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The remarkable care shown by our intensive care staff is top story on @bbcnews tonight. Thank you to our incredibly talented and courageous staff – we are so proud of you all. Thanks also to @BBCFergusWalsh for sharing their story with the nation. #OneTeam uclh.nhs.uk/News/Pages/BBCNe…
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Congratulations to Betsey Lau-Robinson who has been awarded an #MBE in the King’s New Year Honours 2023 List for her safeguarding work with adult patients at UCLH as well as her work on the Mental Capacity Act. buff.ly/3Q2dJ7Y #NewYearsHonours #KingsHonours
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Please watch this on the @BBCNews at 10pm tonight if you’re in any doubt about the enormous pressure our incredible staff are under right now. Please stay home if you want to help us save lives. #Covid19UK
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We're delighted to have reached 10,000 vaccinations at UCLH. A huge milestone for everyone involved. Jonathan Spreckley, a musculoskeletal physiotherapist redeployed to work with patients in our intensive care unit, recieved the vaccination administered by @ProfEdWild. #OneTeam
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Thank you to @arsenalwfc players Katie McCabe, Caitlin Foord, Freya Godfrey and Laila Harbert for surprising patients on the UCLH children’s ward last week. The players delivered gifts to patients and met with staff. Find out more about the visit: buff.ly/41urF2o
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We were delighted to welcome His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to officially open the University College Hospital Grafton Way Building today. uclh.nhs.uk/news/hrh-prince-… @ClarenceHouse
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Today, we remember all our colleagues we sadly lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will be sharing tributes to some of them throughout the day. Our thoughts are with all our staff, family and friends at this difficult time. Read more here: uclh.nhs.uk/News/Pages/Tribu… #inmemoriam
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Today, King Charles III and Queen Camilla met patients and families living with #cancer to hear their hopes and fears as they received care at our cancer centre. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our patients' experiences. Read more: buff.ly/44otiOB
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Thank you to all of our staff who are on the frontline in the battle against COVID-19. We have never been more proud of you. The whole country will be forever in your debt for the selflessness you and NHS workers everywhere are showing during this moment of adversity. #OneTeam
A special report from @UCLH intensive care unit. The reality of coronavirus and it’s impact on patients and staff. A vitally important message for us all - social distancing really will save lives.
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UCLH runs one acute hospital and several specialist hospitals. The references to “virtually a COVID-only hospital” in the media are about University College Hospital. Our other hospitals are still providing cancer, neuro, maternity and other urgent treatment.
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This morning at 11am, we paid tribute to the NHS staff and key workers who have lost their lives in the coronavirus pandemic — you’ll never be forgotten. #MinuteSilence #NeverForgotten 💙
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COVID-19 is rising in London and we're seeing more cases in UCLH hospitals. While our hospitals remain open to visitors, please do not visit if you have any symptoms of COVID-19. uclh.nhs.uk/news/covid-19-in…
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In a moving report @BBCFergusWalsh speaks to Matron Elaine Thorpe and Dr Jim Down. They give powerful interviews on how the public should support the NHS against COVID19. Elaine said: “The situation is v serious & unless people stay home it will continue.” bbc.co.uk/news/av/health-521…
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Congratulations to the UCLH, @UCL and @MercedesAMGF1 team which has been awarded an @RAEngNews prize for exceptional services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The breathing aid they developed is now being used in more than 60 UK hospitals. Read more here uclh.nhs.uk/News/Pages/Teamb…
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The first patients have been treated at our #protonbeamtherapy centre in the Grafton Way Building, which features in today's @TheSTMagazine buff.ly/3qFiqsi Photo credit: Greg White / The Sunday Times Magazine @TheSTMagazine @thesundaytimes
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As many of you have spotted, beautiful floral and balloon installations are appearing outside our hospitals. On Thursdays, you #clapforourcarers. These are our thank you to you. Thanks @earlyhoursltd @3bubblegumgirls @illusiondcltd for creating them and being part of #OneTeam
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Tonight at 9pm we’ll be watching @BBCOne #survivingthevirus with @xandvt at @CNWLNHS and @DoctorChrisVT from @HTropDis here at UCLH helping during the peak of the #pandemic 🙏 our patients & staff for sharing important stories about #Covid_19 at such a difficult time💙
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Thank you to everyone for your kind words and support for our staff. We are humbled that @BBCFergusWalsh's coverage has moved so many of you. Please continue to follow the government's advice. Stay at home protect the NHS and save lives. #StayHomeSaveLives bbc.co.uk/news/av/health-521…
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Today marks two years since the first COVID patients were treated in London. We want thank all our amazing staff & volunteers for the incredible work they’ve done in treating patients, vaccinating the public & keeping our hospitals running - Thank you! @tompilston / @guardian
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These are just a few of the UCLH staff looking after your loved ones. They do it with great pride, dedication and care, but they have been working flat out for nearly a year now and they need your help. theguardian.com/society/2021…
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We're delighted to announce the appointment of Vanessa Sweeney as chief #nurse at UCLH. Vanessa has been acting chief nurse at UCLH since April 2022 and was previously deputy chief nurse and head of nursing for the surgery and #cancer board. Congratulations, Vanessa! #OneTeam
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With Plan B restrictions easing, we wanted to reiterate that wearing a face mask and social distancing in our buildings is still required, even if you are fully vaccinated. Thank you for understanding.
