Caroline M Blake

Passion for all things midwifery but especially neonatal care.

[Crosshouse Children's Fund @CrosshouseCF]

🎄 Connell is Home for Christmas!

After 11 tough days in hospital with RSV, Connell made a last-minute recovery to spend Christmas at home. 💜 His family is so grateful for the amazing care—and Connell even got a Santa visit thanks to @CrosshouseCF 🎅

👉 https://t.co/03s5oJox9h

[Crosshouse Children's Fund @CrosshouseCF]

Thank you to 6 year old Thomas who has very kindly dropped off a large toy donation, and play maker Michelle was delighted to meet him. 🎄

In 2023, Thomas walked 30 miles throughout the month of December!

Inspired by Thomas? 👉 https://t.co/xEtEAK1ru4

[Crosshouse Children's Fund @CrosshouseCF]

Today is World Prematurity Day 👶💜

Each year, 500+ are born prematurely in Ayrshire and need extra special care at the Neonatal Unit at Ayrshire Maternity.

We're delighted to support the @NHSaaa Women and Children’s Service's celebrations for our small but mighty heroes 💪

[Gemma Taylor @Gemmtayl]

In NHS AA we are about to launch our front door frailty zones at University Hospital Crosshouse and University Hospital Ayr.
As part of AHP Day, AHPs invited staff to learn about their roles within frailty and how this helps to improve patient care.

[Crosshouse Children's Fund @CrosshouseCF]

@CrosshouseCF is pleased to announce the successful implementation of BoneXpert software- streamlining the process of analysing x-rays, providing faster and more accurate insights into children’s bone health. 🩻

Read more: https://t.co/u1z7eJH3i0

[Crosshouse Children's Fund @CrosshouseCF]

Mark your calendars for Sunday 17th November - our Christmas Fair at The Park Hotel is back! 🎅

Thanks to: Alpacas of Scotland, @501stISG, Kilmarnock Community Fire Station, Cloud 9 Events, @AyrshireMascots & @KilmarnockFC 💜

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/HkpqnU8WGI

[Jennifer Wilson @jenniferPN10]

Celebrating finishing the Glasgow 10k 🏃‍♀️with @PEMissKwilson 🏅🎉 in support of @CrosshouseCF Such a great atmosphere – thank you to everyone for your support! 🙌💙@NHSaaa

[Police Scotland Ayrshire @PSOS_Ayrshire]

We are appealing for information after two people died in a crash on the A76 near to the junction with the B713, between Catrine and Auchinleck.

It happened around 5pm on Tuesday, 24 September. A 32-year-old woman and a 6-year-old girl died.

More: https://t.co/GNCNqgafhQ

[NHS Ayrshire & Arran @NHSaaa]

Our Emergency Departments are extremely busy. If you attend with non urgent needs, you will face a long wait.

Unless it's an emergency, please call NHS24 on 111 to make sure you get the right help for you.

[Ayrshire Baby Loss @AyrshireBaby]

We were delighted to accept funds raised by Caitlin Crawford for her efforts completing the Glasgow Kiltwalk 24 in memory of her daughter Rachel. Pictured left to right Cheryl(ABLS) Caitlin(Fundraiser) Carol(ABLS) & Alison(ABLS). Massive thank you & well done to Caitlin 👏🏻💖

[Caroline M Blake @carmablake64]

@CrosshouseCF Very much appreciated ❤️

[Crosshouse Children's Fund @CrosshouseCF]

Our Fundraising Manager, Rebekah, was delighted to be invited to the annual Provincial Grand Lodge Masters dinner held at Kilmarnock Social Club, where Crosshouse Children’s Fund were presented with an incredible donation of £1,000!

[Crosshouse Children's Fund @CrosshouseCF]

Thank you to Prestwick St Nicholas Parish Church for their generous donation of £250 👏

Fundraising Manager, Rebekah, enjoyed chatting to the Sunday School children about the difference their donations will make to local children in hospital.

👉 https://t.co/R6QIm5czMQ

[Ruth McMurdo @CRuthMcM]

Come and join us in Ayrshire, our critical care teams are recruiting...fabulous opportunity to join our teams

[Crosshouse Children's Fund @CrosshouseCF]

There were some cracking costumes at today's Easter Egg Run for Crosshouse Children's Fund! Our egg-stravagantly dressed bikers rode from Mauchline to Crosshouse Hospital to raise vital funds for Ayrshire's children in hospital. Huge thanks to Hillbillies MCC for their support!🐣

[Crosshouse Children's Fund @CrosshouseCF]

The Crosshouse Care Bear 🐻

A tender moment at Crosshouse Hospital today. Amid the noise and excitement of the motorbike parade, this kind bear comforted young patient Ruairi 💜

Thank you to Hillbillies MCC and everyone who donated so generously at today's Easter Egg Run

[Hazel Borland @HazelNMAHPDir]

A Sunday afternoon thought…… 💪💕

[Crosshouse Children's Fund @CrosshouseCF]

After being born prematurely at 28+6 weeks, Addison spent the first 8 weeks of her life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Crosshouse.

Thanks to the lifesaving care she received at birth, Addison is now 21 months old and thriving 💜

Hear her story👉 https://t.co/P13FWqfplZ

[Crosshouse Children's Fund @CrosshouseCF]

In October, supporter Ewan ran for Crosshouse Children’s Fund at the Great Scottish Run. Back for more in 2024, Ewan will join us at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival in May to take on the 26.2 miles.

Join him with one of our free charity places today: https://t.co/6a53LC9KfD

[Crosshouse Children's Fund @CrosshouseCF]

A huge thank you to Ayrshire Referee Association for their incredible donation of £385 to Crosshouse Children’s Fund and for kindly gifting the ward with toys for children to enjoy this Christmas! 🎄 💜