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Kate Tantam (She/her)

1 year

So this happened…. I hope I will do #TeamICU @UHP_NHS #proud I promise to talk to everyone I meet about all the amazing #Rehablegend patients, loved ones & colleagues I have the pleasure, and privilege to know. NB I will be wearing my badge & taking extras 👑 #RightToRehab

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

2 years

At the till in supermarket … “You aren’t #ICU Kate are you? ” “Err …. Yes ” “ I remember your voice…You made me feel safe” Patient starts crying, lady in queue behind me starts crying….

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

I came home from work yesterday & found this note from my neighbour.... Then today other neighbours popped by with 6 huge bags of packaged snacks for the teams @UHP_NHS #LittleThingsAreActuallyTheBigThings #DontClapJustStayHome 💙💙💙

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

2 years

So we work out a time for her to come back into #ICU To meet the #MDT team that cared for her and to see the #Secretgarden that she remembers Do not underestimate the #LittleThings Do not underestimate the impact of your voice #ICURehab #ICU

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

This #Rehablegend was once a #patient in our #ICU This week she stepped back in as a part of our #NursingTeam supporting proning the sickest patients with #Covid This is #Inspirational This is #Courage This is #Nursing This is a #Rehablegend #Covid @UHP_NHS @NHSMillion

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

5 years

If you asked me in Sept what I would be doing in March.... I would never have said building an #ICU in a week.... however that was pre #Covid19 . @UHP_NHS teams are working around the clock to prepare, train, sim, procure, support, manage and care. Never been more #Proud 👊🏻👏

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

Covid is giving me wrinkles…. Lots and lots of worry lines. I am going to be dreaming of poor sats and sick patients all night, because today was a day I will probably never forget. Please get vaccinated and please don’t think it’s over. It’s not. #Covid_19

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

Utterly speechless & overwhelmed This award is shared with every #Rehablegend patient, loved one & colleague who works everyday to improve patient experience. #RightToRehab #ICURehab #TeamworkMakesTheDreamwork @UHP_NHS

Plymouth Live

@Plymouth_Live

4 years

We're so proud to see these wonderful Plymouth people recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours. Congratulations @TantamKate , Tessa Ricketts, @MarkOrmrod , Muriel Stapleton and everyone else on the list!

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

1 year

Wall oxygen outside in the #Secretgarden in full use this week @UHP_NHS Pretty cool😀 (Means that patients are no longer dependent on cylinders and that has both cost, environmental and stress implications for staff 🎉)

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

2 years

@trishgreenhalgh I held them after she died (Hugging sobbing relatives in full PPE in ICU is something that will never leave me )

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

5 years

Well it’s taken us 25 versions but the #Rehablegend team of staff & patients @UHP_NHS have created & now released our #Covid19 rehab handbooks They aren’t perfect but they are a start.... Download (Resources) #NoRehablegendLeftBehind #ICURehab

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

This week has felt tough... But seeing this gentleman so #Proud of his #Rehablegend badge my heart has soared. This is #Rehab and this is why I love the #NHS Amazing #MDT #Teamwork by @StrokeRehabPlym @UHP_NHS @AnnJamesNHS @Dr_MarkHamilton @EdCoxNHS @NHSMillion

StrokeRehab Plymouth

@StrokeRehabPlym

4 years

#rehablegend @PlymouthICUReh1 @livewellsw a true rehab legend heading home today, so proud of his badge! @StrokeAssocSW @NHSMillion

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

Take a minute to imagine … an #ICU bedspace in a garden Yup…. We did it @UHP_NHS Never been more excited to get a patient outside… all I have to do now is wait 16 weeks… #ICURehab #FreshAirMatters @icurehab @NHSMillion @The_RHS @bbchealth @BBCNews

Plymouth Hospitals Charity 💙

@PlymHospCharity

3 years

The much loved ‘Secret Garden’ based in the ICU is undergoing a huge transformation. Joint funding from @PlymHospCharity @UHP_NHS and @NHSCharities will see the garden completely transformed into the UK’s first bespoke outdoor rehab space. Read more:

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

2 years

Today I got to wear a #Rehablegend badge to Buckingham palace…. Amazing day and incredibly special that I was able to take my mum (an #NHS legend since 1969) Happy wed all ❤️

