We are delighted to announce that BGS has received further funding from NHS England therefore our #Frailty elearning course will remain FREE to health and social care professionals until 30 June 2026. bgs.org.uk/2023F-IF

Fabulous programme! Highly recommended to anyone with an interest in leading improvement.

Really looking forward to seeing the difference this fabulous initiative will have on our patients/service users! #LanActiveWards. Join the MS Teams channel - let’s all get involved! NHS Lanarkshire

Older adults in hospital can spend up to 95% of their day in a bed or chair. The Broons is one resource that gives information to help prevent this. Preventing deconditioning - can prevent falls. The Broons available University Hospital Wishaw today. #FallsAwarenessWeek

We are inviting medical student volunteers to attend our Autumn Meeting in November. Network with other healthcare professionals in the specialty, hear the presentations and be part of one of our flagship conferences. #BGSConf Find out more: bit.ly/4f5zcbF

Sleep tight petal 🌸 😘

From all of us at Sandford Police Comms we are sending our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Janey Godley

Scottish comedian Janey Godley has died at the age of 63. Ms Godley found viral fame with her dubbed videos of Nicola Sturgeon's Covid briefings during the pandemic. Read more about her life and career ➡️ bbc.in/3Ck1Vew

On #TransAwarenessWeek we celebrate trans nursing staff, and remain unwavering in our commitment to end transphobia in nursing. In our 5-year strategy we set out how we'll champion tackling all forms of discrimination, and make nursing fully inclusive: bit.ly/3xsxwZr

Brilliant opportunity for a midwife with a special interest in QI! Scottish Perinatal Network

We've published the final standards for Ageing and Frailty. The standards aim to promote positive, healthy and active ageing. They cover older people who may experience frailty as they age and apply in all settings. Follow the link in the comments to read the standards.

Another recruitment post 🙂 A very rare opportunity to join NHS Lanarkshire Maternity and Neonatal services as Lead Midwife for Clinical Governance. We are expecting high interest in this exciting post! Application through job train via reference 201188

Domestic abuse is the emergency we’re ignoring. Know how to get help. Share to help us save lives. TW: Distressing Scenes

There are a golden “72 hours” for urgent care of older people. Early mobilisation is key. Important that we do this without waiting for physio…. #BGSConf

Indeed! Safety first culture might leave us less confident about mobilising without the physio 1st. The balance of risk/benefit. As Caroline Nicholson said yesterday, we need to be more risk confident, less risk averse #BGSconf

Such lovely words from this author after they were treated by staff at #MedicalAmbulatoryCare & #EmergencyCare at University Hospital Wishaw! The author details just how much of an impact the staff's, "kindness, professionalism and dedication" had! Read the full story 👇 careopinion.org.uk/1291141

Cherry bun leadership: 4 things great leaders are not afraid to say Find out more about Sonia Sparkles here: buff.ly/kVks8sp

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I've just signed Resuscitation Council UK's CPR in schools petition! Will you? action.resus.org.uk/cpr-in-schools…

Amazing opportunity to join an amazing team, happy to chat with anyone considering the post. apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?…