Head of Clinical Leadership @NHSLeadership Resp NCA @Pers_Care @BTSRespiratory President, Team @thoraxBMJ, Team @MedicalAidPal, Views my own 🏳️🌈 She/Hers
Oct 1, 2022 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Cannot switch off after today
Today we have 7024 people in hospitals with COVID & 160 on ventilators - this is a 37% increase in one week.
The majority cared for on respiratory & acute wards which are already under pressure & more so as the weather changes & winter approaches
Staff from all disciplines working overtime, staying late, covering sickness, caring for each other, doing everything to make sure shifts are as supportive as they can be, even when people are struggling emotionally & physically.
The solidarity is powerful but the fear is there
Apr 9, 2022 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
Met a person on the train last night & I can’t stop thinking about them
They were clearly a very kind, sociable person
They noticed my NHS rainbow badge & asked compassionate questions so I warmed to them immediately
I asked questions in return & the conversations started 1/7
They were travelling to visit their grandchildren who they clearly adored
They talked about them fondly, showed me pictures and explained loving about autism and in their experience both the additional challenges, love & opportunity it can bring children 2/7
Jan 1, 2021 • 26 tweets • 31 min read
A series of video & audio podcasts from lessons learnt so far during #COVID19 in 2020
So incredibly grateful for all that gave their precious time for FREE to make this shared learning during a global pandemic happen
You know who you are but I’ll tag ya anyway #RoleModels
Lessons Learnt from COVID19: Intensive Care Multidisciplinary Team