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

5 years

When I started the #Rehablegend campaign, I bought 100 badges & my goal was to give out 50 I was worried, would it be useful? Meaningful? To date #Rehablegend has: 17K tweets & 40.2 million imp. 4K users 6000 badges awarded Thank you so much 🥳👊🏻👏 #PositivePowerOfSoMe

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

Not sure how to help patients who are delirious.... Start here ⬇️ #WDAD2021 #DeliriumReady

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

Just to be clear - Ventilators do not save lives.....they are just clever hoovers. The #NHSs greatest assets are its people... It doesn’t matter how many ventilators/beds u have without #MDT teams people will still die. People save lives #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork

Fergus Walsh

@BBCFergusWalsh

4 years

Hospitals in England now have four times as many ventilators compared to when the pandemic started.

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

1 year

Well, what a #Rehablegend day…. Phenomenal music, amazing people, beautiful flowers and such a privilege. A huge thank you to all the support teams @scouts @metpoliceuk @UKHouseofLords @HouseofCommons @ClarenceHouse @RoyalFamily - you worked so hard & it was incredible 👑

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

5 years

Imagine you have been in ICU for months, wishing you can walk. This #Rehablegend knows exactly how that feels. Today he walked again. We are so #Proud of him, his loved ones & the whole #MDT team. This is #Teamwork and this is #Recovery . #ICURehab #IllnessDoesntMeanStillness 👊🏻👏

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

Vaccination of NHS staff is now a central issue. I’ve had my 3 jabs. I believe ALL colleagues should be vaccinated (unless a clear medical reason for not) to protect patients & each other. I believe in listening & responding compassionately to those hesitant, to address concerns.

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

Here are some of our #Rehablegends @UHP_NHS saying #BallsToCovid We believe in the power & impact of rehab for everyone, everyday... u don’t need fancy equipment! Join us saying #BallsToCovid & get your free #Rehablegend ball by emailing teamrehablegend @gmail .com

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

#Rehablegend Inbed Cycling 👊🏻👏

Cardiorespiratory & Critical Care Physios Group.

@FisioRespiVH

4 years

Although our patient is sedated, we start physiotherapy treatments within 24 hours if is hemodynamically stable. Fighting against ICUAW #fisioterapia @FISIOSEPAR @GT_Rehab_SEEIUC #physiotherapy @icurehab @RecoveryICU @vallhebron @ColFiCat

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

I have just been awarded a Florence Nightingale Leadership scholarship! Thanks so much @FNightingaleF for the opportunity Super excited, bit scared & thrilled! Prepare yourselves @UHP_NHS the #RehabRevolution is starting! #Rehablegend

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

My mum asked me what she can do to help- I said feed the kids one dinner a week So every week she does a pickup, supports homework, feeds them, let’s me work late and gives us a packed dinner As a working mum - this is a huge To all the loved ones supporting #TeamNHS - thank u

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

‘’I held their hand as they died, so they weren’t alone’’ This is what a #physio colleague told me .... we shared a look then we had to carry on. Then I met the #Dr who had told their loved ones.. we shared a look & had to carry on. Just 1 of the 100,000 #ThoseWeCarry

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

Never ever underestimate the impact of a hair wash / shower for patients in hospital It’s literally the best bit of my job.... NB if u haven’t got wet socks/trousers after supporting a shower... u haven’t used enough water! #ICURehab #LittleThingsAreActuallyTheBigThings

WesElyMD

@WesElyMD

3 years

Spa Day in the #COVID19 ICU? Listen to our veteran #nurse #HEROES bring a #pandemic #survivor back to life after weeks on a ventilator with loving encouragement & a well-earned hairdo!! #Humanism #A2Fbundle 🎥 written permission from pt & nurses #MedTwitter #NurseTwitter

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

I hope #TeamRehablegend are #proud that I made sure to wear my most important badge today Inspiring ceremony & such incredible stories from the SW community Very proud to be from #Devon today #RehabMatters #ICURehab #Rehablegend #RightToRehab

