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@EKHUFT

1 year

Congratulations to emergency care nurse consultant @Alisonmariposas , who has become the first advanced clinical practitioner to be credentialled by @RCollEM . Alison, who works at WHH, started her ACP journey in 2018 as a trainee ACP in acute care, qualifying in 2021.

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Our Chief Executive, Susan Acott, has today paid tribute to nurse, Aimee O'Rourke, who sadly died after testing positive for COVID-19. The thoughts of everyone at East Kent Hospitals are with Aimee’s family and friends. Read more here:

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Ivy Smith, 97, had her #CovidVaccine this morning at WHH. “They called me yesterday and I was quite excited about it. “When I was young they didn’t have vaccines like this so I am very lucky. “I think I’m the oldest person having it today but I’m young at heart.”

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It was a case of puppy love when our fab ITU staff organised a visit for a patient’s beloved pet 🐶💙. Jim Beverton was missing his dog Caramel and staff felt the visit would give him a boost - and it did exactly that. Read more and watch the lovely video:

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When ward manager Pat Johnson was lying in a hospital bed battling Covid-19, at times she was not sure she’d survive, let alone get back to work. But that's exactly what she's done - and we couldn't be more pleased to welcome her back 💙🌈. Read her story:

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A nurse at the William Harvey Hospital has sadly died after testing positive for COVID-19. He will be remembered as a kind and caring nurse and much respected colleague. Our deepest condolences go to his family. To read more go to: #NeverForgotten 💙

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We're so proud of all our staff during these difficult times. Thank you for going above and beyond, thank you for your selflessness, and thank you for being you 💙🙌💙

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4 years

A huge thank you to Dr Beaumont and all colleagues who are coming back to help #NHSheroes

James Hadlow

@drjameshadlow

4 years

Thank you to my friend, mentor and absolute hero - Dr Tony Beaumont. ‘Hero’ is a often an overused phrase but this man really is. He has selflessly rejoined from retirement in a heartbeat to help us on intensive care as we fight #coronavirus @EKHUFT . @EKHUFTicu @SusanAcott 1/2

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4 years

Another proud moment this evening watching our workforce come together to #ClapForOurCarers . Thank you to the thoughtful children and staff who made our banners to show appreciation to everyone in the community for supporting us during this time. 🌈 #ThankYouNHS 💙

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6 years

We are delighted that there is going to be a new medical school for Kent & Medway 🤩 It will be the county’s first ever, and will bring together the centres of excellence in health and medical education provided by @UniKent and @CanterburyCCUni and local healthcare organisations.

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Congratulations to our director of infection prevention and control, Dr Neil Wigglesworth @Neilwigg , who has received a national award recognising his work. Neil was presented with the Brendan Moore award, for his contribution to @IPS_Infection at their annual conference.

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Hip hip hooray! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Amazing turn out again this evening seeing our staff come together to #ClapForOurCarers and thank our communities who have supported us endlessly. 🙏🏼 #InThisTogether

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We’re treating our first patients in a major new extension to the William Harvey’s Emergency Department today. The new unit includes dedicated areas for patients with mental health needs, rapid assessment and resus bays. Huge thanks to all teams involved! @2getherSupport @Bauvill

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3 years

Huge congratulations to our specialist children's cystic fibrosis nurse Lindsay Berry, who has been named Respiratory Nurse of the Year in the British Journal of Nursing Awards! 💙👏💙 Read why here:

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4 years

We were proud to support the army with the making of this @EKHUFT thank you to our incredible staff at William Harvey Hospital for taking a few minutes out to take part this week.

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@BritishArmy

4 years

The Pipes and Drums of 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles joined the nation in showing their support for frontline workers tackling the coronavirus outbreak. From their barracks in Kent, they joined bagpipers across the country taking part in #PipeUpForKeyWorkers

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Our thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues of Val Stimson, who has died after testing positive for coronavirus. Val was a receptionist at the Kent and Canterbury hospital but went 'above and beyond' during the pandemic. Read tributes to Val:

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We will begin vaccinating against coronavirus this week, alongside dozens of hospital hubs starting the NHS immunisation programme. Our staff are working extremely hard to get ready for this historic moment and we are privileged to be able to play a part.

