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📹 #ICYMI - Behind the scenes with Jane Cruickshank, cardiology Cath Lab manager at King's for #NationalHeartMonth. Jane said: "I started working at King's ten years ago as an #ICU nurse, where I developed an interest in #cardiology." #TeamKings Watch ⬇️

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📸 Meet Hannah Simmons, Lead #Nurse for #HeartFailure and #Arrhythmia at King’s College Hospital. Hannah’s been a qualified #nurse for 2️⃣0️⃣ years, and 1️⃣0️⃣ of these have been with #TeamKings. Read about Hannah's typical working day ➡️ bit.ly/3EW9lpU

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🌙 Today marks the start of #Ramadan! #RamadanKareem to all our patients, staff and communities observing the holy month. #TeamKings #Ramadan2025

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🏳️‍🌈 To conclude our #LGBTQHistoryMonth celebrations, we're wrapping up with another #MyRainbowBadgePledge! Today's pledge features Cerys Hagon, Trainee APT, who works in the mortuary at King's. She said: "I think it is important to show my true colours and pride." #TeamKings #LGBTHM2025

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From tomorrow, mask-wearing arrangements at our hospitals will return to normal. On 6 Jan, we introduced temporary arrangements due to high rates of flu and respiratory illnesses in the community. As cases have begun to decrease, we have now returned to our standard arrangements. ➡️ bit.ly/4a3pRzT

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💬 "The #liver is just as vital an organ as the heart, yet people often fail to appreciate the importance of keeping it healthy.” @debbieshawcross.bsky.social, professor of hepatology and chronic liver failure at King’s, gives advice on how to keep your liver healthy. ➡️ tinyurl.com/4fwvmdm8

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🏳️‍🌈 We're highlighting Bhuvnesh Arya's #MyRainbowBadgePledge for #LGBTQHistoryMonth. Bhuvnesh said: “As an ally of the #LGBTQ+ community, I pledge to educate myself about #LGBTQIA+ issues, amplify voices, challenge discrimination, support inclusivity and celebrate diversity. #TeamKings #Pride

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Proud to see Sam, King's Cardiology Appt Coordinator, speak at @shelfordgroup.bsky.social Annual Event with Prof Clive Kay, our CEO. Graduate of #DFNProjectSearch, Sam shared how the internship had a life-changing impact on him, and others with #LearningDisabilities and/or autism seeking careers.

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🫀This #NationalHeartMonth, our brilliant #cardiology team held a stall at King's College Hospital to share essential information with patients, the public, and staff about maintaining a #HealthyHeart. Look after your heart health ➡️ tinyurl.com/4f465k3z #TeamKings #WorldHeartMonth

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🎀 #BreastCancerSurvivors raise the importance of attending screening appointments. 💬 "Because it was detected early, it was treatable. If I had not made that appointment, I might not be here now." - Philomena Ofodu, a patient at King's who was diagnosed with #BreastCancer. ➡️ tinyurl.com/dxmarwr9

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🏳️‍🌈 Next up for #MyRainbowBadgePledge this #LGBTHM is So Chun Loh, a PDN #Preceptorship at King’s. 💬 “I pledge to support and advocate for all LGBTQ+ members. As an Ally, I will treat everyone equally and make my workplace inclusive.” #TeamKings #NHS #Inclusive #LGBTHM2025

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🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Run the 2025 #BrightonMarathon on 6 April on behalf of King’s College Hospital Charity and help transform the lives of staff, patients and their families. Sign up ➡️ tinyurl.com/5n6sw3uk #TeamKings #CharityEvent #NHS #Running #Marathon

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🏳️‍🌈 Next up for #MyRainbowBadgePledge this #LGBTHM is Isla Maidment, Clinical Trial Administrator at King’s College Hospital. 💬 "I will continue to respect, encourage and support all colleagues and patients who identify as LGBTQI+." #TeamKings #NHS #ClinicalTrials #Inclusive #LGBTHM2025

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✨ Meet Prof Keyoumars Ashkan MBE, Consultant #Neurosurgeon at King’s. 🎹 When he’s not in the operating theatre, you can find him playing the #piano, dancing to Latin rhythms, or composing #poetry. His #musical talent came in handy when he operated on violinist #DagmarTurner. ➡️ bit.ly/3QKAIpD

