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RCHT
6 years
A safe arrival for baby Torran who arrived mid-flight from the Isles of Scilly this weekend. Mum and dad send their thanks to midwife Linda Benson (left) and the helicopter crew at @MCA_media Newquay.
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Wow, we are so excited to be getting a new Women's and Children's hospital for Cornwall. It'll look something like these early concept drawings.
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We're delighted to announce Kate Shields' appointment as RCHT Chief Executive.
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Thank you to Adam Kay for joining us yesterday in planting a memorial tree for healthcare professionals who have taken their lives. The tree is located in the garden to the side of the Knowledge Spa. @amateuradam @RchtWellness
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The #AHPsDay tour is off! Celebrating our allied health professionals and the crucial part they play in patient care.
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Our A&E department is under significant pressure & we need to concentrate on caring for people with serious and life-threatening illnesses. If it’s not urgent call 111 & we’ll get you to the best service for your needs. Don’t turn up with a minor injury without calling 111 first.
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To all #OurNHSPeople who are returning to help tackle #coronavirus and protect our most vulnerable loved ones, we cannot thank you enough. #ThankYouNHS
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Look out for something special at Royal Cornwall Hospital - 8pm tonight. If you're working at the hospital and can come outside for this brilliant salute - please do. Don't forget social distancing! @DC_Police @CornwallFRS @swasFT @CornwallFT @NHSKernow
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6 years
#AHPsDay #teamNHS roles: Art Therapist Drama therapist Music therapist Chiropodists/podiatrist Dietitian Occupational therapist Operating Department Practitioner Orthoptist Osteopath Paramedic Physiotherapist Prosthetists and Orthotist Radiographer Speech and language therapist
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5 years
Delighted to welcome HRH The Princess Royal to our maternity unit this afternoon ⁦ @MidwivesRCM
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Pressure on the ambulance service and Emergency Department is intense tonight. If it's not a 999 emergency but you need urgent care, please call 111 first. #HelpUsHelpYou
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What a way to end 2019 for RCHT and @CornwallFT Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals! Congratulations on your New Year's Honour @kimvon_o
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We'll all be rooting for RCHT midwife @GabbitasLouise in this week's @Saswhodareswin2 - Tune in Sunday 9pm @Channel4
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“People need to stay at home, they need to look after themselves [unless they are seriously ill] and through that they will look after others and we will reduce deaths. It’s really selfish to travel.” @RCHTCE on @BBCCornwall #StayHomeSaveLives
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3 years
It’s lit! Shining bright yellow for a great cause @YoungMindsUK #HelloYellow
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5 years
A wonderful gift, thank you so much.
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Melissa Mead MBE
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We can’t buy conventional presents for William so we are buying a fibre optic unit & sensory equipment for the paediatric ward @RCHTWeCare We hope that other children who are enduring a hospital stay will find their stay slightly less daunting. #Williamslegacy #Christmas
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And that's a wrap. Thanks to everybody that came along to the drop-in #CovidVaccine clinics at Stithians and Wadebridge. 838 vaccinations took place today 👏. A huge thank you must also go to the amazing staff and volunteers at the sites💙 #DoItForCornwall
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Happy #AHPsDay from our Director of Nursing, Midwifery & Allied Health Professions for Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust and Cornwall Partnership Trust @kimvon_o #AHPsDay2020
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4 years
Our Emergency department in Truro is not seeing people with minor problems. Go to your local minor injury unit or make an appointment with your GP.
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5 years
Another #brilliant improvement at RCHT getting national recognition. We'll be rooting for Karen and the team for the finals of the #RCNiAwards @RCNi
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RCNi: the life-long learning partner for nurses
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Congratulations to the colorectal 2-week wait team at @RCHTWeCare who are #RCNiAwards finalists. Lead nurse Karen Cock created standardised assessments & investigation protocols, delivering training & clinical supervision. Patient waits reduced to 1-2 days
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4 years
Are you ready for #maskUpMonday ?
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4 years
We're reducing visiting times at our hospitals to 2pm - 7pm. Just one visitor per patient please and no under 16s, except in special circumstances. See our website for details:
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6 years
And the winner is.... @MatronBudds - Sarah Budden
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7 years
Maybe our favourite Wonderwall message so far! We reach all parts and hearts...