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Peri-peri nice of you to treat our Emergency Department at the WHH @NandosUK ! 👏💙

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Huge thanks to @Gurkha_Brigade who have handed over a cheque for more than £6,300 to our @EKHCharity after running the distance from Land's End to John O'Groats in relay at their barracks near Folkestone 🏃👏. The money will support our #NHSHeroes 💙:

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4 years

We are delighted to be vaccinating patients against coronavirus today. 80 year-old Kenneth Lamb was the first Kent patient to have the vaccine and said: "I couldn’t believe it when they phoned to say I could have the vaccine – but I didn’t have to think twice”

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2 years

Tributes have been paid to a consultant described as ‘inspiring and passionate’, following her death in a car accident. Dr Habiba ‘Bee’ Hajallie, who worked with the frailty team, was involved in an accident last week, while on her way to work. Read more:

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We would like to say a huge thank you to all our staff for your hard work in 2020 and wish you all a Happy New Year. We’d also like to thank those of you working today to support and provide care to patients. #WeCare

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2 years

Hospital staff helped organise a wedding in just four hours so the bride’s father could watch her get married.

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A brand-new critical care unit, that will benefit some of east Kent’s sickest patients, opens tomorrow at the William Harvey Hospital. Yvonne Davis, William Harvey Hospital’s longest-serving nurse, opened the new unit, 43 years after her first shift at the hospital.

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“You’ve fallen but the whole system will catch you” Did anyone just spot Trauma Director Natasha Newton? #Emergency

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3 years

An inspirational nurse leader has become the first in east Kent to receive a prestigious national award. Chris Hamson has worked for the Trust for more than 25 years and our chief nurse described him as an 'east Kent legend'. Congratulations, Chris!

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6 years

Excellent news for @EKHUFT staff and patients today - we have secured £6.42m in national funding to improve our emergency departments before winter

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5 years

The Trust would not be able to provide the modern healthcare our patients expect without the support of our IT team who have won 🏆Supporting Team of the Year Award🏆 Working on several projects this year, these guys have brought the Trust into the 21st century #EKHUFTStars19

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4 years

Watch a very special nurse being applauded as she leaves our intensive care unit after contracting coronavirus. “Every single person throughout my illness has been fantastic - I always thought it but now I know it” Read more here:

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4 years

Deb Pandit, Consultant in ITU, was our 1st staff member to have the vaccine, straight after a night shift! He said: “I believe in the science and I believe in the research. I have seen what the virus can do to patients and to my friends –that is why I want to protect myself.”

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4 years

Say hello to seven new nursing associates who have started work at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital 👋💙. The group qualified in May and took up their posts as Band 4 nursing associates - a new role bridging the gap between healthcare assistant and registered nurse - last week

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7 years

A huge thank you to all our staff working over Christmas and New Year; just a reminder that thousands of people across the UK have given up their Christmas to save our lives. The NHS opening hours are 24/7, 365. A huge thanks to every single one of you. You are awesome.

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4 years

Well done to every member of staff who took the time to clap and thank our communities for their support. What an amazing turnout! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #ThankYouNHS #ClapForOurCarers

Erica Moo 💙

@EricaMoo

4 years

Really moving as we left work tonight #WHH @EKHUFT @SusanAcott @TherapiesEKHUFT #ClapForTheNHS #NHS

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6 years

We are pleased to announce that Susan Acott has been appointed as the new substantive Chief Executive of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.

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3 years

Standing ovation after emotional speech from @SusanAcott CEO: "I always felt it was akin to a war. I don't think I can describe it any other way. You have been tested to the limit and not been found wanting. I am very proud to work with you all and to call you my team." #WeCare

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3 years

The William Harvey Hospital is a designated trauma unit in the south of the #MajorTraumaNetwork 🚨 We couldn’t be more proud of all of the team and departments involved 💙☺️ #c4emergency #NHS

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2 years

Tributes have been paid to a nurse and hospital Governor, who has died after her brave battle with cancer. Sophie Pettifer worked as a nurse for almost 40 years, and also served as a staff and public Governor for East Kent Hospitals. Read more:

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Tracey Fletcher, the new Chief Executive, has joined EKHUFT today. Tracey; “It is a real privilege to join my local Trust. I am looking forward to meeting & working with staff, to deliver great healthcare for patients." Welcome, Tracey 👋 @CEOHomerton

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4 years

We are delighted to see more acts of kindness and encouragement for our staff as they head into work. We are here for you 💙🙌💙 #NHSHeroes #StayAtHomeSaveLives

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From nursing children with tuberculosis on verandas, to caring for victims of an IRA bomb attack, there isn’t much Val Ellis hasn’t seen in her 64-year NHS career. The grandmother started at 15 and finally hung up her uniform last week at the age of 79.

