liz Rix vaccinated 99-year-old Michael Tubbs today, the first person in Portsmouth to receive the vaccine. She said, "Today is the first step in a journey. Staff have risen to the challenge and we are proud and privileged to be able to vaccinate our patients."
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Congratulations to our Chief Executive @MCubbonNHS who has been appointed Director for Long Term Plan Delivery and Deputy Chief Operating Officer at @NHSEngland. More on our website here:
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HUGE and very well deserved congratulations to Consultant Clare Bradley on being crowned winner of @sewingbee! #theepitomeofelegance 👏👏👏
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We’re delighted to have been awarded university hospital status! 💙🎉🙌 This is the first step in a long-term programme that will bring significant benefits to patients, students & colleagues in our communities, while building on our strong links with @portsmouthuni #proudtobePHU
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A huge thank you to our fantastic colleagues from @HantsPolice for this lovely tribute to all the #NHS staff in #Portsmouth 💙🚓.
Officers from @HantsPolice gathered outside the emergency department at @QAHospitalNews this evening to pay their own tribute to #NHS staff in #Portsmouth .@BBCRadioSolent @BBC_Hampshire @BBCSouthNews .#ClapForCarers #police
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The surgical outpatients team at QA are keeping active by doing some collaborative yoga every morning before starting their duties. Val Carrick, HCSW, said: “I thought that doing one yoga pose first thing in the morning would bring the team together through laughter.”
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Cracking job on the pattern challenge in the final of @sewingbee by Clare Bradley, respiratory consultant @QAHospitalNews - such talent! 👏👏👏
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Thank you to Karen Wilcock from Gosport, who has kindly made over 100 headbands for our staff. The buttons mean that surgical masks do not have to go behind the ears and they have been very gratefully received. Thanks Karen! #RandomActsOfKindness
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Congratulations to Prof Anoop Chauhan, doctor of respiratory medicine and executive director of @PHUresearch for being awarded an #MBE in the #QueensBirthdayHonours for his contribution to respiratory medicine #ProudToBePhU .
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A message from the Emergency Department – wear your cycle helmet, it may save your life.
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We have been rated “GOOD” in our latest @CareQualityComm report. Watch our progress since 2017 and see how we have improved services for our patients and the communities we serve #WorkingTogether #ProudToBePHT
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We would like to announce the appointment of Penny Emerit as Chief Executive Officer. Please read more on our website - #ProudToBePHU
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Thank you @Pompey for your kind words - we are wishing Louis a quick recovery and sending lots of love to the team ⚽️⚽️⚽️. #ProudToBePHU.
"I just want to thank the nurses and doctors at QA Hospital" 🙏. 🗣️A message from #Pompey boss Danny Cowley
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Congratulations to our Chief Nurse Liz Rix who has been awarded an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours. #ProudToBePHU #BDHonours23 #BirthdayHonours #KingsHonours
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Make sure to keep an eye out if you're around Portsmouth this evening, as the lovely folks at @SpinnakerTower are helping us celebrate our GOOD @CareQualityComm rating by going green #ProudToBePHT
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Thank you to the HSDU team who work around the clock to provide clean and sterile medical devices. The team are fighting infection here at QA and are one of our many Hidden Heroes at the hospital. Thank you for everything you do. #WorkingTogether #AsOneTeam
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Was delighted to get my #COVIDVaccine yesterday, and feeling great today 💪🏾.IMO getting the vaccine is the only way out of this pandemic. Thank you @nhsengland’ and @Pharmacy2U 👍One step closer to life as it used to be 😊
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We opened the Portsmouth Hospital Hub today to deliver Covid vaccinations to people over 80 and some health and social care workers. Our chief exec @MCubbonNHS said, "This is a significant day. It’s been a busy week for the NHS but we are very proud to be delivering the vaccine."
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Congratulations to Peter Brennan, Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, who has been awarded a Gold Clinical Excellence Award for his outstanding work and going above and beyond for his patients. Read more here: #AlwaysImproving
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“I spoke to His Royal Highness about what the Trust was doing to support us”. Earlier this week our lead chaplain Dawn had a conversation with His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge, about her experience supporting staff and patients during #Covid19.
