Clinical academic nurse. NIHR Senior Research Leader. Passionate about #olderpeople #palliativecare #workforce #AdvanceCarePlanning. She/her. All views my own.
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Dr Sarah Combes RN retweeted
17 Oct 2024
In this interview with @skynewsniall, Dr Rachel Clarke (@doctor_oxford) emphasises the need to prioritise quality end of life care.
Regardless of Parliament's decision on assisted dying, fixing the funding of our struggling hospice and end of life care system is essential.
Terminally ill adults in England and Wales could soon have the right to choose to end their life, as the Assisted Dying Bill is introduced to Parliament.
On the Daily podcast, @skynewsniall speaks to @doctor_oxford, a palliative care doctor
Listen: podfollow.com/skynewsdaily
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Dr Sarah Combes RN retweeted
17 Oct 2024
Free Online Event - 19 Nov (6-7pm GMT) - Critical perspectives on death: where we are and where we're going. Join us! eventbrite.co.uk/e/critical-…
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18 Oct 2024
Why do palliative care research? It's at the heart of Dame Cicely's vision and improves the care of our patients @StLukes_Sheff @StChrisHospice #researchmatters
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"By treating without an evidence base we are experimenting with our patients". Powerful call to action for hospice to become more involved with research by Prof Miriam Johnson @StLukes_Sheff @StChrisHospice #researchmatters @NIHRresearch
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18 Oct 2024
How often are we as researchers challenged that asking people nearing the end of life, experiencing #palliative care is too burdensome? @DrFlissMurtagh explains the benefits for patients, staff and care. @StLukes_Sheff @StChrisHospice @NIHRcommunity #researchmatters
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18 Oct 2024
Powerful lessons learned re Hospices being involved in research from Dr Sam Kyeremateng. How many resonate? @StLukes_Sheff #researchmatters @NIHRcommunity
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18 Oct 2024
Really excited to be here today at @StLukes_Sheff inaugural research conference. Now is the time for palliative and end of life care research in Hospices. Exciting times. #researchmatters @NIHRcommunity #SeniorResearchLeader
17 Oct 2024
⏳ Less than 24 hours to go! We're thrilled to be hosting our Inaugural "Establishing Research in Your Hospice" conference tomorrow at The Edge, Sheffield! We can’t wait to welcome you tomorrow!
@NIHResearch
#ResearchMatters #EstablishingResearchInYourHospice
ALT A wide-angle view of The Edge conference centre in Sheffield, a modern building with large glass windows, set against a backdrop of greenery and an open sky.
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Thinking about combining a clinical & research career? Don't know where to start?
Join us for a lunch-time film launch & learn how to craft your clinical academic career.
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Dr Sarah Combes RN retweeted
18 May 2024
Note closing date -30 May.
If you’ve strong research skills, leadership experience & passion for nursing workforce issues - this might be a great opportunity for you 😊
17 May 2024
JOB OPPORTUNITY:
Interested in working with me @theRCN Institute?
Getting nursing workforce right is absolutely key to achieving nursing excellence.
Could you lead the RCN’s work on workforce? A great opportunity to make a huge difference careers.rcn.org.uk/Vacancies…
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And what are some practical steps for communicating uncertainties? Be open and honest, and plan for all eventualities. Be brave. #eapc2024
17 May 2024
Four principles for communicating future uncertainties. Trusting relationships and personalisatio are, as always in healthcare conversations, are extremely important in these conversations. #eapc2024
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17 May 2024
Four principles for communicating future uncertainties. Trusting relationships and personalisatio are, as always in healthcare conversations, are extremely important in these conversations. #eapc2024
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17 May 2024
Why is uncertainty about the future important for older people living with multiple morbidity? #eapc2024
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17 May 2024
#Caregiver #carer burden increases acute healthcare use for older adults with dementia, but the revese is also possible
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17 May 2024
Importance focus on front door #frailty assessments
17 May 2024
“We are particularly pleased to see focus on #frailty assessments at the front door which brings the expertise into EDs & Admission Units needed to support people with the most complex care needs."
BGS President @adamgordon1978 quoted in @NHSEngland news england.nhs.uk/2024/05/nhs-p…
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Theme two: engagement - is a spectrum.
People were more engaged when goals of care with HCP and loved ones were more aligned.
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17 May 2024
Seven themes were noted. Power fell under self, relational, healthcare systems, and"nature" #EAPC2024
How many decisions are made in order to appease healthcare professionals? Lack of integrated care impacts power, often people felt "overruled."
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