Ann-Marie Mcilmoyle

Mum, Twin Sister.
Stroke Nurse
Stroke Service Improvement Manager

[StrokeAssociation NI @strokeassocni]

We are at Altnagelvin Hospital @WesternHSCTrust raising awareness that stroke can affect anyone at any age on #WorldStrokeDay 💜

It’s a personal journey that can take years and  impacts every aspect of the lives of survivors and their families. But recovery is possible 💜

[Ann-Marie Mcilmoyle @Amcilm]

A special thankyou to the Stroke Association @strokeassocni
Ciara Mc Connell @CraigMoore81 @AlasdairOHara for contributing the beautiful artwork to @WesternHSCTrust Ward 40 Stroke Unit Courtyard, completed by community stroke groups.

[Western Trust @WesternHSCTrust]

Thank you to Mrs Marianne McCloskey who presented a donation to the Stroke Ward Altnagelvin Hospital on behalf of Dungiven Set Dancing
📷Mrs McCloskey, Nola Jeffers, Specialist Stroke Nurse & Tara Ferguson, Deputy Sister Ward 40. Missing: Dr Rachel McDermott (treating Consultant)

[Ann-Marie Mcilmoyle @Amcilm]

Looking forward to welcoming @Nolski81 to the stroke team in Altnagelvin.

[audrey kelly @audreyk47471610]

@Nolski81 last day 😭A big loss for me personally and Causeway Hospital. A fantastic advocate for her patients, team and stroke services, she will excel in her new role of Stroke Specialist Nurse in Altnagelvin. @NickyButch28200 @cspeedy3 @HannalDonna @Amcilm

[Craig Moore @CraigMoore81]

Check out the new Ward 40 Stroke Garden @WesternHSCTrust - Nice piece by @UTVNews yesterday!! @Amcilm https://t.co/eyna1fbua6 💜

[Ann-Marie Mcilmoyle @Amcilm]

Thank you @strokeassocni @CraigMoore8 @AlasdairOHara
and everyone involved @WesternHSCTrust
who helped develop the Stroke Garden for patients and their families. Very proud to have it officially open today with everyones support.

[StrokeAssociation NI @strokeassocni]

A new garden designed to help stroke patients recover has been unveiled at Altnagelvin Hospital 🌻

The tranquil space has wildlife-friendly flowers and garden benches to provide a space for stroke survivors and their loved ones to rest and connect away from the hospital ward.

[Ann-Marie Mcilmoyle @Amcilm]

@JonahAtos @RCNNI_NorthernB @WesternHSCTrust @NIPEC_online Well done Jonah massive congratulations

[Ann-Marie Mcilmoyle @Amcilm]

Encompass go live, Altnagelvin Stroke Ward 40.
Many thanks to Una Marie from @NHSCTrust for her support to the team and thanks to the super users. #Teamwork

[Ann-Marie Mcilmoyle @Amcilm]

Congratulations to SWAH Stroke Team Ward 5 @WesternHSCTrust @BrianGallen @KatieWilso87331
Achieving A Grade @SSNAPaudit
Well done everyone
#Teamwork

[Derry Journal @derryjournal]

With current and sustained pressures on hospital beds and care homes, the Western Trust has said its ‘Hospital at Home’ Service is playing a crucial role in delivering health and care to frail, older patients in their own homes and nursing homes without... https://t.co/oNYayC1nY4

[Western Trust @WesternHSCTrust]

This World Stroke Day the Stroke Teams are encouraging patients who experience any symptoms of stroke to seek immediate help. Evidence shows that patients in the Western Trust area are not seeking help as quick as those in other parts of NI.

Read more ▶ https://t.co/mSh2QRmy81

[Lauren Duncan @Laurenkyle123]

Thank you to @mayordcsdc @Lseenoi for lighting up the council building purple tonight in honour of world stroke day 💜 @strokeassocni

[Ann-Marie Mcilmoyle @Amcilm]

World Stroke Day 2024
Ward 40 @WesternHSCTrust
@Oodzkr
@RoisinHealy3
#teamwork

[Salman Mansoor @salmanmansoordr]

Presenting our poster from Western Trust at the World Stroke Congress 2024 at Abu Dhabi. "Improving Timelines of Admission To The Stroke Unit In a Northern Ireland District General Hospital"

[Ann-Marie Mcilmoyle @Amcilm]

@benmalone31 @The_HCPC @NIAS999 Well done Ben, wishing you every success.

[Ann-Marie Mcilmoyle @Amcilm]

Stroke Service User Feedback Ward 40
Many thanks to everyone who attended yesterday, lovely to hear feedback from service users sharing their experiences.
Thanks to @Michelle_CareO and Oonagh Quigg from WHSCT Involvement Team for their input. @WesternHSCTrust

[Ann-Marie Mcilmoyle @Amcilm]

A great insight into pre hospital assessment by paramedics, sharing the learning @mrashjc a fantastic presentation very informative.

[NIMAST @nimastStroke]

A first for a NI stroke conference but hopefully not the last . Chris Ashton presenting the importance of pre hospital assessment by paramedics and use of SSNAP data

[Alasdair O'Hara @AlasdairOHara]

Really helpful to hear @GillianMSweeney speak about how tech enriched rehab can help close the gulf between what is currently delivered and what needs to be according to guidelines

[StrokeAssociation NI @strokeassocni]

Dr Michael Ford explains how Altnagelvin Hospital @WesternHSCTrust and @NIAS999 developed the PIT STOP Protocol which cuts the transfer time to Belfast Royal Victoria Hospital @BelfastTrust if you need a thrombectomy

[StrokeAssociation NI @strokeassocni]

Only 1 day to go until @strokeassocni Healthcare Professionals Conference. We are thrilled as NI’s leading stroke specific charity providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families to be able to bring the stroke community together 💜