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This week marked the end of a 42 year nursing career as Senior Sister Julie Anne MacDonald bid farewell to 34 years at the Emergency department. Farewell and best wishes to Senior Sister MacDonald as she closes this chapter with grace and gratitude 💙. #LongServiceSunday
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Congratulations to Professor Anoop Chauhan, director of research and innovation at PHU, as he received his MBE at Windsor Castle earlier this week. Princess Anne presented him with the award as part of last year's Queen's birthday honors. Read more here:
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Earlier today staff from @icu_portsmouth stood alongside fire fighters from @HantsIOW_fire who have been volunteering their support during the pandemic, to take part in a minutes silence for a #DayOfReflection . #ProudToBePHU #WorkingTogether #Thankyou
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Here’s a clip from @BBCSouthNews yesterday. Everyone in the Trust is working extremely hard to keep you and your loved ones safe, so thank you to everyone who’s continuing to do the right thing by staying at home. If everyone does their bit, we will beat this. #StayHome
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We are proud to share that we have been awarded university hospital status. Thank you to everyone for your kind words and we look forward to continuing to build on our partnership with @portsmouthuni #ProudToBePHU #TeamPHU
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This lovely photograph was sent to us from Southsea front. Thank you to the anonymous artist; we'll share this with our teams. 💙
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Thank you so much! #oneteam.
👏🏻Showing our appreciation for all our key workers working hard to keep our country going and our wonderful NHS saving lives👏🏻@NHSuk @Hants_fire @hfrs_control @SCAS999 @HantsPolice @hfrs_oncallteam @QAHospitalNews #portchester 🚒🚑🚓 ♥️#NHS #oneteam #teamhants #coronavirusuk
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We are excited to share that we have received planning permission for the new emergency department (ED) at QA hospital. Find out more information about the new ED development and the benefits to staff and patients on our website:
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Thanks to @officialpompey for visiting QA hospital yesterday and for bringing holiday cheer to our patients. A truly wonderful time was had by all!
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Our ICU twins, Caroline and Fran sharing the love 💙 and the snacks on #NursesOnTheWard #ProudToBePHU
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Twenty years ago, 10 nurses arrived in the UK from the Philippines. Two decades on, Mary Cordova, Margaret Ascano, Shirley Franco and Gail Morrison still work at QA as life-long friends. Gail said, "What has kept us here is the warm welcome and working with such friendly people."
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Today @PennyEmNHS takes on the role of chief executive at PHU. In a message to staff, Penny said, “Working at PHU is an incredible experience and I am looking forward to the future, committed to leading the next phase of our development.
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Huge congratulations to Prof Partha Kar @parthaskar who has been honoured with an OBE for services to people with diabetes in the #NewYearHonours - more here:
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We are incredibly proud to share that we have been rated “Good” for a second time following an inspection of our leadership and two core services by the @CareQualityComm. Hear from @PennyEmNHS below and head to our website to see the report:
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Yesterday we officially opened our redesigned pharmacy inpatient dispensary at QA. This project involved the installation of a new dispensing robot to improve patient safety and streamline processes. Well done to our Pharmacy Team and everyone else involved! . #ProudToBePHU 💙
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Due to extreme pressures on services, we have declared a critical incident at QA Hospital. We have limited space to treat patients with life threatening conditions and injuries.
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Thank you to everyone that took part in the minute silence today to remember those that have lost their lives to Covid-19. It was a short but moving service from our Lead Chaplain Dawn Banting. #NeverForgotten💙 @LiZRix_PHT
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Congratulations to Katrina James, Ward Manager on our Respiratory High Care Unit for winning the Working Together with Compassion award. Here is Katrina with some of her fabulous team receiving her award from @LizRix_PHU #ProudToBePHU
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Last month our Chief Nurse Liz Rix recieved her MBE from HRH Prince of Wales in recognition of her four decades of nursing. Liz said: “It was an honour to receive my award from Prince William with my family present.". #ProudToBePHU
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We are proud of our long history of working alongside military colleagues and providing care to serving military personnel and veterans. We will be paying our respects for Armistice Day with our very own field of poppies and a two minute silence at 11am today.
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We would like to wish all our amazing nurses and midwives a happy #InternationalNursesDay2020 . Thank you for all you do to support our patients and your colleagues 💙
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With spring almost here, we're delighted to share that our new picnic area near the main hospital entrance is now open. As the weather warms up, we now have an ideal outdoor space for colleagues to relax in on their breaks.
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Morning all! I’m Hannah Chadwick, Head of Patient Experience at PHU. I am taking over the Twitter account today to tell you all about Our Nurses, Our Midwives, Our Future at our 2023 conference! Keep following to find out about our day #ProudToBePHU
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What a night! Congratulations to all of our finalists at the @HSJ_Awards, to Prof Anoop Chauhan, Clinical Leader of the Year and @PHTresearch for being highly commended in two categories and winner of Acute Sector Innovation of the Year! #proudtobePHT #HSJAwards
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A QA Health Care Support Worker, was grocery shopping yesterday. At the checkout, a gentleman put his card ahead of hers and paid for her groceries. She was so touched by this gesture of kindness from a complete stranger. Thank you! #RandomActsOfKindness #WorkingTogether.