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

Every year, my mum sends me this picture of me in NICU. 35 wks + Gregory Box CPAP, cared for by Dr P Dunn & team. My mum (the NICU Reg) is sure that CPAP saved me...... just like it has saved thousands of people this year. Thank u #Mum , Dr Dunn & Team #NHS for saving me ❤️

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

5 years

I wandered past the #ICUrehabgarden earlier & found 2 patients enjoying the sun. It’s hard really to put into words how thrilled I am that these #freshair adventures are now just accepted as a part of daily ICU practice. 12 months ago it was just a vision- now it’s normal! 🌿

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

5 years

NHS Parental guilt... Leaving before they wake & returning just before bedtime Refusing cuddles unless you have showered Knowing that the hands that cared for them since birth might infect them NHS Parenting was hard before - now it’s brutal #ICUNurse #COVID19

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

Today I have received the most beautiful & generous messages - thank u so much I wanted to share one of my favourites This #Rehablegend had a 100 day ICU stay Here he is taking his first steps in #ICU & now tonight he is toasting our #ICUTeam at home! What a #RehabLegend ! 👊🏻

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

An #ICU wedding I love the fact that a hospital sheet and a dedicated team of #RehabLegends can utterly transform a #ICUbedspace ❤️❤️ Amazing #MDT work by the @BTHFT @criticalcarebri @Mel_Pickup @karendawber @ICS_updates @NHSMillion @BACCNUK

BRI Critical Care 💙

@criticalcarebri

3 years

Incredible privilege to be part of such a special day 🍾 (photos shared with permission) @karendawber @Mel_Pickup @BTHFT

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

Not sure how to help patients who are delirious….. Start here ⬇️ Happy #WDAD2022 #Rehablegends

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

For everyone in #TeamNHS who needs to remember the starfish story…. Take care #Rehablegends

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

I love baking and my weekly treat is cooking with my children. I am the person who volunteers to make birthday cakes, tray bakes & brownies. You can imagine then how excited I was when my friends gave me this.... #BlownAwayByCake #CakesWithMedals

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

5 years

Take 5 seconds to Imagine... you haven’t been outside for 87 days. Now imagine @Hovistherapydog offers a game of fetch and to eat icecream in the sun. This is #AnimalAssitedTherapy 🐕🍦 #ICUrehab #FreshAir #IllnessDoesntMeanStillness #everyBODYmoves

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

This morning please send your thoughts to the people of #Plymouth & the #MDT teams involved Teams @swasFT @DC_Police @DevonAirAmb @cornwallairamb @dsairambulance @BASICSdevon @UHP_NHS @livewellsw who all worked incredibly hard #Grief #legacy #Loss #PTSD #MentalHealthMatters

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

5 years

We collected this award today on behalf of every #rehablegend patient, loved one and inter-professionanl team. Thank you #NHSParlyAwards @LukePollard @JohnnyMercerUK we are overwhelmed. #EndPJparalaysis and #EveryBODYmoves #ICURehab #recoveryforall @UHP_NHS

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

Hugely #Proud to announce that the #Rehablegend campaign just won a Patient Experience Network Award @PEN_NEWS for Innovative use of technology! #SoMe can be a huge power for good, improving patient experience by sharing patient stories to innovate & empower #PatientStories

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

5 years

To celebrate our first #COVID19 patients going out into the #SecretGarden for #ICURehab we are having a big #Rehablegend badge send out this week! If you need badges for your awesome #MDT #Rehab teams go online and order yours Keep being amazing 👊🏻👏

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

To all the people who have felt it’s ok to be abusive after this tweet… Try to keep in mind that I am just an #ICUNurse asking you to take care and to consider vaccination to protect yourselves and others.

Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

Covid is giving me wrinkles…. Lots and lots of worry lines. I am going to be dreaming of poor sats and sick patients all night, because today was a day I will probably never forget. Please get vaccinated and please don’t think it’s over. It’s not. #Covid_19

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

She walked out to a wall of applause from her loved ones & @UHP_NHS staff 97 days in #ICU , 109 days in hospital I can’t pretend I didn’t cry.... I also won’t feel guilty that I did #Teamwork got this #Rehablegend through & crikey I am proud to be part of #TeamNHS #1BigTeam

Becky Spurgeon

@Beckylb82

4 years

My amazing auntie leaving #DerrifordHospital after 109 days from having #Covid19 . #covidsurvivor #strongwoman #inspirational @piersmorgan @benshephard @TheSun @Plymouth_Live

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

Very excited to be offered the #COVID19Vaccine today @UHP_NHS I have had the jab for myself, my family, friends, my work colleagues and even for people I don't know. #VaccinesWork #IWantToKeepYouSafe

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

2 years

Today has felt tough So if you are tired today, rest tonight and remember you can just try again tomorrow #Rehablegend Teams #Rest and look after each other Take care all 👊🏻❤️

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

What happens when a doubly vaccinated #ICU nurse gets covid…. Bleach +++ Washing +++ PPE +++ 6 hourly cold/flu meds Chocolate Soon… steam cleaning… I will be ready for August and even have extra immunity! In your face #COVID19

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

I am terrible at taking leave, in fact I am pretty useless at stopping However for the next 5 days I am going to try really hard not to respond to emails.... I will be at the beach #VitaminSea planning the next #Rehablegend adventure @UHP_NHS Happy Tuesday all 🏊‍♀️😀🍦

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

Emotional day @UHP_NHS The #SecretGarden - saw a husband take first steps into his partners arms - facilitated a final wish I know it’s just a patch of green but some days it feels like the most special patch in the universe.

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

Imagine being a patient in #ICU & then 2 years later coming to work as part of the #MDT team What a #Rehablegend She campaigned with us for #Rehab #bikes on wards post #ICU ... I was so thrilled to be able to say we now we have them! @UHP_NHS @BACCNUK @ICS_updates 👊🏻❤️👏

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

5 years

When u woke up this morning how was ur mouth; Coated, dry, teeth feel a bit rough? Smelly breath? Now imagine u haven’t been able to brush ur teeth because u can’t raise ur hands off the bed. This is the reality for some Patients. Be a #Rehablegend support oral hygiene 🦷

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

5 years

Huge news... the #Rehablegend website is live... 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Now u can - request badges, Lightboxes online, watch videos & find out how u can support us! We have a patient story section too! #ICURehab #RehabRevolution #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #Proud

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

I just added a heart to the covid memorial wall of a patient who we lost this week. I did it because I want the world to bear witness to the #Covid19 loss across the #UK I wasn’t prepared for my tears Please please wear a mask and get vaccinated #VaccinesSaveLives

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

Rehabilitation #MDT teams are fundamental to getting patients home Rehab is not the “nice to have” it’s not the icing on top of the cake .... it’s the icing in the middle . It holds the cake together. Now is the time to invest in #Rehab across the #NHS ... @AHPLeader

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

My very clever hubby has gone and got himself a job in the same city that we actually live in! (That may not sound impressive but when you are a military wife, it’s pretty exciting) Happy Friday all 😀 #MilitaryFamilies

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

After a week of abuse of twitter after I promoted vaccination and highlighted that actually covid isn’t over This tweet from @NHSuk has made me smile. Thank you to the team managing the @NHSuk account. You are awesome - keep going 👊🏻

Imperatrix

@langtrygirl

3 years

NHS Comms team has had enough 💅

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

Finally we are able to announce that we have raised all the funds to start building the #ICU #SecretGarden @UHP_NHS Imagine an #ICU garden room with medical gases, sky lights, walls of glass, power and spectacular plants… #FreshAirMatters #HumanisationOfICU

Mark Lane

@MarkLaneTV

3 years

Despite covid the incredible staff, patients & volunteers have raised the funds to create the ICU rehabilitation garden that I designed at Derriford Hospital. Really looking forward to getting started with the build of the project #gardendesign #gardendesigner @BBCMorningLive

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

This is why I love the #NHS ....adapt & overcome! They said... we have no decorations.... 4 mins later poodolph appeared! Just because you are in #ICU doesn’t mean you can’t make patients smile whilst exercising! Advent has started at @UHP_NHS 👊🏻👏 #Rehablegend 👊🏻

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

This month I have - taken my work email off my phone - charged my phone on the opposite side of my bedroom - bought an alarm clock It’s pretty remarkable that 3 very small changes have utterly changed my perspective Try them… and read this ⬇️

