It is World Antimicrobial Awareness Week.
#AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial agents.
Learn more ๐https://t.co/zjnSxMgCEz
@emmawalker393@DawdaYogita@CPCongress@CNWLNHS@anshu_rayan We are proud of you for leading the way for pharmacy professional. Your presentation will encourage more pharmacy techs and pharmacists to take the plunge and support their local vaccination programs โฅ๏ธ
We are entering uncharted territory. I have only seen this twice in my working life - once with SARS and the other with Ebola. We need to remain strong together, share intelligence promptly and protect the medication supply chain. Thank you to all our frontline staff. Stay safe.
The NHS is asking staff colleagues with underlying health problems to talk things through with their manager....so a plan to protect them can be made...working from home for example.
It is great to receive a mention from the carers but we need to do more so that every patient and carer can access the medication information whenever they like...
A patient and carer conversation - Lucy Palmer, Head of Patient and Carer Involvement introduces the panel.
โAre you involving carers? We are the vital link between families. Talk to us, We are there to help too, working together, to the benefit of allโ #CNWLleadingtogether
I learned a beautiful quote today...success is no accident. It is a combination of hard work, perseverance, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do...by Pele
Islington CCG carried out an audit of stopping over medication of people with LD, autism or both (STOMP). They found ~25% on antipsychotics and 14% had no review. Psychotropic medication can cause problems if taken for too long and without reviewing. Let's get STOMPING...
Our emergency department is currently under a lot of pressure, so #HelpUsHelpYou by making sure youโre choosing the right service for your needs. When in doubt, and if itโs not life-threatening, call NHS 111 or go online: https://t.co/Gz2lQecoT2.
Fully enjoyed my first week at CNWL and everyone is very welcoming. Amazing pharmacy team and I look forward to working with them to deliver the many opportunities in NHS long term plans.