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@NHSGrampian
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When your medical treatment is finished, the best place for you to recover is at home. Recovering at home helps you maintain independence and get back to your usual routine. Find out more at
#HomeFirst
#RightCareRightPlace
#HomeFirstRecovery
If your loved one or friend has been diagnosed with dementia, staying connected with them makes all the difference.
For more information visit
#RethinkDementia
The pneumococcal vaccine, which protects against diseases such as meningitis and pneumonia, is available for those aged 65+. Most people only need one dose, which will help protect them for life. For more information visit
#PneumococcalVaccineScot
Thank you to
@nhsgcharity
for funding the lovely new furniture in the staff room of Ward 303.
Pictured are FY1 Dr Jack Salen, physician associate Ashley Purdie, Senior staff nurse Gemma Crighton, and Senior HCSW Setomi Akinyemi.
Join us for our next educational webinar, with experienced guest speakers from
@aurumbioscience
and
@mbmcommercial
offering useful insights on translating innovative ideas into attractive commercial propositions.
Register to attend on our website 👉
Are you stressed and overwhelmed? Do money worries impact your mental health? NHS Grampian have partnered with SilverCloud; a free, confidential, online self-help service to help you improve your wellbeing.
Visit and enter the code Scotland2020.
Colleagues from Ashcroft Ward would like to wish Christine Paton-Oakes a happy retirement. Christine has worked at the ward for 28 years and will be greatly missed. Christine previously worked on the bank for Inverurie Hospital.
Wards across
@NHSGrampian
have been given information packs containing leaflets & resources including the
@ParkinsonsUK
medication clocks which wards can order from the Health Information Resource Services. These clocks act as a reminder for staff to
#GetItOnTime
One of
@ParkinsonsUK
recommendations for hospitals is around education. All staff are encouraged to visit Parkinson's UK YouTube channel & watch the 3 min video "Time Matters: It's Critical" Clinical staff can access the video "Parkinson's, Get It On Time" in Turas.
@NHSGrampian
Do you know when to switch your patient from IV to Oral Antibiotics?
@NHSGrampian
Antibiotic Intravenous to Oral Switch Therapy (IVOST) adult Guidance has been updated to help prescribers identify if their patients can make the switch from IV to oral.
#IVOST
@MedicineNhs
During pregnancy, the immune system is weaker than usual, and you are at greater risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19 and needing hospital treatment. For more information or to book an appointment, speak to your midwife or visit
#WinterVaccinesScot
From maintaining her independence, to lunch in the garden, find out first-hand from Margie why the Home First approach has been so beneficial for her.
Visit for more info.
#HomeFirst
#RightCareRightPlace
#HomeFirstRecovery
#ICYMI
Mindfulness Mondays @ Aberdeen Health Village - last Monday of each month, join one or both sessions. 28 Oct. Session 1: 12 noon to 12.50pm. Session 2: 1pm to 1.50pm. Learning Rm 4 @ Aberdeen Health Village. Confirm your attendance by email graham.fleming
@nhs
.scot