New post as (NMAHP) Nurse Consultant for Older Adults Psychiatry seemed a good reason to get back onto Twitter after a 5 year hiatus! Passionate to promote #dementia awareness, #PatientSafety Independent #prescribing Royal Cornhill Hospital NHS Grampian

NHS Grampian is celebrating International #NursesDay by encouraging more people to consider a career in mental health nursing. Read more: nhsgrampian.org/news/2023/may/… #IND2023 #InternationalNursesDay #ProudToBeNHSG Royal Cornhill Hospital

In the words of Florence Nightingale:"Ignite the mind’s spark to rise the sun in you". They echo the nursing adventure I have been on where I've met so many inspiring nurses. I hope that together we can ignite the minds of a new generation #NursesDay Julia Wells Royal Cornhill Hospital

Carers: Are you receiving the benefits you are entitled to? Still time to call the Alzheimer Scotland free phone dementia helpline on 0808 808 3000 to check Alzheimer Scotland NDCAN tide - together in dementia everyday

Spent #DementiaAwarenessWeek visiting Aberdeenshire's Rural Dementia wards. Outstanding community care being provided to patients in a homely setting near their loved ones Aberdeenshire HSCP NHS Grampian

Proud to have shared my poster about the Scottish Ambulance Service Mental Health Pathway at the NHS Grampian Celebrating Excellence Event and to have won the judges award 🥳

Proud to have been one of the organisers of this year's Quality Event with these two talented (and organised!!) Nurse Consultants 👏💫

The AHP approach reflects the fact that dementia affects people in very individual ways, & people require tailored responses to best meet their needs, aspirations & wishes. It provides a foundational underpinning from all AHPs to provide a service tailored to individual needs 💜

First day in post as Nurse Consultant for Advanced Practice in NHS Grampian . Such a vibrant team! Can't wait to meet colleagues throughout Grampian so together we can keep delivering Advanced and high-quality care to our patients 🧠🫀🫁🦴🦵👂(other emoji might apply!)

It was a privilege to present to colleagues from the College of Nursing Augusta about Advanced Practice in Scotland. So much we can share...and not just tunnocks teacakes from Joanne Grant 💙!! A goodie bag was a lovely thank you :) NHS Grampian

Excitement building for #wearecelebratingexcellence A chance to share the great work happening in NHS Grampian with posters, presentations and so many inspiring people!

Inspiring presentations about new community nurses, a Queens nurse person centred project, sexual assault service (SARCS) and tissue viability....and all before lunch!! NHS Grampian #wearecelebratingexcellence

Wow what galvanising presentations! From Gloves off! to Magnet/Pathway to Excellence and from Migraine workshops to an inspiring Health care Support Worker project in the Emergency department. #wearecelebratingexcellence and proud!

Reflecting on #wearecelebratingexcellence yesterday! So many outstanding presentations and posters. A special well done to Emily, Nina, Lindsey & Michelle for their Physiotherapy: Go Digital presentation which won the Executive Nurse Director Award. Proud to be NHS Grampian

People with severe mental health problems live 15 years less on average. Equally Fit charter workshop had great ideas to turn the tide #HIS

Learning about inspiring community initiatives and getting nursing voices heard in the transformation of services in Aberdeen #TCOT17 #SHMU

Helen Robbins Louise Wilson @les_petrie Surgical Sista's EmergencyCareUnited Rob Bradley Great discussions and tremendous enthusiasm and progress Julie Stewart Louise Wilson

Watching live stream of #ScotNMP2018 with fledgling prescribers in Aberdeen. Great presentation by Prof Sir Gregor Smith on Realistic Medicine.