The Stroke HIT exists to improve stroke prevention, treatment and care in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Bristol, England
Joined October 2018
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Fantastic work from one of our ICSS OT team leads Helen and others from across the pathway to put on this study day about vocational rehabilitation. Great collaborative working between @UWEBristol @strokehit @SironaCIC and @NbTstroke to develop this. – at South West, England
Our Stroke Keyworker Team are looking forward to today's Return to Work training - on how to support people back into work after a stroke run by @BristolHealthP and @SironaCIC
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You can help us to make a difference to someones life this Christmas, by supporting our Christmas Appeal.
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#Afterstroke #RebuildingLives #ChristmasAppeal #Bristol #SouthGloucestershire
@StrokeHIT retweeted
Definitely!👍
We can provide what people need using a coordinated range of solutions, with innovation, collaboration and determination. The solutions are all out there... @bristolstroke @BNSSG_ICB @TheStrokeAssoc @StrokeWorkforce
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Divya Varikkamakel Thomas is a Digital Nurse Fellow who helps support behavioural change in her NBT colleagues when new technology is introduced. We're #NBTProud to share her story as part of #BlackHistoryMonth and our Yes We Can project. Read more ▶️ ow.ly/2FIS50PSoj7
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** We're Hiring **
Vacancy - Stroke Key Worker
We're looking for enthusiastic, skilled & motivated individual to be part of an exciting new service supporting stroke affected people adapt to life after stroke.
To find out more click the link below:
charityjob.co.uk/jobs/bristo…
@StrokeHIT retweeted
I’m delighted to be speaking online at this afternoon’s NE and N Cumbria ICS Stroke Education Day @samanthallen. Will be talking about the groundbreaking recently published national Stroke PREMs and the @TheStrokeAssoc priorities as a system partner and influencer #StrokeMatters
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We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving health and care in England and wants to learn more about health and care policy to join us as a Policy and Research Trainee. Find out more and apply by 11 September #KFJobs kingsfund.org.uk/jobs/policy…
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First ever national patient reported experience measures (PREMs) data 👏🧠 So important to hear from our stroke survivors and their caters when we look at how we improve our stroke service @NHSEngland @TheStrokeAssoc @SSNAPaudit
The National Stroke PREMs report is also available via @SSNAPaudit strokeaudit.org/Results2/Str… Well done to all involved! @Deborah71247971 @JulietBou
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Register today!
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Join us on our accessible 1 mile walk around Eastville Park, or on our 6 mile walk along the beautiful Frome Valley Walkway to Snuff Mills, then Oldbury Court, returning back to Eastville Park.
#bas40 #charitywalk
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One year on since our #SavingBrains campaign and thrombectomy is still a postcode lottery. Nearly 10% of stroke patients receive a thrombectomy in London, compared to 0-3% in other areas. Read more in our latest report: bit.ly/432UyA7
ALT Dr Nayak is wearing blue scrubs and assited by another person doing a thrombectomy. The table is covered in blue drapes and a large surgical light is overhead.
@StrokeHIT retweeted
🚨 #UKSF23 registration is now officially open!!! 🚨
We are delighted to announce that #UKSF23 registration is open and to celebrate world emoji day, we thought we'd summarise how we currently feel 🥱 🥱🥱🥱🥱 (very tired)
Join us 😍 stroke.org.uk/professionals/…
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Do you work in #strokecare and need #education and #training? Are there areas of #stroke training you feel is missing?
Tell us about your ideas via our #TrainingNeedsAnalysis survey shorturl.at/egJQV and enter our prize draw to win 1 of 3 prizes
@NHSE_WTE @UKSF_SSEF
@StrokeHIT retweeted
There are lots of things you can do to keep a healthy blood pressure. Here's some guidance from the British Heart Foundation about getting a machine (they're cheap) and using it. bhf.org.uk/informationsuppor…
@bristolstroke @TheStrokeAssoc @BristolHealthP @TheBHF
Around one in four adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many don’t know it. It can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke.
Find out how to get checked, understand what your numbers mean and how to manage your risk. nhs.uk/bloodpressure
ALT An image showing a gauge in four colours: purple, green, orange and red with a pointer to green. The header reads "Over 40? You need to know your blood pressure" The text on the bottom of the image reads "Knowing your blood pressure numbers can help you to manage your risk." The NHS logo is in the top right hand corner.
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We are so happy to have joined you and look forward to working together!
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@StrokeHIT retweeted
Catch our CEO Rebecca Sheehy and Eddie Ruskin a BAS Volunteer on @bbcpointswest at lunch time and this evening! Talking about Stroke and our 40th Birthday!
#BAS40
@StrokeHIT retweeted
#WorldStrokeDay tomorrow. Let’s teach our children to recognise the signs of stroke and become #FASTheros @NHSEngland @TheStrokeAssoc
The FAST Heroes programme teaches kids how to identify the signs of a Stroke - keeping families all around the world safe.
#MinutesSaveLives #PreciousTime #WorldStrokeDay
@StrokeHIT retweeted
Job Advert:
We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Stroke recovery team in the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board area, covering Gwynedd and Ynys Mon.
For more information please look here: bit.ly/3sxzLFM
@StrokeHIT retweeted
“Every movement matters” conversations on activity & long term conditions @Leap_BMK @LaylaRavey Brain Odysseys is a performance programme -movement & voice designed with stroke communities, evidenced to improve mobility, cognition, speech & confidence rosettalife.org/project-film…
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2⃣ of our @strokeHIT directors interviewed on @bbcpointswest📺this evening about changes to improve #stroke care in the West:
#stroke neurologist @philclat @NorthBristolNHS and public involvement lead Stephen Hill 👏👏
Watch from start: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
@matthewhillbbc
Today @BNSSG_CCG approved changes to improve emergency stroke care, ongoing hospital treatment and rehabilitation.
🙏to our brilliant @strokeHIT members for all your hard work helping make this happen.
Read more bit.ly/stroke-services
Coverage on @bbcpointswest tonight 6.30pm
