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Tonight we light up Burnley General Teaching Hospital and Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre to mark
#InternationalYearoftheNurseAndMidwife
Thank you to all our amazing midwives and nurses ππΌππ
Our hearts are melting at this beautiful photograph that has been featured on The Guardianβs βBest Photographs of the Dayβ. The photo captures a precious moment on our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Burnley General Teaching Hospital.
Along with
@ELHTandMe
, we are honoured to welcome Royal Patrons of
@NHSCharities
,
@KensingtonRoyal
, to Clitheroe Community Hospital today
Find out more about their visit in the tweet below β¬
We are honoured to welcome Royal Patrons of
@NHSCharities
,
@KensingtonRoyal
, to Clitheroe Community Hospital. Their Royal Highnesses are visiting to hear how support from
#ELHTandMe
, using a grant from
#NHS
Charities Together, has helped support exhausted colleagues.
Merry Christmas and a huge thank you to everyone who has dedicated their Christmas Day to caring for our patients. We hope everyone has a peaceful Christmas and a chance to spend time with their loved ones.
Check out this amazing display at Tesco Extra,
#Burnley
, made of Coca-Cola and Pepsi cans! We really appreciate this impressive tribute to our
#NHSheroes
! β€οΈπ
#ThankYouNHS
As of today, a total of 381
#coronavirus
patients have recovered and returned home to their loved ones safely! π
Thank you to all at
#ELHT
who are dedicated in providing excellent care, each and every day to make this possible π
#ThankYouNHS
#StayHomeSaveLives
#COVID19
TWO of our amazing staff have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours and have been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM). A huge congratulations to Sue Chapman and David Anderson!
Tonight we lit up Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and the sky to mark International Nurses Day. We think it looks spectacular! Thank you to
@LumenUK
and Vinci Construction for making it happen!
We have retained our βGoodβ overall CQC rating and improved it with areas of βOutstandingβ! We want to thank everyone who works so hard at ELHT, including all of our colleagues out in the community.
For more info:
Congratulations to
@janedean1975
one of our most experienced and respected nurses, who has taken her next career step to become
#ELHT
βs newest Nurse Consultant
#rockingthered
We are so proud of Joanne Mohammed, who has been awarded a silver Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) award for her work to make nursing a career of choice for people with disabilities, particularly those with hearing impairment or deafness. π
βΆοΈ
@NHSEngland
Here are some of our senior managers and executives at ELHT joining in a round of applause to show their appreciation and
#ThankOurNHS
π
#ClapForOurNHS
#NHS
Our therapy dog is off to the House of Lords! πΆ ELHT's therapy dog Jasper is being recognised with a special award from
@IFAWUK
at the House of Lords this week for his vital support to colleagues during the pandemic. Read more β‘οΈ
@NHSNW
@NHSEngIand
An 80-year-old hospital volunteer Norma βdelightedββ to be the first person to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.
Read the full story here:
@NHSNW
@NHSEngland
@HealthierLSC
We want to give a special shoutout and thank you to our Catering Team! We've received lots of positive feedback from staff for their delicious food, provided free for all staff in this difficult time πππ΅π
Thank you for your hard work!
#ThankYouNHS
To all of our staff working hard this weekend, know that you're appreciated and remember to take care of yourselves and your colleagues. Look after your
#wellbeing
, take breaks when you can and support each other.
#ELHTfamily
π
#OurNHSpeople
A huge thank you to
@AJOdudu
and her
@bbcstrictly
dancing partner
@Kaiwidd
for their message of thanks to our amazing
#ELHTFamily
!
This will definitely brighten up their day as they go above and beyond to provide the best care for our patients. Remember... keep dancing! π
Congratulations to our Executive Director of Nursing, Christine Pearson, who is celebrating 40 years since she began her student nurse training, today π
"I have made some life-long friends and had a fabulous career so far, and I'm still enjoying it!"
Jasper, the Trustβs therapy dog, joined in and gave a round of applause for his amazing colleagues! He hopes everyone at the Trust is keeping well and making time to relax and rest πΆ
#ClapForOurNHS
#ThankyouNHS
We received some very sad news yesterday and with a heavy heart said goodbye to our beloved Therapy Dog, Jasper.
