An absolute privilege to attend the inaugural professorial lecture for @BicknellColin
A fantastic career that has been a privilege to watch and work alongside, with many more fantastic years and achievements to come
You really make me miss it 😢 @ImperialPeople@ImperialVasc
Great to see our peer vaccinators at yesterdays event. We got to reflect on this winters campaign, and most importantly recognise the fantastic efforts of colleagues across the organisation in meeting our target @ImperialPeople
New infection prevention and control training modules launch on LEARN today, 19 January, reflecting national changes to streamline learning for clinical staff.
Find out more about the updated training. ➡️ https://t.co/2opwq40RSN
We’ve met our staff flu vaccination target, with over five per cent more frontline staff getting protected this season compared to last. 👏
Our drop-in flu clinics are now closed but you can still get a vaccine through our team of peer vaccinators or at a local GP or pharmacy.
💉❤️ *Couple goals with a side of flu protection!*
Huge shout out to this resident doctor power duo. Not only are celebrating their 5th anniversary at whilst at work on a long day shift but also rolled up their sleeves for their flu vaccination. Our amazing #imperialpeople
The @UKHSA has confirmed this year’s flu vaccine is effective, even against the new variant that is emerging.
Discover all the ways you can get protected before social mixing increases in December. ➡️ https://t.co/IVPOtKwMR2
It takes two weeks for the flu vaccine to provide maximum protection so, to avoid the increased risk of infection from increased social mixing during December, you need to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Find out how to stay protected. ➡️ https://t.co/IVPOtKwf1u
Find out about the @NIHRresearch funded @EarnestTrial from chief investigator Colin Bicknell, consultant vascular surgeon at @ImperialNHS and professor of vascular surgery at @imperialcollege. 👇
St Mary's Hospital is one of the 25 participating sites for this £2.8m study.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains one of the biggest threats facing global society today.
Discover how @FlemingCentre and experts across our hospitals are coming together to keep antibiotics working for the next 100 years ➡️ https://t.co/His6H4ijNC
#WorldAMRAwarenessWeek
Flu levels are already higher than expected this season and we need more staff to get protected now to prevent further pressure on our hospitals.
Get your jab or become a peer vaccinator (with prizes up to £150!). ➡️ https://t.co/IVPOtKwf1u
This year is shaping up to be one of the busiest years on record for our hospitals – driven by high numbers of patients attending A&E or waiting for planned care.
Read our plan to ensure we continue to provide safe, high-quality care this winter. ➡️ https://t.co/MfhpUe25t2
Flu has arrived early – with cases already three times higher than this time last year.
The NHS is urging people eligible for a flu jab to get protected before the worst of winter hits.
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/qn2ylwa7Gj
Be winter ready! ❄️
Make sure you’re up to date with your flu vaccination and mask fit-testing. We’re also looking for more peer vaccinators – with vouchers worth up to £150 available!
Find out how to get involved and stay protected. ➡️ https://t.co/IVPOtKwf1u
Some of our youngest patients got hands-on with Infection Prevention and Control Week last week! 🦠
They loved our ‘germ busters’ activity book – because it’s never too early to learn about good hygiene…
Thanks to all our Imperial People who got involved! 💙
Professor Julian Redhead, medical director at @ImperialNHS and national director for urgent and emergency care at @NHSEngland, talks about the importance of healthcare professionals getting their flu vaccinations.
Professor Julian Redhead, medical director at @ImperialNHS, talks about the importance of healthcare professionals getting their flu vaccinations – in order to protect ourselves, our patients and those in our local community.
Flu is on the rise. It can be serious for people at higher risk — like children, pregnant women, older adults and those with long-term conditions.
Help prevent serious illness and protect others — book via your GP, pharmacy or the NHS App. ➡️ https://t.co/dBEbKCUJSk