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91-year-old Edna's first dance in over 30 years.
As part of Edna's rehab to maintain & improve her balance & mobility, the Inpatient Rehab Team at Weardale Hospital incorporated dancing into her gym session.
She enjoyed it so much she's asked to do it again! ☺️
#dancingqueen
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Thank you to
@DurhamCouncil
for this lovely gesture on the roundabout outside of
#UHND
. So much mutual respect and appreciation for health and social care partners - and all key worker organisations - across County Durham and Darlington as we all pull together to tackle Covid-19
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Wow we have won! Healthcare Employer of the Year.
#TeamCDDFT
you are amazing!
@sue_jacques
@ScanlonNoel
#NEHACA2021
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Delighted to be able to share the result from our latest CQC inspection. Our Trust is now rated 'Good' overall
#TeamCDDFT
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For patients missing seeing loved ones, a tablet could be the best medicine. Thanks to the amazing
@TeessideUni
for donating 13 tablets – keeping patients connected via free WiFi. To donate: cddft.covid19donations
@nhs
.net or:
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We’re supporting International Nurses Day 2019 – share our video & encourage future generations of nurses. It’s an amazing & rewarding career
@NHSEngland
@NHSNEY
@NHSImprovement
@RMayNurseDir
#ThankYouNurses
#IND2019
#teamCNO
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Wow!! Alan has won 😊👏👏 thank you to everyone who voted in the
@BBCTheOneShow
unsung heroes awards. We knew we had a good 'un! What a fantastic result and so deserved for all that Alan does for the Emergency Department at
#UHND
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Thanks
#TeamCDDFT
& all NHS colleagues across the country for the dedication, commitment & compassion through these challenging times. You are amazing! Heres some of our directors & colleagues taking a few minutes out to show our appreciation.
#clapforourcarers
#proud
#NHShereos
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Meet baby Sienna Louisa Dottie Waring, delivered by proud dad, Andrew, beside the A66 this morning after a journey hampered by the SNOW! Mum Daniella & Sienna are doing great thanks to
#TeamCDDFT
at
#DMH
They were taken by
@NEAmbulance
@GNairambulance
#CDDFT
#NHS
#SnowBaby
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Congratulations Alan!
@BBCTheOneShow
NHS unsung hero award winner!
@ScanlonNoel
@paulkeaneCDDFT
@sue_jacques
@TheNorthernEcho
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From our key workers to yours...
We’d like to use this
#clapforcarers
to send our own applause to all other key workers and volunteers keeping us & our communities going – & to everyone staying at home – we’re all playing our part – thank you!
#allinthistogether
#staysafe
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Delighted that Shotley Bridge Community Hospital is one of the hospitals to receive government funding for a new build. We've been working for some time with our local partners and local communities on plans to improve health care services in North West Durham.
@NHSEngland
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Our staff are working to care for patients who don't have the usual access to some of the little things that can really brighten their day. Thanks a million to
@RadissonBlu
&
@RockliffeHall
Hotels for donating over 800 mini toiletries. e: cddft.covid19donations
@nhs
.net to donate
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#TeamCDDFT
nurse Suzanne is appearing in an M&S near you! Delighted
@CDDFTCharity
was chosen to be highlighted in the
@marksandspencer
&
@NHSCharities
campaign. We got funding for iPads helping patients stay connectd with loved ones during these difficult times
#Allinthistogether
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The iconic 2nd WW spitfire that’s touring the country, emblazoned with ‘Thank U NHS’, took advantage of clear skies today, circling
#DMH
&
#UHND
- to the delight of the many well-wishers & staff. Great to be appreciated – thank you!
#NHSSpitfire
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The
@DolphinCentreUK
delivered a lorry full of Easter Eggs-1300-for teams working across services at Darlington Memorial Hospital
#DMH
. On behalf of ward staff, security, porters, domestics, labs, radiology, admin, post room, physiotherapy, theatres, & many others, THANK YOU!
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We're delighted that, as part of a £20m investment, our 6 new theatres at Darlington Memorial Hospital will be officially opened tomorrow!
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The emergency departments at UHND and DMH are extremely busy. Please help our staff like Dr Everson, help you and only come with serious life-threatening illnesses and injuries.
