🫀If you think you or somebody you’re with is having a heart attack, don’t be tempted to dismiss the signs or wait to see what happens.

It’s never too early to call 999 and check.

➡️nhs.uk/heartattack for more information.

🏆Well done to the endoscopy service at the PRUH!

The team has been recognised by the HTN Health Tech News awards 2024 for their work to see patients as quickly as possible.

Find out more ➡️bit.ly/3UgtTyE

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👏Congratulations to Tamara Orska, Clinical Lead Physio, who has won an @ACPCF Exceptional Service Award.

Tamara said: “I hope that my work has made a difference to the many patients and their families I have cared for.”

Find out more ➡️bit.ly/3vL0oeM

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ℹ️ #Measlesspreads easily.

Anyone who is not vaccinated can catch it.

Measles can cause serious complications and can be fatal, so ask your GP practice to make sure you’re up to date with #MMRvaccinations and get catch up jabs if needed.

More info➡️ bit.ly/3TwuDix

🌙 Eid Mubarak!

Wishing everyone celebrating a joyful and blessed Eid al-Fitr as Ramadan draws to a close.

#Eid2024 | #TeamKings

🎈Our new Liver Intensive Treatment Unit is open!

After five weeks of refurbishment, the area has been transformed.

King’s patient Linda said: “You can really see the changes to the unit, it’s made a big difference.”

Find out more ➡️bit.ly/3VSwFeG

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🏃The #GreatHospitalHike is back this year on 14 September!

Join our amazing community of patients, NHS staff, friends and families who are all walking to raise money for King's College Hospital Charity to support the life-changing care at King’s.

Register today➡️ bit.ly/3HZL946

🏆We're proud to support the #BeLambeth Awards, spotlighting Lambeth's amazing communities, businesses, and individuals!

Hear from Sarah Quinn, Deputy Director of Learning and Organisational Development at King’s: ➡️bit.ly/43PqzNO

#BeLambeth Awards #TeamKings

Well done to Euan and all the incredible runners who went the extra mile in the London Landmarks Half Marathon 2024 yesterday💙

An estimated 4.2 million adults in England are unaware they have high #BloodPressure . Left untreated, it can pose significant health risks.

If you’re aged 40 or over, find a local pharmacy offering a free blood pressure check, without needing to book ➡️bit.ly/48K7vlc

Since we launched our new electronic patient record, 1.5 million patient appointments have been booked in the new system.
Hear from Lilly, Unit Manager at the PRUH on how Epic is making life easier for our patients and staff: bit.ly/3PUu5AG

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📢🚆 ICYM: Important notice on train strikes planned for tomorrow (Monday 8 April).
 
If you’re travelling to our hospitals for an appointment please plan your journey in advance.
 
More ➡️ bit.ly/3VK3OZH

📋 Have you recently used NHS Urgent and Emergency Care Services and been invited to take part in the #UrgentandEmergencyCareSurvey ?

Your feedback on your care and treatment will assist us in enhancing urgent and emergency care services.

More ➡️ bit.ly/49oInRc

6️⃣ months ago, we launched Epic, our new electronic patient record, with Guy's and St Thomas'

Since 5 October:

➡️ 🩺 1.5 million appointments booked in Epic at King’s

➡️📱285,000 sign-ups to MyChart

➡️ 💊 945,000 medications administered using handheld devices.

This #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth , Bowel Cancer UK want you to know this #OneThing – the earlier the disease is spotted, the more treatable it’s likely to be.

Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3U5f0io

A huge thank you to a team of green-fingered staff and volunteers who gave a garden at King’s a new lease of life 🌷

Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3TRqCFr

#TeamKings l #ThankYouThursday

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🩵 Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions? #NHS #TalkingTherapies can help.

The service is confidential and free.

Refer yourself, or your GP can refer you ➡️ bit.ly/48rlzQj

A big welcome to Mitra Bakhtiari, our new Director of Midwifery and Gynaecology Nursing!

Mitra joined Team King’s in the role earlier this month #TeamKings

📢Hepatitis B and C testing is now offered to all patients having a blood test in the PRUH Emergency Department.

So far, over 8⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣ patients have taken part. Hepatitis B and C can cause serious illness, but are treatable with the right medication.
➡️bit.ly/4aXsS43

📢🚆 Important info about rail and underground strike action this month.

•Overtime ban on some rail lines 4-9 April
•Strike action Monday 8 April

If you’re travelling to our hospitals for an appointment, please plan your journey in advance.

More ➡️ bit.ly/3VK3OZH