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We provide health and social care across the four council areas of Antrim & Newtownabbey, Causeway Coast & Glens, Mid & East Antrim and Mid Ulster #teamNORTH 🧭
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A true Legend, David Jeffrey (Senior Social Worker - Larne Integrated team), has retired after 28 years service and will be sorely missed but is wished a happy and healthy retirement with much love and blessings from his team 🌈
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Senior Social Worker, David Jeffrey, urges everyone to
#StayAtHome
this Easter weekend.
#HelpUsToSaveLives
#COVID19
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❗️Today we reached a significant milestone❗️We have now vaccinated 50,000 people in Northern Trust area, since the vaccination programme commenced in December 👏👏Our fantastic staff will continue to deliver the programme to help protect as many people as possible from COVID-19.
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Around lunchtime today the 10,000th COVID-19 vaccine was administered in NHSCT MVC in Ballymena 💉 This is such a fantastic achievement and the Trust would like to extend a massive thank you to all those working hard to make this possible.
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As a thank you to our staff, from tomorrow (Fri 3 April) all food & drink across all restaurants and coffee shops in the Trust will be free.
We hope this gives a small indication of our deep appreciation for all our staff.
#We
'reinthistogether
#FightBack
#StayAtHomeNI
#COVID19
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Many congratulations to Wendy Anderson, Respiratory Consultant, on her award of the MBE for services to healthcare, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you Wendy, and all of your team, for all that you continue to do for so many
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@jenniferwelshbt
is the interim Chief Executive and we wish her well as she leads the Trust during this unprecedented time. 3/3
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Bereavement coordinator Gwyneth is working tirelessly to ensure that patients of Northern Trust, and those important to them, receive the best bereavement care possible. She is also providing on-going support and invaluable advice to staff. Gwyneth you are a star ⭐️
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❗️ URGENT MESSAGE ❗️ 1/2
Antrim Area Hospital is currently operating beyond capacity. Due to beds being unavailable, 27 sick people are awaiting admission. Please do not attend the ED unless you require urgent medical care.
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We’d like to say a huge thank you to our Independent Sector Provider Partners, including Care Homes, Domiciliary Care Providers and all those in community & voluntary sector organisations and others working hard to support our communities 👏👏👏
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NHSCT have now delivered an amazing 100,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses! 💉 Well done to all involved 👏 keep up the good work!
#COVID19
#Vaccine
#FightBack
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Congratulations to our EDoN
@e_mceneaney
appointed as Registrant Member for NI to
@nmcnews
. Eileen will join the council at a vital time to ensure professional standards and public safety. We wish her well.
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The Northern Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Jennifer Welsh as Chief Executive of the Trust.
Jennifer has been Interim Chief Executive since 1 April 2020 and has guided the organisation throughout the surge phase of
#COVID19
.
👉
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A minute of reflection took place at Antrim Area Hospital at 12 noon today, to remember all those who we have lost🕯
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A massive well done to staff & volunteers in our Mass Vaccination Centre who have administered over 20,000 COVID-19 vaccinations 💉
The centre is responsible for vaccinating HSC staff, the 65-69 age group & extremely vulnerable patients who are under the care of the hospital.
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There wasn't a dry eye in the Mid-Ulster Hospital when Sadie McCaig was discharged after recovering from
#COVID19
. Well done to the staff who have been providing exceptional care for her & their other patients also👏
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The Senior Management and Personal Assistants at Trust Headquarters said goodbye to our Director of Nursing and User Experience, Eileen McEneaney, as she retires today. Happy Retirement Eileen 💐
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Our Causeway Maternity Unit has welcomed a very special baby boy, Freddie James born at 12:01 on 27th April weighing 3855gms 💙
He is the 100th baby born through the Recurrent Pregnancy Loss clinic at Causeway Hospital since it was established by Dr. Jonathan White in 2018.
