David Melia
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Chief Nurse at Liverpool University Hospitals FT. Simple acts of kindness make a big difference. LD & Adult RN. 🏳️🌈 he/him.
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The word is out! Proud to be joining
@LivHospitals
as the Chief Nurse. I’m so grateful to my colleagues in
@MidYorkshireNHS
for the amazing 9 years I’ve been here.
We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Chief Nurse, David Melia 🥳
David will be joining us from
@MidYorkshireNHS
🏥 in July ✅
Welcome to
#TeamLUHFT
@davidfmelia
🙌
▶️ For more information visit
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Nearly 9 years
@MidYorkshireNHS
& it’s time to move on. So grateful for amazing colleagues that truly go above & beyond every day. Thank you ❤️
@MYDeputyCNurses
@Diamond16Rachel
@ward_alisonward
@and_hodge
@davies_trudie
@TheMD_midyorks
@NedarbKram
@PhillipPmar
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Such a brilliant welcome from my
@LivHospitals
this morning! Really looking forward to meeting my new colleagues
@jamessumnerNHS
@elaineinglesby
@BevTab
@SamWestwell
@JennyTa14018039
@fionaDmurphy
#colinhunt
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I’ll be signing copies from next Monday. 😁
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So pleased to confirm that
@and_hodge
will be joining
@MidYorkshireNHS
early next year as our Director of AHPs. Andrew joins us from
@YorksAmbulance
as a Consultant Paramedic - really looking forward to working with you.
@SuzanneRastrick
@The_HCPC
@NHSHEE_NEY
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@StephJonesBerry
@NurseStandard
@rcni
I would be more interested in how kind, compassionate and clinically skilled the nurse is rather than their hair and tattoos. For the record, my hair is not dyed.
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@AlisonWiddup
Alison - I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt that you mistook the main atrium (with its reception desk desk, WH Smiths, coffee shop & Lloyds Pharmacy) as the Emergency Department rather than just trying to create mischief. Please don’t try & cause distress & anxiety. Thanks
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@DrLindaDykes
NHS white sliced bread, unbranded butter - 5 am on a night shift with a mug of tea. Total bliss, there’s nothing nicer.
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A shameless ‘imported idea’ from other organisations but that’s what Twitter is for! Thanks for the nudge
@finlaymtaylor1
!
@ward_alisonward
@PDEUteam
@DomMyht
@DosMyht
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@rachmackay
@janegarvey1
Don’t just write. Send a fully armed battalion to remind them of your love.
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The Boardroom
@LivHospitals
has to be one of the biggest I’ve ever encountered! However, it still didn’t dampen the warm welcome I received from the senior nursing team at the Royal. Thank you for making me feel so welcome!
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@drunacoales
@Jeremy_Hunt
@drunacoales
I’m not a glorified nurse - I’m a FABULOUS nurse! Hang your head in shame for trying to make a political point by kicking another profession. You may want to work on your communication skills, ask a nurse in the morning, they’ll give you a few tips.
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Happy AHP Day! Thank you for everything you do - you’re AMAZING!
@SuzanneRastrick
@The_HCPC
@AhpStephieg
@WeAHPs
(sorry for the dodgy filming - it was traumatic and yes I was balancing my phone in cupboard 😳)
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Proud to be celebrating the amazing contribution that our international nurses make to excellent patient care. You’re simply awesome!!
@elaineinglesby
@duncan_CNSE
@CNOEngland
@BevTab
@SamWestwell
@JennyTa14018039
@jomarinas
@LivHospitals
@NursingTimes
@lpoolcouncil
#notmyhouse
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Delighted to have met up with Demi this morning. Demi jumped into action when a man collapsed in front of her whilst out shopping. Her quick response and intervention changed the outcome for that gentleman (he’s recovering well). Thank you Demi - you’re awesome!
@LivHospitals
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Okay, just so people will give up with the “David doesn’t do Christmas” thing, I’ve put up a home-grown tree with traditional festive decorations. Now give it a rest and let me look forward to Easter.
