North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
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@asaintmaximin Hi there Allan,. Dr Tom Prichard in the photo is currently with our Trust. If you drop us a DM or get in touch with us on nth-tr.communications@nhs.net we'll be happy to get in touch with Tom for you!.
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Terry Davis - who has been cared for by our palliative care team - had a special guest to his front garden, after physiotherapist Debra Alton arranged for her horse Mr Riley to visit. Our outstanding staff going above and beyond yet again for patients.
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We couldn't be prouder of Dr Tom Prichard, one of our A&E registrars, who came to the rescue after a fan collapsed at the Newcastle game yesterday. Well done, Tom! 👏.
One of our very own Dr Prichard, north tees A&E reg saving a life at the Newcastle game today ♥️ @NTeesHpoolNHSFT
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A NURSE has described the moment she was cheered out of intensive care after winning her battle with coronavirus. Millie Magadlela spent three days on a ventilator fighting COVID-19 in the critical care unit at the University Hospital of North Tees.
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Our hard working team from A&E have a message for you all this Easter weekend. "In these emotional and physically demanding times we wanted to have a little fun just to get the message out there - we stay here for you so you stay at home for us!.#StayHomeSaveLives
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WOW! Our staff were overwhelmed by the incredible support from officers @ClevelandPolice last night. We applaud you too. Thank you to everyone across the area who put their hands together. Your support during this challenging time means so much to everyone #ClapForOurCarers
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Congratulations to consultant gastroenterologist Dr Chris Wells who is taking on the role to oversee endoscopy training in the North East as part of a new #CollaborativeWorking organisation. 👏. Read the full story:
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💗💗💗 #InThisTogether.
My brother-in-law coming out of ICU at North Tees just now - THANK YOU NHS 🙏.@NTeesHpoolNHSFT @NHSuk
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Tonight outside of University Hospital of North Tees. An impressive tribute from @stocktoncouncil (we believe) for our colleagues. Our partners across the region at this time are so critical and so very much appreciated. #thankyou
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Here's a short video of Dr Sue Jones taking staff on the Emergency Assessment Unit through their paces. Proof that just two minutes of exercise can leave you feeling re-energised and you can easily do it at home too 👊. #StayHomeSaveLives
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How's this for a feel good Friday story? 💙. Laura and Arron had such a positive birth experience that they named their son Rory Wes Gardiner - his middle name taken from Dr Wes Channell, the anaesthetics trainee who supported them. Read the story here:
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Thank you for staying at home and helping save lives. That's the message from everyone in emergency care - we really appreciate everything you're all doing to follow the guidance and help protect the health service #stayingpositive #inthistogether
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Our consultant in palliative medicine @DonnaWakefield_ has been awarded a Doctoral Fellowship with the @NIHRresearch - understanding/addressing inequalities in access to palliative care for those with lung disease. Great news for future healthcare.
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The main tower block at the University Hospital of North Tees is seven floors high - a long way up!.But did you know that the average time waiting for a lift is nearly two minutes. By taking the stairs, you could save yourself time while improving your fitness #HealthandWellbeing
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A big thank you to Middlesbrough Football Club for bringing festive cheer to the University Hospital of North Tees today @Boro
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Congratulations to Dawn Ashley who has been announced as director of training for the @RCPLondon. A consultant acute physician and gastroenterologist, Dr Ashley is also the clinical lead for acute medicine and acute oncology
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Look how much these rainbows brighten up our hospital sites!. These can now be seen by the entrance to the University Hospital of Hartlepool and the long corridor near to the south wing at the University Hospital of North Tees. A symbol of memory and hope.
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We love @DrAmirKhanGP's sense of humour, but there's an important message here too - take your medication folks! .We prescribe it for a reason.
Phoned #MamaKhan to see how she is. Me: How’s your arthritis, Ma?. Mum: Getting better. Me: Good are using the gel I gave you?. Mum: No, Aunty Zara’s friend gave me some garlic + ginger tea I’ve been using that. Me: Is Aunty Zara’s friend a Doctor?. Mum: No but I like her. Me: 🤦🏾♂️.