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Congratulations to Dorothy Glass who has achieved the remarkable milestone of 50 years in nursing. Since starting her training in 1971 Dorothy’s career has spanned many care settings with an impressive 40 years dedicated to District Nursing ⭐️
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Jenny has been redeployed from the Tissue Viability Service to assist her previous colleagues and friends in Antrim Intensive Care Unit looking after some of our sickest patients - what an absolute star ⭐️
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Congratulations to Dr Alison Livingstone who has been awarded an MBE for services to Safeguarding Children in Northern Ireland in the New Year’s Honours List 👏
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Donald has just taken up the position of General Manager, Portering & Site Support Services. He is always calm and collected – And, is the ideal person to lead the Trust wide Portering and Car parking teams through the days ahead. Donald you're an absolute star ✨
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Today's star is Lead Nurse, Wini. Wini has been for supporting her colleagues with compassion, optimism and kindness - helping them to be better practitioners at work and has been the glue that keeps the team together ⭐️
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Occupational Therapists in Whiteabbey Hospital have devised individually tailored hand activity boxes to give to stroke patients on discharge. This will allow the patients to continue their hand therapy at home while self-isolating 🏡
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Today on Domestic Services Appreciation Day (20 October) we want to thank all 665 of our NHSCT Domestic staff for their hard work and dedication ⭐️
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Congrats to Joanne Mulholland, deputy sister on paediatric ward A2, who won Nurse of the Year in the NI PAFTAs. Joanne was awarded this due to being ‘an exceptional role model to those new in the profession,’ ‘a true leader’ and for working ‘above and beyond.’ 👏
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Some fantastic news straight from the NHSCT labs 🎅🔬
Santa & Elfie have tested NEGATIVE for
#COVID19
meaning they are both allowed to enter family homes this xmas! 🎁🎄
Note: For Santa to be able to enter the home, everyone must be in bed early to ensure social distancing❗️
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Our first
#COVID19
vaccine has been administered.
Peer Vaccinator, Meg Rodgers, was given the vaccine by Lead Nurse Margaret Diamond.
Both will now administer the vaccine to Care Home staff and residents in the Northern Trust area.
#StaySafe
#WeAllMustDoItToGetThroughIt
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'I'll break her bones because I hug her' 🌈
Deputy Sister Emeria works within AAH ED & has been isolating from her family since the start of the outbreak. Please continue to
#SocialDistance
&
#WashYourHands
so all our families can be reunited sooner
#COVID19
#FightBack
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Well done to all our staff in Antrim Area ICU, the hospital generally and across the Trust, Niall's recovery has been a great boost at a difficult time
#FightBack
#StayAtHomeNI
Continued good health Niall.
Leaving hospital after 16-days in coma, solicitor Niall Murphy praises “inspiring” NHS staff
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Fantastic News for
#teamNORTH
. Huge congratulations to Vicky Burns, Nurse of the Year for 2023 👏👏👏👏
#NINoY23
very well done Vicky from all your colleagues in the Northern Trust ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The winner of the Royal College of Nursing Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year Award for 2023 is
@vicksterb
, lead nurse, hysteroscopy and colposcopy with
@NHSCTrust
. Many congratulations to Vicky Burns.
#NINoY23
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Joint statement by the Chief Executives of Northern Ireland's six Health and Social Care Trusts:
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Damien is a valued member of the Learning Disability Team who has recently been redeployed to the Mid-Ulster hospital to work with covid-19 patients. Damien your commitment goes above and beyond expectation and we think you're an absolute star ⭐️
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Health Minister, Robin Swann MLA visited Antrim Area Hospital this evening to see at first hand the Emergency Department and he also met briefly with staff in ICU and the COVID respiratory ward
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Happy Birthday to Jean who is 106 today! 🎉🎂
Jean is a local lady from Larne who attends Gloucester Park Day Centre one day a week.
The local Mayor Peter Johnston presented her with flowers and a card and when asked for a quote she said “I was born in 1914 and started a war!”
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Having only been a qualified nurse for 8 months, Hannah is working in acute respiratory with the most unwell
#COVID
patients. Her resilience & compassion for being such a young and newly qualified nurse is outstanding. The team are so proud of you - You're an absolute star ⭐️
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Our stars today are from Ward A3 & A4. Many of the staff have been moved to other wards to nurse unwell respiratory patients & develop other staff. The hard work & dedication from all staff, rising to the challenge presented, has been amazing & we are all incredibly proud ✨
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You are our front line defence against COVID-19. Please socially distance, wash your hands, reduce contact with others and wear a face mask.
Protect yourself and protect our health service. We will be your last line of defence.