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I was really proud and delighted to receive the very kind donation of this amazing piece of art created by local artist Rachel List (kindly framed by the Pomfret Gallery). Thank you to Rachel Riley (pictured) for organising this.
@MidYorkshireNHS
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One of the proudest moments of my career. Welcoming our new Pre-Registration Nurses - stepping up to support our communities, patients & each other. You are pioneers and you should be so proud. I’m honoured to be with you.
@PDEUteam
@MidYorkshireNHS
@CNOEngland
@MRadford_HEECN
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I’ve decided that it’ll be less stressful to just buy a new cooker every 6 months than try and change the clock.
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Happy Easter and a big thank you to all our colleagues working over the holiday. It’s been wonderful seeing your positive spirit
@kate2064
@MidYorkshireNHS
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The response to the fire at Aintree Hospital today was phenomenal! A big thank you to all our colleagues for really making a supreme effort. Amazing! So proud to be working with such kind, compassionate, professional and FABULOUS people!
@LivHospitals
#teamwork
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We (I) will miss Martin’s leadership, insight, compassion and guidance. Have an amazing retirement.
Today we say goodbye to our Chief Executive, Martin Barkley, who is retiring after 49 years' service in the NHS, and 5 and a half years' at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals. 💙
Thank you to all the members of staff who came - in PPE - to bid him such an emotional farewell. 🙏🌈
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So proud of my colleagues across
@MidYorkshireNHS
for the work they have been doing today. Hard work but good spirits maintained. Thank you all so much.
#exec
#oncall
#proud
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Well, I’ve had worse Thursdays. Beautifully clear but a tad chilly. I even missed out the obligatory fish and chips in Seahouses and am now busy on Google seeing if I can be made a saint.
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A moment of gentle civility before I start swearing like a docker at the television.
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I’m so determined to stamp out crimes against snacks that I’ve established the Anti-Crisp unit. AC-12 has the finest leaders. Be afraid.
#LineofDuty6
@MYQualityImpro1
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Such an amazing time
@PrideInLpool
with colleagues from
@LivHospitals
. An organisation that lives its values of kindness & compassion. ❤️
@LUHFT
.
#TeamLUHFT
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Unsung heros. Our domestic and housekeeping teams - ensuring quality and safety in our environment. Thank you.
@NedarbKram
@MidYorkshireNHS
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I’m not one to be swept along with festivities. I shall have my normal Sunday breakfast. Happy Easter
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Today is the day when we say goodbye and Happy Retirement to Deputy Director of Nursing,
@kate2064
. Kate has made such a significant contribution to patient care & safety, we will miss you more than words can say. Thank you Kate ❤️
@MidYorkshireNHS
@CNOEngland
@MYDeputyCNurses
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I’m not sure which lovely person sent me this but you did make me laugh. Thank you! I endorse this message!!
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Today is the 456th day of January. Not long until it’s over! Stay strong people!
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An early start to International Nurses Day 2022. A sincere thank you to all of my amazing colleagues. You work tirelessly to provide safe compassionate care ❤️❤️❤️
#IND2022
#HereForLife
@MidYorkshireNHS
@MYDeputyCNurses
@teamCNO_
@CNOEngland
@RCNYorksHumber
@theRCN
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Proud and delighted that
@elaineinglesby
has been made a Dame in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Fitting recognition for a life of service to patient safety and nurse leadership.
@SalfordRoyalNHS
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I’m proud to say that
@MidYorkshireNHS
has a very different stance in recognising the value of our student colleagues.
A Conservative MP has claimed that student nurses "are not deemed to be providing a service".
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Celebrating our internationally recruited AHPs & Nurses. Inspiring speakers, powerful personal experiences & lots of music & dancing (
@Axess_SH
you have a dancing star!)Proud to work alongside amazing people.
@LivHospitals
@CNOEngland
@Louie_Horne
#BeSeenBeHeardBeRecognised
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The Mask Patrol gang have been on site since 06.30. Wear your masks whenever you’re in the hospital!
