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Last Seen Profiles
Big
#shoutout
to our vaccination team ... vaccinators + everyone behind the scenes who help make this happen. We’re smashing the vaccination of over-80 patients & health/care staff at hospital hub, as per JVCI priority list. Playing our part in bigger
#covidvaccine
programme 🙌
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"It really isn't too late"
Surg Cdr Stuart Dickson has taken some time to explain the ongoing impact of covid on intensive care admissions and the important role of the vaccine in reducing risk of hospitalisation:
Full interview is available at
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Thank you to all clapping for
#keyworkers
Here our
#TeamClearbook
clap for patient Susan, as she leaves hospital having been cared for with COVID-19. She is one of >80 patients with confirmed COVID-19 who we have cared for and discharged.
#HappyEaster2020
(Shared with consent)
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We’ve done it 🙌 got our first iPad all Zoom-ed up and out on the wards for patients to use to see their loved ones face-to-face, albeit via a screen. It’s been heartbreaking 💔 to see people separated from their families.
@clairejukesy
handed it over to
@CardiacCN
-thanks only
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Amazing work from everyone involved - putting together an ICU in such a short space of time involved teams working tirelessly to prepare, train, sim, procure, support, manage & care. Hundreds of staff have been trained in ICU skills. Our
#1BigTeam
should be incredibly proud! ⭐👏
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We really made some noise in Devon & Cornwall and across the UK for our fantastic NHS colleagues. This video was shared from Lipson, Plymouth 💙👏
#clapforNHS
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This is the moment Allan Farley, one of our first patients to be admitted to the Trust since the outbreak of Covid-19, walked out of our doors. Allan is now one of 191 Covid-19 patients we have discharged. Go well, Allan.
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Big shout out to all
#proudofPlymouthNHS
staff overcoming treacherous conditions to get to work today, tonight and tomorrow. Real commitment. More than 100 staff have volunteered to stay overnight to ensure our patients are well cared for 👏
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Sister for Shipley Ward
@NurseTheresia
was blown away when she received a Chief Nursing Officer Silver Award from
@CNOEngland
for leading innovative work to reduce the number of reportable cases of C. difficile on her ward by 17.4%. between 2021/22 & 2022/23. Theresia runs
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So far we have discharged 172 COVID-19 patients from UHP. Well done to all the staff who have helped to make this possible.
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Want to know what the Emergency Department staff do when they are not at the hospital? Watch this amazing video of the UHP Emergency Department Lockdown Choir putting their heart and soul into a special version of Lean On Me.
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Our senior nursing team (socially distanced) just before our short service of reflection and thanks to all our nursing staff and wider
#1BigTeam
on
#IND2020
#InternationalNursesDay
🙏
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A huge congratulations to Specialist Sister in Intensive Care,
@TantamKate
who has been named on the Queen’s Honours list and will receive a British Empire Medal for her services to improve patient experience in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
@AnnJamesNHS
@Rich_Crompton
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A late Valentines story from the COVID wards, Elizabeth & Howard Hudson leaving the Red Zone together. Admitted with COVID19 on 01 February, they remained side by side on the ward recovering from the virus until they were discharged back home. Thanks
@rebecca_stuckey
for footage.