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Thank you to @Boro for allowing one of its top medics to join us during the coronavirus pandemic #thankyou #InThisTogether #ouresponse #keepingpositive
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After Sheila, 81, was rushed into hospital, she was devastated to learn she wouldn't be able to attend the @george_ezra gig her son had bought her tickets to for her 60th wedding anniversary. But our TNA Adam Morgan was on hand to save the day! #Proud
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Our inspirational leader category is our first award of the morning - and the deserved winner is respiratory consultant Vandana Jeebun. "I love my job and my colleagues". Congratulations Vandana! #ShiningStars2020
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Today we hosted Prime Minister @RishiSunak , health secretary @SteveBarclay and NHS chief exec @AmandaPritchard to show how our models of care are reducing the time patients spend in hospital. A good chance to show innovations and share good practice @NHSEngland @DHSCgovuk
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A huge thank you to the staff at Teesside Park Nandos for rallying round to keep our staff fed while they work round the clock to care for the people of North Tees and Hartlepool 💗. It's these kind acts of generosity that help us get through times like these 🙌 #inthistogether
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A FATHER and son have both won their battle with COVID-19 – after spending nearly a combined 100 days in the unit - watch son Amar Shazad leaving and read the amazing story
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A skilled painter turned pharmacy technician has played his part in a project to brighten up the wall space in his department @ChiefPharmNHS
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Look at this absolutely spectacular view captured by registered nurse degree apprentice Lewis Wood on Saturday morning. 😍. A huge thank you to Lewis for allowing us to share this with all of you.
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The trust has received a “good” rating from independent health and social care regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with elements of our high performing urgent and emergency care service being rated “Outstanding”.
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Our catering team over at NTH Solutions are doing their bit to keep our staff well stocked with the healthy essentials 👏 They are holding a pop up shop full of fruit and vegetables so staff can take food home at the end of their shift ❤️
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Suspected coronavirus cases are being tested at the University Hospital of North Tees in just six hours, after a team of scientists set up a new system in record time #InThisTogether #OurResponse
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It's open! Our new £2.5 million respiratory support is ready to provide the very best care for our patients. Join consultant @JeebunVandana, ward sister Rachel Teasdale and ward matron Maria Lawson on this brief video tour.
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We're pleased to announce that we have appointed Stacey Hunter as Group Chief Executive Officer of both our Trust and @SouthTees. Currently CEO at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust with a background in nursing, Stacey will join us in early 2024. Read more:
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From Wed 1 April, all parking fees at University Hospitals of North Tees and Hartlepool will be suspended for patients. This is to ease pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic for an initial phase of three months and follows an earlier announcement of suspending charges for staff.
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Our heroes in their capes 💗. Staff from Ward 37 realise how intimidating masks and visors can be so they've written ‘hello my name is…’ and ‘I am smiling underneath my mask’ along the front of their visors to offer some comfort during these times. #InThisTogether #HereForYou
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I think the word you’re looking for is: WOW!. This great photo of a stunning #Rainbow arcing over the University Hospital of North Tees was taken by ward matron Elizabeth Meldrum. Thanks Elizabeth - this certainly brightens up a dull day.
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The next category winner is the critical care team - in memory of (former staff nurse) Julia Cullen who so sadly passed away earlier this year #ShiningStars2020
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“Relieved, overjoyed and so proud of the team." Medical director and deputy chief exec Deepak Dwarakanath's thoughts on Millie Magadlela, one of our own nurses who won her battle with COVID-19 after spending three days on ventilation #InThisTogether
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A huge congratulations to our consultant Dr Helen Blackett for winning the clinical star award! Dr Blackett is an amazing consultant who consistently provides exceptional care to some of the most frail and vulnerable people in our local population #ShiningStars2022 #TeamNTH
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We are currently the best trust in the country for our A&E target – at 97.6% - on the BBC performance tracker!