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5 years
Congratulations to RCHT Urology Nurse, Debbie Victor @acedeb76 who won Urology Nurse of the Year at the 2019 #BJNAwards last Friday! What a great way to celebrate #InternationalWomensDay
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Well done to Deborah Victor the Urology nurse of the year 2019 #bjnawards
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Tower theatres are currently working on improving patient experience for paediatric patients. Part of the project is to brighten up recovery with wall art by volunteer artist Hayley Worthington. On behalf of staff and patients, we would like to thank Hayley for all her hard work.
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57 year old man from Bodmin is now in remission from his cancer after joining research study at RCHT After undergoing 4 different unsuccessful treatments for his cancer, scans now show him to be tumour free. Find out more:
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Our beautiful ⁦ @jodownsglass ⁩ plaque commemorating today’s visit to our maternity unit. A fabulous opportunity to celebrate the brilliant work our team has been doing to improve care for parents, babies and staff.
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Just to prove it really doesn't hurt! Director of People & OD @KerryEldridge1 with a #jabtastic contribution to #ProtectingOurPatients Flu is already on the increase, get your jab now!
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Could it be sepsis? Speak to @amotherwithout and @helenwinn55 in Trelawny reception today raising awareness. Vital.
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And the overall winner of #leaderoftheyear is Iain Davidson #BrilliantYouAwards #RCHTThankYouWeek 🎉👏👏
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6 years
Getting in the groove for the CPR marathon @RoyalCornwall today
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6 years
Lovely guesture to see off-duty staff volunteering to look after children so their colleagues can get into work for their shifts. #inthistogether #NHSheroes
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3 years
We're looking forward to welcoming @tonynchambers when he joins us as interim chief exec next month.
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3 years
A massive thank you to @dsairambulance who stepped in and pulled out all the stops to transfer one of our young patients to @BWC_NHS earlier this week. #justbrilliant
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Today is the International Nurses Day. This year more than any, we want to show our thanks & respect for our brilliant nurses. We're asking people to please join us & show thanks by putting a light, or a drawing of a light, in your window at 8pm tonight. #InternationalNursesDay
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Due to a high number of inpatients with covid, we have had to suspend visiting, other than exceptional circumstances. See our website for more information.
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Wondering what's happening at the front of Trelawny wing at Royal Cornwall Hospital? Here's Bryson Pottinger to tell you more. For more information please contact: rcht.buildingbrilliance @nhs .net #BuildingBrilliance
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6 years
Members of our dialysis unit team who are among staff across our hospitals preparing to sleep-over tonight to make sure they're ready for tomorrow morning's patients. #patientsfirst #safecare #NHSheroes
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Our final Cornish landmark for #organdonationweek2021 was lit pink last night. Thank you to the St Ives Town Council for allowing us to light the Island Chapel, it looked awesome! @St_Ives_Local @NHSOrganDonor
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🌞The Sun has got his hat on!🌞 Emergency Department Consultant, Dr Andy Virr, reminds you to keep 'Sun safe' during this hot period. #WeatherAware #BeatTheHeat #HelpUsHelpYou
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A huge thank you to our #brilliant @RCHTCharity team, our dancers and everyone who has made tonight’s #ComeDanceWithUs such fun. @WorldwideFP @CornwallLive @piratefm @the_vicinn can’t wait for Act II
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Amazing!! 50 walk-in vaccinations done so far at Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge. Drop in anytime today, 10am to 6pm to get your vaccine. 👏👏
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5 years
Getting set for the group dance #ComeDanceWithUs @RCHTCharity
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4 years
If you’re thinking of visiting the coast in #Cornwall , please #thinktwice about the distance you're travelling and if could stay closer to home? Overnight stays are not permitted & you must keep to social distancing at all times to protect local communities.
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A tune from our chaplain Sarah #joyatwork Thanks to James for the #brilliant idea and ⁦Simone for making it happen.
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"I will never be able to say thank you enough. Everyone been fab." Wellington Ward and Critical Care #wonderwall
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4 years
Currently GP surgeries and Hospitals including Royal Cornwall Hospital are contacting patients to discuss upcoming appointments. Please be aware this call will come from an unknown number. If you can answer the call so we can make contact with you as soon as possible. Thank you
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6 years
Nurse specialists at RCHT are supporting #dyingmattersawarenessweek encouraging people to talk more openly about their end of life wishes.
