Stockport Heart Failure Service 💙 #TheFword

Stockport Heart Failure Service is an integrated team providing heart failure care across primary and secondary care. All views are our own.

[Stockport Heart Failure Service 💙 #TheFword @StockportHeart]

Despite⬆️prevalence & demand on HF services no⬆️HFSN resource to support ongoing provision of evidence based care to HF pts. Increased HFSN numbers crucial to sustain timely & responsive individualised care #moreheartfailurenurses @BSHNurseForum @NHSStockportCCG @MattHancock

[Mark Forrest @Obidoc]

This has got to be one of the greatest spontaneous air ambulance promo videos, thanks to the #redarrows as our team @LNAACT lift for an emergency call #H29

[ESN Report @ES_News_]

Nottinghamshire Police Officer to Require Two Artificial Limbs Following Heroic Rescue Attempt

The @nottspolice Police Officer who sustained life-altering injuries during a courageous rescue operation is still under full sedation, and his family recently offered a heartfelt update on his condition and the complex rehabilitation that looms.

This comes as a @JustGiving fundraiser continues to garner support, raising over £26,000 to assist the officer and his family through this difficult time.

According to the officer's father, who spoke candidly while respecting his family's confidentiality, his son remains unconscious as he receives treatment for a multitude of internal injuries.

"He is not yet 'out of the woods,'" said the father, disclosing that the officer will need two artificial limbs as part of his long-term care.

The officer, who enjoyed mountain biking and served as a police driver, will now face a future where those activities will no longer be possible.

The medical team in the ICU has prioritised treating the officer's fractured pelvis and quartet of broken ribs, conditions necessitating surgical procedures and posing ongoing risks to his vital organs.

"We can only hope that the extreme loss of blood did not affect his brain," the father stated.

Looking ahead, the officer's long-term needs will be substantial, further amplifying the importance of the ongoing fundraising efforts.

He will require a one-handed operable wheelchair, a custom walk-in shower room, and a stair lift.

Additionally, the family will need a specially adapted vehicle that can accommodate not just the officer's wheelchair but also his wife and their two children, who are approaching their teenage years.

"During this unimaginably stressful period, we've been deeply touched by the public's outpouring of support," says the father, appreciating everyone who has contributed to the JustGiving fundraiser, which aims to assist in many areas of their lives that will now need considerable adaptation.

The family concludes by thanking everyone for their heartfelt contributions, both monetary and emotional, during this life-altering ordeal.

"Sorry about this, but you can understand the stress that we are all going through. Thank you all so much for your support," says the father.

For those wishing to contribute to the officer's recovery, the JustGiving page can be found here:

https://t.co/Cqlm9Elp8L

@PFEW_HQ | @WeCops | @WecopsCaroline | @SuellaBraverman

[ESN Report @ES_News_]

We received this message from one of our followers and are hoping that its reaches the Portuguese paramedics who helped this lady and her friends:

'Can you please pass on my heartfelt thanks to your colleagues in Portimao in #Portugal.

'One of our holiday party had a 1.9 diabetic hypo at 07:00 on Friday 25th.

'Two paramedics arrived quickly and started to stabilise him.

'An ambulance crew arrived shortly after. By the time they left, he was eating a jam sandwich. They were totally wonderful in every way. I hope that they might see this and know how appreciated they were.

'I’m used to this service from our amazing NHS staff and have to say I can’t speak highly enough of your Portuguese colleagues.'