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Our new urgent and emergency care entrance - this will allow patients to be directed to the right place and improve our paediatric care as well allow us to plan and respond in the strongest way possible to increased demand and pressure on the whole organisation #innovation
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We are PROUD to announce that we were NUMBER ONE in the country for our A&E performance in March. 97.8% of people who attended our A&E during that month were seen within 4 hours of arriving. This wouldn't be possible without the hard work and commitment of all of our staff ❤️
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Congratulations to consultant gastroenterologist @drcwwells - awarded the prestigious William Cullen Prize by @RCPEdin for world class trainee doctor.teaching programmes 👏👏. The prize was awarded at the #rcpeStockton19 conference yesterday. Read more 👉
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We're so proud of @Rutter_Matt being appointed chair of @JAG_Endoscopy. Matt will play a leading role in the development of endoscopy in the UK while still caring for our patients. Congratulations Matt!.
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So proud to see our nurse Millie Magadlela interviewed by @piersmorgan and @susannareid100 on @GMB this morning about her treatment and recovery from COVID-19. All your friends at the Trust wish you well Millie and look forward to seeing you back at work soon.
'It was a different experience to be a patient and to see your colleagues working tirelessly to save your life.'. NHS nurse Millie Magadlela spent three days on a ventilator after contracting coronavirus. She credits her colleagues for saving her life.
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As you may have seen yesterday, we became only the second health trust in the country to recruit 600 COVID-19 patients into the RECOVERY research study! Doctor Chris Wells and research nurse Debbie Baker helped recruit number 600 yesterday.
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Watch our video of respiratory consultant @cathmonaghan3 discussing the myths, misunderstandings and misconceptions surrounding #COVID-19. As Cath says: “COVID is a massive problem and it’s very, very real.”.
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Patients can now take part in medical appointments from their own home using just their smart phone, tablet or PC. It’s free, simple and secure. Watch our video at . where @roisinbevan and @10mdb show you how easy it is!
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The winner of the clinical team award is the specialist palliative care team! Their dedication, commitment and passion to provide and continuously improve palliative and end of life care across our Trust is inspiring #ShiningStars2022 #TeamNTH
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THANK YOU: @hartlepoolfe have created some high quality visors after being kindly provided with materials by @axiomEng in Stockton - we really appreciate it #InThisTogether
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Dr Graham Evans, the trust's chief information and technology officer, has been appointed as the North East and North Cumbria chief digital officer. This is part of work NHS organisations across the region are working on in partnership under the Integrated Care System (ICS).
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"There is a rainbow of hope at the end of every storm." 🌈. The Emergency Department at North Tees have created a rainbow of positivity for the community using their own hand prints 🤚. Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much 💗. #StayAtHomeSaveLives
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Thank you to the pupils and staff of Harrow Gate Primary Academy who sang for us this morning! . The school is next to the University Hospital of North Tees - and we couldn't have better neighbours!. Wishing all at the school a lovely Christmas and New Year. Stay safe.
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Congratulations to our Ward 24 matron, Maria Lawson, for completing the Manchester marathon over the weekend - a fantastic achievement 🏃♀️🏃♀️. If you're interested in taking up running, why not download the Couch to 5k app? #Couchto5k #ManchesterMarathon
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Mark Ryder is a frailty co-ordinator, identifying frail patients and understanding more about any challenges and how he can improve their day to day lives @theRCOT. #OTWeek2019 #SmallChangeBigImpact
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We're so proud of palliative medicine consultant Dr @DonnaWakefield_ who is speaking at a fantastic event next week to mark #InternationalWomensDay. She will be discussing the considerations palliative care professionals need to implement when caring for LGBTQ+ people. @CSI_KCL
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Let’s start the Sunday well with a heartfelt thank you message for all our amazing staff working through these unprecedented times from lovely Scarlette, Aged 9. 💗. #StaySafeSunday #StayAtHomeSaveLives
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We were feeling the love after two pilots made this wonderful heart over the University Hospital of North Tees while out flying last week - thank you! ❤️
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From construction worker to nursing!. After a journey in healthcare spanning 15 years, Andrew Milburn has finally achieved his dream of qualifying as a registered nurse – celebrating at a ceremony at @TeessideUni last week. #nursing #careers .
