Alison Thorp 💙😇

@CheadleChris @UHDBTrust @claires98738467 Congratulations on an amazing career to one of the most compassionate and determined nurses I’ve worked with. 👏👏👏And welcome to the retirement club 😊

Yesterday I retired from Queens Hospital Burton after 39 years of nursing.Huge thanks to many people who made this such a memorable occasion.Have worked with many incredible and special people over the Palliative Care at its best. @UHDBTrust @alisonthorp @claires98738467

@PaulaGardner64 Happy anniversary to you both xx

So 30years to the day I married this man … here’s to the next 30!

@CheadleChris @UHDBTrust Thank you Chris and a big thank you to you and Susy for all your planning for yesterday 😊

@alisonthorp @UHDBTrust You deserve absolutely everything that happened and that you were given.You are a very special person who has made a huge difference at Queens.Onto the next chapter of your life x

Blown away by the warmth and generosity of @UHDBTrust colleagues past and present as I said farewell to my work family. I feel very blessed.

@AirArtsUHDB @UHDBTrust @hospitalcharity @paulvincentbro1 Well done to Eleanor and to everyone who contributed to this project. A beautiful space for staff and patients to reflect and reset.

Great to officially open our first HALO (Heroes And Loved Ones) garden today at Queens Hospital Burton @UHDBTrust - a healing space for everyone in partnership with our friends at Erz landscape architects in Glasgow 💙💙halogardens.eco @hospitalcharity @paulvincentbro1

@paulvincentbro1 Great achievement Paul. You should be so proud of all you have given 👏👏👏

So 40 years Ago Today I started my life in the NHS as a Apprentice Plumber at the Manor hospital Derby . I could never of imagined where it would take me or give me. Its been a life full of learning, laughs and a few bits of sad. Thank you NHS #freeatpointofcare

@gemmaedawes @Dreamy_Cow Sorry I missed you. Again! X

Chunky chocolate for the win today @alisonthorp finally made it over again xx @Dreamy_Cow

A special day with some fabulous @UHDBTrust colleagues @SharonExtance @aldaricojr @gauriS02555461 #NHS75

@CathyWinfield @UHDBTrust Hopefully we’ll see each other @CathyWinfield

On my way to Westminster to celebrate #NHS75 proud to have been put forward, 33 years a nurse, thinking about my mum and dad today, mum in our local hospital @UHDBTrust Dad smiling from the sky. Thankyou NHS

@emily_johnsonj @UHDBTrust Congratulations Emily x

I’m very grateful to my colleagues from maternity at @UHDBTrust for supporting us through a positive induction experience & beautiful birth. Our little man, Jasper, kept us waiting 11 days past his due date but he’s perfect. I felt compassionate care at every stage of my journey.

@emily_johnsonj @rebeccagraynhs Congratulations both

Exciting times ahead for the Communications team as I pass the baton over to the trusted hands of @rebeccagraynhs ahead of my maternity leave. I have a few days left but want to publicly congratulate Becky - I know she will excel as Interim Head of Comms.

@JessicaOates11 @QHB @UHDBTrust @UHDB_DME @Carolin15920890 This is fabulous. Well done.

Ward 20 @QHB have finalised their display board today ready for Dying Matters Week 8th - 14th May. Created by Hayley and Myself, Ward 20 EOL Link Nurses @UHDBTrust @UHDB_DME @Carolin15920890

@CathyWinfield Couldn’t agree more @CathyWinfield

This is what matters, faiths co-existing together in peace

facebook.com/dreamy.cow/vid… Our favourite day of the year! Spring is officially here🌞🍦

@ellybuckley13 @AndreaV60766353 Well done to a great team 👏👏👏

So proud of my Ward 14 for achieving our end of life accreditation. 🥳 @AndreaV60766353

@UHDBTrust Huge congratulations. So well deserved @missjyotishah

We are delighted to announce that UHDB Consultant Surgeon Jyoti Shah has been awarded an MBE for her services to Medicine in the King’s New Year’s Honour’s 👏

Just received a cake from the grateful friend of a patient to take to QHB ED @uhdb. Important note in accompanying letter to “save a slice for the chaplain” @alisonwadlow1 @LeanneSiekiera

Sunday afternoon spent leading one of Bretby Crematorium’s Memorial Carol Services with help from Chris from @UHDB_AFN @uhdb #griefawarenessweek

@Sarah_Peas We’re all yelling too. An intense match #RedRoses

Early morning start. Yelling at the tv on my own but I don’t care! Come on #RedRoses

Moving Last Post from one of our staff members. @UHDB_AFN @UHDBTrust Act of Rembrance