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4 years

Trust chief executive Susan Acott has led tributes to HCA Rachel Trott, who sadly died after testing positive for coronavirus. Rachel was 36 and leaves her partner and three young children. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and colleagues.

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2 years

Dedicated pharmacy staff are working in an emergency department as part of a project to improve patient safety. Pharmacy technicians Michelle Brown and Ben Smith joined the ED team at the QEQM in Margate, initially as a six-month pilot. Read more:

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4 years

Today in Kent & Medway, we remember our colleagues whose lives have been cut short by COVID-19. We know that black, Asian and minority ethnic colleagues are disproportionately affected by COVID and we will do everything we can to protect them. #TogetherWeRise #BlackLivesMatter

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2 years

RIP Dame Deborah James. Her work through @bowelbabe has changed peoples lives and will continue to change treatment for those affected by bowel cancer. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.

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3 years

Spending 100 days in intensive care is a milestone no one wants to reach, but our fab critical care team did all they could to make the anniversary a positive one for patient Alan Finch, arranging a visit from his partner and dog to give him a boost.

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1 year

Clinicians are using AI software to help check chest x-rays for patients in emergency departments. The qXR software, developed by @qure_ai , can spot potential issues almost instantly and alert doctors, reducing any potential treatment delay. Read more:

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2 years

The clinical trials unit has opened today! 🎉 Funded by donations from @hornby and local Masons the unit was opened by @CEOEastKentHosp and will benefit patients across Kent, meaning people will no longer need to travel to take part in trials of the latest drugs.

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4 years

We are pleased to share a positive story about a patient who has made a remarkable recovery from Coronavirus. Stuart said, 'I can't thank the NHS enough for saving my life'. Read his story here: Hear what Stuart has to say right here! 📽️ #ThankYouNHS 💙

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2 years

Thank you @JustinWelby for visiting William Harvey Hospital today to spend time with staff and patients, and bless the new critical care unit, opening later this month @EKHUFTicu

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3 years

Congratulations to Tina Hughes, a domestic assistant at the QEQM, who has been named a national health hero! Tina was recognised after going above and beyond during the Covid pandemic. Read more:

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4 years

A huge thank you to every member of our team who have worked extremely hard to prepare for the #CovidVaccine Pictured here are some of our incredible colleagues from the Occupational Team and the Pharmacy team, who are just some of the teams who have ensured we are prepared💙

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3 years

At QEQM hospital today, doctors are live-streaming procedures to 650 fellow doctors in 60 countries as part of an international training course. Watch @tsiamoulos and team use cutting edge endoscopic techniques to prevent and treat cancer. @kentendosurgery #WeCare

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2 years

We are so excited for patients to be treated at QEQM’s fantastic new Emergency Department this week. This phase includes a brand-new children’s department, large new treatment areas & dedicated areas for patients with mental health needs. A huge thank you to @WWMartin_Ltd

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6 years

Real staff members and patients from across our hospitals have the starring role in the biggest ever NHS recruitment drive in its 70 year history - a huge thanks to everyone involved 😊 #NHS70 #WeAreEKHUFT

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4 years

For those of you unable to visit your loved ones in hospital, we've come up with a fab idea to help you cheer them up and let them know you are thinking of them! 🧡💛💚💙💜 Find out more here: #InThisTogether

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4 years

Following a positive story about a patient who is recovering from coronavirus, we are grateful to have received his heartfelt thanks for the care he received. Thank you Stuart - we are delighted to see you back on your feet, and going from strength to strength! #ThankYouNHS

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We've put huge smiles on the faces of our staff thanks to Matthew and our local primary schools for creating a beautiful display of blue hearts outside our hospitals. Read more here: Thank you for your support - our #NHSHeroes truly deserve it 💙🙌💙

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4 years

Here's a great shot of the #ThankYouNHS spitfire in the skies above the QEQM hospital this morning - thanks to Brian Whitehead, from the QEQM Hospital League of Friends for sharing it - and to the Aircraft Restoration Company for the fly past! ✈ 💙✈

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6 years

Massive congratulations to @EKHUFT Hospital at Home Team for winning the ‘IV Therapy Nurse of the Year Award’ at last week's @BJNursing awards - treating patients in the comfort of their own homes 😊🏥▶️🏠

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4 years

We are so appreciative of the support from our @2getherSupport teams who are hugely valued across our hospitals. Thank you - you are stars!💚🙏

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6 years

So excited and proud to have colleagues from East Kent Hospitals featured as part of this national campaign. We rely on every single member of our team to be able to care for our patients 365 days a year #WeAreTheNHS #WeAreEKHUFT

NHS England

@NHSEngland

6 years

We are IT. We are Support. We are recruiting now. #WeAreTheNHS

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3 years

Meet the team on Cambridge M1 at the William Harvey Hospital! This fab image was taken by ward manager Rachel Giles, who took a photography course during lockdown. Read more about it:

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7 years

Huge thanks to all our staff who have been tackling the 'Beast from the East' to get into our hospitals and care for patients. Keep warm everyone!

