Today is World Delirium Awareness Day!
Delirium is common, especially in those with dementia, and can be a symptom of COVID-19 in older people: it is very serious, but often missed.
Click the link to find out more.
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Free PPE if you provide care to someone outside of your household. To order free PPE items through Carers in Southampton please visit https://t.co/7PNRYkScKM
Those without access to the internet can phone 023 8058 2387.
Do you care for someone with dementia or work closely with people with dementia? Please join our free webinar that focuses on communication and dementia on the 23rd February - https://t.co/YACktJMTQA
We want our patients and their loved ones to be able to stay in touch with each other during lockdown. We've put together a number of ways to help you stay in contact with your loved ones such as virtual visiting.
Find out more: https://t.co/oO1iCvBFVo
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Thank you to @charity_shc for the advent calendars for the female medicine for older people patients. They have all been very much appreciated. Photo shared with permission. #teamMOP#charity#UHS
Join @SarahMould3 and Jeni Bell from @UHSFT talking about: Dementia & Covid-19- what happened to personhood? @JDementiaCare More details: https://t.co/G0PmItVW12
A £22m state-of-the-art intensive care unit will be opened @UHSFT this week, providing 22 new beds for the south’s most critically ill patients.
The new unit includes a number of key design features to enhance the patient experience. Find out more: https://t.co/5NupaNGTyh
Join @SarahMould3 and Jeni Bell from @UHSFT talking about: Dementia & Covid-19- what happened to personhood? @JDementiaCare More details: https://t.co/G0PmItVW12
This #WorldAlzheimersDay, we're encouraging everyone to start a conversation about dementia.
Talking about dementia helps reduce the stigma & fear that surround the condition, and connects you with other people affected.
Visit https://t.co/TegxILPgm0 to get started today.
Happy Monday everyone!
Our week 9 reminiscence pack is now ready for you all. Click the links below to download and stream our session with Erin today!
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This week our Reminiscence Activity pack is based on Shopping! Head over to our downloads page for all the activities and to our YouTube channel to view our mini session this week with Kayte!
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To help keep patients connected to their loved ones, we've set up a new service to allow friends and family to drop off messages, gifts and personal belongings.
Find out more here: https://t.co/yI5R7D27Bm
We do Carers Assessments by PHONE so please refer to us. Carers Assessments evaluate a carer's need for support and services + eligibility for a wellbeing payment. Go to: https://t.co/GaQt0dyhj4 @StonWomensForum@SouthamptonCC@AgeUKSoton @Southern_NHSFT @UHSFT#SocialDistancing
Our switchboard is currently contacting all patients with upcoming appointments - please do not call into our switchboard.
If you have a planned appointment and have not heard from us, please attend as planned. If you are self-isolating, follow government guidance.
As the situation with coronavirus continues to develop rapidly, we are asking the public to limit visiting in our hospitals to essential visits only.
More information: https://t.co/5CGEDzOKQ0
This months newsletter is now available to download! The reminiscence guide and activities this month are based around one of our most popular themes Shopping!
We hope you all enjoy!
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Fantastic evening celebrating the work of everyone at “University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust”...
We are all HOSPITAL HEROES🙂
Lorraine and Mary representing our fabulous team on G7 - The Enhanced Dementia Care Unit who were nominated for “Always Improving.”
We're pleased to be a part of the #FireKills campaign, to help to raise awareness of fire risks to some of the most vulnerable people in society. People and families with dementia can contact their local fire service for a free safety check of the house: https://t.co/LF3qocDzte