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Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

@GWH_NHS

5 years

We were clapping for Dr Adedeji tonight 👏 🙏💙

Kevin McNamara

@Kevin_McNamara1

5 years

For those out clapping tonight, let’s do it for Dr Edmond Adedeji, a husband, father, grandfather & part of the GWH family who passed away yesterday from Covid-19. As his family have graciously said ‘He died doing a job he loved, serving others before himself’. Thank you Edmond x

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Today, three pro-bikers from Italy have travelled across Europe to bring bike therapy to children and long-term patients at our hospital. This is the first time they've visited a hospital in the UK and we absolutely loved seeing the smiles on our staff and patients faces!

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Yesterday, we launched new 'wobble rooms' for staff who need a quiet space to share worries, verbalise emotion or just sit quietly. These rooms are part of our staff wellbeing package - which includes 24/7 mental health support and weekly care bundles for all teams.

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On April 2, Safurat was admitted with COVID-19. 111 days later, she went home today. Safurat is the oldest patient who was ventilated that has recovered. Her daughter, Ola, said: A big thank you to you all. Our sincere gratitude goes to all the wonderful GWH teams."

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A lovely image of our Great Western Hospital site taken over the weekend. Thank you Dr. Rithvik Rai for sharing your photos! 🌈

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5 years

Thank you to everyone for showing their support to us and our amazing staff - in these challenging times, it’s the small acts of kindness like #ClapForOurCarers that show how valued our health service is, and how grateful we all are to everyone who works in it. 👏 #ThankYouNHS

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4 years

Staff in ED arranged a lovely wedding vow renewal ceremony for a poorly patient and his wife whilst in ED. What an amazing effort team!

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5 years

We've received a message of thanks from none other than Kerry and Kurtan Mucklowe - local stars of #ThisCountry ! This message extends to our colleagues working not only in the acute hospital, but across the community and in primary care as well.

A message of thanks from Kerry and Kurtan Mucklowe (Daisy and Charlie...

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@GWH_NHS

5 years

We are delighted to announce that we have appointed Kevin McNamara as our Chief Executive. Kevin will take up the position with immediate effect. Read more:

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4 years

As we count down to the weekend, Swindon's emergency and urgent care team prepare for a busy 48 hours providing lifesaving care. Dr Stephen Haig asks local people to stay safe by following social distancing and being mindful of drinking too much.

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Our physios held a surprise graduation at the hospital for the phyios who finished university early last year to join us during the pandemic, and who didn't get their own uni graduations. They were presented with a certificate, and were joined virtually by their families.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us today for the 11am silence in tribute to all workers who have passed away, and to thank all those who continue to do vital work to keep public services running. A huge thank you to all our staff, and our colleagues across the NHS. #COVID19

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3 years

Speech and Language Therapists on ICU have developed ‘Conversation Stations’ that include resources to help support communication for every patient on the unit. The stations include writing tablets, picture charts, phrase charts, pain scales and orientation boards. Great work!

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4 years

Today, we welcomed 3 Michelin star winner, Marco Pierre White, who came to the hospital with local restaurant owner, Manni, to deliver Manni's 10,000th sandwich to staff. A huge thank you to Marco, Manni and your team for your generous daily deliveries of sandwiches.

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4 years

Wow - thank you for this great message on the way into our hospital!

Giles de Burgh

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Just before you turn into the hospital. Amazing.

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5 years

We have lifted the barriers in all of our car parks from today, so parking is now free for all patients, visitors and staff. The public will not need to queue to pay for their parking at the parking machines.

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7 years

A massive thank you to our staff who braved the cold today to carry on caring for people across Swindon. The grit you've shown would melt even the iciest of roads!

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We have now given more than 10,000 people the first dose of the vaccine - This is a really significant milestone in our response to the pandemic and our thanks go to everyone involved, who has worked flat-out to make this programme such a success.

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2 years

Today marks a very special anniversary for a number of nursing staff working in the Theatres department at the Trust. 20 years ago, a group of nurses left their homes in the Philippines and moved to work in the NHS in Swindon.

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4 years

We are thrilled to announce that Maxine Buyanga, Matron for ICU, has been shortlisted for the @NursingTimes Awards 2020, in the Nurse Leader of the Year category. Maxine has been an incredible leader throughout the last few months, encouraging and supporting her team on ICU.

