Helen Mactier

Are we any closer to developing a biomarker to assess maternal alcohol consumption in pregnancy? Result of a study using FAEEs and EtG in meconium @Betty_Hende, @HMactier adc.bmj.com/content/early/…

@PRM_NEO_Team He’ll great greatly missed but no doubt that the fab new consultant team that he helped to build will continue to make PRM a first class neonatal and obstetric unit

The legend has retired! A very fond farewell to Dr Andrew Powls, our clinical lead who has built our amazing team and unit, and dedicated his career to delivering the best care for babies and families across Scotland. Thank you for everything, you will be sadly missed by all 💜

@clairelgranger @NewcastleHosps @TinyLivesTrust Many congratulations, Claire. Well deserved! Xx

Today, I got offered the job of my dreams, working in the neonatal unit at the RVI. I am lost for words. Those of you who know me will know that this is the first time. I am so excited for the future. I get to work with the most amazing team @NewcastleHosps @TinyLivesTrust 1/2

@clairelgranger @EuanGranger Well done, Claire! Many congratulations x

And to my wonderful amazing little team at home. @EuanGranger, Joshua and Adam - who have so amazingly shared me with the lab these last 3 years 🥰

So many people to thank for their help in managing to get to this point. @docpaulfleming thanks for a spirited discussion and for a really enjoyable examination. @CJStewart7 @neonatalbiobank @DrChrisLamb @NeoResearch_Net I quite literally couldn’t have done it without you all ☺️

@StephenPWardle @BAPM_Official @drwendytyler Thanks due to all members of BAPM Executive Committee and our fab office team of Kate, Marcus & Laura. It’s been a blast and a real privilege to have been President of this wonderful organisation

This evening we said a fond farewell to two amazing people who have done an a fantastic job for @BAPM_Official over many years in various roles but most recently as President and Treasurer. How will we manage without @HMactier and @drwendytyler ? I will miss them both.

@SarahBates18 @GWH_NHS @peri_prem @BAPM_Official @RhianBoase @himbury_claire @KathrynLouiseO2 Congratulations!

And we WON!!! Perinatal Team win the Innovation and Improvement award @GWH_NHS for our work with @peri_prem and @BAPM_Official @RhianBoase @himbury_claire @KathrynLouiseO2

@colinpeters20 @NNAP_RCPCH This is indeed very disappointing, Colin. BAPM stands squarely behind national neonatal data collection and analysis, and we have said this repeatedly - hopefully Scottish data will make it into the 2223 NNAP report, but we have lost 2 valuable years.

I was saddened to read today that the data collection and review of 2021 NNAP data is now complete in the knowledge that Scottish data will not be included for the second year in succession. UK Benchmarking is so important for our service, our families and babies. @NNAP_RCPCH

@MckeonCarter @UHP_NHS @kate_westwood3 @peninsulapaftas @UKPenTRAIN What a terrible tragedy. Our thoughts with Kate’s family and friends at this distressing time

Hearts are broken 💔 on NICU @UHP_NHS Our beautiful brave colleague Dr Kate Westwood 😘@kate_westwood3 lost her battle & died overnight 🙏 RIP Words cannot describe the huge gap she’s left at work & we can’t imagine the loss her for Kate’s family 😢 @peninsulapaftas @UKPenTRAIN

@SarahESeaton Spotted it myself, Sarah. Others must be too polite!

@HMactier Why do I fear you've probably had multiple people correcting your typo 🤣

Hoping the typo on yesterday’s BAPM newsletter helps to incite interest in our work! If you’re not receiving the newsletters why not join us?

We are pleased to award Honorary BAPM Membership this year to Michele Upton @UptonMichele, Dr Alison Leaf and Roisin McKeon-Carter @MckeonCarter Find out more about our latest honorary members here>>> bapm.org/articles/honor…

@BAPM_Official @Blisscharity Thanks to our son Iain who rode well ahead of me, but provided his novice mum with much needed practical and technical support. Thanks also to all who’ve donated to date - still time to make a wee contribution!

She did it! Our President @HMactier has finished her 970 mile cycle from Land's End to John O'Groats raising money for BAPM and @Blisscharity Sponsor her epic cycle here>>> justgiving.com/fundraising/he…

Joining BAPM's EC is a great opportunity to influence BAPM's work and the wider world of neonatal care. If you're keen to share your own experiences, learn a lot and contribute to a hard-working and dynamic team, apply here by Sunday>>> bapm.org/articles/330-v…

As well as discounted conference tickets, BAPM Members enjoy a whole host of benefits. So if you're thinking of coming to our conference, why not become a member and get all this? >>> bapm.org/pages/26-why-j…

@BAPM_Official @Blisscharity Of all the daft things I’ve done, this is the scariest. Please consider a wee donation to help motivate us on our journey. 🤞

Next month our President @HMactier will cycle 970 miles across Britain over 9 days to raise money for BAPM and Bliss @Blisscharity Read more here>>> bapm.org/articles/338-h…

@BAPM_Official NEWTT2 is being tested to confirm the all new back-page, then consultation will commence - with more testing - exciting times preventing #newborndeterioration @RutterHannah @tonykellyuk @macakj26 and the working group

In pregnant hospitalised women with COVID *1 in 10 need intensive care* and *1 in 5 have a preterm baby* Risk benefit massively in favour of vaccinating in pregnancy. Educate all healthcare professionals. Our duty is to give accurate information to pregnant mums.