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5 years
Over 2800 people attended ED, West Cornwall Hospital UTC and @CornwallFT #MinorInjuryUnits over the Easter Weekend. That's over 600 more than 2018! A big thank you to everyone working over the Bank Holiday.
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5 years
Unveiling the Penlee Unit at West Cornwall Hospital this morning celebrating our community links with @penleelifeboat
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Happy New Year from RCHT, wishing you all a safe and happy New Year! #RCHTWeCare #ChooseWell
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3 years
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is deeply saddened by the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh.   Our hospitals are proud of their Royal association and our thoughts are with Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family at this time.
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Welcome to our first two international nurses, Ace Capulong (alongside wife Roxan) and Anusha Rojo who are joining the @RCHTWeCare team!
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3 years
More people are in Cornwall's hospitals with COVID-19 than ever before. Please stay at home and continue to follow the guidance to protect the NHS.
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Delighted to welcome @DOckendenLtd to RCHT today to visit our maternity team and @KernowMNVP representatives, and to join us at our public board meeting.
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We’re starting work on an exciting extension of our Emergency Department tomorrow. We’ll be open as usual for all emergencies but the small car park to the right hand side of the building will be closed. #buildingbrilliance
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If you need urgent, but not emergency care, contact NHS 111. Call 111 or visit at any time of day or night, to find out where you should go and when. #Think111First
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RCHT
6 years
Huge thanks to the team @pcworld #Truro who are loaning us a TV for the #Tintagel ward #RoyalWedding patients' tea party. @RCHTCharity
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6 years
Fantastic visit by Jenny Agutter to meet our maternity and neonatal teams. Stars all round:
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RCHT
2 years
Today is #NationalCancerCNSDay ! Meet Debbie, one of our Uro-Oncology Nurses 👇
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RCHT
7 years
Care, compassion + unwavering commitment. So well deserved - ED Team receive this month's #IWL #ThankYou award with @BestRM7 @RCHTHRDirector
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RCHT
3 years
Unless you have an exemption, please be respectful when our security team ask you to wear a mask.
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NHS patients and visitors must continue to #WearAMask and follow social distancing measures in healthcare settings. Please help keep everyone safe.
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6 years
Celebrating 70 years of care and compassion - Happy Birthday One+all!
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3 years
Remembering our fallen heroes. Our wreath on the @GWRHelp #PoppyTrain with @RchtVeterans representative @a_ottaway #RemembranceDay #WeWillRememberThem
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5 years
If you're collecting someone ready to go home from hospital,today, please come as early as possible so that we can admit others needing emergency care.
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6 years
Superstar critical care team talking about improvements for patients this morning on @BBCCornwall
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5 years
Our #Brilliant volunteer Maisy wins national Young Volunteer of the Year award for her support for people with dementia at the Royal Cornwall Hospital. Well done and a huge thank you. @TruroSchool @RCHTVoluntarySv
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Good luck to our maternity team, up for FIVE awards at the #IMExpo today - just brilliant! @zoenelson8 @jane_urben @KernowMVP @maternityexpo
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6 years
What a turnout - RCH staff this lunchtime coming together for an #NHS70 photo - creating memories with @UNISONSW
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4 years
We want to avoid a second spike in infections in Cornwall at all costs so it's important this bank holiday that you #ThinkTwice before visiting us. Travelling to second homes or temporary holiday accommodation is still not permitted, so please #ComeBackLater
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7 years
Wonderful visit from HRH The Duke of Cornwall & Patron of @macmillancancer joining our celebration of #TheCove support centre.
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RCHT
6 years
What fabulous news and our lead oncologist on the MySunrise App, Dr John McGrane, is up for an RCHT #One +all|WeCareAward tomorrow as well!!
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HTN Health Tech News
6 years
The Overall Winner of the Year goes to…The MySunrise App a free resource developed by the Oncology team at Royal Cornwall Hospital to support patients and their families right from diagnosis, providing information specific to their local cancer center #htnawards
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4 years
Many thanks to everyone who responded calmly and correctly to the chemical incident earlier. All dealt with and business as usual at ED. @CornwallFRS
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RCHT
3 years
Do you know where to get health care and advice if your GP practice is closed? Emergency Department Consultant, Toby Slade, has the answer 👇
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RCHT
6 years
Patients on our Trauma Unit have been helping to make paper hats for the nursing team, reminiscing on days gone by! Modelled here by Onward Care Team colleagues.
