Are you a stroke researcher specialising in: 1⃣ Early diagnosis 2⃣ Rehabilitation 3⃣ or Life after stroke? Then enter a funding competition with SBRI Healthcare to be in with a chance of receiving up to £500,000. Applications, July 31 to 18 September: bit.ly/3SkPSmA

We've recommended that people who have had an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack take a genetic test to determine whether they can be treated with clopidogrel. Some people have gene variants that make clopidogrel less effective. Learn more: nice.org.uk/guidance/dg59?…

This is open to all staff as well as members of the public. It’s important we keep our workforce healthy too! CFT Health and Wellbeing Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Sue Greenwood MBE Modern Matron Chris Mitchell RN BloodPressureUK #KnowYourNumbers

After the award board sat this wk, I have just been given the official confirmation from Nursing and Midwifery Council I am now an Independent Prescriber! Thank-you to my DPS/DPP Mohana Maddula My cohort lead Jill & all the supporting lecturers UWE Independent Prescribing it’s been a really enjoyable course.

Recharged the batteries during my summer annual leave. Time with family, time in nature, walking, foraging, baking, reading and painting. Just what I needed.

The UK's biggest blood pressure testing and awareness event is here. We aim to encourage all adults of all ages to regularly check their BP and reach those with high BP but don't know it. You have the power, time to power up and put your pressure down #KnowYourNumbers Wk 2024

1 in 4 adults have high BP. For every 10 people with a diagnosis of hypertension, there are 7 others undiagnosed. This is because it rarely has any symptoms. It remains one of the most important modifiable risks for stroke Stroke Association Tamsyn Anita Cornelius Chris Mitchell RN

Looking forward to Professor Chris Whitty Distinguished Lecture on Health in an Ageing Society this afternoon. Particularly keen to hear more about this in relation to rural regions such as ours in Cornwall.

A stroke may happen to anyone, at any age, but those at increased risk include those >50, people from a Black or South Asian background, those living with existing conditions such as high blood pressure, AF, diabetes or sickle cell disease. england.nhs.uk/2024/11/nhs-la… #actFAST

Well done Amanda Hulbert & Amelia. Very proud of you both. ⭐️

When you find yourself on the other side of the NHS, I’m grateful for the care provided by MIU Camborne Redruth Community Hospital -especially on a busy Sunday, in Winter! Thank You.

Today is #StrokePreventionDay With a focus on high blood pressure-the biggest risk factor for stroke.We encourage you all to have your blood pressure checked.If high,you can help lower it by reducing salt,regularly exercising,reviewing alcohol intake& smokers can cut back/quit.

Are you interested in contributing to novel research to help improve monitoring of blood pressure? We're seeking volunteers (21 years or older) to help us assess how new cuffless wrist-worn devices measure blood pressure compared to traditional 24h cuff-based monitors. (1/3)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Stroke Team, based at the Stroke Rehabilitation Unit at Camborne Redruth Community Hospital. This is a 8 month fixed contract to cover maternity leave. #CFT #NHSJobs #jobopportunites #BePartOfOurTeam

This year marks 20yrs since I became a nurse. On #InternationalNursesDay I’m reflecting with gratitude-on the privilege of caring for others in their most vulnerable moments & for the incredible colleagues I’ve worked with. Lets care for those who care for us💙#NursesDay #IND2025

Thank you for choosing my design for the new café at Camborne & Redruth Hospital. It was a pleasure to attend the official opening. Grateful to Redruth Charity Trust, the Hospitals’ Guild of Friends & the volunteers who make the café possible Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Chris Mitchell RN

I’m at Plymouth today, for the Clinical Research Showcase (PCRS): Advancing Healthcare through Careers & Collaboration. My poster is up for the evaluation phase of my PhD research. Exciting! Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust CF Trust Research South West Clinical Schools Bridie Kent FRCN University of Plymouth Dr Frazer Underwood RN 𝕏 The Queen's Nursing Institute

After 6½yrs of persistence,growth & discovery,my PhD thesis with University of Plymouth is submitted! Huge thanks to Bridie Kent FRCN & my supervisors for believing in me. Progress isn’t always fast or linear, but it’s worth it. Feeling a mix of pride,gratitude & nerves as the viva comes into view

Calling all clinicians involved in return to driving after stroke... How can we best support people with aphasia to return to driving? Please share your views and clinical practice in our brief online survey: uniofqueensland.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_db…

Do you know your blood pressure numbers? Most people don’t – until it’s too late. 💙 This #KnowYourNumbersWeek (starts 8th Sept) – take 5 minutes to check yours. It could save your life