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Congratulations to Matron Mike Lynn and his team on Crownhill ward for receiving the
@CavellTrust
Star Award for outstanding care during the pandemic 🙌
@lenny_byrne
@StephenHeath100
@DerrifordNurses
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Patient Services Manager, Claire Jukes received a phone call last week from the Duke of Cambridge. His Royal Highness, Prince William spoke with Claire about the work she and the Patient Experience team have been doing during the COVID-19 pandemic:
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Our Emergency Department is being filled with Christmas cheer, thanks to Karen Higginson 🎻and ED’s own Dr Roddy Campbell 🎹
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Over 100 inspiring staff have returned to
@UHP_NHS
to give their support during unprecedented times. Among these is
@BridieKent
who has returned to the Trust via the NHSP National Rapid Response Program. Her knowledge & skills will support the ICU team:
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New ‘bereavement bags’ are being rolled out across the hospital. Innovator Ali said: “This idea was born out of my personal experience of collecting my Mum’s belongings." WATCH:
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For up to date information on visiting times & changes to non-urgent outpatient appointments please visit our website:
Thank you to our patients & the public for your understanding in these unusual times & to our
#1BigTeam
for everything you're doing 💙
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In case you missed it... Here is a very special Christmas message to our
#1BigTeam
from the lovely
@Dawn_French
🎄⭐
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As part of the ongoing COVID-19 response, A new arrangement will come into place from Monday 30 March which will see two community health services delivered at Home Park Stadium, the home of
@Only1Argyle
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Congratulations to
@DefProfEM
who has been confirmed as Principal Investigator of the Year by
@RCollEM
and
@NIHRSW
🙌
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A huge congratulations to
@PlymouthICUReh1
who have been named the winners of the NHS Parliamentary Care and Compassion Award! 👏🎉 Thank you to
@JohnnyMercerUK
and
@LukePollard
for nominating and supporting the team. Read more here:
#rehablegend
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NEWS: First patient receives the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccination at University Hospitals Plymouth
Read more:
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Want to know what the Emergency Department staff do when they are not at the hospital? Watch this amazing video of the UHP Emergency Department Lockdown Choir putting their heart and soul into a special version of Lean On Me.
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We've received some amazing donations and offers of goodwill, from local businesses and communities over the last few weeks for our staff. Yesterday 6,000+ chocolate eggs were donated by MJ Baker, customers of Lee Mill Tesco (organised by Tina Mitchelmore) and The Southway pub.
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⭐Congratulations to Dr Bruce Fox, whose hard work and exceptional efforts, have been recognised by the Royal College of Radiologists and he has been awarded ‘Exceptional Contribution Award’.👏
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It’s busy and everyone is working very hard ... but there’s always room to take time to acknowledge and care for each other.
@AnnJamesNHS
wishing our v own
#rehablegend
@TantamKate
a Happy Birthday 🥳
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The Snowdrop Unit at
@UHP
was officially opened today by
@DOckendenLtd
. The specialist bereavement unit allows those experiencing the loss of a baby, to have labour care in an area separated from the main Labour Ward:
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Credit to all staff involved in
#vaccination
@ParkMass
The Prime Minister just gave a shoutout to Plymouth's team at Home Park for 'regularly jabbing until 2am because they just carry on as long as there are people wanting a booster'
@sue_wilkinsPHNT
@Samanthar43
@AnnJamesNHS
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🎉Ward Manager Carol Hoodless retires after 42 years in the Trust!
She worked in a wide variety of settings with Senior Nursing positions over those years. She was the Respiratory and Acute Medical Matron for many years before her current role on Merrivale.✨ You'll be missed 💝
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Coming soon... The
#1BigTeam
UHP Learning Podcast launches next week bringing you a range of educational content from around the trust, presented by Advanced Clinical Practitioner,
@ashlowther
and Critical Care Clinical Educator,
@Hols_cat
.
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🎉Today we give a very warm welcome to AAU colleagues who have officially joined the Trust. They have been an important part of the AAU family for a long time with Livewell, and are now formally a part of our
#1BigTeam
and have a huge wealth of knowledge and experience 🙌
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Ahead of the
#NHSBirthday
, We'd like to thank our colleagues
@Only1Argyle
who have supported us through the highs and lows over the last few months. We'll be joining others on 5 July at 5pm to say
#ThankYouTogether
!
