🏥 We run the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, Kidderminster Hospital, and Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
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This is Keith, he's 101 years old.
He went home today after beating Coronavirus! 🙌🙏
Well done to everyone on Ward 12 at the Alexandra Hospital for looking after Keith so well for the past two weeks! 👏
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Children on our Riverbank Ward now have a fun & relaxing way to travel to surgery
Kids can now DRIVE to their operating theatre thanks to a kind donation by @TeslaOwnersUK
The group - backed by @elonmusk - fundraised to give these mini #TeslaModelS electric cars to the ward 😍
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From today, patients and visitors at the Alexandra, Kidderminster, and Worcestershire Royal Hospitals are being asked to wear facemasks in all clinical areas to protect themselves, their loved ones, and hospital staff against the risk of Covid infection.
With the number of Covid-positive patients in our hospitals increasing and with Covid-related staff sickness also on the rise, we want to do everything we can to protect the people we care for from the risk of infection, and we are grateful for the support and understanding of our patients and visitors.
Masks are required in all inpatient and outpatient areas and will be made available to all patients and visitors on arrival.
ALT Image of a graphic on a blue background that reads: Face Masks Staff, Patients, and Visitors
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Gracie has been receiving cancer treatment for more than half her life🥺
But after 30 months of care, she's finally completed her treatment!🙌
4-yr-old Gracie came to her final appointment dressed as Wonder Woman, which was perfect as she's been a total superhero throughout🦸♀️👏
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Here comes the bride! 👰❤️
Staff on our Head and Neck Ward came in on their day off today to help organise a wedding for a patient.
The bride Lesley was married on the ward she is being cared for on, to her partner of 15 years Nicholas 🤵
Congratulations Mr & Mrs Bailey 🎊💍
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When Ballet-mad Izzy came into our Children's Clinic for her cancer treatment, two of the team surprised her with a very special routine...
Huge thanks to Baylon & Emma for the lovely surprise, and well done Izzy for *literally* keeping them on their toes!
#PuttingPatientsFirst
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📢 Calling all pregnant women! 📢
🤰Please watch this video from our lovely midwives 💕
👇 We will support you 💝
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How about this for a story on #InternationalDayoftheMidwife
2 brothers both became fathers within 2 hrs of each other in our hospital - with the same midwife, Ami on hand for both births!
If that wasn't enough, it was on midwife Ami's birthday, so all 3 now share a special day!
ALT New fathers, George and Joe with their newborns Oliver and Reginald, and leaving the Delivery Suite at Worcestershire Royal Hospital together.
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This is Brian Pritchard👋
He's just left our hospital having beaten Coronavirus after almost a month on our wards! 💪🙌
Brian is 84 years old and is a proud husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Congratulations Brian! 🙏
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🎶We are family🎶
Some of the staff on our delivery suite took a quick moment to celebrate our amazing staff and all their hard work👏
Don’t worry they all stuck to the national guidance by keeping all dance moves 2 metres apart 💃↔️💃
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How special is this!?
The true meaning of personalised and patient-centred care from our amazing Physios 😊💃🕺💓
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One very happy family🥳👨👩👦👦
The Portman family celebrated in our Children's Cancer Clinic as Oli finally completed 40 months of treatment for Leukaemia 🙌
12-yr-old Oli has been incredibly brave throughout his treatment journey with us and we're extremely proud and happy for him!
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⚠️ Warning this might make you cry! ⚠️
Malcolm finally married his long-time partner Maureen from his hospital bed at Worcestershire Royal Hospital today.
The wedding was arranged at short notice by ward staff after it was heartbreakingly discovered Malcolm had terminal cancer.
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This is the heart-warming moment a deaf baby heard his mother’s voice for the first time after our doctors fitted his hearing aid 🤩♥️🔊🔛🙌
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If you need a lift today, watch this...
Mum Vici and her son George were fighting cancer at the same time.
After 4 years, both have been given the all-clear and George rang our End of Treatment Bell to celebrate!
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Today we mourned the loss of one of our own 😢💔
Carlos Sia, a Healthcare Assistant at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, sadly passed away in May with COVID-19
His family arranged for his funeral procession to pass by so staff could pay respect to a much-loved colleague and friend
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That’s our Consultant Paediatrician @BaylonK ☺️👍
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Oli's had a very difficult last few years but we're all over the moon for him that he's finally completed his treatment in our Children's Cancer Clinic.
