The next paper in this issue of #NICCJournal aims to explore everyday life experiences of critically ill patients with delirium during the ICU stay until 1 year post ICU discharge onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ni…

This week, the tower at University Hospital Wishaw will be lit pink and blue in honour of Baby Loss Awareness Week. #BLAW #BabyLossAwarenessWeek #BabyLoss #PregnancyLoss

Come along to the Health and Wellbeing Drop in at Motherwell Baptist Church on Thursday 26th October between 11am and 2pm. Details below

Our information board for patient diaries was updated today. A diary is a detailed account of events written by staff and is extremely valuable to ICU patient recovery. Stop by ACCU University Hospital Wishaw NHS Lanarkshire for more information from staff nurse Emma Cameron

We had a very special visitor to our unit tonight. Almost one year after her admission to ACCU, Jeanie returned to her bed space where she spent 12 days over Christmas on a ventilator. It was fantastic to see Jeanie looking amazing and doing so well! Photo posted with consent.

It can be hard knowing where to look for mental health advice online. Lanarkshire Mind Matters is a friendly NHS website full of high-quality mental health advice and help. lanarkshiremindmatters.scot.nhs.uk Text in video reads as above

3.5 million people in the UK are facing fertility issues - something that can be really isolating and difficult to cope with. Experiencing this alongside or after pregnancy loss can feel all-consuming and hopeless. If you're struggling, please know we're here for you.

Very comforting to know there is acknowledgement and recognition of early pregnancy and baby loss prior to 24 weeks. This will help so many people feel like their baby is valued and remembered 💗💙 nrscotland.gov.uk/registration/m…

Since its staff health and wellbeing week, we decided to update our board! We are so grateful for the many different resources that are available to support our staff! Staff Care NHS Lanarkshire NHS Lanarkshire University Hospital Wishaw

Team ACCU are ready for Christmas 🎄☃️🎅🏼❄️ Door decoration competition entry from our amazing team University Hospital Wishaw NHS Lanarkshire

Inspire 10 year reunion with all participating sites sharing ideas on what they do to improve their service. Dr Phil Lucie and Advance Practice Physiotherapist Jennifer Reainey presented for InS:PIRE Lanarkshire, well done team! InS:PIRE@lanarkshire University Hospital Wishaw NHS Lanarkshire

We had a special guest in the unit today! Stuart spent 8 weeks with us, 10 weeks in hospital in total and made it home just before Christmas! It was fantasic to see how amazing Stuart looks! We love to see patient recovery and so grateful for his visit today! Consent gained.

Team ACCU smashing it at today's #kiltwalk raising funds for #standrewshospice 💜🩵

Staff Nurses Leigh and Eillie have been working hard to ensure patient mouthcare is one of our priorities in ACCU! The education board has been updated, a new mouthcare chart has been introduced as well as specialised toothbrushs for patient use. Well done ladies! 🦷🪥😁