#Fightback
#InItTogether
#COVID19
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B5 Ward Manager Mary Butler was redeployed with her team to A5. Mary managed to move her entire team to A5 successfully merging two teams from different specialities and upskilling the entire team to meet the challenges ahead. Mary you are a star ⭐️
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Although this is only some of the Estates Staff, the entire team have delivered an excellent service through the COVID19 pandemic. They have met the issues with a positive can do attitude and provided great support to all the professional and clinical teams
#AllStars
✨
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Eugene is the Ward Manager for A4 in Antrim Area Hospital. This is his first time being a Ward Manager and to be a first time Ward Manager in a respiratory ward during a pandemic has been an incredible challenge. You have done a remarkable job Eugene, well done ⭐️
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Causeway Hosp staff from ICU & Medical 2 welcomed Stephen Barkley back to celebrate his recovery.
Stephen had
#COVID19
and spent 17 days in hospital, 3 in ICU. Staff were delighted to welcome him back.
Well done to the team “best in the world at what they do”
#FightBack
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❗❗Antrim Area Hospital Emergency Department has reached full capacity. Please do not attend in any circumstances. ❗❗
Our greatest priority, as always, continues to be patient safety and we are continuously evaluating the situation on an ongoing basis.
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Trust staff have volunteered to support care homes, working in partnership with the Independent Sector. They were delighted when Elaine, a resident in one of the homes, was able to return to her room.
This was a wonderful moment for them all to share 🌈
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Our constellation of stars today are The Proning team ✨
Proning involves turning a ventilated patient every few hours to improve oxygenation of the lungs. It requires a team of 5/6 staff led by an anaesthetist. They are invaluable members of the NHSCT critical care team.
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An urgent appeal on behalf of Antrim Area and Causeway hospitals for patients and their families to support timely discharge to free up beds for sick patients who need to be admitted 👇
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Our drivers from Community Equipment Service are working hard to get PPE supplies out to PNH, Domiciliary Care, DN teams & front line community staff. They go above & beyond what their normal duties include & have all worked very hard to ensure staff stay safe - absolute stars ✨
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District Nursing Sister Maria volunteered to work in a private residential & nursing home during their
#COVID19
outbreak. She worked tirelessly & made a tremendous contribution. Compassionate & caring at all times - Maria you are a true star ⭐️
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We’ve had a few queries from people not sure of Trust boundaries so we’ve created the map below. NHSCT is responsible for the delivery of HSC services to a population of approx. 470,000. NHSCT also provides services to Rathlin, the only inhabited island off the coast of NI 🏝
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The Pharmacy Store Team have worked early mornings, late nights, weekends & bank holidays processing pallets of goods. This work is largely unseen, but is critical in ensuring our staff have PPE available when they need it. All of you are absolute stars - Thank you! ✨
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Our ICU Team in Antrim Area Hospital have a new home 🏠
The new Unit opened this wk with increased space & a much improved environment for patients & staff.
Thank you to all who got us to this point - it took a full team effort 👏
Good luck Team ICU
#TeamNorth
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You are our front line defence against COVID-19. Please socially distance, wash your hands, reduce contact with others and wear a face mask.
Protect yourself and protect our health service. We will be your last line of defence.
#Fightback
#InItTogether
#COVID19
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NHSCT would like to acknowledge Paul Murray’s win, as a record number of nominations were received for the late nurse practitioner, for the 2021 Patient’s Choice award 🏆
Read more:
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Caroline is the Assistant Clinical Service Manager for Respiratory in Antrim Area Hospital. Caroline’s respiratory teams are thankful for her exemplary leadership, professionalism and her nursing expertise during
#COVID19
. Caroline you are a star ⭐️
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Health Minister Robin Swann today thanked our District Nursing and Public Health Nursing Teams for their contribution to NI’s COVID-19 response. Read more at:
@healthdpt
@RobinSwannMoH
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👏🎉Congratulations to Gillian Clarke – who was runner up in the UK wide Infection Prevention Society’s Impact Awards 2022. Gillian won the Silver category in the ‘Patient Experience', for her work carried out in Care Homes during Covid 19.
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Today's star is Dr Fergal Dunn for his outstanding leadership throughout the pandemic ⭐️ He is well known to the team for his enthusiasm, keeping a smile on his face and bringing a smile to everyone else's throughout a very challenging time.