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Today we're celebrating the fantastic news about the multi-million investment in Plymouth NHS! Read all the info here:
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Congratulations to Professor Matthew Cramp on winning the Excellence in Transplantation Award as part of the 2021 UK Awards for Excellence in Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation 👏
@PlymUni
@NHSBT
@SWHepnurses
Full story:
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A socially-distanced opening of our new Planned Investigation Unit today. Thanks to everyone who has made this possible - speaking to the patients in the unit and seeing how much they appreciate it makes everyone’s hard work worthwhile. More info with video tomorrow
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Derriford Hospital will turn green tonight in remembrance of last week's tragic events
#PlymouthTogether
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After suffering a stroke caused by an underlying tumour, generous 23-year-old, Ria Melvin, has raised almost £12,000 for Moorgate Ward to help purchase a second standing aid and other items for the ward to say 'thank you' to the staff who cared for her:
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We are so proud of
@TantamKate
being invited to the Coronation - so very deserved, she is a fantastic
#rehablegend
leader and wherever she goes she champions the work she and many others do to help patients rehabilitate in and out of ICU.
So this happened….
I hope I will do
#TeamICU
@UHP_NHS
#proud
I promise to talk to everyone I meet about all the amazing
#Rehablegend
patients, loved ones & colleagues I have the pleasure, and privilege to know.
NB I will be wearing my badge & taking extras 👑
#RightToRehab
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We are incredibly proud of the military part of our
#1BigTeam
- here's to the next 25! 🎉
Today marks 25yrs of
@DMS_MilMed
personnel working in
@UHP_NHS
. We will properly celebrate this anniversary later in 2020 meanwhile those on the Covid19 frontline are working together as
#1bigteam
#StayHomeSaveLifes
@AnnJamesNHS
@RoyalNavy
@JohnnyMercerUK
@DMS_DG
@ClareWaltonRAF
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We'd like to say a huge thank you to
@WarHorseOnStage
for visiting our children's wards today - both patients and staff absolutely loved meeting Baby Joey and Goose. Such a lovely idea!
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Nurse and
#RehabLegend
@TantamKate
from our Intensive Care Rehabilitation Team appeared on
@GMB
today, as part of a surprise for a recent patient.
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The ED team at University Hospitals Plymouth have been named runner up at the Royal College of Emergency Medicine awards. The team attended an award ceremony in December where they were announced as runner up in the fiercely contested category, ‘Clinical Team of the Year’.
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Wonderful news for our
#1Bigteam
and the people of Plymouth and the surrounding area to hear... go-ahead at the highest level for building our new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre and the digital services to support it. Thank you
@JohnnyMercerUK
Fantastic to be able to talk about the state-of-the-art Emergency Department build that is starting this year at Derriford hospital, part of a wider plan to have a new hospital by 2028. This is my top priority as your MP - staff and patients deserve better. We will get there. 💪
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Kate Tantam & the Intensive Care Rehabilitation Team have been announced as regional champions of the NHS Parliamentary Care & Compassion Award. National winners are announced next month - congratulations & good luck!👏🎉
@TantamKate
@PlymouthICUReh1
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Its not just staff who were once hands-on clinical, who are returning to the ‘frontline’. Meet Paul Commander, in normal times he’s our Mechanical & Energy Services Manager, a face known & liked by many colleagues as he manages some of the challenges of our site.
But in
#Covid19
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Our Chief Exec
@AnnJamesNHS
has been talking to
@itvwestcountry
today about the pressure the
#NHS
is under, encouraging people to
#StayHome
reduce the number of people they have contact with and take up the
#CovidVaccine
when offered it
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*Important notice for patient visitors during COVID-19 outbreak*
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Sharing our latest COVID-19 discharge figures.
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.
@GrangerKate
4000 of these lovelies have just arrived, can't wait to see our teams wearing them :)
http://t.co/REQJhICpfF
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This week we introduced a new initiative to connect patients to their loved ones during visiting restrictions
Today we surpassed the 💯 mark!
If your loved one is in hospital at this difficult time, let them know you are thinking them with a card at
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We want to reassure you that our vaccination centre
@Only1Argyle
is running normally today. The waiting time is short and people are moving through. Thank you to those arriving no earlier than 15 mins before. If you have an appointment please do attend as planned. Thank you.
