Helena Blake

Head of Clinical Quality Assurance at University Hospital Southampton NHSFT. Previous ITU nurse. Avid tea drinker, mother and dog lover. Views are my own.

[JeanPaul Evangelista (He/Him) @jeaneva03]

Very well received by our staff and patients. Thank you League of Friends.

[Helena Blake @HmfBlake]

Well done League of Friends!

[University Hospital Southampton 💙 @UHSFT]

🌡️ Staying cool at UHS 💙

Thanks to our League of Friends charity for swiftly donating 40 fans to help cool down our warmest wards.

@UHS_SupportHub volunteers are delivering them ahead of the weekend ♨️🌬️

Remember to:

💧Stay hydrated
😎Find the shade
👀Look out for others

[Helena Blake @HmfBlake]

Please support this very worthy cause

[Jennifer Milner @jennyloumilner]

With Learning Disability week underway it’s the perfect time to launch our fundraising campaign to support our unpaid carers! @UHSFT

🚿 We know how important a shower and refresh is, we want to provide the ability to step away and freshen up!

https://t.co/6TIRMgr4Ut

[UHS Patient and Family Support Hub @UHS_SupportHub]

We were so pleased to be able to offer our space recently to support some patients with additional needs, who came in for an outpatient appointment ❤️Below is some wonderful feedback from Consultant Paediatrician, Sarah Williams who used our Courtyard room for the appointment👇:

[Helena Blake @HmfBlake]

This beautiful garden is part of the Patient and Family Support Hub, this photo is a powerful reminder of how essential peaceful spaces are for patients. Well done @Chelle_C23!
@gailbyrneuhs @jennyloumilner @UHS_SupportHub @UHSFT @AliRossRN @WecareUHSFT

[Michelle C @Chelle_C23]

Spending a Saturday afternoon in the garden with an ICU patient who hasn’t been outside for 3 weeks. His reaction to feeling the sun on his face was the reason why #FreshAirSpaces are so important in hospitals! @ZoeWilligen (picture posted with patient’s consent)

[Jennifer Milner @jennyloumilner]

Excellent read 👇🏼

[Helena Blake @HmfBlake]

Thank you League of friends @WecareUHSFT @UHSFT

[UHS Coronary Care Unit @UHS_CCU]

Thank you so much League of Friends, a volunteer led charity, for the equipment donations 💙 We now have a new wheelchair, whiteboard for our staff teaching and fans which are just in time for the heat wave. Thank you so much for the ongoing support 🫶🏼🫰🫀

[Jennifer Milner @jennyloumilner]

We are so lucky to have UHS League of Friends @UHSFT

[UHS Digital @ University Hospital Southampton @UHSDigital]

✅More cake 🍰
✅More nurses 👩‍⚕️
✅More tea 🫖
✅... and more cute dogs!!!🐶🐶

Our #InternationalNursesDay2025 #IND2025 celebrations continue at the Patient & Family Support Hub @UHSFT
Come on down #nurses and be celebrated... you deserve recognition for all you do❤️❤️❤️

[Paula Johnston @PaulaJDSN]

Happy Nurses day to my wonderful team @UHSFT #diabetes and endocrinology

[Helena Blake @HmfBlake]

Thank you @UHS_SupportHub and @PetsAsTherapyUK 💖
Massive thanks to League of Friends in supporting International Nurses Day on 12th May at UHS.

[Jennifer Milner @jennyloumilner]

Thank you to University Hospital Southampton League of Friends for supporting this event on Monday for International Nurses day! Serving tea and cake for free alongside our @PetsAsTherapyUK doggy visit ! Two fantastic charities working together in our @UHS_SupportHub

[Helena Blake @HmfBlake]

Celebrating all the wonderful
Midwives @UHSFT 💖

[University Hospital Southampton 💙 @UHSFT]

💙 Happy #InternationalDayOfTheMidwife

Today we’re celebrating our incredible midwives - compassionate professionals supporting people through some of the biggest moments of their lives.

To all our midwives, thank you! You make a lasting difference.

#WeAreUHS #IDM2025

[Helena Blake @HmfBlake]

We are incredibly lucky to have the League of Friends Charity. Thank you for all you do for patients @UHSFT

[Helena Blake @HmfBlake]

I can’t emphasise enough how wonderful this team is. They make a huge difference to people who are experiencing the most difficult time. @jennyloumilner @WecareUHSFT #WeAreUHS @UHSFT

[Experience of Care at UHSFT @WecareUHSFT]

The Bereavement Care team at @UHSFT offers vital support in what can be one of the most difficult moments that any of us will face.

Our Bereavement and Family Support Officers can support patients and families during end of life care, and after a loved one has died.

#WeAreUHS

[Helena Blake @HmfBlake]

I encourage you to check out the patient and family support hub next week! So many amazing activities for patients!! They are a wonderful team!! @UHS_SupportHub @UHSFT

[UHS Patient and Family Support Hub @UHS_SupportHub]

We are really excited to share our timetable of activities for Patient Experience week next week!❤ For support attending either the Choir or Movie events, or to request the Activity Squad on your ward, contact us on: 📞0800 484 0135 or 📧[email protected]. Details below👇:

[Helena Blake @HmfBlake]

Thank you to all the admin professionals. We couldn’t do our job without you xx

[UHS Organisational Development 💙 @UHS_OrgDev]

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to everyone in admin and related roles. You do an amazing job, thank you!! @UHSFT #Proud2bAdmin

[Helena Blake @HmfBlake]

Thanks @CRCivils, such a kind and generous donation for the patients at @UHSFT. We are also so lucky to have the @UHS_SupportHub who always go that extra mile for patients 💟

[UHS Patient and Family Support Hub @UHS_SupportHub]

We were overwhelmed by the generosity of @CRCivils this morning, who delivered a whopping 1260 Easter Eggs and craft activities for patients spending Easter at @UHSFT.🥚They even brought the Easter Bunny with them too! 🐰Thank you @CRCivils for your amazing donation❤

[Helena Blake @HmfBlake]

@UHSFT this is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing! Well done Cath!

[UHS Volunteers @UHSVolunteers]

This week how volunteering can lead to a new career

[Experience of Care at UHSFT @WecareUHSFT]

🏥 The @UHS_SupportHub welcomed a multi-professional matrons' walkabout at @UHSFT!

💬 @HmfBlake, head of clinical quality assurance, says that "these walkabouts are a vital part of @UHSFT internal quality assurance by ensuring patient safety and good patient experience".

[UHS Patient and Family Support Hub @UHS_SupportHub]

We're excited to share that we've moved to a new location at @UHSFT, and rebranded as the Patient and Family Support Hub!🎉 We're still offering the same services, but with more space to offer patients, families and carers a quiet space in the hospital. Further details below 👇