@MidYorkshireNHS
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Dear
@CadburyUK
my advent calendar exploded and all its contents disappeared*. I’m unharmed but still a little shook-up. I thought you may need to know. *thats my story and I’m sticking to it.
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Liverpool Pride! You’ve been amazing. Wonderful atmosphere across the city and genuine warmth from the people watching the parade. Proud to be part of an inclusive and diverse organisation.
@Heather14516900
@jamessumnerNHS
@LivHospitals
@MayorLpool1
@PrideInLpool
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Always a privilege to spend time with an inspirational nurse.
@shabbarankine
demonstrates what is amazing about
@LivHospitals
- focused on providing excellent patient-centred care that is evidenced based and leads to demonstrable improvement. Brilliant!
@SamWestwell
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@wesstreeting
Cheers
@wesstreeting
- what a way to round off a totally awful 2 years. You were doing so well and then you start ‘manager bashing’. Sorry I’m a waste of money. Come up and see what these ‘managers’ do & the scale of the services they run - they don’t just happen by themselves.
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Thank you to everyone who helped me through my first week
@LivHospitals
. It’s been brilliant! I’ve met such lovely colleagues and given an amazing welcome. Rumours of me getting lost in the corridors may possibly be true. 🤣
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British Summertime - a celebration of lighter evenings, warmer days and the clock on the cooker showing the correct time for the next 6 months.
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Order! Order! The 3rd Scouse School is in session! Welcoming our internationally educated colleagues to the Trust and the city. You’re very welcome!
@LivHospitals
@jomarinas
@LUHFT_PDNs
@LpoolCityRegion
@liverpool_mayor
@ColfarSteven
@CNOEngland
#ScouseSchool
#TeamLUHFT
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What I did on my day off. By David (aged 54 1/2). I thought a trip to the seaside would cheer my soul. Suddenly staying at home and rearranging the spice cupboard (again) seems rather appealing. At least I had chips.
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Delighted to meet and welcome
@KarenHolden76
to
@LivHospitals
. Karen is now our Divisional Director for Safeguarding. Welcome aboard Karen!
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I don’t think I could be any more proud than I am of
@CNOEngland
. Thank you for leading with integrity. This just what our profession needs now.
@ShaunLintern
Exclusive: Chief nurse
@CNOEngland
was dropped from No.10 coronavirus briefings after refusing to back Dominic Cummings
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Great to meet up with
@jomarinas
this morning. What an amazing portfolio of work you support and lead! I’m really pleased to see the improvements you’ve made and hear the fantastic plans you have.
#workforce
#internationalrecruitment
#hca
#value
#respect
@LivHospitals
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Delighted and honoured to join with Jane to support
@AnitaJHanson
at the Nursing Awards. Shortlisted for Researcher of the Year. Good luck!!
@rcni
@LivHospitals
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School of Nursing at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals officially opened. Great collaboration between the Trust and University of Bradford. Supporting the future of our profession
@UniofBradford
@MidYorkshireNHS
@JaneMCummings
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Want to know what good customer care/service looks like?Meet Bridget and Teresa at the Royal. A friendly greeting, guiding patients/visitors & doing an amazing job in keeping our hospital clean, safe & welcoming. Thank you!
@LivHospitals
@natalie_brockie
@SamWestwell
@treblu2
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Oh my lord!!!! What a way to start a week!
@HeenanRachael
you’re very naughty (but exceptionally kind! ). I promise to share them. Possibly.
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Best way to start a Friday is in the company of an inspirational leader & colleague like
@MrsBeautyHall
. Warmth, humour and a sense of doing right each & every time. Thank you Beauty - you’ve really made my day go well. (NB - this isn’t a wedding photograph 🤣)
@MidYorkshireNHS
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Happy New Year from
@MidYorkshireNHS
to all our amazing colleagues and friends. It’s been a challenging time for us all but you have been fabulous. You continue to provide care with compassion and kindness. Let’s make 2022 a good one!
