Laura Courtenay-Stamp

'What a sense of humour. Whenever she laughed, her eyes twinkled' The Queen is remembered for her sense of humour, as our in-studio team share their favourite anecdotes itv.com/news/2022-09-0…

Thank you Ma’am, for everything.

The prevalence of COVID-19 in Somerset has continued to fall, so from today, face masks will be optional for colleagues, patients, and visitors in most of our healthcare settings 🏥 You can find the full guidance here: somersetft.nhs.uk/?news=updates-…

From today, it is now optional for patients, visitors and colleagues to wear a face mask in most of our healthcare settings 🏥 There are still areas where masks are required, so please continue to wear one when needed. Full guidance 👉 somersetft.nhs.uk/?news=updates-…

Want to know what it's like to take part in research? Head over to @NIHRtakepart where a few of our lovely colleagues, who've been on trials and studies themselves, are on-hand to answer your questions.

Did you know we have over 80 colleagues, working on 157 live studies, with 3,374 patients involved? Our clinical research colleagues are based all over the trust - and often in places you least expect! Happy #ICTD2022 to everyone helping to improve outcomes for our patients 💙

The Research Design Service South West is offering an opportunity to health, public health and social care researchers in the South West. You are invited to put a research team of 3 - 4 people and submit your research idea to the Research Retreat team. rds-sw.nihr.ac.uk/rrr.htm

Do you care for a child with a disability or long-term illness? The Parent Carer Wellbeing Study would like to hear from you. It’s a national survey & your input will help us develop better support for carers in crisis. Get involved or learn more at parentcarerwellbeing.org

Do you have a great idea for research in health, social care or public health? Are you planning to submit a grant application to #NIHR? Our popular online seminar is on Thursday 31st March. bit.ly/3sLmEjg #RDS #RDSSW #HealthResearch #SocialCare #PublicHealth

Have you seen our #ResearchFunding opportunity for research into #SuicidePrevention in high-risk groups? We’re holding a webinar on 1 Feb to support applications. Find out more here: nihr.ac.uk/funding/21568-…

We’re holding a webinar on 1 February at 1:30pm to support #PublicHealth #ResearchFunding applications. If you’re interested in our digital health inclusion and inequalities topic, find out more here: nihr.ac.uk/funding/21571-… #DigitalInclusion

NEW #ResearchFunding opportunity: Implementing the #MentalCapacityAct in practice (Mental Capacity Assessments). Find out more and apply: nihr.ac.uk/funding/2211-i…

Will this pass? Yup. Like all things. This too will. If #Twitter doom scrolling is getting to you? Stay off it We all do our bit- and then as ever? All things pass Onwards 💕

@paulhopkins1983 whattt!!!!

My ultimate McDonald's order is: Large Fries, Large Banana Shake and five cheeseburgers with only ketchup, onion and cheese… but no Burger (am a veggie see)! #fancyAMcdonalds

Is there anywhere in #taunton that I can get #petrol at all? Hoping the power of Twitter can help me out to get home to Exeter from Taunton!!

Job opportunity! Research therapeutic radiographer @SomersetFT Come and join our great team @mphresearch @MPHRadiotherapy #oneteam aiming to improve patient outcomes For not information and to apply follow this link beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba…

Research are inviting everyone to take part in a short questionnaire exploring the psychological impact of the coronavirus and changing restrictions and their effect on our emotions, behavior and wellbeing. Just click on this link to take part bit.ly/PIOC19-3

Our Trust is participating in a new online survey to explore the psychological impact of COVID-19 on NHS clinical staff. Please click is.gd/covid19resilie…, it would really help us if you could enter our Trust name on the survey when prompted.

Can you give 5 minutes to help beat Covid19? Join the list of research volunteers to help speed up the search for a vaccine #BePartOfResearch Sign-up at nhs.uk/researchcontact #vaccineswork