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Today we say goodbye to our chief executive @MarcelLevi who has led our organisation for the past 4.5 years. We are forever grateful for your leadership and we wish you all the best. UCLH will miss you. Photo credit: Tom Pilston
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Professor Hugh Montgomery speaks to @xandvt about why public spaces in hospitals seem deserted; the focus has been diverted elsewhere, and we're busier than we have ever been. This is a short segment, the full video is on @BBCMorningLive @BBCiPlayer. #COVID19
On today's show, @xandvt is showing how wrong those 'empty hospital' videos are, that you might have seen circulating on social media. The full report with footage from inside UCH is on at 9.15am on @BBCOne #MorningLive
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Huge congratulations to our critical care consultant nurse, John Welch, awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to nursing & patient safety. uclh.nhs.uk/news/critical-ca…
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#UCLHRembembers: Jennie Sablayan was a specialist haematology nurse. An expert in her field, Jennie looked after patients with leukaemia, lymphoma and other blood cancers with much kindness and great dedication. Read our tribute: uclh.nhs.uk/News/Pages/Tribu… #inmemoriam
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Meet the Lagrata family: Mum (Susie), dad (Antonino) & daughter (Antoinette) all working on the front line at UCLH. “We see this as our calling, we need to be here to help." Thanks to the three of you & all our staff playing their part during this time. #OneTeam #ThankYouThursday
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Thank you to all our staff who responded with such professionalism and compassion during the terror attacks. We are very proud of you
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Congratulations to all involved in successfully setting up the NHS high energy proton beam therapy centres, one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken. #PBT @TheChristieNHS Tune into @BBCTwo #horizon now.
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UCLH has become the first London hospital to introduce extra support and paid leave to staff whose babies are born prematurely or need extra special care. #workingatUCLH #prematurebabies #UCLHstaff #maternityleave @_smallestthings Read more: bit.ly/2WZeinn
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Massive congratulations to our porter Terry, @ClareGerada, Prof Mick Peake and Ann Hannah who were recognised in the Queen's honours. Read more here uclh.nhs.uk/News/Pages/UCLHp…
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"It is nothing less than the dawn of a new age for families impacted by Huntington’s disease." A new gene therapy to treat Huntington’s disease has shown positive data from the study which is being run at UCLH and other sites. Read more: buff.ly/XCPmcnN
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One month on @BBCNews has returned to our intensive care unit to report on the huge impact #covid19 is having on our patients and staff. We cannot thank our incredibly talented and compassionate staff enough – we are so proud of you. #OneTeam @MarcelLevi uclh.nhs.uk/News/Pages/BBCNe…
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We are over the moon to see Ertan Nazim back home safely after a month in hospital overcoming #covid19. In this @BBCNews report, Ertan’s wife Margaret pays tribute to our staff: “Thank you, thank you, thank you. We got him home all thanks to you.” bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-5260222…
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Today’s @OperationOuch on @cbbc is a special cancer episode with twin doctors @DoctorChrisVT and @xandvt featuring Dr Xand’s nose biopsy carried out at UCLH. Chris and Xand are talking cancer and answering all the big questions. More info here: uclh.nhs.uk/news/cancer-surg…
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We're proud that our staff have rated UCLH as the top trust in London to work at, and the third best in the country. Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the 2021 NHS Staff Survey & sharing your views. We are #OneTeam #NHSStaffSurvey uclh.nhs.uk/news/uclh-top-tr…
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We were delighted to welcome Her Majesty The Queen to formally open the Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals today. Our patient, 11 year-old Aaliyah, pictured, had cochlear implant surgery in 2019 and can now hear "the sound of leaves crunching under my feet".
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UCLH’s emergency department is one of the best in London for patient experience, according to the 2020 Urgent and Emergency Care Survey. Congratulations and thank you to everyone involved.