To help celebrate, our team arranged a special chocolate cake for Oli to enjoy after he rang our famous End of Treatment Bell!
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Every single day we're sending patients home who have recovered from #COVID19
Our new favourite sounds are the cheers, bell ringing and applause for patients who have beaten this virus.
Stay home, stay safe and help our staff do their job.
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After almost five years, our hospitals have been lifted out of special measures by @NHSEngland, after they recognised significant improvements in the safety & quality of patient care.
Full story 👇
worcsacute.nhs.uk/news-and-m…
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A 60-year-old nurse from Alexandra Hospital is taking on the mammoth challenge of riding the entire length of the Tour de France cycle race next summer.
Jackie Fowler will cycle the astonishing 2,200mile route as part of a team aiming to raise £1million for @CureLeukaemia
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Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal met our dedicated clinical teams working in Worcestershire Royal Hospital’s Emergency Department this morning, before unveiling a plaque marking the Emergency Department’s official opening.
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81-year-old David Ray spent 22 days at Worcestershire Royal Hospital battling Coronavirus.
He feared he'd never get to see his family again, but after an emotional goodbye, he’s now back home with his wife Anne.
Congratulations David and all the staff on Medial Short Stay!
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After 59 long days in Intensive Care fighting Covid-19, Leighton Webster has finally left!
42-year-old Leighton had a few close calls, but thanks to care of the team on the unit at Alexandra Hospital, he’s now improved enough to move out of ICU.
Let’s hear it for Leighton! 🙏👏
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We've now discharged 1,500 Coronavirus patients back home after care with us.
That's 1,500 families reunited. Thousands of hours of care needed. And thousands of our staff all working to put patients first.
Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Help us save more lives.
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Meet the latest recruit to @WMPolice, German Shepherd puppy - Royal 😍🐶
West Midlands Police chose the name 'Royal' for the adorable puppy, as a thank you to all the staff at Worcestershire Royal Hospital who helped save the life of Chief Superintendent, @PhilDolbyWMP
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Imagine you've just given birth but you're unable to leave your bed as you & your baby need specialist care.
Now, new mums who are separated from their babies are getting iPads to watch a live video of their newborn to help them bond & not miss out on those precious 1st moments!
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THANK YOU to all of our Hospital Heroes working so hard to keep the public safe and well 💙🦸🏥🙏
#covid19UK
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Let's show our appreciation for all of our hospital heroes on the frontline fighting against Coronavirus 👏🙏💙
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Great to be starting our Covid vaccinations today. First in for her jab this morning is our Consultant Colorectal Surgeon Pamela Sivathondan @SivathondanP
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A ‘miracle’ baby has been born healthy at Worcestershire Royal Hospital despite BOTH mother and father undergoing chemotherapy during the pregnancy.
All three are now well and looking forward to their first family Christmas at home together.
A THREAD 🧵 [1/6]...
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our #ClapForCarers from @WMerciaPolice & @HWFire
👏💙👏💙👏💙
#StayHomeSaveLives
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We are absolutely delighted to welcome back Dr Shafeek 👋
After months of intense treatment for blood cancer & a stem cell transplant, Dr Shafeek is now in complete remission and returned to work today!
Dr Shafeek has dedicated his life to treating patients with blood cancer
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We want to say a huge thank you to the true #𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬 of this pandemic - all our Student Nurses, Physios & OTs 👏
Throughout an extraordinary period, our students have shown incredible commitment, bravery & hard work.
We want to thank them all!🙏
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It’s a shame that one small act of kindness, as a small part of one of the many ways that we say ‘thank you’ has been taken out of context.
Get the full context from this thread👇
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Baylon was at it again recently - donning his tutu to bring the joy to some of our youngest cancer patients in our Children's Clinic at Worcestershire Royal Hospital 👇
When five-year-old Izzy came to @WorcsAcuteNHS for her chemotherapy, nurses Baylon and Emma surprised her with a special performance after finding out she loved ballet.
Thank you to our NHS colleagues who go above and beyond every day. 💙 #ThankYouDay
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A former @EnglandRugby star is now helping try to save lives in our Emergency Department.