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4 years

Ever wondered what it has been like to work in an intensive care unit during the COVID-19 pandemic? We have an incredible team working around the clock to care for some of our sickest patients, supported by staff who have stepped up to be redeployed.

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Our 5,500 strong workforce is made up of compassionate, caring and skilled staff from all over the world. In fact, we have staff from over 75 different nationalities. Our new lift display depicts each of the countries that our staff have joined the NHS from. #EDI 🌍💙

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We have expanded ICU services into some of our theatre space so that we can create 18 additional ICU beds. Today, our two new Deputy Chief Nurses, Luisa Goddard and Rayna McDonald, visited the team working in Recovery to thank them for all their hard work.

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And they've done it!! 50 miles in one day! A huge congratulations to Adam and Tom, and the 72 members of staff who have joined them throughout the day. What an achievement and what an amazing way to thank the public for their continued support. #ClapForCarers #ThankYouNHS .

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We’re very thrilled to announce that building work for a Radiotherapy Centre at Great Western Hospital has begun today! The Centre will be an expansion of @OUHospitals radiotherapy service, meaning Swindon patients will no longer need to travel to Oxford for treatment.

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Today, Alex Hale became the first patient in Swindon to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Thank you to all of the staff who have worked so hard to make this happen - we are thrilled to be one of the 50 NHS Trusts leading on the biggest vaccine programme in the history of the NHS.

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@GWH_NHS

5 years

We've put these signs up for staff as they leave the car park to remind them to go home and have a rest.. and that they are great!

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‘Happiness isn’t all about grand ambitions and big achievements, its also about the little touches that make daily life a bit nicer’ @GWH_NHS

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4 years

A huge congratulations to Neal Aplin, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, who has just been successful in his application to credential as an advanced level nurse with the @theRCN . He is the first nurse at GWH to have achieved this.

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A huge congratulations to Dr Anthony Kerry who has just won the Wiltshire Health and Care Award for Care Hero. Dr Kerry has worked as a consultant on our respiratory ward throughout covid, caring for patients who have needed oxygen support due to the virus. He’s a true hero.

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@GWH_NHS

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The first of our letters from home have been delivered to loved ones spending time in hospital. They definitely brought a smile to our patients and staff. If you'd like to send in a letter, please email it to gwh.lettersfromhome @nhs .net.

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Staff on our Children's Unit have produced this video to remind our colleagues and our local community that we're all in this together!

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@GWH_NHS

3 years

Anyone attending hospital or their GP practice must continue to wear a face mask and ensure social distancing, so that we can do all we can to keep our staff, patients and visitors safe. Staying safe never changes.

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4 years

Over the weekend, our new MRI scanner was delivered which will helps us improve screening and early diagnosis of cancer, which is vital to saving more lives. We were one of 78 trusts to be awarded Government funding to upgrade our cancer screening equipment in the autumn of 2019

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5 years

Our staff dance-off is underway! We love this video from staff working in ED!

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4 years

This is truly amazing Keith - what a touching tribute. Thank you.

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3 years

We have today stood down our internal critical incident, and our thanks go to every member of staff, our health and social care partners, and the people of Swindon and Wiltshire for their continued support. Our statement:

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@GWH_NHS

3 years

We're devastated following the sad death of Dr Irfan Halim this week and our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues - here's our statement.

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Today, we welcomed back our therapy pony Olaf to the Children's Ward and Critical Care Unit. Olaf spent time with patients and staff - lots of smiles on the faces of those he met who got to enjoy some animal comforts during their hospital stay. #PetsAsTherapy #NHS 🐎💙

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Huge congratulations to GWH nurse Wendy Johnson, awarded a British Empire Medal for her services to nursing. Her passion, determination and specialist knowledge have transformed how the Trust cares for its most vulnerable patients. We’re so proud!

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3 years

Congratulations to Lisa Hocking who has won the Wiltshire Health and Social Care Award for Good Nurse. Lisa has led on our infection prevention and control measures during the pandemic, ensuring that every patient, visitor and staff member has been kept safe. Huge well done.

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We are launching a 'Letters from Home' scheme for families to send letters to their loved ones in hospital. If your family or friend is in hospital and you want to send them a letter, please email gwh.lettersfromhome @nhs .net with your words. You can also attach a photograph.