Jasper made a huge impression on everyone who was lucky enough to meet him and was instrumental in providing care and support to colleagues and patients who needed it
It is with regret and sadness that we share the news that we have lost a friend and colleague, Cristina Baldwin. She will be greatly missed and we send our heartfelt condolences to her family.
Click here to read Chief Executive, Kevin McGee's statement:
Thank you to all our deployed staff who have shown incredible dedication by retraining to support the frontline. Some teams have retrained to deliver FFP3 mask fitting and have contributed to the fitting of over 4500 masks across the trust so far.
#ThankyouNHS
Surgeons at ELHT have performed their first ever Gynaecology
#RoboticSurgery
, giving a patient with severe
#endometriosis
a lifeline, after being in pain since she was eighteen years old π
You can read all about the robotic surgery first here β¬οΈ
Thanks to generous donations from
@EuroGaragesLtd
, local businesses and individuals, the Children's Play Area was officially opened today at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital.
π Congratulations to Tony, one of our patients who is now back home with his family after fighting COVID-19 π
@ChantalOrmerod
@TwoStoreyVolvo
Thank you to all our staff at
#ELHT
for their expert clinical care. It is a joy to see our patients recovering π
@NHSEngland
@NHSuk
Thank you to all who have taken part in
#ClapForOurNHS
Our ELHT staff and volunteers have been working incredibly hard in these unprecedented times.
The support of the public and our community is always greatly appreciated π
#NHS
A huge congratulations to Chris Douglas (formerly Pearson) our Chief Nurse and Executive Director of Nursing who has now been officially presented with her
#MBE
honour at a ceremony at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family tonight. Such a sad loss for everyone to bear but what an incredible woman she was and what an incredible legacy she leaves behind
#RIPQueenElizabeth
For staff working on the Covid-19 critical care unit at the Royal Blackburn Hospital, putting on personal protective equipment has become part of the daily routine.
Although it's essential, PPE can make working difficult.
The BBC replaced all PPE used while filming this footage.
Well wasn't that amazing! We'd just like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved in the production of the programme, we know our colleagues had a great time filming it and we couldn't be more grateful to Gareth for celebrating our fabulous community π
Merry Christmas! π π»
The NHS doesn't stop. Our staff are working hard right now and every night to provide the best possible care.
Join us and use
#ThankYouNHS
to show your appreciation to staff across East Lancashire
Here are some of our ED Speciality Doctors, we appreciate you! π
#FridayFeeling
CONGRATULATIONS! The paediatric department at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is rated the best in the north west for training specialist child doctors (paediatricians). Well done!
A Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon at ELHT was given a second chance at life this year, after his colleague and Waiting List Clerk donated her kidney to him following his two-year wait on the national transplant list. π
Read it here:
Jasper is a lifeline for both our patients and our colleagues, we're so lucky to have him and David to get us through the tough times π
#BlackburnSingsChristmasWithGarethMalone
Congratulations to our amazing staff! We are the only Trust in the country to be shortlisted for THREE
#rcmawards
this year with
@MidwivesRCM
. We are incredibly proud of Midwife, Sue Henry and Support Worker, Keelie Barrett for their fantastic work.
Congratulations to 12 talented and ambitious nursing staff who are ELHTβs first graduates to the new role of Nursing Associate, following a two-year programme of supported study and work-based learning
@UCLanHealth
and
#ELHT
Dr Sarah Clarke, Consultant in Anaesthesia and ICM here at ELHT, spoke to The Telegraph last month about life on the COVID-19 frontline. Watch here -
We're working hard to help everyone who needs our care.
#HelpUsHelpYou
by following the guidance π
An NHS couple who work as junior doctors at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital are using our motorhome village to protect their families. ELHT have been fortunate to have enough PPE along with initiatives like this to keep our staff and families safe. π
Thank you to all our staff who have been battling The Beast from the East in order to deliver safe, personal and effective care to our patients. And thank you to the staff who have been gritting the hospital sites!