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Today is a day of profound celebration. The clock on the cooker is now showing the correct time.
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"Better days will return: we will be with our friends again; we will be with our families again; we will meet again". Just remember this as a new week starts.
#StaySafeStayHome
#love
#strength
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Early morning visit to Broadgreen Hospital to ‘meet and greet’ staff coming in for an early shift. Brilliant to see amazing colleagues.
@LivHospitals
@JennyTa14018039
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Sincere thanks to all colleagues
@MidYorkshireNHS
for the sterling work that colleagues,across the whole of the Trust, have carried out this week. Your dedication to patient safety is so evident. I’m starting my weekend on-call confidant and supported. Thank you
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All ready with the ‘set up’ for the Wakefield 10k. Good luck to all the runners and thanks for supporting
@WfldHospice
(obviously my note from 1978 excusing me from PE still stands)
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My neighbour is having problems understanding the concept of social distancing. So am I.
#iwantadog
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As Pride month starts, it’s really important to remember........
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Want to be the Chief Nurse of an amazing organisation? Wonderful colleagues, values that promote caring, high standards, improvement and respect and a drive to be the best. I’ve loved my time here & know you will too.
@MidYorkshireNHS
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Part 2 of our day - Florence Nightingale Service
@wabbey
. A beautiful and touching service to complete a wonderful day with great colleagues. I’ve learned lots and have been carried away on the enthusiasm of others. Nurses are brilliant!
@FNightingaleF
@LivHospitals
@jomarinas
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What a day! A massive thanks to all my nursing colleagues
@LivHospitals
for the stunning work you do every day. You are AWESOME! I’m privileged to work with you and grateful to all the other nursing folk I’ve worked with over my career. I like you more than Monster Munch.❤️
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According to my calendar, it’s Christmas Eve! Have a lovely day tomorrow. Festive cheer to you all!
@CadburyUK
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Pinderfields has 9 MY Space rooms for carers with a comfortable, restful space away from the bedside, to have private conversations with staff, family and loved ones or to plug in and work from a personal device.
Generously funded byWakefield Council.
#CarersWeek
@MYDeputyCNurses
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I don’t care what the weatherman say. It’s summer and I’ll have my weekend libations where I want them darn it! Happy Sunday you lovely people.
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I would like to publicly state that I was NOT involved in this! Unfortunately.
Bizarre break-in at Leeds pub sees thieves snatch boxes of Monster Munch crisps
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So proud of my colleague - brave and compassionate leadership
@MidYorkshireNHS
The 4ft 11in nurse who tackled a drug-addled maniac in her A&E | Daily Mail Online
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We’re off! Celebrations for Nurses Day begins at Aintree. Brilliant turn out, fab nominations & winners of the Nursing Star Awards! Great to catch up with Gladys who has recently graduated as a Chief Nurse Scholar!
@JennyTa14018039
@Karen61972709
@LUHFT_PDNs
@LJMU
@LivHospitals
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To celebrate International Nurses Day, a group of us have come to London. First stop is
@PalaceMonitor
as the guest of
@KimJohnsonMP
. So kind and generous to share your time with us. Watching politics in action!
@LivHospitals
@CNOEngland
@jomarinas
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Today was such a great day!
@fionaDmurphy
@JwNdebu
@kamalismith3
and Clare Bryne had their contribution to nursing and patient care recognised by
@CNOEngland
. So proud to work with such awesome people! (Thank you Ruth!)
@ColfarSteven
@LivHospitals
@NursingTimes
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Today was the day we said a sad goodbye to our Clive. Have the best retirement ever, you’ve been a brilliant colleague and a good friend.
@pudseyjack
you’re a star!
@kate2064
@MidYorkshireNHS
@MidYorksSGTeam
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An honour to meet with Chloe at the Royal today. Whilst off duty, Chloe demonstrated total compassion, kindness and bravery in a difficult situation. She’s too humble to acknowledge it but we all think she’s AMAZING!!