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As we continue to showcase the way we work and how are responding, the team in the Holdforth unit in Hartlepool are visiting patients in their own homes to provide them with a range of treatment #ourresponse #keepingpositive
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The frailty team are the latest winners of our team of the month award after being nominated by adult safeguarding nurse advisor Jenny Duthie who says they “hit every value that the NHS is about” #recognition #EmployeeEngagement #NTHteamofthemonth
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Today we said a fond farewell to our chief operating officer @LeviBuckleyNTH who is off to fresh pastures at the @NENC_NHS. Good luck Levi. Don't be a stranger - Let us know when you're dropping by and we'll get your favourite chocolates in!
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We are proud to be the first health organisation in the country to trial a new COVID-19 treatment. See our research nurse Jill Deane and respiratory consultant Ben Prudon on the @ITVNews tonight #research .@Oxford_NDPH @NIHRCRN_NENCumb
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Staff and patients are now being protected against COVID-19 after the ground-breaking Pfizer vaccine was rolled out this week at the University Hospital of North Tees. We are also working with local care homes to help vaccinate its workers
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What happens when you get your #COVIDVaccination?. Mark from Trust had his vaccines recently and shot this short video outlining what happens and why you still need to remember #HandsFaceSpace and observe the #Lockdown.
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Our Trust is the first in the region to team up with @VansForBandsLtd to provide luxury accommodation and recharge space on site for all of our hard working clinicians 👉
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Congratulations to The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh’s most inspiring physician in the country, Dr Cath Monaghan, who has been working with colleagues from @TeessideUni to gain a postgraduate qualification while completing the Clinical Leaders course.
Consultant @NTeesHpoolNHSFT credits her @TeessideUni @TeesUniSHLS studies with helping to reduce hospital stays
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Every year, our close friends @Boro and @MFCFoundation show their love and support to our staff and patients. This week we were donated a hamper of goodies, along with a signed shirt which will be help raise funds for frontline patient care. #thankyou #charity #TeesValley
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Non-executive director Rita Taylor and Chief Nurse Lindsey Robertson present Ward 38 with a gold clinical accreditation award. The culmination of their hard work over the past year to improve patient care. #CelebratingExcellenceNTH21 #QualityImprovementNTH21
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This #InternationalWomensDay, we want to highlight Dr Vandana Jeebun who, along with the respiratory team, led the way in creating our new respiratory unit. 💜. They worked hand-in-hand with our estates team and architects to design and build the unit. #IWD2022 #BreakTheBias
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North Tees hospitals North wing lit up pink last night in support of @NHSOrganDonor #organdonationweek #WordsSaveLives
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We are incredibly proud of our #ITU team who today were awarded silver status in our North Tees and Hartlepool Quality in Care Award. #excellencetogether
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Today we said a fond farewell to our deputy chief nurse @karensheard24 who is leaving for pastures new. Our loss is @STSFTrust's gain. Good luck Karen - we'll miss you.
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A dedicated control room at the University Hospital of North Tees to improve the journey of patients through hospital has been highlighted as an example of outstanding practice by @NHSEngland and is now being rolled out nationally.
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Our very best wishes to you all. Glad to hear your family benefited from our colleagues care.
Thank you Thank you Thank you everyone at University Hospital of North Tees for looking after my baby granddaughter who arrived suffering from an upper respiratory virus & stayed with you for 2 nights. Mercifully her test for Covid was negative & she went home fit & well today.
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Clinical Star is one of our most popular categories. and the winner is specialist liver nurse Donna Enisz! "I'm not on my own, I am part of a fantastic team". #ShiningStars2020
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We are delighted to have been recognised with the regional Excellence in Urgent and Emergency Care Award in the #NHS70 Parliamentary Awards #caringtogether #leadingtogether #proud
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Our staff and patients were treated to a really special NHS Spitfire overhead flight today as part of a special ‘thank you’ to the health service - thank you to everyone who helped organise this and to all who helped donate to such a fantastic cause.