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We're so proud of our chief nurse Flo Panel-Coates! A fantastic role model for #womeninleadership and the #nursing profession. Here Flo talks to the @NurseStandard about co-leading our response to the #covid19 crisis. @FloPanelCoates. @AliJaneMoore rcni.com/nursing-standard/ca…
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UCLH is delighted to announce the appointment of David Probert as its new chief executive. uclh.nhs.uk/news/uclh-appoin…
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At UCLH, we're proud to be part of one team. From our porters to reception staff, nurses to cleaners, doctors to admin staff, share your photos! Hold up your first finger and be part of #OneTeam. Mention @uclh and use the #OneTeam. @NHSEngland @NHSEnglandLDN #ThankYouNHS
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We're proud that our staff have rated UCLH as the top trust in England to work at! Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the 2022 NHS Staff Survey & for sharing your views. We are #OneTeam #NHSStaffSurvey uclh.nhs.uk/news/uclh-top-tr…
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Every Thursday, you the public #ClapforOurCarers. We want to thank you with our rainbow floral and balloon installations. UCLH doctor @CherylLoboUCLH was inspired to organise the arches after being so moved by the love and support the NHS is receiving.
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We are proud that Monday night's @BBCTwo Horizon goes behind the scenes as the NHS builds game changing proton beam therapy centres at UCLH and @TheChristieNHS. #protons #cancer #pbt #radiotherapy Watch to see how this treatment makes a difference. bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00072k…
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We are grateful for the love and support everyone has been showing our staff! From our doctors and nurses, to our admin and clerical staff, we are all part of #OneTeam. #thankyouthursday #ThankYouNHS
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Thank you to all of our incredible nurses and midwives for all your hard work and dedication, especially this past year. You continued to provide the best possible care for our patients and we are very grateful. #nursesday #InternationalNursesDay @capital_nurse
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A huge congratulations from us all at UCLH to @rmoonesinghe on receiving an OBE for services to Anaesthesia, Perioperative and Critical Care. Thoroughly deserved! #NewYearsHonoursList #obe
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Happy #pride day!🏳️‍🌈Our amazing LGBTQIA+ staff network are about to set off to join the colourful and empowering #LondonPride march. We hope you all have a wonderful time! #oneteam💙
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Our new cancer and surgery hospital is opening soon. With nine clinical floors, it provides inpatient cancer services and planned surgery. Find out more: uclh.nhs.uk/OurServices/OurH…
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Nurses and midwives @uclh have been recognised for the outstanding care they deliver to patients and the support they provide to each other by Ruth May, chief nursing officer for England. @CNOEngland
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Today, UCLH is holding a remembrance and thank you day for our staff. This day is an opportunity for us to remember staff who have sadly died in the last 18 months and also to thank staff for their incredible contributions and efforts throughout this time. #oneteam
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Marcel Levi will step down as chief executive on 31 March 2021. UCLH chair Julia Neuberger said “He has been a superb chief executive and an outstanding leader. We at UCLH owe him an immense debt of gratitude.” uclh.nhs.uk/News/Pages/Marce…
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Our sincere thanks to you @BBCFergusWalsh and @adamwalkertv for your deeply moving and insightful coverage. It was our pleasure to have you with us, so that the public can understand the importance of staying at home to protect the NHS and save lives. #StayHomeSaveLives.
My profound thanks to all the staff @uclh for allowing me and @adamwalkertv to show the reality of coronavirus on intensive care. Their resilience and professionalism in the midst of this crisis is humbling. My thoughts are with the patients and their families #bbcnewsten
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Congratulations to all our UCLH people who have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours 2022 list. @CMO_England, Prof John Hardy, @russellviner, @hugh_montgomery and @xray_nick. #newyearshonours Find out more at buff.ly/3sMa6tf
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Fascinating BBC #Horizon on #Covid19UK with @DoctorChrisVT & @xandvt Huge thanks to @sarahlogan76 & the Infection team @HTropDis big privilege to be with @fernie0207 & the ITU family especially Mark sharing learning in such tough times. Thank you 🙏🌈💙 bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000slm…
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Our new health clinic folds out of an eco-tricycle, treating vulnerable #homeless patients in #London. Air #pollution harms us all but if you live on the street, clean air isn’t an option. This lets us Find & Treat infection and stop transmission, without pollution. (1)
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At UCLH we're #oneteam: wherever you are from, whatever your role, we're proud to have you working at our hospitals. We will always support our staff, especially as racism across the world comes into focus. We reaffirm our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion at UCLH.