Having won almost everything in the Women’s game during a trophy-laden career, Dr Karen Jones now works as an Emergency Medicine Consultant helping tackle emergency health problems in A&E!
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A work of art...👩🎨🎨
One of our members of staff, Joanne Keeley, has been painting images of colleagues in her free time.
Joanne came up with the idea to paint staff with their masks on, to reflect on the social aspect of how we communicate emotions & the value of eye contact.
ALT A member of staff wearing a Face Mask
ALT A painting of Joanne Keeley, by herself
ALT Another painting of a colleague in a mask
ALT A portrait painting of an NHS worker wearing a face mask
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💙🔦 Tonight our hospitals are lighting up blue to mark the #NHSBirthday, as we remember the lives of all those sadly lost to #COVID19
Huge thank you to @PSS_UK for your support 🔦💙
#LightItBlue
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Thank you to @drpgroup for making our staff smile today, placing this beautiful rainbow opposite the entrance to Worcestershire Royal Hospital 🌈🙏
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Our Chief Executive, @M_J_Hopkins spent the day working as a Porter at Worcestershire Royal Hospital yesterday.
The experience gave Matthew a new insight into the role and a great opportunity to speak with frontline staff during their shift about what's important to them.
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Then ➡️ Now
After 65 days in hospital with Coronavirus, including over a month in our Intensive Care Unit, last week Victor finally went home 🏠🙌
Well done to all of the teams involved in his care from April to June!
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We are giving iPads to mums who are separated from their new-born babies for further care, so they can see, hear and bond with their babies for the first time📱
Here is one of the first mums to use the iPads whilst recovering from her C-section💛👇
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Patient care isn't just about medicines and operations 💝🌈
Staff from our Children's Ward took the time to take a Ballet lesson from Izzy when she came in for her leukaemia treatment 💃
Little Izzy has been an absolute superstar throughout her treatment! ✨
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Leighton Webster walked out of Alexandra Hospital after 75 days fighting Covid-19 to see his children for the first time in nearly 3 months! 🙌💙
Leighton was rushed to hospital back in April and spent more than 6 weeks in a coma, but is now well enough to go home to his family!
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Annette Gardner spent 17 days in Intensive Care at the Alexandra Hospital with Coronavirus.
Her daughter Emma said her last goodbyes to her mum, but now Annette is leaving the ICU and on the road to recovery.
Emma said: "She's a real fighter, I can't thank the staff enough!"
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Thanks for sharing our story in Canada @BTtoronto 🙏💙
BTW it's pronounced - Wus-ter-shire 😉😇
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Introducing the Garden Suite 🤩📸
We've refurbished part of Kidderminster Hospital to provide a temporary new home for a chemotherapy unit, ensuring our clinically vulnerable cancer patients receive the care they need, in the safest possible environment.
Doesn't it look great?
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Imagine spending the last 13 months undergoing Chemotherapy treatment at just 14.
That's what Evie has just completed, so when she finally got to ring our End of Treatment Bell, it's not surprising she rang it so hard that it broke! 🔕
Congrats Evie from all @WorcsAcuteNHS🙌🥳
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The @CareQualityComm have published their report today following their latest inspection of our hospitals.
The report recognises the success of our staff in improving the quality and safety of care, with the CQC recommending it be considered that we exit special measures.
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A mum and son have both beaten cancer after battling the disease at the same time at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
The Rigby family saw both mum Vici & son George diagnosed within months of each other.
But 3 and 1/2 years later, Vici & George have now both had the all-clear!
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Wearing a mask to protect yourself and others during a Pandemic is nothing new...
This lot did their bit, way back in the 1918 Pandemic 😷👇
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Consultant Gynaecologist, Mr Sam Agwu was one of the first in line for the #CovidVaccine💉
Sam is urging all Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic colleagues to do the same when it's their turn
"I'll do my best to encourage & support my BAME colleagues & community to have the vaccine"
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Don’t worry Angela, despite various offers they haven’t given up helping look after children with cancer 👍
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Roger Harris (aka Captain Crazy) is famous for his many years announcing at Kidderminster Harriers Football Club.
Sadly he was also the first person in Worcestershire to have confirmed Coronavirus.
But after weeks of care with us he's made a full recovery and is now back home!
