Fiona Kerr

Are you a stroke survivor? 💜 Why not become a stroke befriender 👏 We’re seeking Volunteer Peer Befrienders to support patients in the @BelfastTrust Royal Victoria Hospital.

Today is often called “Blue Monday”, but it's also a chance to check in on your wellbeing. If you’re balancing OU study with work, family or other pressures, you don’t have to cope alone. OU student support: northern-ireland@open.ac.uk open.ac.uk/contact/ Support in NI via @AwareNI: aware-ni.org/lets-talk Talking helps. Support is there.

Proud to be a senior nursing assistant with #teamstroke

It's #GlobalAFAwarenessWeek. AF or Atrial Fibrillation is one of the most common heart rhythm disorders and can increase your risk of stroke, but many people don’t realise they have it. If you notice any symptoms, speak to your GP ASAP

Today is World Stroke Day. A stroke is a medical emergency and you need to act F.A.S.T. Face Arms Speech Time #teamstroke #fast #worldstrokeday

You may have seen social posts that our central phone lines and webchat are unavailable on 16 and 22 August. But don’t worry, our friendly and experienced Northern Ireland advisers are still available in our Belfast office, Monday to Friday 09:00-5:00. Contact our team: ☎️ Belfast 028 90 323722 Mon to Fri, 9 to 5 (excl holidays) 📧 northern-ireland@open.ac.uk 💻 open.ac.uk

You may have seen social posts that our central phone lines and webchat are unavailable on 16 and 22 August. But don’t worry, our friendly and experienced Ireland based advisers are still available Monday to Friday 09:00-5:00. Contact our team: ☎️ Dublin 01 678 5399 Mon to Fri, 9 to 5 (excl holidays) 📧 ireland@open.ac.uk 💻 open.ac.uk

@LeeAnnEM08 Well done Lee-Anne! 👏👏👏👏

My last ever first day of placement as a student midwife…. 8 weeks to go.

@emsdunn_dunn @BenjaminJelley @AvrilDrummond1 @NiamhKeaveny Amazing Emma, well done! Xxx

Thank you to @BenjaminJelley for the invitation to present the Virtual Reality project at the Welsh Stroke Conference. Great to hear @AvrilDrummond1 present on the Final Frontier 🖖#livelongandprosper @NiamhKeaveny

@strokebelfast On Red4Research Day today. A big thank you to all research participants and all involved in research, Be Part of Research, from the Acute Stroke Unit team, RVH, Belfast. #belfasttrust #RED4RESEARCH2025 #Red4Research

Happy Pride Month! We’re celebrating the strength, diversity and voices of the LGBTQ+ community - within the NMC, on our register, and across health and care. 🌈 #PrideMonth2025 #Pride2025

@StephCraigRN @Uni_Szeged Congratulations and huge well done Stephanie! Xx

Delighted to #win 1st Prize @Uni_Szeged International #Health Science #Conference! 🏆

#InternationalNursesDay2025 #oustudentnurse #futurenurse

And that’s a wrap for 2nd year! From Infectious Diseases, to Acute Respiratory to Upper GI surgery I’ve had a ball learning so much and meeting a fabulous bunch of lovely people along the way, who I’m eternally grateful for. 😊❤️ Roll on June to begin final year!

Did you know that OU nursing experts Dr Una St Ledger and Kirsten Bashir advised on the OU/BBC co-production Saving Lives in Cardiff? Don't miss their insight into managing stress and anxiety working in healthcare ⬇️ ow.ly/736T50VyJ2p

Out out 🥳🍹

Common #MentalHealth problems such as anxiety, stress, low mood and depression can affect anyone. While these feelings can be a natural response to life’s challenges, they can become more serious if we don’t do something to help improve our mental health. #Living Well

Swallow Aware –Theme of the month Signs and symptoms of dysphagia Signposting to advice, information and resources Read more about this month’s theme by clicking on the link below pha.site/ThemeoftheMonth #SwallowAwareNI

Supporting all adults and children with Asperger’s. ❤️🧩

We're hiring for a Manager in Quality Partnerships. You'll get to work with FE Colleges, maintain academic standards, and support students. Read the full job description and apply here: ow.ly/Uv7I50V1gPG