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Our paediatric unit want to thank Whiskey the therapy dog for helping a critically ill patient and enabling them to receive their treatment safely. Ruth Morris, lead nurse, said: “Whiskey the therapy dog makes a huge difference- he’s an amazing asset to PHU!”. #ForPatients
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Today staff carried out the last COVID-19 vaccinations at our vaccine hub. We are all incredibly proud of the role we have played in keeping our patients, colleagues and community safe. #ProudtobePHU
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A big thank you to the @Pompey team for this lovely Christmas and New Year message for everyone working at PHU. The team have always been so supportive and we know their annual visit to QA to meet with patients and staff has been much missed this year 💙
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They have arrived! Thank you to @officialpompey for coming to visit our children’s ward today
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With the easing of some lockdown restrictions this weekend, our medical director @JohnKPHT has this important message on how all of us can play a role in reducing the spread of #COVID19 while enjoying ourselves #StaySafe #KeepYourDistance #WashYourHands
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Chief nurse Liz Rix was the first to deliver a vaccine today, and said, "We are proud to be able to vaccinate our patients. This is something we have talked about and been preparing for. To be a part of this has been a privilege, for me and for the whole team and hospital."
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Becky is one of our military nurses and she works on a respiratory high care ward, caring for Covid-19 patients. She has told us that now is the time for everyone to buckle down, stay home and support your local hospital. #protectourNHS
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Our Microbiology team work hard processing PCR tests for our community and today is no different with a certain VIP's test in the lab! . Stay safe this Christmas 🎄🤶🎅🧑🎄🎄
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We would like to say a big thank you to all of our staff and volunteers who dedicated their time to work on Christmas Day, many who will continue to work throughout the festive season. You are our hospital heroes! #WorkingTogether #ForPatients #XmasAtPHT
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CEO @MCubbonNHS on our university hospital status: “This means really good things for those who work in our Trust. It means even better things for patients & I hope it will provide a platform to retain talent & attract new talent for the benefit of communities we serve”
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Visiting QA today? Notice anything different in our main entrance?. If you are visiting QA Hospital today make sure you check out our new #organdonation lift wraps at the main entrance!
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The respiratory high care team, along with the G5 surgical team and other staff from QA have come together to fight #Covid19. Let us show you the #FaceBehindTheMask of the people who have been looking after you and your loved ones
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This was the moment charge nurse John Arnell took his last dose of chemotherapy and celebrated being cancer free!. It's been a tough year since being diagnosed with bowel cancer but we are so pleased for John and can’t wait to have him back doing what he does best.
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Members of the Royal Artillery were recently re-deployed to QA Hospital where they have been supporting our teams over the past few weeks. Chief nurse @LizRix_PHU: "They will never know the difference they've made; they've been a delight to have.". #OneTeam @DMS_JHG_South
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From 15 June, a fruit & veg market will open outside our main entrance at QA, as part of our steps to support your wellbeing. The market will be open Mon, Wed & Fri, from 7:45am-4pm. Funds raised will be donated to our Hospital Charity @PorthospCharity.
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Thank you so much to all those who continue to show such support for our teams! 🙏tonight’s #clapforcarers was fantastic, as it is every week! Thank you @Cosham23, @FirstBusnews, G&L Transport, Steve Jackson & Andy Houghton & everyone in our communities 🌈💙
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Clare Bradley, one of our respiratory consultants and winner of the @sewingbee 2020, received her #CovidVaccine earlier this week. Clare said, "Getting vaccinated when you are offered it is so important to protect not only yourself, but also your friends, family and neighbours."
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Huge congratulations to the brilliant Prof Anoop Chauhan, winner of Clinical Leader of the Year at the @HSJ_Awards, a fantastic achievement! #proudtobePHT #HSJAwards 👏 👏👏.
For their outstanding commitment and clinical excellence the #HSJAward for Clinical Leader of the Year, in partnership with @RemediumMedical, goes to Professor Anoop Chauhan from @QAHospitalNews - congratulations!
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We are delighted to announce the appointment of Liz Rix @LizRix_UHNM as Chief Nurse who will join us from @UHNM_NHS. Our Chief Executive @MCubbonNHS said: “I am delighted to welcome Liz to the Trust.". More here:
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What a generous donation for staff from a local company - thank you! . "On Christmas Eve we called reception to ask how many people were working on the Covid ward. We then ordered 27 pizzas. The NHS is doing a fantastic job and we wanted to say thank you - B&A Transport Services"
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Our Emergency Department is incredibly busy and we need your help. Please watch and share this message from our deputy medical director, Mark Roland and help us to keep ED for life threatening injuries and illnesses.
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Yesterday our Chief Operating Officer @Chrisevans29 presented the Microbiology Team with their trophy as winners of the non-clinical support category. Very worthy winners #ProudToBePHU
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Final plans for a new Emergency Department (ED) at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth have received full approval from the Department of Health and Social Care and HM Treasury. Read more at:
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Today is the day! 🥳. Tonight airs the first episode in a ten-part documentary series following nurses, midwives and their patients at PHU.
