This is my first blog as Chief Executive and many will know my preferred social media outlet is Twitter. I have been prompted though to say a little more than the usual 140 characters as a result of a Twitter exchange. My Twitter interactions with the Editor of the Health Service Journal, Alastair McLellan What … Continue reading Message for staff – The Garden of Life
“This will remain one of the greatest experiences of my career for the rest of my life”
Specialist Occupational Therapist, Judi Armstrong Working at Derriford Vaccination Hub during the global pandemic has been an honour. The team at Derriford hub have been amazing to work with. We have supported each other to enable skilled client focused treatment in a non-invasive environment. Everyone has been incredibly committed to the service provided. Every day … Continue reading “This will remain one of the greatest experiences of my career for the rest of my life”
Women’s Network Armed Forces Panel Discussion
The Women’s Network supported Armed Forces Day by hosting a panel discussion with some of our amazing Armed Forces Women: Surg Cdr Jo Keogh OBE- Current CO of JHG (SW), Radiology Consultant in full time Leadership and Management role since 2013Flight Lieutenant Emily Cheshire a RAF ITU nurseFlight Sergeant Erica Flewin a RAF generalist nurse Here are some snippets, where you … Continue reading Women’s Network Armed Forces Panel Discussion
UHP Biomedical Scientists tell their stories for Biomedical Science Day 2021
Biomedical Science is absolutely vital to healthcare. Here members of our #1BigTeam tell their stories of being a Biomedical Scientist at UHP: BMS Band 5 Overnight Shift, by Harvey Ransom The lab never sleeps. A weekday night begins at 10pm and finishes at 8am. During this time there is one Biomedical Scientist (me) in charge … Continue reading UHP Biomedical Scientists tell their stories for Biomedical Science Day 2021
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: when your family becomes the one in 3000
There are three things I didn’t expect to hear during my pregnancy. The first one was at the 12-week scan: “You are expecting twins!” The second and third ones were at the 20-week scan: “You are expecting identical twin girls! But twin two is suffering from a condition called Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)”. Never heard … Continue reading Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: when your family becomes the one in 3000
May17: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia was initially established in 2004 in order to raise awareness of hate crimes against individuals for their gender or sexual identity. Choosing to hold this day on the 17th of May was an informed choice, to commemorate the declassification of homosexuality as a mental illness in 1990. Though … Continue reading May17: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
International Nurses Day 2021
This year we would love to celebrate your stories and share in your small celebrations on the wards and departments, as well as reflect on the past year. Taking place today Head over to Twitter and our #1BigTeam Facebook group to share your photos (social distanced) of celebration with your wards and departments. Here are … Continue reading International Nurses Day 2021
What it’s like to be a deaf staff member
This week we celebrate national Deaf Awareness week. Amanda Holland, who works at the Outpatients Appointment Centre, made a video to explain what it's like to be a deaf staff member. If you don't speak sign language, please turn the subtitles on. Thank you. [Transcript below] Hello my name is Amanda Holland and I am … Continue reading What it’s like to be a deaf staff member
Lesbian Visibility Week – 26-30th April 2021
Lesbian Visibility Week is so important to celebrate the diversity in our organisation and community and provides the opportunity to uplift LGBT+ women and non-binary people from all backgrounds. Charlie Le Brun Everybody in the LGBT+ community has a story unique to them, and part of why these stories are shared is to provide support … Continue reading Lesbian Visibility Week – 26-30th April 2021
I was a patient in ICU, so I knew I had to help during COVID-19
Paediatric Nurse Victoria Whittley had been a patient in intensive care. When she was given the opportunity to be redeployed to ICU during the second wave of Covid, she knew she wanted to do it. In 2015, she was 38 when a bad case of influenza turned to pneumonia and sepsis very quickly. “I’d always … Continue reading I was a patient in ICU, so I knew I had to help during COVID-19