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Nurses from our Children's Clinic are learning #Makaton to help communicate with 5-year-old Vinnie who uses the sign language to communicate.
Vinnie, who is undergoing treatment for Leukaemia, was thrilled to see the Makaton board the team created on the Clinic for him.
ALT Two nurses from the Children's Clinic at Worcestershire Royal Hospital signing 'Please' in Makaton, with five-year-old Vinnie who used Makaton to help him communicate. The two nurses and Vinnie are standing in front of a display board featuring information about Makaton and some helpful signs to use in the language.
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“Alexandra Hospital – where everybody definitely gives a ****”
Adrian Chiles’ view of our team at the Alexandra Hospital 💙👇
theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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It's a Christmas unlike any other. But many of our staff are at work today, caring for Covid patients.
We want to say a huge & heartfelt THANK YOU to all our staff. Together you've shown why the NHS holds a special place in the hearts of our community.
Merry Christmas all 💝🎄
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Thank you to all the members of public who are showing such kindness and support for our staff 🙏💙
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Don’t they scrub up well!
Check out these amazing scrubs that have been donated to our Theatre teams 🤩
We're 'sew' grateful.The team really do love them! 👏
They are intended to be used for Paediatric operating lists to help reduce anxiety amongst our younger patients💙
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Here's the touching moment little Aurora had her first bath in our @WRHNeonatal Unit 💦🛀
Aurora was born more than 3 months prematurely, but this week she's finally moved out of her incubator 🙌🙏
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Having spent more than half his life fighting cancer, it's no surprise that Elliot was excited to finally ring our End of Treatment Bell!
6-yr-old Elliot's been undergoing treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in our Children's Cancer Clinic for the last 3 and a 1/2 years.
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How amazing is this👇
One of our members of staff came home to this letter from 9 year old Maisie
Maisie just wanted to say thank you to all our amazing staff 💙🦸🏥🙏
Thank you Maisie 🥰
#StayHomeSaveLives
#covid19UK
#NHSheroes
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We've just opened two brand-new additional wards at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
The 2 wards were opened in the refurbished Aconbury building this week.
The extra beds will help us ensure patients get the right care in the right place at the right time.
#PuttingPatientsFirst
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🌟Huge congratulations to midwife Trudy Berlet who has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours for her outstanding services to bereavement midwifery! 🌟
The honour recognises Trudy's outstanding work dedicated to women and families across Worcestershire who have been through maternity bereavement.
ALT Portrait of Trudy Berlet against a black background.
ALT Trudy Berlet and fellow midwives holding charity collection buckets, raising money for the Maternity Bereavement Suite.
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🌈 An archway of balloons in the shape & colours of a rainbow has been placed in the main entrance of Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
The rainbow is a symbol of hope & positivity for patients and staff during this difficult time.
Thanks @MalvernParty for the kind donation 🙏🎈🌈
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Tonight our hospitals in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester each lit up to shine a light for our amazing nursing workforce this #InternationalNursesDay 🙏✨
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The sun is out, there's barely a cloud in the sky, but the rainbows are shining brightly @WorcsAcuteNHS
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To our staff:
What you're doing every day is truly incredible! 💞 The commitment & care you are showing is beyond amazing 🙏
To our community:
Thanks so much for all the support you've offered us. It means the world and really does keep us all going!
Remember #StayHomeSaveLives
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One of our A&E Consultants, Dr James France has received a medal for outstanding contribution to the @RCollEM
The medal was presented at a ceremony in London for recognition of his work producing a range of high-quality guidance for emergency departments across the country 👏
ALT Dr James France stood holding his RCEM medal at the Awards Ceremony in London.
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Dr Shafeek has dedicated his life to treating patients with blood cancer.
But in a cruel twist of fate, was diagnosed with the disease himself in January.
After months of intense treatment and a stem cell transplant he is now in complete remission and returns to work next week!
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We've opened shops for our hardworking staff to get hold of snacks and other essentials to support them before, during or after their shift.
Thanks to very generous public donations, the items in the shops will be free for our staff!
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We want to say a big thank you to the 18 soldiers who have helped out our staff over the last few weeks.
The support they provided in a number of non-clinical roles was really valuable & helped our staff focus on caring for patients for Covid-19.
