BTH-MAC-ACPs

Embracing our ACP service across MAC. Admission avoidance is our goal, placing our service users at the heart of everything we do. Dial 111 first☎️ #ACP #SDEC

[BTH-MAC-ACPs @BTHSDEC]

👋🏻We’re receiving at present high numbers of emergency admissions. PLEASE check which service you should consider - keep our emergency teams free for those who truly need them. Thank you so much for understanding our high wait times - we appreciate your kindness. 🙌🏻 keep safe ☀️

[NHS Blackpool Teaching Hospitals 💙🌈 @BlackpoolHosp]

There is plenty that family members can do to speed up the discharge process

Check in advance with any local charities or organisations that may offer a supporting service such as LF&R which offers a home fire assessment.

[BTH-MAC-ACPs @BTHSDEC]

During these challenging times, we ask all of our patients to use the right service to ensure we provide the right care available to you at the right time in the right place. We thank you for your patience and understanding 🚑🏥 @BlackpoolHosp @BlackpoolHospED

[Blackpool Emergency Department 💙 @BTH_ED]

More wise words…. 🚑

[NHS Blackpool Teaching Hospitals 💙🌈 @BlackpoolHosp]

If you need to travel to our emergency department please consider bringing a phone charging cable, any medication you are on including inhalers and a payment method to use the vending machines to make your wait more comfortable.

[NHS Blackpool Teaching Hospitals 💙🌈 @BlackpoolHosp]

Urgent Treatment centres could be an alternative to the emergency department depending on your condition?

If you’re worried about an urgent medical concern, please contact NHS 111, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For more information please visit: https://t.co/YhHp8S3eyo

[NHS Blackpool Teaching Hospitals 💙🌈 @BlackpoolHosp]

Urgent Treatment Centres are made up of a team that includes nurses, Advanced practitioners, pharmacists and highly skilled doctors who look after a wide range of health problems.

[NHS Blackpool Teaching Hospitals 💙🌈 @BlackpoolHosp]

If your loved one will be leaving hospital soon, make sure to check how they will be getting home and ask us if they need any help.

For information about discharge, check out our website: https://t.co/KOpGsTF92I

#Thinkaboutgoinghome

[BTH-MAC-ACPs @BTHSDEC]

Help us to help you, as our emergency divisions are working flat out to ensure you receive the right care in the right place.
#111 to make sure your accessing the right department . Always dial 999 in a life threatening medical emergency ⛑️

[Blackpool Emergency Department 💙 @BTH_ED]

⚠️ We are incredibly busy again this evening with > 120 patients. We are prioritising people by clinical need. Please be patient and consider other healthcare providers, who actually may be more suitable for your needs. Keep us free for EMERGENCIES only. Thank you. ⚠️

[BTH-MAC-ACPs @BTHSDEC]

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[BTH-MAC-ACPs @BTHSDEC]

Please help us to help you, we are currently experiencing record numbers of attendances to our emergency department. Please choose wisely regarding your care provider - is there an alternative option?

[Blackpool Emergency Department 💙 @BTH_ED]

Our Emergency Department is incredibly busy currently with > 120 patients and extended waits for in-patient beds, and for initial assessments of all non-emergencies. Please be patient and only use for medical emergencies. Thank you.

[College Of Operating Department Practitioners @CollegeODP]

📣 @CollegeODP is delighted to announce that we are now a member of the #PrescribingNow coalition.

Together with six other Allied Health Professions, the #PrescribingNow campaign is calling on the UK Government to use the powers it has under the (1/2)

[BTH-MAC-ACPs @BTHSDEC]

Our frontline services are still really busy, and we really appreciate all your help 🙏.

Please make sure you use the 111 service and only 999 or accident and emergency when it’s life-threatening. 🚑🏥 Choose the right place to receive the right care.

[Blackpool Emergency Department 💙 @BTH_ED]

The heat is on!….so stay cool…..don’t waste your leisure time in the ED ☀️ 🥵

[BTH-MAC-ACPs @BTHSDEC]

@BlackpoolHosp @BTHEducation @hlraybould @BTHIMPF #SDEC would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our new doctors a very happy welcome to the team and for all those moving on thank you so much for everything you’ve done. We truly appreciate it. #SDEC #family

[BTH-MAC-ACPs @BTHSDEC]

@JordanOrmshaw @AdvPracticeSU Congratulations 🌟👍🏼

[BTH-MAC-ACPs @BTHSDEC]

Today as a whole, we celebrate our 75th birthday of the #NHS this wouldn't of been possible without the help and dedication of all the past and present NHS workers, of every single discipline, to include our volunteers and carers. #ThankYou #Heroes #SDEC