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4 years

It was phenomenal to see our staff coming together to support the NHS workforce last night. Thank you to each and everyone of you for your support. We are here for you💙 #ClapForOurCarers 👏👏👏 #ThankYouNHS

EKHUFT Urgent and Emergency Care

@EKHUFTUEC

4 years

Super proud of our UEC team at the QEQM 👏🏻🥰

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6 years

Staff ring the memorial bell to mark the official 70th anniversary of the NHS. Join us for celebrations taking place across the Trust today #NHS70 #proud #wearethenhs

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2 years

After months of planning, designing, building, testing and training, our new 24 bed critical care unit opens at William Harvey Hospital tomorrow. It’s looking great! Thanks @mtxcontracts @2gethersupport @EKHUFTicu

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4 years

Happy birthday to the QEQM! The hospital in Margate is 90 years old today 🎉 Sue Leach, one of our clinical nurse educators, has worked at the hospital for half its life - an incredible 45 years. She's shared some of her memories here - do share yours too!

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2 years

A schoolboy was invited to become an honorary biomedical scientist for the day to help ease his fears around having a blood test. Young Finley Puddefoot, eight, visited the William Harvey Hospital to see where his blood samples would end up. Read more:

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1 year

75 years ago Empire Windrush arrived, and on this #WindrushDay , we want to recognise all our NHS colleagues connected to the Windrush's arrival. Meet Sophia Lindsay, Head of Nursing for Children, who’s parents came to England from Jamaica in the 1950s.

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4 years

Amongst all of our staff we are giving great thanks to, we would like to say a special thank you to our @2getherSupport staff who are working incredibly hard behind the scenes. Thank you for everything you do everyday to support us 💚🙌💚 #NHEHeroes #ThankYouNHS

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An additional eight-bed Intensive Treatment Unit has been opened as part of preparations for winter and rising coronavirus cases. The unit, at the William Harvey Hospital, features state-of-the-art technology. Find out more:

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4 years

Thank you to our pharmacy team for your continuous efforts to be there for our patients every day. Keep up the good work 🙏 #WeCare

Pharmacy@EKHUFT 💙

@PharmacyEKHUFT

4 years

Pharmacy team @EKHUFT today. Working every day on all 3 sites as we have to be here for the patients like all #NHS staff. Please stay home for us 🏡 and keep safe

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We're improving! Thank you to the NHS staff who helped us achieve 85% on our Emergency Care standards for patients yesterday #proud #wecare

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4 years

Today we are celebrating all of our amazing ODPs! In particular, we would like to thank them for their contribution in #COVID19 where many have stepped out of their comfort zone to help our critical care colleagues on the frontline. We are truly blessed to have you! #ODPDay

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4 years

Our research team have started an exciting study to investigate whether black elderberry liquid could help patients who have tested positive for Covid-19. The team is the first in the UK to research the use of the liquid, which has antiviral properties:

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4 years

We'd like to say 140,000 thank yous to Hornby Model Railways who have donated a huge amount to our East Kent Hospitals Charity! The company gifted £140,000 from the sales of a special engine dedicated to Captain Sir Tom Moore. 👏💙👏 Read more here:

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Well done to @PharmacyEKHUFT who have slashed their use of plastic bags from a quarter of a million a year to zero! They are helping with the Trust's work to become more environmentally sustainable, and meet the NHS’s target of being net zero by 2040.

