Shanthini Avorgbedor

Celebration of 20 years of Complementary therapy @ Whipps cross hospital

Why do we treat our diagnostic & treatment machines better than we treat our staff in health & care work? When is staff 'down time' for review, maintenance & prevention of breakdown from over-use? #SelfCare #SaveOurStaff

Thank you so much @ClareFuller17 for helping me to share our experience of choice and living with advanced disease. It was Johns wish I shared our experience to help even one other family. I’m grateful to everyone that has listened but there are many more people to reach.

Despite some public transport nightmares, we had a great workshop on "Compromise and Best Interests" last month thanks to funding from @IMEweb! Really interesting discussions that will hopefully continue. And some great illustrations by @jimmyrogers to capture everything!

Want to improve your ReSPECT discussions & create more useful ReSPECT forms? Try this structure, devised by Geris trainees @twiggmartha1 & @GSC_DeSilva. Full-res PDF (to print off) at lindadykes.org/downloads and it's #FOAMed - please do share by whatever means you like!

Why do some projects fail? Do we learn from them or just move on? Do we critically reflect to grow? If do we just keep repeating them?

BREAKING: Members of the RCN have voted to support the principles of assisted dying. This vote shows that our incredible nurses are at the forefront of change, with a groundswell of support for compassionate choice for their terminally ill patients. dignityindying.org.uk/news/britain-r…

Over the years, I've learnt that the best, highest performing teams are those where everyone feels a sense of belonging & appreciation for the unique & different things they bring to the team. So I'm happy to post this blog & sketchnote on "things boldly inclusive leaders do". They build an inclusive culture through foundations of continuous learning, active listening, authentic communication & creating a psychologically safe environment for people to thrive: qaspire.com/what-boldly-in…. Thank you @minettenorman for the principles & @tnvora for your powerful interpretation.

Today marks exactly 5 years since I started @WhippsCrossHosp as EOLC facilitator. I’m delighted to work with engaging and supportive teams all the way down from senior management. We have achieved so much and I’m privileged to be working here. Thank u @mcspud_pitt @ratansiz

Thank you @thepoetrytakeaway and Jo for facilitating this amazing experience for our staff, patients and families by writing more than 50 poems #DMAW24 @WhippsCrossHosp

@wx_medicine @WhippsCrossHosp @ratansiz @amanjit @ahmadbaker31 @ElliottsThe @mcspud_pitt So proud of each wards contribution! You demonstrated engagement, creativity, passion in caring for EOLC patients and their carers. You all deserve a prize in my eyes! Keep up your good work

Mood board exhibition @WhippsCrossHosp #DyingMattersWeek2024 @ShanthiniAvorg @ratansiz @amanjit @ahmadbaker31 @ElliottsThe @mcspud_pitt

Here’s one of my conversation cards from the @hospiceuk @DyingMatters resource pack. What do you think? hospiceuk.resourcespace.com/pages/download…

Applying a #Values and #PopulationHealthManagement approach to #endoflifecare achieves the best outcomes for people and health systems. Come & join us on 17th.

Come and join the discussion and celebrate the 1st National Advance Care Planning Day eventbrite.co.uk/e/conversation…

Poster 40 #SPPCParade24 More Than The Last Breath @sarah16107480

Three strategies to turn a workplace conflict into a constructive negotiation: 1) Go to the balcony: step away so that you can see the bigger picture 2) Build the Bridge: seek to understanding the other’s standpoint to uncover their real need 3) Engage the third side: get perspective from others who are part of the larger context in which the conflict is happening: qaspire.com/how-to-turn-co… Blog & sketchnote by @tnvora, based on wisdom from @WilliamUryGTY

Poster 26 #SPPCParade24 Growing up in palliative care – is there a prescription for transition? @supportCHAS @aberdeenuni @delorusblue

Poster 31 #SPPCParade24 Improving oral care for those with frailty and life limiting illness: A quality improvement project in a Hospice and Acute Hospital Medicine for the Elderly setting @UofGlasgow @accordhospice @SmartJacki @NHSGGC @palliativeggc

"World #Delirium Day is an excellent opportunity for us to take stock and see how our understanding of delirium has progressed to date but also to do our bit to raise awareness and understanding of this condition outside of healthcare settings." bgs.org.uk/blog/world-del…