NHS Professionals’ Post

Thousands of people are now able to receive hospital level care while at home through the world leading virtual wards initiative. That’s people like Richard, who was one of the first to receive virtual care from Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, after experiencing a heart condition earlier this year. ‘When I was ready to be discharged the hospital needed to continue to monitor how I was getting on.’ After expressing he was happy to be part of the virtual wards programme, Richard went home to continue his care, where he could spend time recovering alongside his wife, Hazel. ‘I was handed a band to wear on my arm and the monitoring took care of everything. It was just like wearing a watch. Occasionally I would need blood tests so a couple of nurses would still visit me to make sure I was alright. You’ve got your home life available to you, you’re fully mobile and you can live your life as normal. If you’re eligible to take part, I would say go for it. It’s ideal, it gets you home where you are happier, and more relaxed and settled.’ The virtual wards programme shows a reduction in recovery times for patients and eases pressure on hospital beds. It also means people can recover in the comfort of their own home alongside their family. #NHS #VirtualWards #PatientCare #Innovative

I've often posted posts critical of the NHS, and after having been through the ordeal of the last few days, I feel the need to clarify some things. The NHS is broken but we need to be clear on what parts we're bashing when we do so. I think high level it is a disaster. That's because those at the top are greedy, dishonest, and don't care less about us. At hospital level, it was very disjointed. One department didn't seem to know what the others had done, and if it wasn't for that blue folder thingy, no doctor would know what was going on. While I was there I saw many an issue that could be resolved, and there were many frustrating delays, which needn't have happened (although I don't know all the facts behind the delays). I will say that once I was through the 111/GP process and actually in the hospital's care, it was WAY more efficient, although still not nearly as efficient as it could be. So, the NHS as a unit, is broken and needs urgent attention. However, we now get onto the good bits. The people. The NHS staff (at least at Peterborough City Hospital) were exceptional. Absolutely brilliant. Everyone I dealt with was at very least professional, courteous, and friendly. Most of them went over and beyond. The nursing staff.. Just wow. Those people have so many things to put up with, and they are some of the most friendly and caring people in the world. I saw them dealing so patiently with people that I was ready to throw out of the ward. All the staff were navigating an ineffective system, to provide the best care they could, and I for one am extremely appreciative for them. So, when I speak of a broken NHS, I mean the system. The people are far from broken. The people are superstars, and they deserve to be celebrated, and not 'dragged down' with a broken system. The fact that I went from consulting a GP, to being discharged after surgery in 4 days, is a testimony to how great the NHS staff were. And to do that in a broken, disjointed, system, is even more impressive. #NHS #Hospital #NHSStaff #System

NHS Northern Ireland – SOS meltdown While the NHS in England, Scotland, and Wales has been under sustained pressure in recent years following the COVID-19 pandemic, underfunding, soaring waiting lists, and GP appointment chaos, the situation in Northern Ireland (NI) is even worse. Record-breaking waiting lists and emergency department times – the worst across the UK, healthcare staff at breaking point and leaving the region, GP practices closing due to financial issues, and a scheduled junior doctors' strike this week have seen the situation hit crisis point. #northernireland #nhs #healthpolicy #healthcare #crisismanagement WHO Regional Office for Europe World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA)

It's #MedicareMonday! Let's dive into the world of Medicare Part A. Did you know it covers hospital care and some skilled nursing facility care? Your health matters, and we're here to help you navigate the Medicare journey. 🏥💙 #MedicareExplained #HealthcareForSeniors

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The NHS received widespread applause and support as a gesture of gratitude from the public during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Known as the ‘Clap for Our Carers’ campaign, this was a way for people to express appreciation for the dedicated efforts of healthcare workers, including doctors, nurses, paramedics, and support staff, who were working tirelessly on the frontlines to care for those affected by the virus. Whilst the clapping initiative garnered widespread support, discussions need to take place regarding the need for tangible support for healthcare systems, including adequate funding, resources, and policies to address the long-term challenges which the NHS is currently facing (see our previous post for more information)

The ‘Clap for Our Carers’ campaign was not unique to the UK, as similar gestures of appreciation occurred in various countries around the world to honour healthcare workers during the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. What are your thoughts on the initial campaign and the current NHS? #clap #clapforcarers #clapfornhs #covid #nhs #walkthetalkspeechandlanguagetherapy #slt

"...the lack of improvements in areas such as discharge arrangements and in people feeling like they were given enough information is disappointing and highlights the need for us to do more. I would like NHS trusts to reflect on their individual survey results to help them pinpoint what changes are within their power to make to drive further improvement.", said Dr Sean O'Kelly, our Chief Inspector of Healthcare. Most people who completed our 2022 Adult Inpatient Survey said they had a positive experience in their interactions with doctors and nurses, being included in conversations and having confidence and trust. This has stayed roughly the same since 2021. Overall, this is consistent with other aspects of the survey, however hospital waiting times, staffing levels, patient discharge and overall experience in particular, appeared to decline. 🔎 Review the survey results, including open data, supporting information and further breakdowns for individual NHS England trusts, below.