Shane Faulkner

Senior NHS Leader | Cardiothoracic Surgery & Perinatal Services | Strategy, Governance & Service Improvement | All views are my own

[NHS Blackpool Teaching Hospitals 💙🌈 @BlackpoolHosp]

We are pleased to announce that thanks to the efforts of our Armed Forces Clinical Champions and our Armed Forces Management Champions the BTH Veteran Aware accreditation has been renewed.

https://t.co/nHOyUy0Z8o

[NHS Blackpool Teaching Hospitals 💙🌈 @BlackpoolHosp]

Claire was cared for by our Maternity team and shared feedback about some of our fantastic midwifery colleagues.

See our full International day of the Midwife coverage here:
https://t.co/4eN3hqPnKV

[Shane Faulkner @NHSShane]

Today we celebrate #InternationalDayoftheMidwife!

Thank you to all our incredible midwives @BlackpoolHosp — your skill, care & dedication transform lives every day. Proud to work alongside you.

#MidwivesMatter #ThankYouMidwives #MaternityCare

[Smokefree Blackpool @smokefreeBPL]

Join the millions of people like Mr Blackmore- Consultant colorectal & General surgeon in stopping smoking this. Mr Blackmore is now after he completed our Blackpool programme with the invaluable support from Tobacco Dependence Specialist Stuart.

[NHS Blackpool Teaching Hospitals 💙🌈 @BlackpoolHosp]

We have launched new smokefree signage across our Blackpool Victoria and Clifton Hospital sites as part of our ongoing commitment to creating a healthier environment for our patients, colleagues and visitors.

Find out more about our new signage: https://t.co/qPqx5xa2ax

[Community Health Services @NHSEnglandCHS]

NHS England has published a new virtual wards operational framework, which sets out key requirements of a #VirtualWards service to ensure consistency across the NHS, helping maximise benefits for patients.
Details here: https://t.co/jEQBgTByYK

[Smokefree Blackpool @smokefreeBPL]

What a lovely day changing perceptions on tobacco dependence

Promoting " A Journey to Culture Change. "

👏Thank you to our amazing guest speakers:
Dr Debbie Robson from @KingsCollegeLon, @sophiapapadakis @NCSCT, Joanna Feeney @AshOrgUK and @MatthewEvison1 👏

#SmokefreeBPL

[Shane Faulkner @NHSShane]

Changing perspectives in tobacco dependence - A journey to culture change. What a brilliant morning so far with presentations from Dr Debbie Robson from @KingsCollegeLon, Dr Sophia Papadakis from @NCSCT and Joanna Feeney from @AshOrgUK - ready for @MatthewEvison1 #SmokefreeBPL

[Shane Faulkner @NHSShane]

Today marks a significant milestone in our #Smokefree Programme here at @BlackpoolHosp.

We have began the first phase of installation in our new Smokefree signage across our two main hospital sites.

@CliftonHospital
@smokefreeBPL
@LinksSigns

#SmokefreeBTH

[NHS Smokefree @nhssmokefree]

Today is No Smoking Day. 3 out of 4 people who smoke wish they could turn back time and never pick up their first cigarette. It's never too late to quit. https://t.co/t3lyX1iQwx

[Community Health Services @NHSEnglandCHS]

New e-learning has been launched to support @‌skillsforhealth #UrgentCommunityResponse and #VirtualWards Capabilities Framework

The new e-learning:
📌offers related training
📌shows how to use capabilities
📌includes best practice.

Access it here: https://t.co/2ek6dSSRsk

[Blackpool Council @BpoolCouncil]

✦ 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀 + 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗜𝗩 ✦ Yesterday morning, on the eve of World AIDS Day, Blackpool Council announced the town is to become part of... 1/4

[NHS Blackpool Teaching Hospitals 💙🌈 @BlackpoolHosp]

Today is #WorldAIDSDay2023 and the Lancashire HIV Service are on the mezzanine here at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, offering advice, tests and information. We look forward to meeting you!

[Smokefree Blackpool @smokefreeBPL]

Hello December! 🎄

This month to celebrate Christmas, we are doing 12 days of smoke free tips!

Keep a look out for some tips that might help you stay smoke free during this festive time. 🎅

#smokefree #smokefreetips #nhs

[Smokefree Lancashire @SmokefreeLancs]

Why face the struggle of quitting smoking solo when our team is here to lend a hand? With our free guidance, support, and access to stop-smoking aids, anyone 12 years or older in Lancashire can kick the habit to the curb, together. Make a referral today and #CommitToQuit

[BTH AIRS @BTH_AIRSS]

🫁 WORLD COPD DAY 🫁

The AIRS team are on the Mezzanine at BVH 10-2 today raising awareness of COPD.

We also have James from the smoke free service with help and guidance too!

Pop by and visit if you can! ❤️

#WorldCOPDDay #blackpoolteachinghospital #COPD @BTHQuitTobacco

[Smokefree Lancashire @SmokefreeLancs]

Think it's too late to make a Stoptober quit attempt? Think again. With our support, quitting will be easier than ever. Make a referral today by calling 08081 962 638.
#CommittoQuit #Smokefree #Smokefreelife #Smokefreelancashire #Smokefreelancs #Stoptober

[Make Smoking History | Greater Manchester @SmokeHistoryGM]

Two in three smokers will die if they don’t quit. What will you miss?
Walking your child down the aisle?
Meeting your grandchild?

Smoking takes too many special moments away from us. That’s our message as we launch our new campaign across the city-region
https://t.co/X2AhfqzOLB

[NHS Blackpool Teaching Hospitals 💙🌈 @BlackpoolHosp]

It's our Open Day on Saturday, 4 November. Visitors can learn more about the different roles and careers available at the Trust. Join us from 10am-2pm in the Education Centre at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
Meet some of our community colleagues here:
https://t.co/MTpEGxpxPU