Fiona Connaughton

[Prof. Ronan Collins @ronancollins7]

The importance of blood pressure for healthy hearts and brains and healthier ageing .
Prevention a key part of all national stroke, dementia , cardiovascular, kidney and eyesight strategies https://t.co/Xe4CFfvdpj

[Sinéad Coleman @SineadAColeman]

Always a great event thanks to @martinquinns and colleagues

[The Brí Clinic @TheBriClinic]

Join the Long Covid & Complex Fatigue online group at The Brí Clinic. Learn strategies for managing symptoms and improving your quality of life with expert guidance from Ciara Breen CORU registered OT. Sign up today: https://t.co/5Lmhp31Thk #LongCovid #PwME

[The Brí Clinic @TheBriClinic]

Wondering how Occupational Therapy supports people with fatigue? Discover how OT helps manage energy levels and what you can expect if seeing an OT for fatigue management
Find out more here!
https://t.co/wLx27yU8W8
#OccupationalTherapy #FatigueManagement

[Fiona Connaughton @ConnFion]

@HelenHobson20 @RCSI_FacNurMid @NursingOlol Amazing Helen 👏🏻

[Fiona Connaughton @ConnFion]

@NursingOlol @RCSI_FacNurMid @AdrianCleary101 @ainedav @ConlonCiaran @TracyEganDoc @lindakeogh16 @Jillianmunnelly @AndreaMcCabe20 @NursingDkit Amazing and such generosity of spirit 💕🤶🏻

[Fiona Connaughton @ConnFion]

@MrPitbull07 What an amazing story 💕

[John Fitzsimons @johnfitzsimons9]

Kindness in leadership: Moving the dialogue from productivity to engagement. By Anna Baverstock and Paul Molyneux - https://t.co/k5Yu5D7ZyN via @Shareaholic

[NIPC @NIPCIRELAND]

The #Hypertension Essentials Masterclass is ideal for Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists & HCPs working in primary, secondary, and community care.

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your practice
Register for free at https://t.co/eZTJzub00P

[Claire Prendergast @ClairePrenderg6]

'Cast on the Brain' is an analogy our MSW Kim devised with @patient_my to help our patients understand some of the invisible signs of stroke @kirrabrean @WeHSCPs

[Claire Prendergast @ClairePrenderg6]

This was a brilliant illustration of how a specialist stroke ESD team is making very real impact on patient recovery.

[Claire Prendergast @ClairePrenderg6]

Natonal HSCP lead for stroke, @kirrabrean talking about the impact of increased ESD teams nationally on bed days and cost savings @SineadAColeman @FionaConnaught3 @ronancollins7 @WeHSCPs

[Ciara Breen @kirrabrean]

@Sarah_Physio_ @ClairePrenderg6 @WeHSCPs @SineadAColeman @FionaConnaught3 It was a super presentation. Really showcased clinical expertise, patient centred care delivery and amazing teamwork. Fab job and thank you for sharing your work 👏👏👏

[Sarah Burke @Sarah_Physio_]

Happy to present our case series reflecting on Stroke ESD Rehab for patients post lateral medullary stroke at the National ESD Study Day today. Great learning from clinical sites across the country! @kirrabrean @ClairePrenderg6 @WeHSCPs @SineadAColeman @FionaConnaught3

[Ciara Breen @kirrabrean]

Some fantastic presentations underway at the annual HSE Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Study Day. Topics for the mid-morning include return to work after stroke, and the impact of stroke on mothers.

Thank you Phil, Libby and Helena

@NRH_Ireland
@MaterHSCPs
@Irishheart_ie

[OLOLNursing @NursingOlol]

A fantastic video created by our ANP family explaining and promoting their role. This easy to understand explanatory video will help our patients understand the importance & benefits of being cared for by an ANP. #AdvancedPracticeWeek #LivingPathway @AdrianCleary101

[Ciara Breen @kirrabrean]

One week to go until our Stroke ESD Study Day which is on Thursday 20th November from 9.30 until 1.00.

The programme for the morning is really excellent and all with an interest in life after stroke and understanding the impact of ESD are welcome!

https://t.co/RXeJX7yyS2

[National Office of Clinical Audit @noca_irl]

𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗡��𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲 - 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆'𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵

In November 2017, national radio DJ Gerry Stevens suffered a life-altering brain haemorrhage caused by undiagnosed high blood pressure, leaving him unable to move the left side of his body or speak properly, an especially devastating blow for someone whose life revolved around communication. His recovery was long and challenging, involving months of rehabilitation, as well as emotional healing, during which he rebuilt his independence and confidence step by step. Determined to help others, Gerry launched The Strokecast podcast to raise awareness about stroke and inspire survivors, ultimately returning to the airwaves and continuing to be a voice for hope and resilience.

Watch his story here: https://t.co/LJgcJ22yz0

#StrokeAudit2025 #ClinicalAudit #QualityImprovement @strokecastirl

[National Office of Clinical Audit @noca_irl]

𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 ����𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Professor Joe Harbison has officially launched the Irish National Audit of Stroke Summary Report 2024 and Organisational Audit Report 2025 this morning. The report provides a comprehensive overview of how stroke care is organised and delivered across Ireland.

Since 2021, the number of annual stroke admissions has increased by 13%, while the number of stroke unit beds has risen by just 2%. All 24 hospitals that provide acute stroke care have a designated stroke unit, and in 2024, 73% of patients with a stroke were admitted to one, an increase from 70% in 2021 but below the national target of 90%.

Key findings:
• 92% of hospitals have a consultant physician with specialist stroke knowledge.
• 96% of hospitals provide a 24/7 thrombolysis services, and 2 hospitals provide a national 24/7 endovascular thrombectomy service.
• 22 hospitals receive an ambulance service pre-alert for all FAST (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) calls, which is an increase from 17 hospitals in 2021.
• Access to Early Supported Discharge (ESD) increased from 10 to 14 hospitals.

You can access the report and associated documents here: https://t.co/oSYKSibb3x

#StrokeAudit2025 #ClinicalAudit #QualityImprovement

[Prof. Ronan Collins @ronancollins7]

Positive progress in our emergency management of stroke through collaborative working between Acute Stroke Team, @NationalAmbula1 @AssocEmergMedIE &
Radiology.But not enough stroke unit beds.We must implement National Stroke Strategy 2022-2027
@HSELive
https://t.co/szxr6JuOAx