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This is Davy, Hollywell Hospital's wonderful postman. Davy is amazing at his job and doesn't pass by without a smile! Davy you are a star and deserve to be recognised 🌟
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Please remember that a lot of people are finding things tough right now. Our staff are also working extremely hard within current restrictions to keep services going & to provide the best possible care for those in need.
A little kindness goes a long way 😊
#WorldKindnessDay
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'..a tough year for everyone but it hasn’t stopped me loving my job, loving my patients & loving my area of expertise' Brighdin McFalone, Senior Infection Prevention & Control Nurse marked 40 years of nursing this week. Thank you for all your hard work & dedication Brighdin ⚕️
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Claire has taken on the role of Ward Sister in Ward C7 - Looking after patients who are swabbed for potential COVID19. She willingly took on this role when asked and has been a delight to work with, embracing her role with enthusiasm and professionalism. Claire you are a star ⭐️
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Liz is retiring today after nearly 40 years as a Social Worker. She has helped keep children safe, families together and has been a true inspiration to many. Unbelievably, Liz has already signed up to volunteer to help through these times. Liz you are a true star ⭐️
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Teams across the Trust paused for a minute's silence to honour all healthcare and key workers who have sadly passed away as a result of COVID-19.
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Staff Nurse Rosetta has been nursing for over 50 years without a break in service. She delayed her retirement last year so she could help to care for patients during the
#COVID19
pandemic. She truly is a Northern Trust Star, who will be missed when she retires ⭐️
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Susan is Head of Service for Public Health Nursing & a valued member of staff within Women, Children & Families Division. She was redeployed & set up the staff COVID testing facility, dedicating her knowledge & skills to
#fightback
. Susan is a STAR ⭐️
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An amazing day for Whiteabbey – the first hospital in NI to share the power of the arts with stroke patients through
@InterActStroke
We were delighted to welcome charity ambassador Ciaran Hinds & we thank all involved from
#teamNORTH
for their vision and input with this project
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Some of our nurses from Medicine and Emergency Medicine celebrating
#InternationalNursesDay
🌈
Thanks to each & every one of you 👏
#IND2020
#InItTogether
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A message from our District Nurses in Cookstown:
👉 Help us to help you and
#StayAtHome
this bank holiday!
#FightBack
#Covid19
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As of 1pm today our staff across the Trust have delivered 200,000 vaccinations in our Mass Vaccination Centre & community settings. This is a remarkable achievement and we are so grateful to everyone who has played their part in in reducing the rate of
#COVID19
transmission 💉
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Tracey you are a star ⭐️ As assistant Director in Finance Tracey has helped keep support services running, whilst also keeping her teams fully informed & safe. Her team felt a lot of managers are nominating their teams but they deserve recognition for their roles also!
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Thank you to the Mallon family donated baby memory packs and £22,630.61 to our Maternity Bereavement Services in memory of their baby boy Tiarnan. This allows families experiencing the loss of a baby to create precious memories and help to improve facilities in Antrim Hospital
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Today's star is Consultant Nephrologist, Dr Ronan Cunningham, Renal Unit Antrim. It has been a tough year for staff & patients alike but Ronan’s sense of humour has brightened their days in Renal Unit & his kindness to colleagues & patients alike has been much appreciated ⭐️
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Big thank you to our colleagues in Lough Neagh Search and Rescue who helped our District Nurses in Cookstown to navigate the heavy snowfall 🌨 using their 4x4.
As a result patients needing injections and urgent bloods were still able to get them - thank you! 👏
#InItTogether
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This week our Chief Executive
@TonySte62809147
retired and we would like to pay tribute to him for his tremendous leadership and vision which saw the Trust embark on a collective journey of reform and innovation over the past six years. 1/3
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Our physio team in AAH, a great example of the team-work that goes in to look after our patients. Well done to you all and thank you.
#InItTogether
#COVID19
#FightBack
#StayAtHomeNI
Physios in Antrim Area Hospital working daily as a team to treat and help prone critically ill patients in ICU. Great work Wenda and team!
@NHSCTrust
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NHSCT stars Tom & Mary have both retired this month ✨ Tom was an Associate Specialist Gastroenterologist & Mary was the Divisional Nurse for Surgical & Clinical Services Division. The couple met in AAH in 2005 & got married in 2018. Good luck on your new adventure!
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Today's Northern Stars are the porters from the Mid Ulster Hospital ✨ They are always extremely helpful, caring and cheery. And, they go the extra mile for all patients, vistiors and staff, ensuring a warm welcome to all!