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New investment in #LongCOVID-19 announced by Simon Stevens of @NHSEngland today at a UCLH’s post-covid clinic that's seen 900 patients since mid-May. uclh.nhs.uk/News/Pages/NHSEn…
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This year's recipient of the Excellence in Education Award is... Ben Lovell! He is the most engaged Consultant in junior doctor education, development and improving their working conditions and welfare. Well done Ben! @DrBenLovell #CEA2021
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UCLH is declaring a climate and health emergency and making a firm commitment to reach net zero carbon dioxide emissions in 10 years. uclh.nhs.uk/news/uclh-declar…
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We are thrilled to have two of our specialist hospitals in @Newsweek's list of the top 100 in the world. Well done to Westmoreland Street and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. See the full list here newsweek.com/best-hospitals-…
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#UCLHRemembers: Lola Aladejana was a long-term bank worker, who held a variety of admin roles in clinical support and medical specialties at University College Hospital, including as a receptionist. She worked with us for four years. Read more: uclh.nhs.uk/News/Pages/Tribu… #inmemoriam
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Marcel our CEO has written to every one of his fellow European colleagues today outlining his personal commitment to support every mainland EU and Irish colleague to stay playing a key role in the #NHS after #Brexit.
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Today @bbclondon came to UCLH to learn more about the #clinicaltrial we are running into long COVID treatments. STIMULATE-ICP is testing existing drugs such as anti-histamines, or rivaroxaban (blood clotting medicine) to provide evidence on whether they help #longCOVID patients.
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We are delighted to announce two directors have joined the UCLH board. Welcome Liz O'Hara, director of workforce and Laura Churchward, director of strategy. uclh.nhs.uk/news/uclh-board-… @tillyoh2000 @LauraChurchward
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Congratulations to @ProfBatterhamMD who has been awarded an #OBE in HM The Queen’s Jubilee Birthday Honours List 2022, for services to people affected by obesity. #JubileeHonours #QueensHonours buff.ly/3t6G7M0
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Thanks to all our amazing staff who've volunteered to be redeployed during the #COVID19 padnemic. Helen Simpson (@hormone_doc ), a consultant endocrinologist, said: “Everyone is so supportive and I already feel like one of the team”. UCLH staff can find out more on the intranet.
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We are excited to announce that UCLH consultant anaesthetist Professor @Kevin_Fong has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s 2019 birthday honours. Congratulations Kevin! uclh.nhs.uk/News/Pages/UCLHs…
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As we prepare to bid farewell to our CEO @Marcellevi, he speaks to @hughPym about his admiration for the #NHS. "The resilience and the quality and the camaraderie of people I have been working with ... that's something I have never encountered before." bbc.co.uk/news/health-564221…
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Thank you our staff and patients for telling their stories of #covid_19 at UCLH in a new film screening 9pm, 5 Aug, ⁦@BBCOne⁩ Special thanks to @xandvt and our own @DoctorChrisVT from @HTropDis sharing their experience. uclh.nhs.uk/News/Pages/UCLHi…
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This Saturday 17 July we are offering walk-in appointments @TheCrick between 9:30am-1:30pm. These are for first doses for Pfizer vaccine only. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Each individual living with #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder (#FND) will experience different symptoms. Watch our series of videos and learn about the different strategies you can use to help improve your symptoms. Find out more: buff.ly/40fFdMM #FNDaware @BrainAppeal
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Our intensive care team are continously working hard, especially now. Earlier this year, some of them found time to tell us why they love their job so much. These are some of the people looking after you & your loved ones. We couldn't be more proud of them. #OneTeam #ThankYouNHS
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The #haematology and critical care services in our University College Hospital Grafton Way Building are now open. With nearly 100 beds dedicated to haematology patients at UCLH, this is one of the largest centres in Europe. Photo credit: Paul Raftery buff.ly/3KxA2zv
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The first UK patient to receive a @neuralink implant used a computer just by using his thoughts hours after his surgery at UCLH. Paul, who has motor neurone disease, joined the GB-PRIME study and is now exploring use of the technology in his daily life: buff.ly/QgoWtlt
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With @GaryLineker 2 celebrate 20 years of fundraising 4 kids' radiotherapy at #UCLHCancer. Our blog bit.ly/2eJRplw @fightforlifeuk
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Congratulations and well done to #nurse Monette on winning the @LondonPaeds Nurse Of The Year Award!👏 Monette has gone above and beyond on our paediatric ward, from raising awareness of children and young people refugee health to providing inclusive, compassionate care.#OneTeam
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Thank you @BBCFergusWalsh for coming to see us at #UCLH today and encouraging patients to come for treatment while the hospital is quiet & number of #covid patients low. So different from your visit with @BBCNews at the peak. #Covid19UK #NHSisOpen
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We are so grateful to all our staff who are working tirelessly, especially over the Easter Bank Holiday. Directors Tim Hodgson & Tim Jaggard gave Easter eggs to thank staff and also gave patients iPads so they could stay in touch with family while in hospital. #ThankYouThursday
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Our new University College Hospital Grafton Way Building has three floors dedicated to haematology. The facility is nearer completion and will open soon. Thank you to everyone involved in the hard work of getting a major new hospital open.
