Leeds Congenital Heart Unit

Post lunch talk from Andy @HopeukUK

Grace and Beth, two of our children's cardiac nurse specialists, yesterday spent the day at @UniOfHull University - teaching the third year student nurses all about Paediatric Cardiology. Thank you for having us again! 🫀

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She is passionate about CHD and she cares deeply about her patients and their future. She uses her decades of experience to ensure patients get the best possible care. She will be missed greatly and we wish her luck on her new adventure 🇦🇺🦘🌏🫀

Kate will be missed greatly by both patients and colleagues. It has been an absolute pleasure for us all to work with her. She is not just a colleague but a friend to us all. She takes time to teach and guide others.

Some of you may already know that Dr Kate English will is leaving @leeds_hearts as she is moving to Australia. Kate set up the ACHD service in Leeds almost 20 years ago.

The oral health of these children is really important as they are at an increased risk of developing bacterial infections such as infective endocarditis This was a great collaborative project, thank you to all involved! @jennyowen2109

Last week Otis joined Katie Bear at the launch event for the Katie the Bear Dental Books These books provide good oral health messages for families of young children with congenital heart disease @CHSurgeryFund @leeds_hearts @Leeds_Childrens @LeedsHospitals @BVM_Cardiology

This week is Baby Loss Awareness Week. Tonight, we join in the Wave of Light, thinking of those touched by pregnancy loss or baby loss. ❤️ Never forgotten. Forever treasured. ❤️ #babylossawareness #WaveOfLight #BLAW2023 #neverforgotten

A huge thank you to sponsors @BVMMedical and Tailored Learning Solutions for helping to make these books a reality! 3/3

New CHSF dental books, made in collaboration with @leeds_hearts and @leedsdentistry to help mitigate the risks of endocarditis infection featured on ITV Calendar! 🫀🦷 youtube.com/watch?v=33V8d8… 🧵 1/3

Previously there weren’t any specific resources used routinely to support a child’s oral health. ‘Katie Bear Goes to the Dentist’ and ‘Dental Care for Children with CHD’ will be given to young patients with CHD and their families at clinics across the region. 2/3

This is Debbie Smith, a Leeds hero named the country's 'Protector of Play' for bringing playtime to children facing hospital treatment. Debbie, a nurse of 27 years and ward manager at @Leeds_Childrens, said she was "honoured" to be given the award by charity @starlight_uk

Thank you to all this mornings speakers! Great feedback so far.

Spot Cardiac Nurse Specialist Mike Fresson and Dr Fiona Willcoxson explaining why heart patients are at an increased risk of endocarditis. Huge thanks to @CHSurgeryFund @BVMMedical and Tailored Learning Solutions for supporting this project 🦷 for patients across the region!

Heart patient Hiba and mum Naheeda have been helping @CHSurgeryFund to launch some new dental hygiene resources for patients on our Congenital Heart Unit. You might have seen Hiba on @itvcalendar on Friday. Catch up here 👇 youtu.be/ZgW90qD8OKY

The lovely ACHD nurse Sarah hosting break out room - “guess the congenital heart condition” @leeds_hearts @YHCHDN @CHSurgeryFund

@YHCHDN @leeds_hearts a fantastic start to the day 🫀 @CHSurgeryFund

Looking forward to welcoming nurses from around Yorkshire and the Humber to @YHCHDN & @leeds_hearts ACHD Study Day tomorrow. Thanks to @CHSurgeryFund for their support 🫀