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Secretary Fionnuala goes above & beyond her call of duty, every single day. She is always willing to help out & is the ‘go to’ person in Fern House. You never hear her complain & she is such a pleasure to be around. A lovely, authentic person to work with - An absolute star ⭐️
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NHSCT would like to extend a massive thank you to all our Catering teams across the Trust for the fantastic Christmas dinners they are providing for our staff 🦃 This has been a much needed lift and has got everyone into the festive spirit!
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Today, on International Nurses’ Day (12 May), the Trust would like to thank all our nurses and nursing assistants for the work that they do everyday, and for providing the highest standard of patient care possible 🌟
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Congrats to Susan & Lorraine who have both been awarded MBE's for their services to healthcare, particularly during
#COVID19
. Susan made an enormous contribution to the Trust’s management of COVID19 & Lorraine volunteered to be redeployed to the Proning Team in Intensive Care.
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Vicki has worked for NHSCT for 20+ years, currently working in Ballymoney 16+ Team as a Senior Practitioner. She was due to retire but has delayed this in order to support her colleagues & young people through what she knew would be a challenging & difficult time. What a star 🌟!
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What a night for
#teamNORTH
👏👏👏👏 Congratulations to Lisa Lyons and Kerrie Sweeney winners of the Cancer Nurse Award
@RCN_NI
.
The winners of the Cancer Nurse Award are
@Lyons_LM
and
@KerrieJSweeney
, representing the
@NHSCTrust
haematology nursing team. They ensure patients receive a person-centred service from the point of diagnosis and throughout their pathway. Congratulations to the team.
#NINoY24
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We would like to highlight the professionalism and excellent leadership that Jackie has demonstrated throughout
#COVID
. She moved her entire team to C4 and B5 to allow ICU to expand and continued to drive exceptionally high standards. Jackie you are a star ⭐️
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We were delighted to welcome Robin Swann, Minister for Health & Charlotte McArdle, Chief Nursing Officer to a visit of Whiteabbey Hospital Nightingale facility - Led by Jennifer Welsh, NHSCT Chief Executive.
More:
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Juliette and Alison are our stars today ✨
These nurses have been redeployed out of the Tissue Viability service to help the Infection Prevention and Control Team - Teaching staff how to put on & remove Personal Protective Equipment correctly.
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Rachel was one of the first Ward Managers to be redeployed having to integrate 3 teams, supporting them & upskilling them to ensure patient safety. She has now re-established her team, helping guide them through the demands of the pandemic. Your team are so proud of you Rachel⭐️
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Abbots Cross Supported Living Scheme Tenants dancing their way into the weekend 💃🕺
#SocialDistancing
#FightBack
#StayAtHomeNI
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Social Worker Claire liaised with Garvagh Young Farmers Club to collect food items and distribute them to families in need in the local area - all whilst following social distancing protocols to protect the families we work with. You're a star Claire ⭐
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Ashleigh is the District Nursing Sister for Larne. Although she had only been in post a short time before the pandemic hit, she expertly guided her own team & others through some very hard times. She has been supportive & dedicated, whilst promoting high standards of care ⭐️
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NHSCT staff are working hard at the Mass Vaccination Centre to administer the
#COVID19
#Vaccine
💉
Duty Head of Pharmacy Stephanie Tohill would like to remind everyone to stay safe this Easter weekend and asks that we all continue to follow the guidance
#InItTogether
🐣
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The Paediatric Autism Service has launched the "Exploring ASD" podcast series for parents/carers of an autistic child.
Extreme emotions
Improving sleep
Use of visual schedules
Spotify:
Apple:
Google:
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Today's stars are the Domestic and Admin staff ✨ we would like you to know that we appreciate your commitment, flexibility and loyalty to deliver a high quality cleaning service to keep our patients and staff safe. You are all stars ✨
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Fionnuala is a Health Visitor in Cookstown and recently using face time, assessed and referred a new baby who needed surgery. Thanks to Fionnualas prompt response both baby and mum are doing well - Fionnuala we think you are a Star ⭐️
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Thank you to all our docs in training who leave today on rotation - this has been the most challenging of times and we as an organisation are hugely proud of your unstinting work.
Thank you & good luck 🍀
Welcome also to our new docs 👋 - we look forward to working with you!
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