Thank you for your support 🙏🇬🇧
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Thank you to the children at Wyche Primary school in Malvern for making our Delivery Suite staff smile everyday when they see this little masterpiece on the entry to the unit👏 🌈🙏
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Well done to the A&E team at Worcestershire Royal Hospital 🙌👏
This letter from a recent patient was published today's @worcesternews
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On your marks, get set, BAKE! 🥮
Our Children’s Clinic team bake a special cake for every child who finishes their cancer treatment.
When she completed her treatment, Hunnie asked for a... unique cake of the Bristol Stool Chart! 💩
No 'soggy bottom’ on this one @BritishBakeOff
ALT The Children's Clinic Team present Hunnie with a Bristol Stool Chart inspired Cake
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NHS staff from across the county have been busy vaccinating thousands of healthcare workers & over-80s at Alexandra Hospital over the last month.
Our team are doing an amazing job helping deliver the #CovidVaccine as well as continuing to be there for those who need our care💉💗
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A team of our specialist nurses are up for a prestigious national award tonight! 🏆
The Colorectal Nursing team have been shortlisted for the Cancer Nursing category at the #NTawards
They find out if they've won at a ceremony tonight in London 👏
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After a long shift, this message from the daughter of a #COVID19 patient is just what nurse Toni needed to hear 👇👏💙
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Patricia Hudson is finally well enough to leave Intensive Care after 30 days battling #COVID19 🙌
70-yr-old Patricia is now recovering well thanks to the amazing team at Alexandra Hospital 👏
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Yesterday we opened a brand new 29-bed Acute Medical Unit at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
The unit creates additional capacity and allows patients referred by their GP to be admitted directly to the ward, helping reduce delays and congestion in the Emergency Department.
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ALT A row of empty bed spaces ready for patients to be admitted into the new 29-bed Acute Medical Unit at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
ALT The new Acute Medical Unit. A row of beds with separation and numbered bays, all part of the new 29-bed unit.
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Our laboratory staff are our latest #HiddenHospitalHeroes - our vital (but sometimes unseen) staff 🦸♀
They play a major role in the fight against Covid-19 across the trust, analysing 100s of swabs a day. Whilst ensuring the daily delivery of prompt accurate test results 🧪
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SPOTTED IN WORCESTERSHIRE:
These elite-level Christmas Lights 😮🥰
These might be our favourite yet!
Can you beat these!? 💡🎄
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As Freddie Mercury once sang, 'Look up to the skies and seeeeeee'...🎤
An iconic Spitfire plane will fly over Worcestershire Royal Hospital tomorrow morning bearing the message 'Thank You NHS' in appreciation of the efforts of NHS staff.
Look upwards at 11:17 if you're nearby🛩️
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Watch Peter's amazing story of recovery in our hospital, thanks in part to the support of @WBA 👇🎥
Thanks to everyone at West Brom who sent Peter your inspiring, supportive messages 🙏💙
"I've never been more proud of my Club."
Today we bring you a coronavirus story with a happy ending. 💙
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Goodnight everyone, stay safe this weekend 💙
ALT 💙 NHS sign outside Worcestershire Royal Hospital
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We are delighted to have been named as one of the top 10 most improved Trust’s for patient experience in our Emergency Departments
Well to done to all involved, for your continued hard work and commitment to #PuttingPatientsFirst 👏
Major survey reveals ‘best and worst’ A&Es for patient satisfaction ift.tt/3Eq2EHF
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🎶✊ Someone's knocking at the door, somebody's ringing the bell! 🔔😎
Mia just finished her Cancer treatment with us, but couldn't celebrate as normal because of Covid restrictions.
So to make up for it, we delivered her our End of Treatment Bell for her to celebrate in style!
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That’s our Consultant Paediatrician @BaylonK ☺️
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We can't overstate the importance of this 👇
Please help us fight this and #StayHomeSaveLives
And again at 8:30am this morning - 'rush hour' - this time on New Road - well done Worcester, keep it up 👏👏
#StayHomeSaveLives
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We interrupt the doom and gloom to bring you Lockdown Babies! 😍👇
Thank you @WorcsAcuteNHS for safely delivering our baby boy Robin William Jackson on 04.01.21 in such difficult times. Your staff are exceptional and we are grateful to them all.
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