Gillian Thompson

Delighted to have presented the trophy at the inaugural John Allen MBE Memorial Cup yesterday. A fitting tribute to Dad for his contributions to athletics in NI. Congratulations to Nick Griggs on his sub-4 win at this one mile event. Great day of athletics, despite the rain!

At NICHS we support everyone affected by a chest, heart or stroke condition. Caregivers are vitally important in someone's journey to recovery and we are committed to supporting them too. New service coming soon. #CarersWeek

Having had a recent diagnosis of #AF myself I know both personally & professionally how important it is to seek help. I received such professional care and support at the RVH and that made all the difference. My message is-if in doubt check it out!! #worldheartrhythmweek

We simply couldn't support people with their recovery without dedicated volunteers who work alongside our skilled staff team. Their lived experience is priceless. Thank you Eleanor #VolunteersWeek

Inspired by his father's stroke, Martin McKay founded Everway (formerly Texthelp) to help people communicate independently. We’re proud to partner with Everway to make our website more accessible using the ReachDeck Toolbar. Read more: nichs.org.uk/about-us/news/…

Man who ‘helped shape’ @marathonbcm dies a day after race: ‘He leaves a lasting legacy’ ➡️ belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-… belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-…

Today is Pulse Day – a global initiative to raise awareness about cardiac arrhythmias. Did you know 1 in 3 people worldwide are at risk of developing a serious cardiac arrhythmia during their lifetime? Heart rhythm professionals play a crucial role in this effort by educating patients and their caregivers about the importance of monitoring heart health. Pulse Day encourages simple, impactful actions like checking your pulse regularly and seeking medical advice when irregularities are detected. Join us in spreading awareness. Share this video with your patients and caregivers to inspire proactive steps for heart health. Together, we can make a meaningful difference. Learn more about Pulse Day ➡️ escardio.org/Sub-specialty-… #PulseDay #HeartHealth #CardiacAwareness #ArrhythmiaAwareness @EHRAPresident @LAHRSonline1 @APHRSOfficial @escardio

@euferguson Fantastic news Ursula. Richly deserved by you both, Congratulations to the two of you and best of luck for the big night!

Delighted to have made the shortlist this year. Having spent the last 2 1/2 years as Director with Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke I feel we as a team have accomplished a lot. So proud of my colleague Linda Rodgers who has also been shortlisted for leading in comms🎉

Some great opportunities to work with some great people. Please share with anyone who may be interested

Fantastic to see the hard work my colleagues&our statutory partners come together to create another inspirational "Hall of Hope" in the SHSCT. Providing Hope to stroke survivors&caregivers is vitally important work & we at NICHS are delighted to be able to do this in a 5 HSCT's

February is National Heart Month! Join us for FREE blood pressure & Atrial Fibrillation checks at: 📅 The Junction, Antrim - Fri 7 Feb, 11 am-4 pm* 📅 Bloomfield, Bangor -Wed 12 Feb, 11 am-4 pm* 📅 Forestside, Belfast - Fri 14 Feb, 11 am-5 pm* *Health checks from 11am-2pm only

It's #BlueMonday, but there is always hope❤️ We've created 'Halls of Hope' in stroke wards across NI to give hope & show recovery is possible, with quotes from our 'Hope Heroes' - stroke survivors & NICHS care services users - to inspire others. nichs.org.uk/about-us/news/…

Sharon, a mum of 4 from Newry, was diagnosed with heart failure at 43. Despite living with extreme fatigue every day, she's currently pursuing her social work degree. It’s tough, but she won’t let heart failure define her. ❤️ Read Sharon's Story here: nichs.org.uk/research-polic…

Thank you Amy for sharing your powerful personal story of the reality of living with #heartfailure For more information about this condition and details of local support for those living with a cardiac condition please get in touch nichs.org.uk/heart-failure-…

“I won’t let heart failure beat me.” ❤️ Sharon, 45, from Newry, was given her heart failure diagnosis two years ago and it was the culmination of a lengthy battle to discover what was causing her health problems. Find out more and watch Sharon’s story at nichs.org.uk/heart-failure-…

⚠️ Many more could be living with heart failure and not know it. The most common symptoms of heart failure are: 🔴 Breathlessness 🔴 Exhaustion 🔴 Swollen ankles 📣 If you have any of these symptoms, get it checked by your GP. Find out more at nichs.org.uk/heartfailure

Think you may have symptoms of heart failure? What happens next? How is heart failure diagnosed? 🤔 Here Advanced Nurse Practitioner Edith Donnelly explains. ⚠️ If you have any symptoms of heart failure, see your GP. Catching heart failure early is vital.

Two brave women speak of suffering heart failure after devastating diagnoses at 32 and 43 @nichstweet irishnews.com/news/northern-…

Know the symptoms of heart failure: Breathlessness, Exhaustion, Swollen ankles. Share with loved ones - it could save a life! If you have these symptoms, see your GP. ⚠️ Early diagnosis is vital so you can get the right treatment. #HeartFailure

Scary stats... 😱 We believe it’s vital that more people are aware of heart failure, what it is, and it's symptoms. ❤️ Find out more at nichs.org.uk/heartfailure