Alexandra James MSc. MSc PGDIP. BSc. RN . QN
@allyjames29
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Nurse Consultant - Hospital at Home COCH Interests in frailty and community care QNI Aspiring Nurse Leader QNI NW Queens Chair BGS Healthcare in community
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Joined July 2009
North West improvement network .. how can we improve frailty that will have a lasting impact @GeriSoc #frailty#healthcareincommunity
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Have you read our "Pragmatic prescribing to reduce harm for older people with moderate to severe frailty" document? It aims to support prescribing decisions for older people with moderate to severe frailty. https://t.co/cPpX3UGfPq
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Fantastic end to our Falls Awareness month at Ellesmere Port Hospital @TheCountessNHS @GeriSoc @cwpnhs #frailty #Septemberfalls
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Frailty February Event to end our months awareness of frailty at Ellesmere Port Hopital. Looking at our community partners & services supporting patients in their own home @TheCountessNHS @cwpnhs @NHSCandM @CommHospUK @GeriSoc @TheQNI #frailty #admissionavoidance #noplacelikehome
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After 12 years as Chief Executive of the QNI, Dr Crystal Oldman CBE has announced her #retirement. Read more here👉: https://t.co/Q3lWRtGZCv
@CrystalOldman @johnunsworth10
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Great morning with @jupiterhouse1 and @pd2ot with @NHSGIRFT discussing our Virtual Wards in West Cheshire - thank you for your time @TheCountessNHS @cwpnhs @UKHaHSoc
#noplacelikehome
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Great to see @BBCBreakfast highlighting the importance of timely care for older people with frailty. Thank you to @geriatricsdoc and @JKDhesi for being such incredible spokespeople and ambassadors of the BGS and @sashnhs
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Pls RT. This is a very important article for all registrants of the @nmcnews to read. @TheQNI
https://t.co/3b6dwYT8F3
independent.co.uk
Exclusive: The Nursing and Midwifery Council under fire again in wake of series of investigations by The Independent
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#HappyNewYear to all #nurses working in the #community and #primarycare, your #families, #friends, #patients, #clients and #communities from everyone at The Queen's Nursing Institute #2025 #HNY
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Christmas Carol's with inpatients at Ellesmere Port Hospital @TheCountessNHS #frailty #togetheratchristmas
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Thank you to the @TheQNI for allowing me to write this blog. @TheCountessNHS @cwpnhs @UKHaHSoc @NHSCandM @GeriSoc #2hrUCR #admissionavoidance #frailty #impostersyndromenomore
Read our new blog by #ExtraordinaryQN @allyjames29 on her inspiring journey on one of the QNI's #leadership programmes: https://t.co/n72qO1VqDt
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📣 Calling all District Nursing Team Leaders! Looking for help with a short 10-minute survey on advanced level practice withing district nursing services. Your support is greatly appreciated 🙏 https://t.co/2OpbU3py2N
@WythenshaweDNs @Oldham_OOH_DNs @EdinburghDNs
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Why do we uphold Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment? It reduces mortality, improves independence , reduces hospital admissions and can even reverse the progression of frailty. CGA is the way! https://t.co/ezEVDdimVc
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Medicines can cause side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness and vision problems. @NWAmbulance advises you to make sure you are taking them as prescribed to help prevent falls. Visit the NHS website and search falls for more advice. #PreventingFallsThisWinter
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Following our winter statement, we have today published 12 actions to help manage winter pressures. They are intended to support individual healthcare professionals to make changes to their service that will help them and their patients this winter.
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As winter approaches, BGS members across the country will be considering the impact that the change in seasons will have on their patients and services. These 12 actions are intended as a guide to...
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"...we must be clearer about how technology fits into the health and social care system if we are to realise its potential to reduce falls amongst people living with dementia!" Read our BGS blog by Charlotte Eost-Telling based on her @Age_and_Ageing paper. https://t.co/j5yPReH6ch
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We increasingly use technology to support us in every aspect and at every stage of our lives, and falls prevention in older age is no exception. Exergaming (technology-based exercise), virtual...
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#InternationalDayOfOlderPersons focuses on strengthening care & support systems for older people. #ChooseGeriatrics will ensure people wishing to specialise in older people’s healthcare can access the information they need to begin this journey. #IDOP2024
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#ChooseGeriatrics is a campaign led by the BGS to celebrate the variety, interest and rewards of a career in older people’s healthcare. The campaign aims to strengthen recruitment, retention and...
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Looking forward to raising awareness again with our 'September Falls' 🌟 activities @COCHtherapies @TheCountessNHS @GeriSoc @queen
#FallsAwarenessWeek 2024 is here. Have a brilliant week everybody and keep sharing all your great activities! Don't forget our two lunch time webinars - tomorrow (17/09) and Thursday (19/09). It's not too late to register: https://t.co/lzYgIgPhXf
#ThinkFalls #BeFallsPrepared
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Does anyone have a community ACP job plan they can share please ? @TheQNI @UKHaHSoc @NHSEnglandCHS #4pillars
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Well what an amazing day at our Link Staff Launch, 64 staff attended, supported by our Industry partners. Such energy and passion in the room. Super proud of my Team đź’•TheCountessNHS @SuePemberton @FionaAltintas @TheQNI #TeamTVCoCH #patientsafety #specialistnursing
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