#doyourbit
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Meet Alan. Alan is one of our valuable volunteers. Hes worked in the ED at
#UHND
for 25 yrs. Patients & staff have nominated him for
@BBCTheOneShow
#NHS
unsung heroes awards. He's been shortlisted to the final 3 & youll be able to vote for him to win. Tune in 8 May
#voteforalan
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Great to see
@lorraine
on
@ITV
talking to Laura Gillham who had her 1st baby, Rudy 01/04 at
#DMH
. She was worried but it was a v.pos exp&thanked
#TeamCDDFT
. Maternity matron Julie Gilbert said despite all goin on it's still v.important event for mums&we work hard to ensure that
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Welcoming event for our newly qualified nursing associates. That’s them in the green 😊 They’re part of the first regional co-hort for the role supported by
@teesideuni
&
@NHSHEE_NEY
@ScanlonNoel
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Huge thanks to
@CostaCoffee
for bringing over 1,800 cans for our teams at Darlington Memorial Hospital
#DMH
. We’re receiving lots of amazing generous, kind offers which can now be sent to: cddft.covid19donations
@nhs
.net
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We've been humbled by the support & appreciation we're receiving frm communities & more widely. We'd like to send our own thanks to all key workers across Co Durham & Darlington. Some of
#TeamCDDFT
wanted to share a personal message
#allinthistogether
#staysafe
#clapforcarers
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Thank you and a fond farewell to one of our longest serving nurses, Kath Fawcett who retires today after 50 years with the Trust!
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Huge thanks to Scarlett Moffat, her mum Betty & their charity - bringing a ray of sunshine & the spirit of Christmas to our young patients, their families & our staff today, at Darlington & Durham. Very much appreciated.
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A shot of some of
#TeamCDDFT
at
#DMH
taking one minute silence on this International Workers' Memorial Day to remember every worker lost to
#Covid19
. Thank you for looking after our loved ones and for keeping our country running
#IWMD20
#NeverForgotten
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A shot of some of
#TeamCDDFT
at
#UHND
taking one minute silence on this International Workers' Memorial Day to remember every worker lost to
#Covid19
. Thank you for looking after our loved ones and for keeping our country running
#IWMD20
#NeverForgotten
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For
#OTWeek2019
we thank
#TeamCDDFT
Occupational Therapists who work hard to improve the lives of the patients they work with & the difference they make. They bring in changes that promote the independence & wellbeing of the people they support
#SmallChangeBigImpact
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Well done Nicola! 👏
We're extremely proud of our colleague, Nicola Best, who was shortlisted in
@TheNorthernEcho
2022 Health and Care Awards, in the Nurse of the Year category.
#NEHACA2022
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We might not have taken first prize, but we’re still over the moon that our
#TeamCDDFT
Cardiac Arrest Reduction Strategy work was awarded 2nd place in the
#BIHA2019
Demonstrating an Impact upon Patient Safety category.
Congratulations to the team!
@BIHA2019
@AHSN_NENC
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Our healthcare teams are working hard to support our patients and continue delivering the best standards of care. We are asking anyone visiting our hospitals to help us by adhering to our visiting policy. Thank you for your support.
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Great induction afternoon with our 1st year nursing associate apprentices, mentors and leaders including
@ScanlonNoel
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This is Helen frm our medical directors team. Shes returned to nursing after 20yrs. “I was nervous at first but its like riding a bike you never really forget. Im loving being part of clinical team again. If youre thinking of returning don’t hesitate just do it.”
#JustOneOfMany
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A huge well done and thank you to Bill for taking on the
#GreatNorthRun
for our
@CDDFTCharity
💙
A true inspiration. 💙
At 102 years old, Bill Cooksey has crossed the AJ Bell
#GreatNorthRun
! 👏
Huge congratulations, Bill! 🙌
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355
4K
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We have been humbled & proud by the support & appreciation we are receiving from our local communities & more widely. We'd like to pay this forward with our own thanks to all key workers across County Durham & Darlington. Some of
#TeamCDDFT
wanted to share a personal message...
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Sue Lewis, paed epilepsy nurse specialist, named BEM in Queen's B'day Hons. 37yrs devotion to patients.