#SuperStaff
The video we premiered at our AGM, which documented our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, is now available to watch on our website π₯
Check it out here -
#BacktotheFloor
Chief Executive, Kevin McGee really got stuck in yesterday as he joined the team on B2 as to find out more about the challenges and rewards of working on an Acute Stroke Ward.
Best of luck to Adam Wallwork, one of our radiographers, who will be running the
#LondonMarathon
tomorrow for
@ELHT_Charity
! He will be running the race in a 13lb lead suit and looking to set a new world record! Follow his progress β His bib number is 7913! We believe in you!
Jasper, the Trust's
#therapydog
, is getting in to the
#Easter
spirit! He's so proud of his colleagues, working really hard in challenging circumstances π°πΆ
#HappyEaster
Yesterday, we received this message from Jordan, a new father: βMy baby boy was born at the Central Birth Suite at 2:26am. Archie weighed 9lb 6ounces and was surrounded by professional, caring, dedicated staff. Keep up the βOutstandingβ practice!β
- Jordan, Nicole & Archie
#ICYMI
, Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital was featured on CNN yesterday, giving a behind-the-scenes look at our ICU in these challenging times.
Click the link below to watch the coverage:
A UK nurse says health workers face challenges both inside and outside the hospital as cases soar.
"Weβve had to stopβ¦ Zoom calls because thereβs been numerous relatives in a room not social distancing. The other day, there were at least 45 in a room.β
These are the first delivery of our fabulous commemorative 2020 badges for all staff and volunteers in recognition for the part they played during the COVID-19 pandemic.
They will be distributed over the coming weeks so watch out for them!
We love them. Hope you do too!
Congratulations to our March 2015 intake of
@UCLanHealth
student nurses as they graduate and begin work as Staff Nurses in community and at
@EastLancsHosp
hospitals
We can't find enough ways to show our brilliant staff, and other key workers, how much we appreciate them... but we hope our giant signs outside our
#Blackburn
and
#Burnley
sites get the message out there!
#ThankYouNHS
π»
Our Listening Lounge's offers students returning to work the chance to talk openly in a safe space. At ELHT we really value the mental health and wellbeing of all our staff and students, and we wanted to share what we do with you.
View our training video:
Thank you to our Estates and Facilities Team for keeping our roads clear and safe! Every member of the ELHT team plays a vital role in the smooth running of our Trust. Team work makes the dream work.
Our new Critical Care Unit side C (Ward B20) at RBTH has welcomed it's first patients today.
As they officially opened the new Unit, Chief Nurse Chris Pearson and Matron Linda Gregson said a huge thank you to all who have been involved in making this happen.
#ELHT
have successfully managed to do the first Colorectal case using the new system which was a Robotic Abdominal Perineal resection for rectal cancer, following a long Radiotherapy course. This was made possible by the brilliant theatre team
#NHS
#RoboticSurgery
@elhttheatres
We recently celebrated a special graduation for our βHead of Happinessβ Alfie who is now a fully trained therapy dog!
Well done Alfie! To read more please visit
β οΈ IMPORTANT β οΈ
Our Emergency Department is extremely busy right now. If you are feeling unwell but it is not life-threatening, please check your symptoms at NHS 111 online first.
You could save yourself a trip to the hospital by accessing more appropriate care elsewhere.
All bedside terminals at
#Blackburn
and
#Burnley
Hospitals will be providing free TV from 8am to 2pm today to allow patients to watch the full National Service of
#Remembrance
, honouring the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces community.
#LestWeForget
The NHS East Lancashire Child and Adolescent Service (ELCAS), which provides specialist mental health services for children and young people, has achieved an βOutstandingβ rating following a routine inspection by Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspectors. Well done!
"Mrs Christine Pearson has throughout her career been an exemplary nurse and colleague. She always puts others first and the last 4 years has seen Chris lead both the profession and the Organisation with the same values. An inspirational, kind and compassionate leader and lady"
Our wonderful patient Pauline has received a special video message from Sir Cliff Richard! Thank you to everybody who helped Pauline's dream come true!