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🥳🤗 Congratulations to our newly qualified advanced clinical practitioners (ACPs) and to our newly qualified professional nurse advocates (PNAs).
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Today we are highlighting all that is brilliant about the care we have given to patients over the last year #CelebratingExcellenceNTH
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The supporting services star winner is @nthsolutionsllp porter Kevin Aaron. Without support staff like you our clinical staff couldn't do what they do for our patients. Congratulations Kevin #ShiningStars2020
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Today we say farewell to Lynn Armstrong as she retires after an incredible 48 years in health care, including 20 very happy years at our Trust, both in nursing and patient safety. Lynn relfects on her career and the friendships she's made along the way:
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North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust has today been officially recognised for their contributions to the Global Digital Exemplar (GDE) programme after initially joining the scheme over three-years ago. @NHSX @NHSDigital . Read the full article:
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Morning all!. This shot of the skyline above the University Hospital of North Tees was taken first thing this morning by digital programme benefits lead Emma Ward-Covell.
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When non-urgent endoscopy appointments were put on hold, staff were redeployed across the trust including to the emergency assessment unit (EAU). The team in EAU were very grateful for the extra help that they got the staff involved a hamper and a card. How lovely!
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Our critical care team have been beyond incredible over the last few months - they have been telling us how they have been rising to the challenge of COVID-19 #CelebratingExcellenceNTH
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Today we launched the Red Bag Scheme . the bag follows a resident on their journey to hospital if they become unwell, it then follows them back home once they are fit for discharge
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After more than a month battling COVID-19 in the Trust's critical care unit, Mohammed Farooq was cheered and applauded as he was discharged earlier this week. You're a brave fighter, Mohammed, the team are sending you all their love! #InThisTogether #KeepingPositive
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Medical director Deepak Dwarakanath, chief nurse Lindsey Robertson and the endoscopy team are among the latest staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Deepak said: "This feels like a really significant moment for the NHS in its fight against the pandemic."
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Here are some of our fantastic district nursing team with a special innovation they have helped bring to life - community kitbags. The bags are helping save staff the equivalent time of visiting 240 patients each year. Read more 👇. @nthsolutionsllp .
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Thanks to these wonderful people who keep the front of our hospitals clear! #nhsheroes #BeastFromTheEast
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A huge congratulations to Millie Magadlela who was welcomed with open arms by colleagues today; as staff celebrated her first day back at work after fighting off coronavirus. Welcome back Millie – it’s lovely to see you back at work and doing the job you love!
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Massive shout out to @TKMaxx_UK in Boro who, due to having to temporarily close the store, popped over with a car full of food, snacks & treats for our staff during this difficult time. Thanks, guys!. We had our eye on an early Easter egg but had to take the photo instead.
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Some more photos from our endoscopy academy launch - including a special thanks to communications and marketing officer @katgretton for producing the official #NETA logo. @drcwwells telling delegates: "Kat, we are so proud of the work you have done, it really is fantastic."
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“I am very fortunate to have found an area that I love to work.” . Meet our Interim Head of Nursing @melcambage, who has been awarded the title of Queen’s nurse from the Queen’s Nursing Institute. @TheQNI #QueensNurse
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Our senior team have united in poetic voice to ask the region to continue to work hard in protecting themselves, their loved ones and the NHS. Please take a look and thank you for your continued support #COVID19 👇.
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Outstanding partnership working to keep our Trust stocked 🙌#thankyou.
Thanks to the @Tuffnells teams today for pulling out all the stops at the Felling depot to so get our PPE delivery to us even though they were closed. All of our staff and patients @NTeesHpoolNHSFT really appreciate it #InThisTogether
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A NEW campaign, featuring the children of Trust staff, shows the region’s future generation making a plea to patients and relatives to show respect to health care professionals in their place of work #Respect
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