Bronagh Scott

Thank you to everyone who responded to the NICTN stakeholder questionnaire – your thoughts are so valuable🙏! We kicked off our engagement events @BelfastTrust this week. Thank you to everyone who took part in this lively meeting discussing ideas to shape NICTN 5 year strategy🤩.

#DidYouKnowMonday #BloodCancerResearch

We are delighted to partner with the QUB School of Nursing on a new PhD. This PhD Collaborative Studentship will explore the lived experience and care pathways in Multiple Myeloma. Further details about the PhD project can be found at bit.ly/4rYlA9e

New nursing and midwifery career model launched in Northern Ireland nursingtimes.net/education-and-…

A key topic arising from discussions at @isporEUROPE was the impact that recent drug pricing approaches in the US market will have on medicines pricing in Europe. Whilst there are many unknowns, MPE will be closely following the topic to determine the impact on patients

Recent workshop tested the soon to be launched Learning Needs Analysis Guide and Tool. Resources will ensure education/training opportunities are targeted, purposeful, and align with strategic priorities, workforce planning, and delivery of safe, effective, person-centred care. nipec.hscni.net/new-learning-n…

#WellnessWednesdays Myeloma can sometimes reduce how well your kidneys function, so it is important to drink a lot of fluids to help your kidneys work well – 2 to 3 litres (or 3 to 5 pints) of water per day is recommended. Find out more mpeurope.org/.../01/Myeloma… #myeloma #hydration

If you have myeloma, or know someone who does, why not check out the Podcast 'Myeloma Minutes' which aims to break down everything you need to know about multiple myeloma into bite-sized, easy-to-understand episodes. You can access it at podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the…

🎉 Huge #congratulations to @StephCraigRN for fantastic presentation at the Westminster Health Forum @wfpevents on improving #Dementia care pathways! 👏🏻👏🏻 So proud of this inspiring achievement from @QUBelfast lecturer making a national impact 🤩🤩 #Leadership #DementiaCare

@MyelomaEurope Being a participant on this programme in 2025 has been one of the greatest experiences of my life . I have developed new skills learned a lot about myeloma and treatments and made friends with some terrific people across Europe- Thank you @MyelomaEurope

Applications are NOW OPEN for MPE ADP 2026! Develop professional advocacy skills for #myeloma for free. Deadline: 7 Nov. Apply NOW mpeurope.org/what-we-do/cap…

I had the privilege today of participating in a roundtable symposium run by @EuropeanCancer where I shared my experience of receiving care for myeloma at BCH - I was delighted to highlight CNS Jackie Quinn @BelfastTrust and spotlight her nurse led clinic @McilgormM @NIPEC_online

@MyelomaEurope I would highly recommend this programme to anyone diagnosed with myeloma or anyone caring for someone with myeloma - I have developed new advocacy skills, learnt a lot about myeloma and made super (hopefully) lifelong friends

Fantastic attendance at the recent RNLD Communities of Practice meeting. Really informative and engaging presentations from practice & the opportunity to give feedback on the draft DOH Learning Disability Service model!

NIPEC CE Prof Linda Kelly particpated ae panel member at #NICON25 session 'Resetting our workplace culture: Embedding best practice' Great session looking at cultural reviews and good practice. Discussing learning to support safe outcomes for patients. @Lindak973

Delighted to take part in the #NICON25 engaging in important conversations facing the global majority workforce and highlighting actions we have agreed to take forward to improve access to education and leadership opportunities. @CathyMcCusker2 @JonahAtos @Lindak973

#7DaysOfInfection Day 3: Boost your infection protection 💉 Vaccinations can protect myeloma patients against preventable infections. Ask your doctor about - Flu (influenza) - COVID-19 - RSV - Pneumococcal - Shingles (non-live vaccine) mpeurope.org/about-myeloma/…

We held a webinar last week in which Frederick Thielen, PhD, Assistant Prof at @ESHPM_EUR guided viewers through the world of cost-effectiveness analysis and health technology assessment. You can now watch it back. Part of the ASCERTAIN project. mpeurope.org/watch-our-webi…

The LLNI Strabane Branch once again held their popular walk in September to mark BCAM and raise funds for local research. A good turnout and lots of generosity meant they raised over £1300! A big thanks to MKs Bar for their hospitality and all the walkers!

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