@visitportugal #portugal #Portimao

[Stockport Heart Failure Service 💙 #TheFword @StockportHeart]

Community Specialist services at the market place event today @RehabStockport @stockportcopd1

[Liza @lizamcil]

It was fantastic to see so many of our teams come together to share, learn and connect re; frailty offer in the community @StockportNHS @MargaretMalkin1 @lisalainton65 @Scrumpess @MelissaHarri36 @SharonPlant12 #moreforfrailty

[Stockport Pulmonary & Heart Failure Rehab @RehabStockport]

Band 6 physio?, come join the #pulmonaryrehab team @StockportNHS, working with @stockportcopd1 & oxygen teams, plus the chance to develop knowledge & skills in #HeartFailure rehab with @StockportHeart. https://t.co/lQ59CZAAhy @prwukee @TheACPRC @NHSStockportCCG

[Stockport Heart Failure Service 💙 #TheFword @StockportHeart]

@lisalainton65 @MargaretMalkin1 @AspinTina @StockportNHS

[Tony Warne @warnetony]

'last week it was great to be able to venture out of the office in Stockport and meet some of my District Nurse and Community Nurse colleagues' - this weeks blog
https://t.co/qZTlAeOc37 - #MondayBlogs #DistrictNurses #careinthecommunity #dischargetoassess

[NHS Million @NHSMillion]

We really need to stop making it so hard for NHS staff to go to work

A huge number of NHS workers have to cope with inadequate public transport, insufficient and unsafe parking for cars and bikes, and exorbitant costs

Something needs to be done urgently - please RT if you agree

[Stockport Heart Failure Service 💙 #TheFword @StockportHeart]

@cliolane @i_kirwan Good luck in your new job Julie 💙🫀

[Pumping Marvellous Foundation @pumpinghearts]

Another dig in the ribs for HFpEF with the launch of our new #Amyloidosis #HeartFailure Nurse Resource with the help of @DargoiSatchi @CarysBarton @louisec_heart 2 part booklet, an easy carry in the bag version and a more detailed A5 appraisal - order here https://t.co/cw2eHa0BzY

[Nick Hartshorne-Evans 🇺🇦 @iamnickevans]

Unacceptable that a person living with #HeartFailure has to battle with their GP practice to get referred back into their HeartFailure Nursing service of which they have previously been discharged. When symptoms get worse they need the specialists. It’s 2021 not 1921. #BeatHF

[Stockport Heart Failure Service 💙 #TheFword @StockportHeart]

@gwendam2 Thank you 😃x

[Stockport Heart Failure Service 💙 #TheFword @StockportHeart]

@gwendam2 @alison_newey Joining @AnpStockport 👏🏼😃 x

[Stockport Heart Failure Service 💙 #TheFword @StockportHeart]

@JennyAl21633585 @gwendam2 @alison_newey Thanks Jenny x

[Stockport Heart Failure Service 💙 #TheFword @StockportHeart]

@RehabStockport @caps197 Thank you it’s been good working together and wish the team success moving things forward. The new Brinnington venue looks great 👍🏼 Well done x

[Stockport Heart Failure Service 💙 #TheFword @StockportHeart]

@alison_newey Thanks Alison, I’m glad our paths crossed and that we worked together over the past 3 years. Lots to miss

[Stockport Heart Failure Service 💙 #TheFword @StockportHeart]

@caps197 Looking forward to joining my new team @lisalainton65 @AnpStockport @BSHNurseForum @BSHeartFailure @pumpinghearts @RehabStockport @StockportNHS

[Stockport Heart Failure Service 💙 #TheFword @StockportHeart]

@caps197 Thanks Alison, definitely the end of an era. I wish you & the team every success continuing to care for patient with HF. I’m immensely proud of the service and what’s been achieved in my time as lead. Tough coupe of days �� but look forward to working with you in my new capacity

[Warrington Police @PoliceWarr]

PCSOs Wilkinson and Moore were on patrol when they found an unconscious male suffering a cardiac arrest. They administered first aid and PC Brennan blue lighted with a defib. CPR and the defib were successful and the male is now receiving hospital care. Fantastic work from all 3.

[Pulmonary Rehab Awareness @pulmonaryrehab@bsky) @prwukee]

"The most underused drug in the history of medicine"

#PulmonaryRehabweekuk

#pulmonaryrehab