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

5 years

Right..... I have spent a week eating biscuits and swearing about COVID19. Today it stops. I am building a 🌎 #Rehablegend team to build simple resources for #PICS for ALL Hospital staff for #POSTCOVID19 . #ICURehab is going to have to adapt & overcome... Who’s in? 👊🏻

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

5 years

This week - We gave out first #Covid19 #ICURehab handbooks & new recovery journey poster We are now running our ICU expert by experience groups online We launched our new Resp #ICURehab #Covid19 #MDT Team My pledge - #NoRehablegendLeftBehind @UHP_NHS #RightToRehab

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

So this afternoon this happened.... Genuinely utterly speechless! #Rehablegend was the overall winner #Penna2019 I am off to celebrate 🎉🥂🍾 @PEN_NEWS @UHP_NHS

Ruth Evans MBE at PEN

@PEN_NEWS

4 years

AND OUR OVERALL WINNER FOR #PENNA2019 is....... @UHP_NHS and their fantastic #RehabLegends project! A huge congratulations! #PEN10 🏆 🏆 🏆

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

One of my best mates is in #ICU Properly unwell I am trying very hard to be pragmatic, calm & sensible…. It’s impossible To #TeamICU everywhere… thank you on behalf of families and loved ones Keep being #Awesome and it’s not just a job - I know how much you care 👊🏻❤️

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

This is dedicated to my colleagues this week that have contacted me with stories of loss/pain. Stories that leak out of us when we know we are safe and people understand. Take care #Rehablegends and know that you are seen, heard and loved.

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

5 years

For people who aren’t sure what flattening the #COVID19 curve is all about... We quarantine to protect the vulnerable and to protect the #NHS We need you to: -wash your hands -avoid large gatherings -self isolate if unwell - please stop stealing alcohol gel #ICUNursePleas

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

So today this happened.... #Rehablegend stories in the news.... So #proud to work in such an amazing #MDT team A team that understands the power of #FreshAir & promotes the #HumanisationOfICU 👊 I have a dream #SecretGardens for every NHS trust... #RightToRehab #ICURehab

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

I have an open door policy, that means I have the privilege of speaking to a lot of people in #TeamNHS I shall be sharing this poem with them Take 2 mins to Read it and reflect If you do not see it in practice - look harder. Then challenge, support, lean in and lead

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

Imagine the scene.... U have #Covid , u are on oxygen & your #Rehab team are trying to get u to go for a walk.... Suddenly they start the music.... “I would walk 500 miles....” After laughing... you walk further than you have in a month What a #Rehablegend 👊🏻👏 @UHP_NHS

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

5 years

We are super excited to announce that the #Rehablegend campaign has been shortlisted for the Patient Experience awards in March @PEN_NEWS I promise to try to do you all proud and share your amazing #Rehablegend work going on across the 🌎 #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

5 years

Take 10 secs to imagine u have just woken up in ICU You can’t breathe, speak, move or drink When you open ur eyes u see shadows & feel sure someone is trying to kill u This will be the #POSTCovid19 reality for thousands of people 1/3

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

This was sunrise this morning in #Plymouth Yes I am lucky and you could be too because #TeamNHS have Jobs open @UHP_NHS ⬇️

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

Impact of ICU Delirium (short 🧵) Called to see a patient, “delirious” combative, bed bound - “getting worse” Pmh- 6 week stay in hospital, PTSD, separation anxiety, long ❤️ history When I met them - hardly audible voice, hallucinating, hyperactive delirium, distressed

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

This picture was the first time these #Rehablegend patients met... it was nearly 3 weeks ago.... This is their story of #CovidRehab @UHP_NHS 1/4

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

“A ‘tsunami’ of coronavirus survivors could overwhelm NHS rehabilitation services” Yes but we must not forget that everybody needs #Rehab #Rehab has long been forgotten- now is the time to properly invest #RightToRehab #NoRehablegendLeftBehind

A ‘tsunami’ of coronavirus survivors could overwhelm NHS rehabilitation services, experts warn

Exclusive: Thousands of Covid-19 patients will need support to physically recover from the virus while some will suffer long-term mental effects from their intensive care treatment

www.independent.co.uk

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

5 years

I have a dream #PostCovid19 .... #SecretGardens in every hospital We must not underestimate the impact of #FreshAir & its role in #recovery & #HumanisationOfICU #Rehablegend Was this the moment my father won his fight against coronavirus? @spectator

Was this the moment my father won his fight against coronavirus?