@itvtynetees
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#TeamCDDFT
are proud to have been recognised for our commitment at
#UHND
to providing superior treatment to patients with Myeloma, which is the second most common form of blood cancer and currently affects around 17,500 people in the UK
@MyelomaUK
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Great turn-out and sneak preview of our fantastic new operating theatre launch this morning at Darlington Memorial Hospital
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My name is not cancer, my name is Paul Latimer, a survivor! A man, a husband and a dad. My story.
#DyingMatters2019
#palliativecaresymposium
#AreWeReady
#TeamCDDFT
#EndOfLifeCare
@ScanlonNoel
@heatherp9294
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Its more important than ever to be kind, at work, at home, online. Small gestures a smile, a thanks, an offer of help go a long way. As well as making someone feel better your kindness will make you feel good too
#KindnessMatters
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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A huge shout out to everyone involved in the coordination and delivery of the programme that’s seen over 20,000 health & social care staff across County Durham and Darlington receive both doses of the
#COVID19
vaccine. You’ve done an amazing job & are saving lives. Thank you!
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Today we welcomed
@MattHancock
Secretary of State for
@DHSCgovuk
on a tour of 3 of our hospitals. Proud to hear
#TeamCDDFT
talk about our response to COVID-19 and plans for the future.
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Thank you to families & colleagues who today attended the unveiling of our organ donor memorial at University Hospital of North Durham (UHND). 58 people have donated organs since it became possible at UHND in 2010 saving & transforming over 250 lives
@BBCNEandCumbria
@itvtynetees
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Tonight we will be joining the
#clapforourcarers
to thank and recognise our amazing
#TeamCDDFT
workforce as well as colleagues across the country. You can join the applause at 8pm - share your pics or videos with the hashtag
#clapforourcarers
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Happy 100th Birthday
@captaintommoore
! Have a wonderful day from
#TeamCDDFT
. Your amazing fundraising for
#NHS
Charities has helped us buy 72 iPads so our patients can see, speak to & stay connected with loved ones
#CaptainTomMoore
#TomorrowWillBeAGoodDay
#YoullNeverWalkAlone
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We're championing it's
#NotTooMuchToMask
and call on others to pledge to keep themselves and others safe this summer. Wear a face mask or covering, if not exempt, including where not wearing one could make someone feel unsafe
#TeamCDDFT
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Just some of the many photos our chief executive
@sue_jacques
has posted in recent days & weeks. Sue has been meeting as many of
#TeamCDDFT
as she can & seeing for herself the phenomenal work we’re doing transforming services across our sites & within the community
#StaySafe
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New electronic patient record launches this weekend📣
Our EPR will replace several existing systems & provide clinicians with a comprehensive source of patient information, quickly & securely at the point at which care is delivered – enhancing patient care & experience.
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Our maternity services are introducing a new online system to support expectant mums through pregnancy replacing paper notes previously given. They'll be offered to download
@BadgerNetUK
app which will enable them to access their notes, info & support throughout their pregnancy
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#TeamCDDFT
Noel Scanlon, Executive Director of Nursing at
#CDDFT
has written an open letter, on behalf of the hundreds of nurses, doctors & healthcare professionals working for the organisation, to express our thanks to local schools & teachers
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Enormous thanks to Roy King (pictured left) for thoughtfully donating Easter Eggs for our teams at Darlington Memorial Hospital. Thanks a million Roy!
#DMH
#TeamCDDFT
#HappyEaster
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Continuing our celebrations of achieving a rating of ‘Good’ from the CQC – our End of Life service achieved the highest possible rating of ‘Outstanding’. Dr Oxenham, consultant in palliative medicine is pictured with Sue Jacques, chief executive
#TeamCDDFT
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Pleased to reveal
#TeamCDDFT
excellence wall at Darlington Memorial Hospital
#DMH
which allows visitors to read about some of the great work we do. Look out for others appearing at University Hospital of North Durham
#UHND
& Bishop Auckland Hospital
#BAH
#tellusthegoodstuff
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...and the winner is The Community Dental Team for their work in making the dental experience a positive one for children with autism. Well done, amazing work & a brilliant presentation. We’re proud & lucky to have you on
#TeamCDDFT
@ScanlonNoel
@paulkeaneCDDFT
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5
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One of our ‘Teams around Patients’ was shortlisted for a national award so, prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, we made this short video for the London awards ceremony. Instead we thought we’d share it to celebrate that
#TeamCDDFT
spirit...