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4 years

A former critical care nurse is coming back to frontline nursing amid the coronavirus outbreak - and is encouraging others to do the same. Find out how you can join Debbie in coming back to support us: …/la…/go-back-and-help-if-you-can/ #NHSHeroes 💙

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4 years

An incredible picture showcasing a huge moment thanks to our team. #ThanksTeamEKHUFT #OurNHSPeople

Jed Johnson 🏳️‍🌈🌱

@JedJohnson_1989

4 years

Incredible and emotional scenes today as we discharged this chap from M2 after a five week battle with Covid into the arms of his wife waiting just outside the ward. A picture really does say a thousand words. 🌈💙❤️ @EKHUFT @angelamason00 @paulaKnights3 @SusanAcott @wecare4nhs

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Our final day of #24daysofEKHUFT , and we are celebrating every single member of Team EKHUFT. You are all awesome. Thanks to everyone who has liked,shared and enjoyed our countdown to Christmas as we celebrate some of our incredible staff. 💙🏥

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7 years

A message from Chief Operating Officer, Jane Ely #uksnow #NHSheroes #TeamEKHUFT

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4 years

This is the moment Donald Williamson was reunited with Jane, his wife of 40 years, after he spent a month in hospital with Covid-19. He is one of more than 4,500 people who have been able to go home to their families after recovering from the virus 💙🌈👏.

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Coming to work feels different with Ursula in charge, according to midwives within her team. She puts women and children first and is passionate about providing a safe, high-quality service. The 🏆Inspirational Leader of the Year Award🏆 goes to Ursula! #EKHUFTStars19 👏👏👏

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3 years

Zoe Holt was nominated for her innovative work around mouth care @CitizenAwards

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2 years

Happy International Nurses' Day 2022 to all our nurses - thank you for all your hard work, commitment and dedication #IND2022 #NursesDay #NHS

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6 years

Today is the annual junior doctors changeover day - a warm welcome to all those joining #TeamEKHUFT ! #WeAreTheNHS

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6 years

More than 7,000 babies are delivered each year at EKHUFT, so a huge thank you to our midwives and the entire midwifery team at East Kent Hospitals for day 8 of #24daysofEKHUFT 💙👶🤰 #NHS #baby @EKHUFTMaternity

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4 years

Terry Boston-Marsh was, quite simply, 'one of the best'. So said Trust chief executive Susan Acott, who led tributes following his death after testing positive for Covid-19. Our thoughts are with his devastated family and his many friends. Read more:

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4 years

We would like to thank @kentpoliceash for their treat delivery to our children's ward. Our staff are delighted to be receiving such thoughtful gestures and donations from the community💙🙌💙 #InThisTogether #KentTogether

adamlott

@DiversityBoy

4 years

@kent_police Ashford delivering donated treats for our children’s wards outside our front doors @EKHUFT yesterday to our amazing head of nursing paediatrics @MichelleSJ5 thank you PD Barker safe distancing

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6 years

For the next #24daysofEKHUFT we are featuring the team from across our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit & Special Care Baby Unit. They work tirelessly to help families at what is often a daunting & frightening time. The team at NICU won the Excellence in Care Award this year!

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A mum who finally fulfilled her childhood ambition of becoming a nurse at the age of 51 is encouraging others to follow their dreams on #NursesDay today. Karen Brewer began her career in the NHS as a healthcare support worker at the age of 41. Read more:

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East Kent Hospitals

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When the NHS started in 1948, it had 144,000 staff. Today, there are 1.5 million people employed by the NHS, making it one of the largest employers in the world. We have around 8000 staff here at EKHUFT, and couldn't be without any of them! #NHS70 #countdownto70

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East Kent Hospitals

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Day 9 of #24daysofEKHUFT already and today we are featuring a team that you might not think of but are crucial to our patient care! Our pathology team undertake over 11 million tests every single year 😲🏥💙 @EKHUFTPathology

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East Kent Hospitals

@EKHUFT

5 years

We are so thankful to our staff who have given up their Christmas to be spending time with our patients. As a thank you our @2getherSupport team will be making their way round to wards this evening and tomorrow (Boxing Day) delivering festive food platters. Merry Christmas!🎄

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East Kent Hospitals

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The QEQM hospital in Margate turns 90 this week - that's nine decades of caring for thousands of people across Thanet and beyond 💙. It's seen a host of changes over the years, and challenges from WW2 to #coronavirus . Read more about its history here:

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East Kent Hospitals

@EKHUFT

4 years

It's time to get crafty! ❤️✂️💈 A nurse has come up with a wonderful idea to bring comfort to our patients who are unable to receive visitors at the moment. Join us in spreading the love for our patients and their families by heading to: #InThisTogether

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East Kent Hospitals

@EKHUFT

1 year

Colleagues, friends and family of Dr Habiba ‘Bee’ Hajallie planted a tree in her memory at the William Harvey Hospital. Bee, who worked with the frailty team at the hospital, died in a car accident while on her way to work in October. Read more:

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