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4 years

One of our members of staff, Giles De Burgh, has written a poem that we feel perfectly reflects the efforts that our staff have put in this year in the fight against coronavirus. Thank you to every one of the GWH family. We are so grateful for the work you have done.

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3 years

Dr Sarah Bates has just won the Adolescent and Child Care award for her incredible work supporting children and babies. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr Bates has continued to support families whose babies require additional support after birth in a hospital environment.

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3 years

Our STAR of the Month for December 2021 goes to Dr Natasha Wiggins, Consultant in Palliative Care. Natasha's drive and passion for excellent care is astounding, and she always ensures that patients and family members remain at the centre of any decision. A huge well done!

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@GWH_NHS

5 years

Ida Jacob is a midwife who works on the Delivery Suite, Hazel Ward and the White Horse Birth Centre and has moved into NHS accommodation leaving her family at home, so that she can continue working during the coronavirus pandemic. #ThankYouNHS

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3 years

Our second award goes to Maxine Buyanga, Deputy Director of Nursing, who has been recognised as the STAR of the Year for 2019/20. Maxine led the ICU team during the start of the pandemic, supporting colleagues and welcoming redeployed staff. An incredible effort Maxine!

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4 years

We are sad to announce the death of Dr Thaung Htaik, a consultant in general medicine, who died earlier this week, having tested positive for COVID-19. Our thoughts are with Thaung's family, friends and colleagues

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@GWH_NHS

5 years

Happy Easter to all of our staff, patients, families and the local community. Thank you for all the support you have shown us over the last few weeks, and a big thanks to our staff who are continuing to work extremely hard. #ThankYouNHS #HappyEaster

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4 years

Today, we celebrated the arrival of our new liver fibroscan, so that patients at risk of liver disease can have a quick and painless test. The liver scanner was fundraised through @BF_NHS , and we’d like to thank the local community who smashed the £40,000 target.

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Adam has already smashed 40 of his 100 laps of GWH in an epic double marathon challenge in tribute to @captaintommoore Shout our to the 70 NHS staff joining in, all raising money for @BF_NHS Covid-19 Appeal Keep going runners 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

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Today is a very special day, as we celebrate 75 years of the NHS 💙 Here are 75 of the amazing staff who make a difference to our patients every day, featured in a 75-second long video. Give this video a retweet if you spot someone you know!

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@GWH_NHS

2 years

A huge well done to our two incredible Admiral Nurses, Hannah Rogers and Tim Allen, have just won the national #NHSParlyAwards in the Nursing and Midwifery category. Tim and Hannah support hundreds of patients and their families every year who are affected by dementia.

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2 years

Over the weekend, His Majesty The King announced that The Queen’s funeral, taking place on 19 Sept, will be a national Bank Holiday. As we have a large number of patients booked in for treatment, we will be continuing to run clinical activity as normal on Monday. 1/2

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@GWH_NHS

3 years

We will be treating all staff working at the hospital to free ice cream this afternoon from 1pm to 2pm. If you work here and want to get a free ice cream to beat the heat, please show your ID badge at the ice cream van that will be parked just outside the front entrance.

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Well done to Laura Kent, a specialist liver nurse, who has won the @GutsCharityUK 2021 Nurse Recognition Award for Improvement in Patient Care. Laura has implemented a service to support patients with advanced liver disease to have an improved quality of life. Great work!

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Over 160 people have now been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment for #COVID19 . One of these patients is Katherine Applegate, who has shared her experience with us, and her thanks to the staff that saved her life. #ThankYouNHS

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Our third award tonight goes to our Intensive Care Unit for the Star of the Year 2020/21. The ICU team have been one of the most impacted teams during the pandemic, caring for many patients who have been extremely unwell. Despite this, the team really pulled together as one!

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Today, we held a virtual memorial service to remember those who we have lost over the last 12 months. We asked our staff and local communities to join us in commemoration by lighting a candle of reflection to lives lived, loved and lost.

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After many years of planning, fundraising and construction, today marked the official opening of the new Oxford University Hospitals Radiotherapy Centre @ Swindon. Clinicians, patients and supporters joined together today, with two patients, Sandra and Fred, cutting the ribbon.