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#TeamCDDFT
thank Barbara Russell for her dedication & hard work over the past 25 years & we wish her well in her retirement! Exec Director of Nursing, Noel Scanlon said: “Barbara is caring, compassionate & committed & takes real pride in her work; she represents the best of us.”
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Delegates gather for our 5th Leading a Highly Reliable Organisation Conference.
@paulkeaneCDDFT
@ScanlonNoel
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Thanks for the compliment for district nurses in Bishop Auckland, "Their efficiency and kindness was remarkable."
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Very proud of our maternity teams. Congratulations Scarlett and Scott and thank you for sharing your kind words about our fantastic midwives and your experience at University Hospital of North Durham 💙
#UHND
#TeamCDDFT
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Thank you to local florist Pretty Petals, for leaving flowers around University Hospital of North Durham
#UHND
to cheer up peoples day and spread a little joy
#TeamCDDFT
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It's the end of an era...
Join us as we bid a fond farewell to Trust Chairman Professor Paul Keane.💙
Thank you for everything you have done to support us to deliver safe, compassionate and joined-up care over the last 8 years.
@paulkeaneCDDFT
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3
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Thank you to
@DessertsDeliver
from Durham who brought over 100 pieces of cake for staff at University Hospital of North Durham
#UHND
. It went down a treat with everyone. Pictured are staff from Ward 2 taking delivery
#StaySafe
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Tune into ITV1 at 6pm tonight📺
Thank you
@itvtynetees
for helping us showcase the HARMONIE study.🎥
On the programme Dr Dinakaran Jayachandran, Clinical Research Nurse Vicki Greenaway, and mam Samantha whose 11-week-old baby is taking part in the study, are interviewed. 👶
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Here you go!
This is what you all helped to create!
Well done and a thank you for taking the time to knit the love hearts and create this massive love heart to celebrate NHS 75thbirthday.
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So many generous people - A lady from Catterick who wished to remain anonymous knitted tiny ducks, each of which covers a Cadbury’s chocolate egg
@CadburyUK
for our young patients in hospital over Easter. Thank you! If you wish to make a donation: cddft.covid19donations
@nhs
.net
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Today is
#AHPsDay
and we’d like to say a huge THANKS to our Allied Health Professionals for all the fab work you continue to do. AHPs have adapted durin
#COVID19
to develop ways of working, to improve the quality of care within our communities
#TeamCDDFT
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9
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The stars from this year's
@darlingtonhippodrome
panto helping to spread good cheer on the children's ward at
#DMH
@OfficialLeeRyan
- thank you!
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Well done to our transitional care team maternity & neonatal services -winners of the Service Improvement Award!
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7
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Please help us, help you and enjoy yourselves responsibly this weekend when bars and pubs reopen tomorrow. Please continue to maintain social distancing and keep up the good hand hygiene.
#DrinkResponsibly
#StayAlert
#TeamCDDFT
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Lighting up DMH blue & pink - joining organisations across the country supporting Baby Loss Awareness Week
#BLAW
#SayTheirName
#BreakTheSilence
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We are proud of our
#TeamCDDFT
colleagues. We'd also like to extend our thanks to all key workers across County Durham & Darlington for your continued efforts & support. We join NHS Charities Together for a final clap for ‘The Biggest Thank You Ever!'
#AllInThisTogether
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On behalf of everyone at the Trust, we are saddened by the news of Her Majesty, The Queen’s death. We send our sincere condolences and thoughts from us all at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust to the Royal Family at this sad time.
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.
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Tyne tees filming our
@NHShealthcall
undernutrition lunch today in Darlington.
@paulkeaneCDDFT
@AgeUKDarlington
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We love this photo of local bikers who visited UHND and DMH on Easter Sunday with chocolate eggs for children inpatients – so generous!
