Sian Davies-Kumar

Palliative Care Paramedic 🚑

Wife,Mum,Coffeeholic

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[Unquestionable Podcast @unquestionpod]

This week, we spoke to @drkathrynmannix about dying; something that 100% of us will experience at some point and yet we never really speak about. It was a very compassionate conversation and you can listen to it wherever you get your podcasts.

https://t.co/g22UCpYI3T

[Hospice UK @hospiceuk]

Many people might think that a hospice is a place where people go to die.

But the truth is that hospices are so much more than that. In fact, they're about helping people to live well until the end.

If you're wondering how, take a look at this 👇

https://t.co/pjMtujS49f

[Hospice UK @hospiceuk]

When someone is in the last few days of life, there are some signs which might look distressing. Most of the time, the person is not in any pain - they’re just a normal part of dying.

This article explains what the signs are, and what they mean 👇
https://t.co/iFemGA2ZLh

[ELDAC @ELDAC_agedcare]

The @ACSQHC 2nd Consensus Statement describes nine guiding principles that outline a best practice approach to caring for people approaching the end of their life - relevant to #primary, #CommunityCare & residential #AgedCare facilities. Fact sheet ➡️ https://t.co/GvSY6wRd0N

[Indian Association of Palliative Care @iapcsecretary]

We present to you the IAPC's Infographic for November 2023: Total Pain in Palliative Care.

To access the infographics published till date: https://t.co/4Gg98aHwfP

Please feel free to #share this.

#palliativecare #sharethis #advocacy
@DrWasimHoda007

[Edward O'Brian @EdwardOBrian1]

A very helpful video by @drkathrynmannix ‘Dying for Beginners’
https://t.co/rIXeKr8DM1

[Edward O'Brian @EdwardOBrian1]

Find out how the @WelshAmbulance Wish team get on in the Team of the Year category. Sunday evening on @Channel4 #WhoCaresWins Awards

[Welsh Ambulance @WelshAmbulance]

The family of Gareth Anthony, who died from cancer, has donated £3,000 to the Trust after staff helped him take one final trip to the beach.

The family has also raised money for a beach wheelchair to allow more people access to the sea.

Read more👉https://t.co/bT0w2Ee6q8

[Sian Davies-Kumar @kumar_sian]

@gemmaMallman Hiya! Of course, consider it done!!
So sorry for the delay in responding, for some reason my notifications were off 😐

[Sian Davies-Kumar @kumar_sian]

I'm very proud to be a paramedic and am both honoured and privileged to work amongst so many amazing people 💚 #InternationalParamedicsDay @WelshAmbulance @SwanseabayNHS @TyOlwenHospice

[Welsh Ambulance @WelshAmbulance]

“The knowledge, skills and confidence that I’ve gained in supporting palliative care patients within the palliative care team has benefited me enormously when I respond to palliative patients in my WAST role.”

#IPD2023 #WhatParamedicsDo #InternationalParamedicsDay

[Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) @PCAUganda]

Palliative care can be provided at health facility, home, or community levels by a competent and team, with clear pathways for care. The #PalliativeCare team will seek to empower the patient, caregiver/s and entire family with knowledge, skills and attitude to care & cope.

[Sian Davies-Kumar @kumar_sian]

Really enjoyed watching this as part of @cudippallmed learning module ☺️
https://t.co/bJGkcwyGFr

[Sian Davies-Kumar @kumar_sian]

Really looking forward to presenting at @UKSPC today with Dr Sue Morgan. We will be talking all things palliative and will present 'The Purposeful Palliative Paramedic'. @ParamedicsUK @EdwardOBrian1

[Sian Davies-Kumar @kumar_sian]

@AACE_org @ParamedicsUK @NWAmbulance @Ldn_Ambulance @WelshAmbulance @Scotambservice @tracyniks @EdwardOBrian1 @nigeljflanagan @Claire_H_Bevan @stjohnambulance @lizharrisFCPara @NHSConfed @NatAmbBME @macmillancancer @jasonkillens Well done @EdwardOBrian1 👏

[The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives @AACE_org]

Sincere congratulations to colleagues in the #ambulance sector duly recognised in the #NewYearsHonours - all thoroughly deserved!💚

👉 https://t.co/TCcL7s4A2P

@ParamedicsUK @NWAmbulance @Ldn_Ambulance @WelshAmbulance @Scotambservice #NYHonours #KAM #HonoursList #Paramedics #NHS

[The Queen's Nursing Institute @TheQNI]

If you read one blog this month, make sure it's #ExtraordinaryQN @KeatLiz powerfully moving blog, 'Saying Sorry - A Reflection' from her experience of her father's poor care and her perspective as a #nurse and family member. https://t.co/3aLdz96vap

[Edward O'Brian @EdwardOBrian1]

Still time for @WelshAmbulance paramedics to submit their application to join the growing team of rotational palliative care paramedics. Advert closes tomorrow. Good luck to everyone applying

[The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives @AACE_org]

In @WelshAmbulance's Rotational #Palliative Care #Paramedic model, #paramedics working with specialist #PalliativeCare / #EoLC Teams bring increased knowledge, confidence and new skillsets - in relation to #EndofLifeCare - back into #TeamWAST.

See how at https://t.co/WHr5pUbGs0

[Andy Swinburn @AndySwinburnQAM]

Times ticking to apply for these fabulous opportunities to work in a collaborative and exciting role….. don’t miss out folks!

[Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix]

This conversation with @ClareFuller17 was a delight. Join us as we talk about why some conversations are too important to delay, and yet how their importance can make us feel daunted.
#ItsTimeToTalkAboutDying
#OrdinaryDying #hpm
@APMPostTweets @ANZSPM @AAHPM @CSPCP_SCMSP @secpal_