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We know how important Sunday’s #EURO2020 final is for so many of our patients and staff, so are pleased to share we have been able to arrange for them to watch #ENGITA for free on the bedside TVs at QA. Whoever you’re cheering for, we hope you enjoy it! ⚽️ . #ItsComingHome ⚽️ 🏴.
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Lovely article in today's @portsmouthnews about QA Hospital's Critical Care Team making a lovely couple's dream to get married come true!
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In these challenging times, it’s those small acts of kindness & events like #ClapForOurCarers that show how valued our health service is, & how grateful we are to those who work in it. Thank you to our local communities, volunteers & businesses for all your support #ThankYouNHS
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Our Respiratory High Care colleagues have been tirelessly battling the pandemic for almost a year. We asked them what they're most looking forward to when this is all over.
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Thanks to the lovely team at San Kebab & Pizza House, Southsea who delivered 50 pizzas for staff at QA today. They were shared with some of our wards 🍕. The team said they wanted to thank staff for all they are doing not just in recent months but always 💙
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Thank you so much to Jess, aged 13, from Waterlooville for this impressive picture with an important message. Great job Jess!
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Congratulations to Colin Beevor, who has been presented with a silver CNO award by Chief Nursing Officer for England Ruth May! Presenting the award, @RMayNurseDir said: “Thank you for the amazing work that you do for nursing.” #workingtogether #asoneteam #TeamCNO
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We would like to pay tribute to Allison Boyd who has passed away following a short battle with cancer. Allison worked for the Trust for over 30 years and continued to volunteer for after she retired. Our heartfelt condolences go out to her family at this time.
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We are saddened by the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen dedicated her life to public service and was a strong supporter of the NHS. Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with her family.
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We are excited to launch a new regular feature called '60 seconds with' where you will meet staff from different departments, specialities and areas. The first colleague we caught up with is Sue Metcalfe, head of professional identity to talk about her role. Take it away Sue!
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1) After 495 days in hospital, rehabilitation patient Trevor Jacobs finally was able to go home last week 🏡
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We're pleased to say our neonatal unit has gained re-accreditation under the @Blisscharity Baby Charter! We are the first unit in the UK to achieve re-accreditation this year and were recognised for delivering high quality family-centred care. More here:
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After being redeployed during the first wave of the #COVID19 pandemic, she has thrived in her new role and helped grow the vital family liaison service – well done to Michelle Lobo for winning Inspirational Leader! . @FLO_PHU . #ProudToBePHU 🎉🎉🎉
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Ben is working on a respiratory high care ward and looks after people who are suffering with Covid-19. He has a message for us about staying home and sticking to the lockdown rules to help protect each other.
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Thank you to everyone who took part in #ClapForOurCarers tonight. Please know that your support means so much to all of us. #StayHomeSaveLives
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Many people don't realise that recovery from #Covid19 can be a long journey, and some will need professional support to relearn how to move and speak as they did before. The virus is spreading fast, so please look after yourself and others. Act as if you have it and stay home.
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Thank you to @SpinnakerTower for supporting #Red4Research by lighting the tower red tonight. If you would like to join in by wearing something red (if you can) to thank volunteers and teams for their amazing work, don't forget to share your photos with us!
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Our chief nurse @LizRix_PHU is celebrating 40 years with the NHS this year and wanted to share her thanks to long service members. #ProudToBePHU #NHS74
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Today we came together with our military colleagues to remember. At the short service, our Lead Chaplain Dawn Banting, said, “We give thanks to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, those who lived with the pain of survival and who continue to serve.” . #RemembranceDay
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Wishing a happy retirement to respiratory nurse specialists Liz Walker and Nuala Whitehead who have been with us for more than 40 years each. Find out more about the pair's favourite memories as part of #NHS74 and the #NHSBigTea next week ☕. #ProudToBePHU
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Due to extreme pressures on services, we have declared a critical incident. Our hospital and Emergency Department is full with patients. We need every possible space to treat patients with life threatening conditions and injuries.
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A 7-month long project to replace 2 CT scanners @QAHospitalNews has been completed. The project began in Feb to replace 2 outdated CT scanners & install 2 temp scanners. The new scanners will produce quality images with less radiation. More here:
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We’re extremely proud of our military links & value the dedication & expertise of military personnel @DMS_JHG_South every day, but now more than ever - thank you. 🙏 Meet @RoyalNavy medics battling on the front line of the #COVID-19 crisis at QA #oneteam
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Will is one of our doctors working hard with colleagues across the hospital to keep patients as well as possible. By staying home and following government guidance you are helping protect Will and thousands of other NHS staff by working to stop the spread of #COVID19.
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