A lot of people ask me which vaccine they should take, whether it's Pfizer, Astra Zeneca or others. My answer is simple and always the same. Take the first one you are offered #VaccinesWork

Nurses up and down the country are going that extra mile, at a time when patients need it the most. These acts of courage, strength, and kindness matter so much right now & we owe you a huge thank you for all that you have done & continue to do throughout these difficult times.

First Newcastle / NUTH Care Home virtual MDT today was a great success with Specialist Home Support team, CCG Pharmacy team, geriatrician and old age psychiatry input! Thanks to Nicola Collins for organising it. Terry Aspray Richard Dodds Stuart McKirdy @catheri54498212 Tina douglas

How often do we or those we’re caring for say “I’m fine”? Excellent slide shared by Raj Patel demonstrating what could really be behind those 2 words…..

Just be kind, it is simple, everyone is under immense pressure and all are carrying things that no one else knows about, we cannot control ‘rona, but we can control how we act Newcastle Hospitals

Fantastic day at the Northern Region old age psychiatry teaching day! We got to tell everyone about the excellent Newcastle Care Home MDT Nicola Collins Jane Mary Noble

How University Hospitals of Southampton avoided the “mechanical falls” pitfall by including a pick list of possible contributors on the medical assessment form #nhsfalls

Booked up Centre Parcs Winfell for New Year after ski holiday cancelled. Not been for years and so impressed with the set up, staff and facilities. Loads to do and TBH, my legs feel very similar to a ski holiday right now 😁. @HixsonEd Lucy Hixson

Beautiful day, followed by a harsh storm, followed by something beautiful #skiddaw 🌈 at sunset 🌇 🥰

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May our Queen, one of the strongest human beings this world has ever known, rest in peace 🤍❤️💙

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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment should be routine for older people entering #carehomes to ensure needs are met. This enables proactive assessment with a focus on quality of life rather than depending on reactive crisis-driven care. bgs.org.uk/resources/ambi… #BGSInvestInCare

This Age_and_Ageing themed collection includes key articles in the field of #falls prevention, covering several topics including risk factors, effective interventions, older adult’s views, implementation issues and future perspectives. academic.oup.com/ageing/pages/f…

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