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We are round at SWB NHS Trust Sandwell Antenatal Clinic this morning talking to expectant parents about the services that will move into Midland Metropolitan University Hospital later this year.

Particularly keen to talk to expectant moms who might have their babies at our new hospital later this year.

An NHS nurse and former 'fastest woman in Africa' is to retire after almost five decades of service

Matron Rose Amankwaah started working for the NHS in 1975, just three years after she ran in the 100m relay for Ghana at the Munich 1972 Olympics.

Please RT for Rose 💙

Fantastic ~ great to see your nomination in this category too ~ go #swbcommsteam

Wow…so delighted to be shortlisted for this award for recognising the contribution made by our valued colleagues who have roots in the Caribbean. swbh.nhs.uk/media/windrush…
#SWBfamily #Windrush

Fabulous achievement ~ winners in our eyes, so fortunate to have such a supportive & fab comms team SWB NHS Trust

So proud of these generous members of our community giving their time - always a pleasure & bringing added joy to my working day & reminding me of why I do what I do melanie.roberts Richard Beeken - CYP our present & future #CYPMatter #MidsCYP - Great hosting too by West Bromwich Albion truely Bostin

It’s #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek and we’re unveiling our first ever Participation Strategy!

This strategy is all about how to better involve young people in what we do and how we do it 👇
orlo.uk/iZCEb

🧵(1/3) #MyVoiceMatters #AnnaFreud #YouthVoice #ParentVoice

Do you know the alternatives to A&E? It's important to chose the right NHS service for your health needs. #HelpUsHelpYou

Congratulations Lorraine Sunduza East London Foundation Trust interim chief executive, a registered nurse, has been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in recognition of her outstanding contribution to public life and NHS leadership. 💕💕 Yvonne Coghill 💕💕

Whether you have been working on the wards, cooking meals for patients, portering, operating, prescribing or everything in between, thank you for your hard work this year.

Wishing you a very Happy New Year.

Congratulations to Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock awarded Dame Commander Of The Order Of The British Empire (DBE)
She is committed to inspiring new generations of astronauts, engineers and scientists. In 2023 she became the Chancellor of the University of Leicester. Felicia Kwaku, OBE

Thank you to the incredible NHS staff working over the Christmas period!

To the porters, paramedics, nurses, doctors, cleaners, pharmacists, midwives, and everyone continuing to care for our loved ones – thank you for everything you do, today and every day.

💙 #ThankYouNHS

So so true. Recycling is a huge distraction in healthcare. We have to #reduce and #reuse ⁦HCSA⁩

Thank you to Craig and all the families over Barnardo’s Tividale Family Hub Sandwell Council for speaking to us this morning about Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.

Concerns over distance, but happy to hear that the new hospital will have a dedicated Children’s Emergency Department 👍

It’s important to know when to take #antibiotics and when to avoid them.

Dr Michael Samy gives us a quick run down during #WAAW2023
#antibiotics awareness

We are also looking for a Paediatric Emergency Department Matron too! Interested? Apply here now: bit.ly/3G2tGqB

Speak up month may have ended but here at SWB NHS Trust we are keeping the engagement going.
The stress lips are a hit with colleagues!
#freedomtospeakup
#normalsingcallingitout
#normalsingcallingitin
#radicalcandour
Richard Beeken Dinah McLannahan Meagan Fernandes Frieza Mahmood

The nasal spray flu vaccine is quick, easy and helps protect children against serious illness this winter.

Let’s #GetWinterStrong

If your child is aged 2 or 3, contact your GP practice to book their vaccine.