Amazing news! Our Catering Department is one of only eight Trusts nationally to have joined the NHS Exemplary Trusts Programme and Hospital Food Network.
We've been chosen for our innovation, high food standards and consistent service.
Read more: π½οΈ
Tonight, on the eve of the
#NHSBirthday
, we will be lighting up RBTH and BGTH blue, as a moment of remembrance and reflection for those we have sadly lost during the pandemic.
Please place a light in your window or doorstep.
#LightItBlue
π
β To our all amazing staff - please pop in to any
@EuroGaragesLtd
petrol station to claim your free hot drink by showing your ID badge. The offer is available at the Starbucks machines in all
@TheEGGroup
filling stations!
#ThankyouNHS
After another busy week, we want to give a shoutout to our Critical Care Unit, who are supporting many patients with their rehabiliation journey!
Our staff are so proud of the achievements of our patients π
#FeelgoodFriday
#FridayFeeling
#OurELHTFamily
Jasper's loss has left a gigantic and unforgettable paw print on all our hearts.
Our thoughts go out to Hospital Chaplain, David Anderson, and his family as they come to terms with their loss, as well as wider members of our
#ELHTFamily
. π
We stand with all our BaME colleagues, patients and our communities. We will not tolerate racism in any form and will play our part in creating a society free from discrimination.
@ELHTKMCG
@MrsQuincent
Congratulations to the winners of these beautiful bouquets. Thanks to everybody who nominated for these inspirational members of staff. We are incredibly proud of all our nurses and midwives; for the outstanding work they do for our patients day in day out. You are truly amazing.
An online tele-rehabilitation scheme has launched at ELHT supported by funding from actress Emilia Clarke's charity,
@SameYouOrg
, to help survivors of stroke and brain injuries access help in their own homes.
Find out more:
@NHSNW
@NHSEngland
@NHSuk
"Today I ring this bell; it signals the close of one chapter and the start of another. I ring once for all I have endured, I ring twice to celebrate today and once more for the future." Congratulations to Glynis Cooper ringing the bell to celebrate her last chemo session.
STAR AWARDS: Good luck to Manisha Golash and Clare Yates who have been nominated for Rising Stars. They have both worked very hard in setting up a new service which improves outcomes for pregnant women with serious issues around their mental health.
Well done to THE BEST flu fighting staff in the country! We have vaccinated more staff against flu than any other acute NHS Trust. 92.3% of our FANTASTIC AMAZING WONDERFUL staff chose to protect their patients from flu. Thank you to our flu crew and everybody who got their jabs.
Sending a big thank you to all our ELHT heroes for their compassion and dedication. Our staff work under immense pressures and still deliver safe, personal and effective care to every patient.
Share this message to show your support for the amazing work our staff do every day.
Our
#ELHT
Employee of the Month accolade for December has been awarded to the Blackburn Theatre team (including the on-call anaesthetic team and the Blackburn clinic midwives). ππ
Read more here βΆοΈ
π’ Important information regarding PPE π’
βοΈ We have sufficient PPE for all staff when required
βοΈ We are accepting donations as a buffer for our stock levels
βοΈ Please direct all donations to our charity, ELHT&me
βοΈ DO NOT attend the hospital site to make any donation
Esteemed
#ELHT
Consultant General Surgeon Mr Rob Watson scrubbed up for the last time this morning after serving the
#NHS
for 46 years. Rob, may you enjoy a long and happy retirement.
Thank you to all our wonderful staff who are working hard under extreme pressure. Thank you for keeping our patients safe and cared for.
#SafePersonalEffective
#NHSHeroes
Weβre at
@HiveBwD
awards tonight as guests of the
#blackburn
and
#darwen
business community who presented
@ELHT_CEO
with a special award for our response to
#covid
Martin thanked all colleagues across
#elht
for their ongoing and amazing hard work π
We're proud to announce the opening of our refurbished Childrenβs Observation and Assessment Unit. It's a safe, spacious area specifically for the assessments and supportive management of children and young people who present with symptoms that could be attributed to COVID-19.