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Patients recovering from coronavirus have spoken movingly to @BBCNews about the physical and emotional impact of the disease. In the report @BBCFergusWalsh meets our specialists helping patients on the road to recovery. #oneteam uclh.nhs.uk/News/Pages/Survi…
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#UCLHRemembers: Luis Carlos Villada was employed by Interserve Portering and had worked as a porter at UCLH for 20 years. Read our tribute here: uclh.nhs.uk/News/Pages/Tribu… #inmemoriam
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Today @uclh we are celebrating the contribution of all 14 Allied Health Professions. Their work is essential for the delivery of our services and to enable our patients to live their lives fully. Thank you for your care dedication. #AHPsDay @WeAHPs
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Tomorrow's @guardian leads with the story of two new clinical trials @uclh looking at #antibody therapies to fight #COVID19
The Guardian front page, Boxing Day 26.12.20: New drug trials bring hope in the fight against Covid
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Happy International Nurses' Day! Today, we want to say thank you to every single one of our fantastic nurses who provide outstanding care and support for patients, especially during these challenging times. #NursesDay #NursesDay2020 #InternationalNursesDay #IND2020 #OneTeam
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If you've been reading the stories in the press about our two new monoclonal antibody trials and want to know more (including how to check if you're eligible) please go to our story on the UCLH website which has full information in the FAQs: uclh.nhs.uk/news/uclh-doses-…
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Our incredible staff are under enormous strain as the number of #COVID19 patients keeps rising. In this powerful report, they speak with raw emotion about the seriousness of the situation we are facing. #StayAtHomeSaveLives piped.video/watch?v=OI0g4cz5…
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Congrats to Prof Jamshed Bomanji and Prof Mervyn Singer who have received OBEs in the #KingsBirthdayHonours Prof Bomanji has been recognised for services to the NHS and global nuclear medicine. Prof Singer has been recognised for services to intensive care buff.ly/3VGS8GB
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The 2023 Chief Executive Award goes to...Dr Melissa Heightman, post-COVID lead and respiratory physician! Dr Heightman is a pioneering clinician who puts others before herself, showing amazing kindness to all. Well done, Melissa!
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We share in the nation’s deep sorrow following the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. UCLH enjoyed a special relationship with The Queen. Our thoughts are with the entire Royal Family at this incredibly sad time. uclh.nhs.uk/news/tribute-her…
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Our staff have rated UCLH as the top trust in England to work at for the second year running!💙 A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the 2023 NHS staff survey and for sharing your views. Find out more: buff.ly/3IrIrob #OneTeam
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We're delighted University College Hospital Grafton Way building is now fully open! Home to a modern theatre complex for elective orthopaedic, #ENT and #oralsurgery, surgical wards, a #criticalcare unit & one of only two NHS #ProtonBeamTherapy Centres. buff.ly/3KxA2zv
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Congratulations to our haematology team for being awarded @MyelomaUK's Clinical Service Excellence Programme (CSEP) award. This recognises their outstanding care and unflagging dedication to patients living with #myeloma buff.ly/3e8yUU1
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War in the Blood, a film made @uclh with our haematology #cancer #research teams and patients, won Best Science Documentary at the British Documentary Awards #GriersonAwards last night. The film honours the brave patients who contributed their time to finding a cure for cancer.
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The @wellcometrust has generously offered UCLH the use of ground floor space of their offices as a respite centre for UCLH staff. Thank you! #OneTeam wellcome.ac.uk/news/wellcome… (Pictured: chief nurse Flo Panel-Coates with pharmacist Priya Patel & pharmacy dispenser Alex Windsor)
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John Welch, a consultant #nurse at UCLH has been highlighted as one of 100 outstanding nurses in the country by @WeNurses. The list aims to celebrate "100 registered nurses who have made an impact in nursing in 2018". Congrats John! uclh.nhs.uk/News/Pages/UCLHn… #UCLHValues
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We were delighted to host the new chief executive of @NHSEngland at our Grafton Way Building yesterday. Amanda Pritchard (@AKPritchard2), the first female leader of the #NHS, described her new appointment as a “great honour” . uclh.nhs.uk/news/new-chief-e…
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