caroline baker

GP and CEO of NICS (GP federation in NWSurrey). Mother of three near adults who teach me more than I teach them. Living is all about learning- embrace it!

[Dr Dave Triska @dave_dlt]

A difficult week in general practice 🧵 :
The bread and butter of general practice is having the time, skills and relationships to work through undifferentiated symptoms and help steer the patient to safety, whatever that may be. It could be reassurance, referral or medications.

[caroline baker @cjbaker985]

@physiofrancesca Fran you’ll be pleased to hear one of the stars this last few days in terms of compassion was the physio yesterday! He was so kind and took time. The first responder on the slopes was incredible too.

[caroline baker @cjbaker985]

Writing this from my hospital bed in France having smashed up my leg skiing. Looking at health care as a patient through the prisms of pain fear and vulnerability. The treatment was efficient and effective but lacking in compassion and empathy.

[caroline baker @cjbaker985]

@georgebatchelor Flying home today- can’t wait!!

[caroline baker @cjbaker985]

When we work in stressful conditions empathy and compassion are often early victims- but they are the magic of healthcare. A touch or a look is all it needs and crosses language barriers. Please #remeberyourcompassion.

[Ashford & St Peter's @ASPHFT]

Talented Comms Specialists Needed!

[NICS (NW Surrey Integrated Care Services) @NICS_fed]

Marley our Therapy Dog was a great success today at the children's clinic at our Chertsey Vaccination Centre!
Well done Leyton for being so brave today!

[caroline baker @cjbaker985]

@SurfingEm @skillsforhealth @CathyBellman @JackWagstaff @LizLawn @ASPHFT @kfy98 @radcliffe_lisk Well done everyone!

[Dr Phil Hammond 💙 @drphilhammond]

Doctors are seen as powerful, but we're pretty powerless. Most health is environmentally determined. We need healthy homes & workplaces, healthy air, rivers, oceans & nutritious food. We need a wide range of healthy plants & animals. Medicine can add to this but not substitute it

[caroline baker @cjbaker985]

@physiofrancesca @NICS_fed @ASPHFT @HHFTnhs We are going to miss you! Good luck and keep in touch!

[caroline baker @cjbaker985]

Many congratulations @SuzRankin. Thank you for your vision, leadership and support. We will really miss you but you leave a strong legacy and all of us in the NorthWest Surrey Alliance will work to continue what you started.

[Ashford & St Peter's @ASPHFT]

It is with a mix of emotions that our chairman @AndyField1 announces today that our CEO @SuzRankin has been successfully appointed as the new Chief Executive of @CV_UHB and will be leaving @asphft at the end of January 2022. Read more here: https://t.co/f7FerL3WPJ

[Aalia Khan @AaliaK]

Dr Woodall has supported us in general practice. By hurting one you hurt us all. He shouldn’t be made to feel this way. #BeKind #TeamGP

[caroline baker @cjbaker985]

Celebrating with team Staines at the Hythe LVS. 1,000,000 covid vaccines in Surrey Heartlands, 250,000 of those done at NICS sites. Amazing team work from all!

[caroline baker @cjbaker985]

When rudeness in teams turns deadly | Chris Turner | TEDxExeter https://t.co/ck4dEmK7fN via @YouTube

[caroline baker @cjbaker985]

@SteveKellGP Managing the spiralling demand with limited staff and ensuring continuity and quality whilst looking after staff wellbeing. If the staff burnout we’re in an ever trickier place.

[NHS Surrey and Sussex @NHSSurreySussex]

If you or someone you care for is 16/17 years old and have a Learning Disability then please contact your GP about getting your Covid vaccination.

[Brené Brown @BreneBrown]

Change is uncomfortable and hard as hell. When leaders expect others to change without participating + holding themselves accountable - it’s almost impossible. When leaders show up and model the vulnerability required for transformation change - it’s often unstoppable.

[caroline baker @cjbaker985]

A BIG thank you to 2nd Knaphill Brownies and 3rd Knaphill Guides for their very generous donation to the Woking Vaccination team and for the gorgeous cards and artwork! ⁦

[caroline baker @cjbaker985]

Thanks to everyone at the shah Jahan Mosque in Woking, Professor Aftab Ala, and local GPs for helping get this organised.

[NHS Surrey and Sussex @NHSSurreySussex]

Local GP Federation @NICS_fed have linked up with the Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking to set up a Covid-19 vaccination clinic there today. They’re vaccinating 60 people with pre-booked appointments and hope to offer more vaccine services from the mosque at a later date.