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7 years

Thank you to @Official_STFC for bringing Christmas to the Children's Unit today! 🎄

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@GWH_NHS

4 years

We are thrilled to have purchased 5.5 hectares of land next to the hospital site, which will allow us to take the next steps in our strategic development plans - due to a successful bid for £30million of government funding in 2018. More info -

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Today, we celebrated the retirement of our Chief Nurse, Julie Marshman. Julie was joined by many of her colleagues who came together virtually to say goodbye, following her incredible 34-year career in the NHS. All of us from the GWH family wish Julie a very happy retirement.

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7 years

Staff at GWH are taking part in the #TheatreCapChallenge - writing name & job title on their operating theatre hat. 100+ staff improving patient safety in Maternity Services so far!

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4 years

We have received overwhelming support from a number of volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic and really could not have done it without them. From supporting on the wards to organising the vaccine clinic, it's been an incredible team effort from all our volunteers.

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3 years

Rachel Prout is a Consultant on our Intensive Care Unit. Here she is to give local people an update on the current ICU position, and what we can all do to protect ourselves and keep our loved ones out of hospital. Let's do it for GWH.

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@GWH_NHS

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In 2020, GWH nurse Liz Gallagher was chosen as one of BBC's Make A Difference Superstars, and today she saw her name in print on a high speed @GWRHelp train. Liz was due to retire but decided to stay on to help lead her team on ICU through Covid. We are so proud of you, Liz.

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3 years

Today we are treating 100 COVID-19 patients, which is the highest number we have seen since the last peak in February 2021, and we expect this number will continue to rise. We would urge local people to continue regularly washing your hands and wearing a face mask.

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3 years

Yesterday, we were treating 66 Covid patients, but this has jumped to 73 today, 9 of which are on our Intensive Care Unit. Our Chief Executive, Kevin McNamara, wants to share the following message with local people.

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@GWH_NHS

4 years

"United by wings" As @_ProjectWingman comes to a close, we want to say a massive thank you to all the volunteers, made up of crew from various airlines who have offered our staff a space to unwind. You have brought so many smiles to the GWH family and we cannot thank you enough

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@GWH_NHS

4 years

Due to the increasing number of COVID and non-COVID patients needing to be admitted to hospital, we are asking local people for their support at what is a really busy time for the hospital. For more details visit

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@GWH_NHS

5 years

A message to all staff from Acting Chief Executive, Kevin McNamara. Thank you to staff for all you have done, and all you will continue to do in the days, weeks and months ahead.

Coronavirus: A message to staff from Kevin McNamara

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3 years

A huge well done to Consultant Natalie Whitton who has won our STAR of the Month award. Natalie has been instrumental in a programme of work to support patients who frequently attend ED get the support they need to keep them out of hospital, and has reduced attendances by 57%.

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GWH welcomes two new Admiral Nurses, trained and supported by @DementiaUK and specialising in dementia care and support that families really need both across the Trust and in the wider community.

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4 years

We've received this lovely message from Steve and Clare Woodage, after Steve's wife and Clare's mum, Elaine, was admitted to ICU with #COVID19 . She is now home and making a great recovery! Elaine is one of 209 patients who have been discharged from GWH.

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@GWH_NHS

2 years

Today we marked an incredible milestone for our NHS here in Swindon, with the opening of the new Urgent Treatment Centre. This short video gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the building and shares some important words from Dr Satinder Mann, Consultant in Emergency Medicine.

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4 years

RIP to Captain Tom Moore, who showed incredible courage and commitment to the NHS by raising over £33million for NHS Charities Together, which has benefited NHS staff up and down the country during this really difficult time. Our thoughts are with Tom's family.

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As part of the health and wellbeing package look after our staff in the heat, we've invited an ice cream van on site at the hospital. All staff are welcome to enjoy a free ice cream or lolly if you show your ID badge.

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@GWH_NHS

6 years

A very special birthday card, quietly left by a patient in the Atrium this afternoon. #NHS70

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1 year

Chief Executive, Kevin McNamara, will be leaving the Trust to join @gloshospitals as their new Chief Executive. Kevin has helped integrate health, social & voluntary care across Swindon & was key to bringing radiotherapy to the town. Read more here 👉

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Adam Commons, Head of Service for DOME, Neurology and Stroke, is running 100 laps of the hospital on Thursday to say thank you to @captaintommoore and the public for their support. That's 45 miles! You can support him by donating to the appeal here:

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3 years

Today, we are treating 66 COVID-19 patients, compared with around 45 a week ago. Of the patients needing our care today, seven of them are on ICU. This means our intensive care unit is becoming incredibly busy, and work is underway to extend ICU bed capacity.

