Shanthini Avorgbedor

A Palliative care nurse and mum. Views are my own

[Shanthini Avorgbedor @ShanthiniAvorg]

Celebration of 20 years of Complementary therapy @ Whipps cross hospital

[Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix]

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

[Louisa Nicoll @LouisaNicoll]

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.

[Jordan A. Parsons 🍉 @Jordan_Parsons_]

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!

[Dr Linda Dykes has moved to Bluesky @DrLindaDykes]

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 https://t.co/UAdWi9o6JI and it's #FOAMed - please do share by whatever means you like!

[✨Sonia Sparkles✨🖤 @Sonia_Sparkles]

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?

[Dignity in Dying @dignityindying]

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.
https://t.co/L6WZWGWUv7

[Helen Bevan @HelenBevan]

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: https://t.co/SmBQXNjC2w. Thank you @minettenorman for the principles & @tnvora for your powerful interpretation.

[Shanthini Avorgbedor @ShanthiniAvorg]

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

[Shanthini Avorgbedor @ShanthiniAvorg]

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

[Division of Medicine WX @wx_medicine]

Day 2 #DyingMattersAwarenessWeek @WhippsCrossHosp
A jam packed day.

Advance care planning, poetry, staff Reflections, Care of Dying training for our nurses & doctor teams . @ratansiz @amanjit @ShanthiniAvorg @ElliottsThe @mcspud_pitt @theresamann2000 @MargaretCentre

[Shanthini Avorgbedor @ShanthiniAvorg]

@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

[Division of Medicine WX @wx_medicine]

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

[Lucy Pain @DrLucyPain]

Here’s one of my conversation cards from the @hospiceuk @DyingMatters resource pack. What do you think?

https://t.co/LOsRhS2cR0

[Julie Barker @jabdoc]

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

[carolyn doyle💙 @carriep100]

Come and join the discussion and celebrate the 1st National Advance Care Planning Day https://t.co/5Lir2QQ7V1

[Mark Hazelwood (mostly on Bluesky) @Palliative_Scot]

Poster 40 #SPPCParade24 More Than The Last Breath @sarah16107480

[Helen Bevan @HelenBevan]

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:
https://t.co/1o2zJEKBKV Blog & sketchnote by @tnvora, based on wisdom from @WilliamUryGTY

[Mark Hazelwood (mostly on Bluesky) @Palliative_Scot]

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

[Mark Hazelwood (mostly on Bluesky) @Palliative_Scot]

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

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

"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." https://t.co/dilQkGztXC