Worcs Acute Stroke Unit

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Aero!!! What a handsome 11 year old boy! Thank you for being the best therapy dog😊🎉#therapydog #everycontactmatters @aero_caspertdn @WorcsAcuteNHS

Honoured (but v.nervous) to be speaking on Benefits of #PPV @WM_ISDN event Opportunity to enhance value of #PPV within #Stroke Services Transformation @tricks36 @adderley_sarah @WAHT_StrokeUnit @StrokeWVT @DrWillT @tbgrove @newton_jo @strokeindira @Rachaelstroke @DavidNichols0n

Having an engaging and productive event with all our stakeholders @OFFICIALWMAS @Deborah71247971 @RebeccaJFisher_ @ISDNNorthMids @strokeindira @TheStrokeAssoc

At Worcester Longterm Stroke Group meeting yesterday (<40) attended with Dr Giresh Muddegowda (Stroke Consultant) & @chantellechadw outlined value of Zio CT in detecting paroxysmal #AF in 9% patients evaluation @WorcsAcuteNHS @WAHT_StrokeUnit Loud PPV #StrokePrevention

A new wearable device is being used to help detect those at risk of a stroke, diagnose Atrial Fibrillation, and improve waiting times for treatment at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. The adhesive mobile ECG patch is worn by stroke patients for up to 14 days to record their heart rhythm to reveal potential causes of stroke. Our stroke team apply the small, lightweight patch to a patient’s chest where it reads and analyses their heart's electrical activity using Artificial Intelligence (AI).

A huge congratulations to Nikki for graduating with a MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. The stroke team is very proud of you ! #worktogethercelebratetogether @JokenyonJo @juliet_2014 @WorcsAcuteNHS

Exciting opportunity to lead an established stroke ward with 8 hyper acute beds. Informal visits welcomed beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba…

Would you like to work in Neurology as a Band 6 OT? We have an exciting Neurology rotation available across the areas of Acute Stroke, Complex Care & Outpatients. The closing date is 2nd April. Click on the NHS jobs link below beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba…

Lovely student feedback received from our recent evaluations. ASU received 100% positive feedback. This is a great step in providing a great learning experience in student training. #nextgeneration #futurenurses #worktogethercelevratetogether @JackieE98151429 @WAHT_PPT

‘What a patient is preferred to be called is as individual as the care that we provide on the Stroke unit. We are very passionate about making every contact count and by addressing our patients in their preferred way enhances their experience and impacts on eventual outcomes. 3/3

Unsolicitated from someone ‘on the work floor’ working with real people whose lives are being challenged. Says it all really. Please read. ‘From a stroke point of view, by getting the #Callme correct enables us to establish an initial connection with our patients.’ @BrianwDolan

We have some fantastic opportunities to join our team in Neurology as Band 6 Occupational Therapists. Click on the link below for more information worcsacute.nhs.uk/our-trust/work…

The reinstatement of the Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist rotations will provide OT's a way of adapting & diversifying within their role, allowing the exploration of different areas&different skills. This is essential for meeting the future health&care needs of our residents

Happy HCA day to all our ASU HCA’s! You are very valued and appreciated as part of the stroke team, always putting patients first and ensuring a positive patient experience.#oneteam @strokeindira @WorcsAcuteNHS @M_J_Hopkins

Exciting opportunity to join a well established stroke team with lots of scope to learn new skills. Welcome to. Come and meet the team. beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba…

ASU received an incredibly thoughtful gift from the family of one of our patients. This was hand painted in the memory of Ann King. (images and names shared with consent). It’s been a privilege to be a part of this family’s journey.@M_J_Hopkins @WorcsAcuteNHS @JokenyonJo

@WAHT_OT Welcome to the stroke unit Elise!

We welcome Elise into the Trust as a newly qualified Band 5 OT. Elise is starting on her acute Stroke rotation. Good luck to Elise and all other Band 5's starting their rotations over the next few weeks

@WAHT_OT Welcome to the stroke unit!

We welcome Hannah to the Occupational Therapy team as a Band 5 OT. She has started her first rotation in Medicine at the Alexandra Hospital

A massive thank you to 4 members of our MDT running the Worcester half marathon this weekend raising funds for the stroke unit. We are in awe of your determination! Good luck Beccy, Sanjula, Virgi & Amy justgiving.com/crowdfunding/a…

Welcome to all our new junior doctors starting @WorcsAcuteNHS today. It was lovely to see you at induction and I hope you all enjoy your time with us. It will be tough at times but we will do our best to look after you #puttingpatientsfirst by valuing our staff