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6 years
Huge thanks to our volunteers who came in today to support patients and their families by keeping their refreshment services open. #inthistogether #nhsheroes
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Happy AHP Day to our colleagues! Check out Physiotherapist, Debbie, and Dietician, Rebecca, telling us about their jobs and why they love being an AHP 👇 @LisaLedger7 @cornwall_ahps #AHPsDay2021
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We’re grateful to all of our staff during this time and want to say a huge #ThankYouNHS to staff at every level for the work they are doing to look after our friends, families and loved ones. #COVID19
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4 years
Huge thanks to our emergency services colleagues and all key workers. Thanks for joining us @CornwallLive @LeeTrewhela
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Lee Trewhela 〓〓
4 years
Well that was quite something to film - ⁦ @DC_Police ⁩ ⁦ @swasFT ⁩ ⁦ @CornwallFRS ⁩ blue light saluting ⁦ @RCHTWeCare ⁩ staff #ClapForCarers #NHS
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7 years
Proud of our choir raising funds to give babies the best start in life. Read more and support them here:
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5 years
A joyful reunion for our doctors and midwives this week as they said happy 1st birthday to twins Ruben and Jenson. Great teamwork and quick decision making made sure they had a fighting chance. @OUHospitals
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency
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This is why working together matters. This is why every moment counts in an emergency situation. This is the story of the midwife, the helicopter and the youngest surviving pre-term twin boys. (All pictures: Ben Burchill/PA Wire)
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6 years
And the overall winner is.... Susan Kennedy, Stuart Gerty and Amanda Davis
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RCHT
10 months
Today marks 75 years of the NHS! Thank you to everyone who is, and has been, part of the incredible team of people, there for us around the clock, 365 days a year. Tune in to @CHBNRadio from 12pm to 2pm today for a special NHS 75 broadcast ➡️
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A&E is exceptionally busy. Talk before you walk. If it’s urgent but not life threatening call 111 first and we’ll get you to the right place. Please don’t just show up.
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Here’s ⁦ @BBCCornwall ⁩ ⁦ @CornishKennedy ⁩ trying out our new piano
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4 years
Please #BeKind to the keyworkers who are keeping Cornwall running. They're working hard to keep everyone happy and healthy. Being abusive is #unacceptable .
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We are proud to announce we have received the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for supporting the Armed Forces Community! We are 1 of 193 organisations to receive this award and 1 of 17 in the South West. #GoldERS23 @DRM_Support @WRFCA
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RCHT
7 years
Our new #MRI scanner has arrived and is set to transform the experience for patients.
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4 years
If you've ever needed a Midwife - you'll know how special they are. Show your appreciation today. #LoveYourMidwife @jane_urben @rchtmaternity @zoenelson8 @MidwivesRCM
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Our Anaesthetics services team has been highly commended for “Student Placement of the Year” by Oxford Brookes University in 2019. If you'd like to work for a team that nurtures talent and encourages it to grow, get in touch by going to our RCHT jobs Facebook page @RCHTJobsPage
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Leaders of Cornwall and Isles of Scilly's NHS have expressed their sympathies after today's news. "Her Majesty dedicated her life to public service during an historic 70-year reign. She was an exemplar of public service, which we can only aspire to. We send our condolences."
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5 years
Recognising brilliant care our urogynaecology service for #Cornwall and #IslesOfScilly gets national Accreditation. @CornwallFT
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6 years
#Itscominghome but we're hoping you won't be coming to ours! If you need medical advice but aren't sure which service to use, visit or call 111 for advice. #Choosewell
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2 years
Therapy dogs 🐶 Molly, Rio, Bongo, Bear and Aggie will be back at the Royal Cornwall Showground Vaccination Clinic in Wadebridge for the next 4 Saturdays
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5 years
Great recognition for our #brilliant @ParkeJane #midwife of the Year @TheSun #WhoCaresWins19 for her part in giving these boys the best chance of survival
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