NHS England

As the final week of the Olympic games gets underway, we’re celebrating the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust team who have hosted their own sports day!    ‘We’ve seen patients laughing and smiling together. Patients get to stand up for longer, working on their balance, working on their coordination and building strength in their arms.’    The activities were designed to help reduce deconditioning amongst patients, helping to manage the effects of bedrest and improve their wellbeing. Great work team. 💙 #Paris2024 #Olympics 

For many NHS staff, the recent racist violence in this country will leave them feeling afraid and unwelcome. To those colleagues, our message is simple: you are welcome and you are valuable members of our community. Reach out for support if you need it. ➡ https://lnkd.in/ds5Fiw5

‘I know it sounds like a cliché, but you really don’t think it will ever happen to your child.’ When Eddie became breathless during his usual bedtime story, his mum knew something wasn’t right. An X-ray revealed a mass over his lung, and the family was immediately transferred to Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust for specialist care. Eddie was diagnosed with leukemia and started treatment right away. During his treatment, Eddie underwent whole genome sequencing to identify why he developed cancer and to determine the most effective treatments. Now 9 years old, Eddie rang the end of treatment bell earlier this month, cheered on by his family and the dedicated team who cared for him. ‘To say we are proud doesn’t even come close to how we truly feel about him.’ Our best wishes go out to Eddie and his family. A heartfelt thanks to all the NHS staff involved in his care. Your dedication and expertise make a world of difference. #NHS #Cancer

A take-at-home tablet, which could be a ‘game-changer’ for hundreds of patients with a form of blood cancer, is now available on the NHS in England. The drug, called zanubrutinib, is an additional treatment option that could halt the progression of a patient’s cancer and provides an alternative to further rounds of chemotherapy. This will help patients like Frank, who was diagnosed with marginal zone lymphoma six years ago. He said, ‘It gives me more treatment options if my cancer comes back, and being able to take just a pill at home twice a day takes a lot of stress and anxiety out of the equation for me, compared to needing to go to hospital for treatment. 'I’m delighted that it is now available on the NHS and gives people like me who are facing this cancer a whole new choice.’ https://lnkd.in/epGjnaJv

Lung cancer ➡️ surgery ➡️ London Marathon.    We shared Alex’s story last year, while he was recovering from lung cancer surgery and, following that, training for the London Marathon. Now, he’s living cancer-free and has completed one of the biggest marathons in the world. As a keen runner and non-smoker, lung cancer didn’t even cross Alex’s mind when he started to experience what he thought was a series of chest infections. However, his persistent cough didn’t stop and one day after a run, Alex’s breathing felt hoarse and restricted, and he started to cough up blood. Alex was swiftly diagnosed following some scans and within a couple of weeks was seen by a cancer specialist before having his tumour successfully removed at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. If you’ve had a cough for three weeks or more, it could be a sign of cancer. It’s probably nothing serious, but finding cancer early makes it more treatable. Find more information. https://lnkd.in/dTzjmdN     #LungCancer #Run #Running #LondonMarathon

‘I didn't want to be defined by my disability or school grades. Be proud of who you are and never give up on your dreams.’ Joshua left school with no GCSEs after being diagnosed with severe dyslexia, but he didn’t let that stop him achieving his dreams. After overcoming many barriers, Joshua graduated university and is now a paramedic with London Ambulance Service NHS Trust. ‘I will always be defined by my actions, and I was determined to keep pushing for my dream career as a paramedic.’ The NHS has never been more diverse than it is today, with around 1 in 20 staff being disabled. This #DisabilityPrideMonth, we want to thank and celebrate colleagues like Joshua who bring invaluable lived experience and expertise to the NHS. #Paramedic #Dyslexia #DisabilityPride

‘I am so happy I changed to a career where I feel I am giving somebody’s life meaning.’ Meet Constance, who left a career in finance to become a Mental Health Nurse after supporting her aunt through postnatal depression. ‘I was the only one that my aunty listened to and helping to care for her inspired me to become a nurse. There’s a lot of stigma and a lack of awareness surrounding mental health in my community.’ Four years later, Constance now works as a Deputy Ward Manager at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, helping patients through their recovery. ‘I’m so passionate about breaking the stigma around mental illness and empowering my patients and families in their recovery.’ With more than 50 different nursing roles in the NHS, no two careers are the same. Visit https://lnkd.in/dRmBjC8 #WeAreTheNHS #MentalHealthNurse

The NHS is set to eliminate hepatitis C in England ahead of the @World Health Organization 2030 target.     This #WorldHepatitisDay, NHS England’s National Medical Director Professor Sir Stephen Powis explains how the NHS is working with charities like @StMungos to screen and treat those at high risk of contracting the infection.    If you’re worried you may be at risk of hepatitis C, you can order a free, confidential test online.    ➡️ https://hepctest.nhs.uk/ 

We are working with Asda to put vital cancer awareness messaging on the packaging of oral hygiene products to encourage shoppers to be body aware and contact their GP or dental practice with any potential cancer symptoms. The NHS guidance will be displayed on Asda’s own-brand toothpaste tubes and bottles of mouth wash, with information on mouth cancer symptoms. Know what is normal for you. Get to know your body so that you can spot any new or concerning changes. It’s probably nothing serious, but finding cancer early makes it more treatable and can save lives. If you have an ulcer that lasts for three weeks or more, contact your GP or dental practice. Find more information. https://lnkd.in/e-XAwbUK #WorldHeadAndNeckCancerDay

An NHS nurse once described as the 'fastest woman in Africa' recently retired after nearly 50 years of service. Rose, who represented Ghana at the Olympics and the Commonwealth Games, recently retired from London North West Healthcare NHS Trust after nearly 50 years as an NHS nurse. Affectionately known as ‘Matron Rose’ while at work, she started working in the NHS in 1975 — just three years after she ran the 100 metre relay for Ghana at the Munich 1972 Olympics. The mother-of-four and grandmother-of-10 said, ‘I’m happy that I’m going to have some time with my family, but I have been in this hospital all my life, so retirement feels like losing something — you’re part of the furniture and all of a sudden you are not going to be. But I’m so happy that I have achieved what I wanted to achieve.’ Thank you Rose. 💙 #WeAretheNHS #NursingCareers #Olympics