Boxing Day is one of the busiest days of the year for our NHS 111 team.
Help us help the most patients by only calling if you have an urgent medical problem that can't wait or you can't get to an NHS walk-in service today.
You can also go online at 111.nhs.uk
Over 80 of our Oxford hospital volunteers joined us today for a special Christmas lunch at the John Radcliffe Hospital, giving us the opportunity to say 'thank you' for all their hard work and support.
They were joined by the OUH Voluntary Services team and members of our Board.
Weβre seeing a lot of patients in our Childrenβs Emergency Department at the moment.
The Healthier Together website can help you easily check your children's symptoms if theyβre unwell, and get advice on what to do and where to go next β¬οΈ
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Did you see Santa flying through Oxfordshire's skies... in an @RAFBenson helicopter!? π π
π Hear more on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3ZAocxP@OxHospCharity
Today's report on #SEND from @NAOorguk makes for very difficult reading. It finds that outcomes for children and young people with SEND have not improved in the last few years, and the system is not sustainable. This should be a wake-up call about the urgent need for more money and reform: nao.org.uk/reports/support-fβ¦
Michelle was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year and has been receiving treatment at GWH.
We are using #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth to share Michelle's story, and to echo her plea for everyone to check their breasts and chests regularly.
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If you work at Band 8A or below apply for the Bren Bursary for the chance to win a FREE ticket to our annual conference.
Let us know how attending our annual conference would benefit your journey.
Submissions close on 18 October. Find out more π bit.ly/3zSRSwi
If youβre looking for ways to support your learners at home or in the classroom, take a look at our Top Tips booklet which offers advice on everything from reading, storytelling and homework to memory and concentration: simplebooklet.com/bdatoptipsβ¦
The doors have opened to our brand new Emergency Department this morning, 18 September, with the first patients moved into the department at 8.00am.πππ₯³
Local people should use NHS 111 in the first instance, or consider visiting a GP or pharmacist.π₯
We're looking for a passionate and committed Divisional Director of Nursing to join our Integrated Care and Community Division.
Find out more and apply today: beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jβ¦
Make sure you have a well-stocked medicine cabinet and first aid kit to treat very minor injury or illness over this Bank Holiday weekend.
π€ Did you know, you can also visit a pharmacist for expert advice on medicines and help with minor health concerns: nhs.uk/find-a-pharmacy
If you have a few moments to listen to this interview as a parent with your child.
Possible one of the best post race interviews I have ever watched #PlayOn
Almost 1,000 staff have received this incredible training opportunityπBringing teams together to give all staff a voice & make change happen to improve the working lives of staff & the experience of patients #ImprovingTogether#GreatImprovements#Swindon#NHS#QualityImprovement