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So many colleagues working hard
@UHP_NHS
right now to care for patients and support each other. Not easy times but everyone in
@britainsocean
has a part to play - please do your bit and support
#HandsFaceSpace
🙏
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Today we are sharing sad news - Ann James will be stepping down as CEO from 31 March.
Ann embodies the values that are the beating heart of this organisation.
As CEO Ann has achieved so much in 12 years and our colleagues and community will miss her.
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We would like to extend a very big thank you to the team from
@WarHorseOnStage
who captivated our younger patients during a special visit this afternoon!
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Lisa Brodribb, a Band 7’s in Main Theatres, worked in the Trust for 28 years, and finally hung up her scrubs for the last time last Friday. Thank you for your service and enjoy your well-earned retirement Lisa 🎉💝
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We continue 'Stories from the COVID wards' with updates on COVID and pleas from our staff on ICU, and in Red and Amber wards. Their message is clear:
- we are busier with COVID than ever
- it affects everyone, young and old
- do your bit by staying at home
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We’re really pleased to have officially opened the new Discharge Assessment Unit at Mount Gould this morning. A lovely setting for patients to receive reablement support in a step closer to home - a warm atmosphere on a lovely summer’s day
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A huge congratulations to Director of Estates and Facilities, Stuart Windsor who has been named winner of the Leader of the Year Award by
@HEFMAUK
👏👏
Congratulations to Stuart Windsor, Director of E&F,
@UHP_NHS
, winner of our Leader of the Year Award
#HEFMAawards
for his inclusive, open and honest leadership style, which embeds the core NHS values of ‘patient first’ across his team and empowers them to make a difference
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Are you a lucky member of staff heading to tonight's special NHS match at
@Only1Argyle
? Share your selfies in blue and use the hashtag
#1BigTeamPAFC
💙💚
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We’re delighted by the news to invest in healthcare in Plymouth
@britainsocean
This is great news and we'll work with partners to ensure we make best use of every penny for staff, patients, their families and our wider community
Huge news this morning. I can confirm we have secured a £600m complete rebuild of our brilliant
@Derriford_Hosp
Deeply proud, but chiefly happy for the brilliant staff and management; biggest strategic investment in a generation. Thank you
@MattHancock
#loveplymouth
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Children at Derriford Hospital are now able to drive themselves to surgery or X-rays in their very own child-sized Tesla car, generously donated by member of the Tesla Owners Group, Mark Freeman:
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Lucy Pascoe, a Physician Associate (PA) at UHP has become the first in the UK to achieve a Diploma in Geriatric Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians
@RCPhysicians
👏
Learn more:
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The Pharmacy team has got together to banish plastic bags used for patients to carry medicines home from hospital. Instead, new recyclable paper bags are being used for patients’ medicines, which will replace the single-use plastic bags:
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Watch our
#RehabLegend
team celebrate with Christine, as she leaves ICU after three months
#COVID19
Rich Freeman
@tantamkate
@jude8771
@physio_rob
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A new 'quiet room' has been opened in the Primrose Breast Care Centre at Derriford. The room is for those needing a quiet place during their diagnosis & treatment journey. It has been made possible thanks to fundraising on behalf of breast care charity, The Primrose Foundation.
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NEWS: Derriford’s Minor Injury Department moves
From 08:00am on Thurs 23 April, the ‘Minors’ department of Derriford Hospital, which treats minor injury and illness, will move to Nuffield Hospital, across the road from the main hospital site.
Learn more:
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This could be great news for
#Plymouth
.... could it be a Christmas present for staff and patients alike?
#NHS
I’m absolutely determined to ensure that as promised, I secure the money for the first significant expansion of Derriford Hospital in Plymouth ever. Staff work so hard to manage the increasing demand within current infrastrucure; we deserve the investment. Me today in HoC.