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in a busy A&E department? One of our ED consultants, @nataliemitton picked up her camera to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the work her team do every day to care for the people of Swindon and Wiltshire. [Part 1 of 3]

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5 years

Our colleagues working in Serco are so important in helping the hospital continue to run - including porters, housekeeping and catering. We couldn't do it without them!

Tracey Hobbs

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My eldest did this for my colleagues at GWH. Proud Mummy, it’s been put up so they can all see it as they come in. @SercoHealth @GWH_NHS

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3 years

We move next to our Innovation and Improvement Award, and celebrate our winners Natalie Whitton, ED Consultant, and David Inglis, ED Practitioner. Natalie and David set up a High Impact User group, to support regular ED attenders to ensure they receive consistent and safe care.

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7 years

Congratulations to Jon Freeman, Clinical Psychologist, who won our Medical Director Guy Rooney's competition to find the staff who had trekked the furthest in the snow! Jon walked 8 miles in total to get to work on Friday 2 March & said he'd do it all again! #snow

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4 years

Here's a really important message from our CEO following the announcement of a national lockdown. Today, we are treating over 100 #COVID19 patients and hundreds of other patients requiring treatment for other conditions.

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5 years

During the current Coronavirus situation, we are looking for members of the public who can join us for a few months of paid work, in a variety of roles across the Trust. Find out more about the roles we have on offer, and how to apply, here: @GWH_Careers

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3 years

Alicia Messiah is our next winner, in the Championing Health Equalities Award. She has pioneered the successful relaunch of the BAME staff network, bringing to the forefront of the Trust agenda, through her passion and proactive promotion. Great work Alicia.

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3 years

Congratulations to our vaccination team who are our STARs for the month of July. A big thank you to our vaccinators, doctors, booking team, Pharmacy colleagues and our amazing volunteers who work flat-out to give over 90,000 first and second doses of the vaccine. Well done!

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5 years

When a dementia patient staying on Linnet ward became agitated about a job interview she believed she had the following day, the team not only reassured her, but also helped her prepare with a practice interview in the middle of the night. A true act of kindness and empathy!

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@GWH_NHS

2 years

A big thank you to the players of @Official_STFC who visited the Children's Ward this morning to deliver some gifts and festive cheer to some of our younger patients who are spending time in hospital. Thanks #STFC for brightening up our day🎄🎅🎁 #football #NHS #christmas

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Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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The doors have opened to our brand new Emergency Department this morning, 18 September, with the first patients moved into the department at 8.00am.💙👏🥳 Local people should use NHS 111 in the first instance, or consider visiting a GP or pharmacist.🏥

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Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

@GWH_NHS

4 years

We'd like to say a huge thank you to everybody who has supported and donated to us over the last few months. We really couldn't have done it without your incredible efforts. Watch this thank you from our Chief Executive, Kevin McNamara:

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Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

@GWH_NHS

5 years

Good news for our staff: Supermarkets such as Asda, Tesco, Aldi, M&S (Foodhalls) will open an hour early on Sunday for NHS workers.

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Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

@GWH_NHS

3 years

The winner of our next award, Leading the GWH Way, is Senior Sister, Lisa Penny. Lisa manages the nursing teams of not one but three assessment units – looking after 100 staff. She is an incredible leader, who puts her patients at the heart of all she does.

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Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

@GWH_NHS

5 years

A huge congratulations to our Health and Wellbeing Advisor, Sam Walklett, who has been shortlisted in the UK Mental Health and Wellbeing Awards. Sam has been instrumental in the launch of our staff recognition programme, including her great idea to run a tea trolley!

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Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

@GWH_NHS

4 years

Last weekend, Dr Mark Juniper, Respiratory Consultant, took his camera along for four busy shifts working across ICU and Neptune ward. Through these video entries, Dr Juniper shares some footage of what it's really like to work on the frontline.

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Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

@GWH_NHS

2 years

Congratulations to the Cardiac Physiology Echocardiography team who have recently secured accreditation for quality assurance. This makes them only the third organisation in the UK to be awarded this level of recognition. Well done to the whole team.

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