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We've been humbled by the support & appreciation we're receiving frm communities & more widely. We'd like to send our own thanks to all key workers across Co Durham & Darlington. Some of
#TeamCDDFT
wanted to share a personal message
#allinthistogether
#staysafe
#clapforcarers
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8
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It’s International nurses day and we’re taking this opportunity to celebrate and thank our
#TeamCDDFT
nursing colleagues. You are amazing! Our director of nursing has recorded a message to mark this special day: .
#IND2020
.
#yearofthenurseandmidwife
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Our
#TeamCDDFT
colleagues have a message for you as we head into the Easter weekend - please continue to follow the national guidance and support us by staying at home
#StayHomeSaveLives
#StaySafe
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Working together & using/sharing skills- keeping up to date. Non Medical Prescribing Seminar.
#TeamCDDFT
@CDDFTNHS
@ScanlonNoel
@CDDFTLearning
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Dr Paul Redmond - there’s currently 5 generations in the workplace - what inspires & motivates each of them & how to get the best out of them. Fascinating stuff!
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We are celebrating
#ChaplainsWeek
& the valuable role of our Chaplains like Catherine Minor pictured with our Chief Executive
@sue_jacques
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7
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The number of Coronavirus cases in our hospitals is increasing. Please continue to
#doyourbit
to protect yourself, others and our NHS. Outpatients Sister, Karen Kennedy asks you to follow the latest guidance
#TeamCDDFT
#COVID19
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Great article in
@TheNorthernEcho
on our
#TeamCDDFT
end of life care team – meeting the needs and wishes of patients and being rated ‘outstanding’ in the recent CQC report on our services
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8
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A glimpse of our wellness wall, a display for
#TeamCDDFT
of some of the lovely messages & pics we receive from local communities in recognition of our efforts. Credit to ITU at
#DMH
who came up with the idea & started it. Wellness walls are at
#DMH
&
#UHND
, another at
#BAH
soon
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Thank you for the music! Huge thanks to Therapeutic Musician, Elizabeth Howe who kindly volunteers her time & at University Hospital of North Durham.
Elizabeth, playing here with patient John in AMU at
#UHND
often uses a lyre to play therapeutic music to our patients
#TeamCDDFT
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9
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We would like to thank
#TeamCDDFT
Carole Fletcher, Matron for Gynaecology for her dedication & hard work over the past 40 years. Noel Scanlon, Exec Director of Nursing, said: "her career has been characterised by high standards & pride in her service & staff". Happy retirement!
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Sometimes its the little things which make a big difference.
#TeamCDDFT
is working incredibly hard at the moment to continue delivering safe, quality care to our local communities during these difficult times & we very much appreciate these kind gestures of support & appreciation
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A warm welcome to fourteen of our newest Italian nurses who joined us recently and who we are supporting through a training programme. We wish them the best of luck from us all at
#TeamCDDFT
with their clinical assignments and settling in to their new roles
#UHND
#DMH
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Very proud of our award winning cardiac arrest prevention team - leading the way with a project cutting cardiac arrests among hospital patients by almost half. Read all about it
@TheNorthernEcho
@ScanlonNoel
@paulkeaneCDDFT
@lisaward513
@sue_jacques
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Consultant Dr Khin Nini, cared for patients with
#Covid_19
at
#DMH
before contracting it herself, spending almost 2 weeks in ITU. She talks to
@TheNorthernEcho
about her experience & the impact on her family - she urges us not to be complacent.
#TeamCDDFT
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The last year has been difficult for everyone. Despite the challenges we continue to face, our amazing staff at
#TeamCDDFT
are here for our patients and local communities. As we reflect one year on, we know we will continue to get through this together.
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Promoting the weight&wellbeing service supporting patients to achieve and sustain weight loss in the community
http://t.co/QxUwAB2sbs
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The Trust board wishes everyone best wishes for the festive season and a healthy and happy New Year for 2020. Thank you all
#TeamCDDFT
for your hard work, passion and dedication in 2019
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Big thanks to domestics Lynn & Claire on night shift at UHND tonight keeping things clean for patients & visitors.
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It's Pressure Sore Prevention Awareness Day - our tissue viability nurses share their expertise.
@pressure_heroes
@EPUAP1
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