@SamWestwell
@MandieP1978
@KateBraithwait5
@LivHospitals
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Really delighted to present our fabulous volunteer Rich Holmes with his ‘Above & Beyond’ award this morning. Rich has worked tirelessly to support patients and staff over the last few months. An inspiration. Thank you!
@MidYorkshireNHS
@MYHTvolunteer
@vikkipadg
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I’m not a
#StrictlyComeDancing
fan usually but I’ve just been blown away by
#GeorgeWebster
.
@NHS_RobW
you must be one very proud dad!
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Our
@CNOEngland
is announcing the
#JulieBolusRisingStar
award. Amazing nursing colleagues. Julie would be proud of you
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Calling all AHPs! Want to drive the AHP strategic direction for Mid Yorks? Be part of a Trust that values compassionate leadership? Director of AHPs could be just what you are looking for! Have a read, get in touch! Please retweet!
@SuzanneRastrick
@AHPF
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Many congratulations to Senior Sister Mary Blain who retires today after 45 years nursing service to Liverpool. Having worked at the Royal Infirmary and both the ‘old’ and ‘new’ Royal, Mary has touched the lives of 1000’s of people. Much love to you x
@LivHospitals
@SamWestwell
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Honoured and delighted to present Team of the Week to the Palliative Care Team. The team went over and above their role to support and arrange a wedding for one of their patients. Compassionate leadership, patient centred care.
@PalliativeMedJ
@eviegracechalk1
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Thank you for the warm welcome from my (soon to be) new colleagues
@LivHospitals
#LD
#dementia
. Really inspiring and compassionate people providing thoughtful care and education.
@lever_shaun
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A thousand thanks to the secret shopper who has sent me a surprise of Monster Munch and Nik Naks! I will share them - honest! Thank you ❤️❤️
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You should now wear a mask when in public spaces such as hospitals. Oh, hang on a minute………
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Today I met with
@kamalismith3
and
@JwNdebu
at the near completion of their roles as Nurse Fellows with
@NHSEngland
. I’ve been honoured to have spent my 1st year
@LivHospitals
learning from them and witnessing their successes. Keep in touch!
@ColfarSteven
@CNOEngland
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Apparently the thing to do at the moment is a ‘Me at 20’ picture. In my defence it was for my Young Persons Railcard and I was mostly channelling Dexys Midnight Runners.
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Don’t forget that Richard Porter is continuing to sell his delicious fresh fruit and vegetables across the Pinderfields and Dewsbury hospital sites. Thanks Mr Porter!
#SocialDistancing
#eatwell
@MidYorkshireNHS
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Congratulations to Martin Barkley for his special award. So pleased for him! Thank you
@MY_LenRichards
for your kind words.
@MidYorkshireNHS
#MYCE21
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A sincere thank you to all my colleagues across the Trust. Happy Nurses’ Day - Florence would be proud!
On International Nurses’ Day we thank our amazing nursing colleagues, working tirelessly since the onset of COVID-19, to continue to provide excellent care to every patient. To start the day, a message from our Director of Nursing David Melia
@davidfmelia
#IND2020
#NursesDay
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Public Warning. Don’t just rely on the colour of the stuff in the jar, use the words. On a separate note, mango chutney on toast isn’t as delicious as you may think. 😳
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Absolutely delighted to welcome
@prof_briggs
to
@LivHospitals
. So exciting to see the future of more nurses participating in research, improving services and providing better care. Welcome!
@CNOEngland
@NursingTimes
@SamWestwell
@BevTab
@JennyTa14018039
@fionaDmurphy
@jomarinas
We are delighted to announce the joint appointment of Professor Michelle Briggs
@prof_briggs
who has been appointed to Clinical Professor of Nursing
@LivUni
and Director of Nursing (Research and Academic Development) at LUHFT.
Read more:
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Best hour of the day (if not the week) was spent with
@SFoster2811
@Karen61972709
and Lesley (can’t find you on X!!).
@JimGardner63
and I are blown away by the improvements you’ve made within T&O and the enthusiasm and passion you have for further developments
@LivHospitals
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