Associate Chief Nursing Officer Scottish Government. Passionate about the contribution nurses make to peoples lives everyday! Privileged to support them.
I am always in awe of our LD nurses, person and family centred to their core, and so skilled in physical, psychological and social needs of the people they serve. I salute you all.
❗Vacancy - Associate Nurse Director - Infection Prevention and Control - closes soon❗
We are looking for an exceptional leader who shares our vision and values and can help ensure a culture of continuous quality improvement.
Read more here: bit.ly/3p9U4I0
Our Emergency Departments continue to be exceptionally busy.
If you think you need to attend A&E, but it is NOT life threatening please call 111 in the first instance to be directed to the right care service or to be given an appointment to attend hospital if required.
Wishing you every success in you new post @scottishcare they are so lucky to have you @janeeedouglas and I am so glad we get to keep your considerable expertise on this really important agenda.
We are asking for views on the best way to support people who live in adult care homes to maintain connections with family and friends, as part of meeting our pledge to bring in ‘Anne’s Law’.
Read more▶️gov.scot/news/giving-care-ho…
ALT We are committed to bringing in Anne's Law to ensure people who live in adult care homes have rights to see and spend time with those who are important to them
On Saturday I attended the first Pregnancy Covid19 vaccine clinic in Scotland.
I wanted to give a quick shout out to the lovely team of midwives at Crosshouse Hospital maternity unit who made me feel so at ease receiving my first dose of Pfizer.
Thank you
#nhsscotland
If you have questions about how your GP practice is working at the moment? Check out this handy Q&A. Our healthcare services continue to be under extreme pressure, please help us by making sure you access the right care in the right place.
▶️We're facing a period of significant and sustained pressure on our services, so please watch this video and #Useuswisely.
▶️Call NHS24 on 111, or call your GP if during the day, unless the situation is life-threatening, in which case call 999 right away.
Stopped off for a bite to eat and some coffee at @UnityGrill and learned about the incredible work they are doing to tackle poverty and to take action on climate change.
This little part of Ayr High Street symbolises the kind of socially progressive country we need to build.
The #ScotHealthAwards want to take the opportunity to recognise the extraordinary work of @NHSScotland staff, social care staff & carers in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. A public vote will be held to decide the winner. @AlphaSolway Nominate at scottishhealthawards.com
I’m not going to retweet the hateful video from today’s protest. Instead I’ll share this from @charliemackesy to express my love and thanks to everyone working in the NHS. 💙 #gotyourbackNHS
We're at Starks Park, Kirkcaldy until 6pm to provide pop-up COVID-19 vaccination. No appointment needed.
Full details here 👇
raithrovers.net/49144/pop-up…
My beloved Pa was Padre to the #BurmaStar association in Fylde. It gave him much joy and fulfilment after retiring from active ministry. They’ve put a plaque for him in the memorial garden 💜💜💜 I’ll take flowers when I can get there.