‘Well that’s obviously an azalea. Give me a harder one.’ I’m on one of my daily rehab walks around our garden on Bodmin Moor with my father, Robin Hanbury-Tenison. He’s not actually with me, he’s...

www.spectator.co.uk

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

I cannot make #Covid go away I can’t make your staffing/bed pressures improve I can however send your #MDT team a #Rehablegend Xmas gift box for being #Awesome I know #ReindeerRingtoss was good last year…. But I think this years box might be even better 😂 👊🏻❤️ Released 🔜

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

In the queue for lunch at work today we came to 3 conclusions 1. Eating food like this doesn’t count when you are working in #Covid areas 2. Even if it did you would burn it off over 12 hours 🤞🏻 3. Sometimes it’s ok to eat like you are 5

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

1 year

Sunrise - 24 hours apart… Now back in #Plymouth where I can do the most for my amazing patients, loved ones and colleagues. Thank you so much to everyone for their coronation support - it means so much. Happy #Rehablegend Sunday all 💪👑❤️🏊‍♀️

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

We lost a #Rehablegend ... I cannot try to pretend that it doesn’t feel like we have been punched hard in the sternum. We carry on because we know that #Rehablegends still need us and we continue in the memory of those that are lost. #ICURehab #RehabMatters @UHP_NHS

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

2 years

Look at this #Rehablegend Wow, wow and wow again Never, ever underestimate someone who wants to get back to the sport they love… just help them to #AdaptAndOvercome 👊🏻❤️🏊‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️🏃‍♂️

BBC Hereford & Worcester

@bbchw

2 years

Richard Andrews from #Hereford will make history this weekend when he becomes the first person to take part in a triathlon - whilst breathing through his neck.

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

I have a #Rehablegend whose goal it was after #ICU to walk the #SW coast path… They just sent me this ⬇️ This is why I do my job. I get to help people get back to their dreams 🥳 #BestJobEver #ICURehab #RehabMatters #NoFilterDevon

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

Right.... u know I said I had a special Jan #Rehablegend treat for u all....BIG RED BALLS! The #Rehablegend #BallsToCovid 2021 campaign is launched with 250 balls for #Rehab , free for any team! Why u might ask? Because Covid is tough & massive balls make everyone smile!

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

5 years

#Rehablegend Volleyball in ICU. This is #ICURehab and look at the smile on the patients face. What an awesome #MDT Team! #Rehablegends @ULHT_Physio 👊🏻👏

ULHT_Lincoln_ICU

@Lincoln_ICU

5 years

'Vincent the volleyball' game in full swing! Engaging our patients to interact and to achieve their rehab goals!! @ULHT_Physio #IcuRecovery19 #ICURehab

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

This volunteer #Rehablegend has been here every morning giving out face masks @UHP_NHS for months! Every day cheerful, lovely and makes me smile. Just want to give a huge shoutout to all the #teamNHS Volunteers who are #Awesome . Happy Christmas and thank you 👊🏻

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

8 months

Today we launch… 8 #Rehablegend patient stories, shared to highlight the impact of rehabilitation 10👣 tactile “first steps” billboards across the UK in 7 cities 1 “first words” radio campaign 1 website 1 petition #RightToRehab

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

This is a #Rehablegend 👊🏻❤️

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@TantamKate

8 months

It only took 2 years…. 💪💪 Real patient footprints on posters across the UK #Rehabmatters - and many people don’t even know what it is. Go to to watch the videos of these patients taking their first steps! #RightToRehab @SHazzard

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

This is fantastic news .... but I would also like to highlight all the other #NonCovid patients that need #Rehab too #Covid has allowed us to shine a light on the impact & value of #MDT #Rehab across a patient journey Now we need #Rehab provision for everyone #RightToRehab