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Coming Soon: New Boots pharmacy to open at Derriford Hospital
We are delighted to announce a new partnership for our outpatient Pharmacy.
In this video, UHP's Chief Pharmacist explains the changes 📺
Read the full story on our website:
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Doctors and nurses spoke with
@DrRosena
and
@LukePollard
about the challenges they face and some of the steps they are taking to try to reduce waits for patients in ambulances
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Today we said 'thank you' to these two special ladies. Deborah Coleman and Brenda Turner started their nursing careers at the Trust in 1985, and today they retire together after 68 years of combined service. Debbie and Brenda - thank you for 68 years of care and compassion 👏
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Hannah and Lisa work for UHP and have been putting together bags for staff containing items such as toiletries, food and stationery. The idea is to let staff know they are appreciated and to spread a bit of kindness. Watch a video about their project:
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It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Her Majesty the Queen. Our Queen has been the epitome of what public service truly means for many decades and her loss will be keenly felt by many. Read the announcement in full at
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Roisin McKeon Carter
@MckeonCarter
was elated when she awarded a Chief Nursing Officer Gold Award from
@CNOEngland
after >36 years’ service to the NHS. Roisin initially trained as a speciality Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse and since then, she has progressed through the ranks
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We have introduced a "Send your loved one a message" scheme to keep our patients in contact with their family and friends during this difficult time.
Share your message here:
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A huge thank you and goodbye to Nurse Consultant for Older People Karen Grimshaw who has given 30+ years of care, commitment and compassion to patients and colleagues alike. Thank you Karen, wishing you all the best for the future :)
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He is back on his tools, welding oxygen pipes as we expand our ICU capacity. There are so many essential key workers making up our
#1BigTeam
working together to provide care for patients. Thank you Paul 👍
@UHPSiteServices
@NickNickthomas
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A big thank you to Tesco in Tavistock who have donated a huge number of different toiletries for our patients. Being able to give patients a small taste of home makes all the difference.🙌🙌
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Congratulations to Rachel Bryce and her fantastic Acute Oncology Team who have been shortlisted for Oncology Nurse of the Year at the BJN awards 🎉
Best of luck for the ceremony next week, Rachel 🍀🤞
Read more about their remarkable work:
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As an NHS Trust we want to stand up and speak in support of
#BlackLivesMatter
- for our staff, our patients and their families and for all of society. Here's a very personal message from our Chair
@Rich_Crompton
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The Nursing team want to thank Lt Col Glendinning (Commanding Officer, 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery), Maj Andrew Tulett (Officer Commanding, 8 Battery) and personnel who have been assisting staff in general duties.
We are sad to say goodbye.
Thank you from
#1BigTeam
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A very deserved award for a team who show so much dedication to the physical and mental wellbeing of our ICU patients
#rehablegends
to the core 🌟🙌👏👍
We collected this award today on behalf of every
#rehablegend
patient, loved one and inter-professionanl team. Thank you
#NHSParlyAwards
@LukePollard
@JohnnyMercerUK
we are overwhelmed.
#EndPJparalaysis
and
#EveryBODYmoves
#ICURehab
#recoveryforall
@UHP_NHS
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Derriford Hospital has been lit up pink this week to mark
#OrganDonationWeek
Find out more about organ donation by visiting
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🎉 Vicky Brotherton, a senior sister in ophthalmology at Royal Eye Infirmary (REI) at Derriford Hospital, has received the RCN’s Safety Representative of the Year award 🎉
Read the story:
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Congratulations to the
#Rehablegend
campaign led by UHP's
@TantamKate
on winning the Innovative Use of Technology, Social & Digital Media category at the Patient Experience Network National Awards.👏👏👏
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"We are currently seeing 330 patients a day". We are currently very busy in our Emergency Department. Dr Annette Rickard explains why we are seeing an increase in attendances and what you can do to help yourselves and your local NHS
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