NHS England

@NHSEngland

4 years

NHS Chief Executive Sir Simon Stevens has today announced a ground-breaking online rehab service 'Your COVID Recovery' — if you’re recovering from #coronavirus and still need help, you can get support from the comfort of your own home. 🛋️ #NHSBirthday

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

This week has been busy @UHP_NHS … The #SecretGarden room is taking shape I know it looks massive but just imagine an ICU bedspace in a walled garden 🌲🌳🌳 Everyone is working hard and the bunting is still up! Happy #Rehablegend Friday all

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

I got home from work yesterday to this amazing present! Huge thanks to @AHPLeader for this amazing mask from the @florencemuseum I am so #Proud to be a nurse and to be part of such an #Awesome #MDT #Rehablegend team Maybe #Rehablegend masks are next? Happy Friday all 👊🏻

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

For my leave I have swum, read amazing books & napped in the garden For the first time in many years... I have also not looked at emails Sorry if I owe u an email/text/what’s app/DM.... I promise to enter the real world again soon Take care all & keep being #Rehablegends

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

Cake update - The seas are rough and deep.. but fingers crossed he can at least recognise it! Thanks for the support all 👊🏻

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@TantamKate

5 years

#Proud of #Rehablegend #TeamICU @UHP_NHS this Easter This W/E our first #Covid19 patients went out to the #SecretGarden for #ICURehab to support #Delirium management #Covid19 will not stop patients getting #FreshAir #LittleThingsAreTheBigThings #NoRehablegendLeftBehind

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

5 years

Tomorrow with massive trepidation/anxiety I am speaking at the launch of #NHSParlyAwards2020 (Imposter complex 🤯) There is 1 thing keeping me going - the incredible #Rehablegend army of patients, loved ones & colleagues whom I am determined to try to do proud 🤞🏻 #RightToRehab

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

3 years

Dear team #Rehablegend Meet @VarleyHearn @UHP_NHS new #ICURehab #nurse joining our #MDT Yes - we now have a team of 2 full time ICU sisters doing #ICURehab I know…. I am so very very lucky to have her Happy Monday ❤️👊🏻 and please send her some twitter love ❤️

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@TantamKate

5 years

@PenelopeFirshma Anyone who thinks that therapies are not essential in COVID19 needs to be given a firm welcome into a red zone & shown the patients The #MDT team will be the thing that makes these patients better because anyone with any common sense knows #Teamworkmakesthedreamwork #RantOver

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

4 years

Right... We know that #MDT teams save lives , reduce length of stay, improve patient experience & patient outcome. So help me to understand why we nationally consistently under invest? It’s like having a recipe & deliberately ignoring it. Follow the recipe, build an #MDT

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

7 months

I am asking for a rehabilitation lead and rehabilitation strategy for every hospital and health board in the uk I am petitioning for my patients, I am petitioning for my loved ones and for yours. #RehabMatters #RightToRehab Read why here ⬇️

Petition For Rehab

www.petitionforrehab.com

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

@thecsp

7 months

'Rehabilitation services have been seen as the 'nice to have, the icing on top of the cake'. I fiercely believe that rehab is the icing in the middle of the cake, it cements everything together.' @TantamKate on the #RightToRehab campaign for @ICJnews

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@TantamKate

3 years

Never ever underestimate the impact of #Rehablegend cuppa outside in the drizzle “This is bloody brilliant…. Can we do a beer tomorrow?” @UHP_NHS #TeamMayflower #RehabMatters #FreshAir

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

2 years

The reason I left #SOA22 early… Our #SecretGarden has been planted today ! The rain stayed clear, the trees are in and the support from everyone was amazing Opening the Garden soon 🤞🏻 @MarkLaneTV @UHP_NHS #ICUrehab #HumanisationOfICU #FreshAirMatters 🪴☀️

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Kate Tantam (She/her)

@TantamKate

2 years

Dear Hospital Managers everywhere This is how exciting chairs are to people who work in #TeamNHS ⬇️ They fundraise for chairs because that’s how much of a difference seating systems make Invest in appropriate chairs and see your length of stay reduce. #ChairsMatter #Rehab

Gemma turnbull

@GemmaHammacott

2 years

A very exciting week in Poole critical care our new chair has arrived can't to start using it #Rehablegend

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