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#ICYMI - This month, we opened a new #sensoryroom for young patients at our Dental Institute. Thanks to King's College Hospital Charity's funding, this calm space will transform the experience for young patients who may find #dental visits overwhelming. #SouthwarkNews ➡️ tinyurl.com/dpnn7z35

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❤️ "Ensuring your #bloodpressure is well controlled, if you have #diabetes it is well managed, and maintaining a healthy #BMI is important in reducing your risk of #arrhythmia." Sophie Hunt, #CNS in arrhythmia at King's, shares heart health tips this #WorldHeartMonth. ➡️ tinyurl.com/25zajab7

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🏳️‍🌈 Angela Helleur, Site Chief Executive for PRUH and South Sites at King’s, features in the #MyRainbowBadgePledge for #LGBTHM. 💬 "I will also use my voice at the King’s Trust Board as a Champion for the LGBTQ+ community and use every opportunity to improve services for LGBTQ+ people." #TeamKings

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🙌 Last week, we hosted our annual Volunteers’ New Year’s Party to celebrate their hard work and commitment at King's. Thank you to all our brilliant 1️⃣,6️⃣4️⃣2️⃣volunteers for making a difference every day to our patients, staff and public. #TeamKings #NHSVolunteers #ThankYou #NHS

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🎥 @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social presenter Victoria Derbyshire and Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care visited #TeamKings last week and spoke to staff and patients about the NHS, including Dr Bu Hayee, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Clinical Director. 📺 ➡️ bit.ly/4jXjRx2

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♥️ Happy #ValentinesDay from the heart of King's – our amazing #cardiology team! Today, we're celebrating the incredible people who keep hearts beating strong every day. Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and expertise. #TeamKings #WorldHeartMonth

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🎥 @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social presenter Victoria Derbyshire and Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care visited #TeamKings last week and spoke to staff and patients about the future of the health service. 📺 Watch tonight at 10:30pm on #BBCTwo. More info ➡️ bit.ly/40ZZuXe

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🐶 This #ThankYouThursday, we celebrate our amazing #PetsAsTherapy dogs at King’s! We want more furry volunteers! Just an hour a week can bring joy and comfort to patients and staff. If your pup is PAT-registered, email us at [email protected] to join! #Therapy #Dogs #TeamKings

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We were pleased to welcome the @londonassembly.bsky.social to our #HIV service at the Caldecot Centre. Their visit highlighted our vital work in re-engaging service users who’ve lost contact with care, helping them access the support they need to stay well. Read more ➡️ tinyurl.com/5xj8uumt

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📸 #ICYMI - This February we met Zoe Mizeraki, an Advanced #ClinicalPractitioner in the Medical Ambulatory Care Unit at King's! 💬 "Listening to patient concerns and their needs makes a difference." Hear more ➡️ tinyurl.com/2rp8bdbk #TeamKings #NHS #ProfilePic #HealthCare #MedicalAmbulatoryCareUnit

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🚧 From 10pm today (11 February), roadworks mean drivers can enter the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) car park main entrance from one direction only, due to essential works. More info: bit.ly/4aRnrVr

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🏳️‍🌈 Today, Joy Karpathiotaki, Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist at King’s, features in the #MyRainbowBadgePledge celebrations for #LGBTHM. “I want to make everyone, including patients, relatives, colleagues, and visitors know that I am an ally and someone they can talk to." #TeamKings

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❤️ This #NationalHeartMonth, it’s crucial not to ignore the early signs of a #HeartAttack. If you’re experiencing any discomfort, like a squeezing sensation in your chest or an unsettling feeling, don’t hesitate— call 999 and share your symptoms with the professionals. ➡️ tinyurl.com/mssfvcyp

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🎉🦷 A new #SensoryRoom opened at King’s Dental Institute for our young patients! Thanks to King’s College Hospital Charity, this calming space is designed for children with additional needs, featuring interactive lights and bubble mirrors. More ➡️ bit.ly/4hJ6jDk #TeamKings #DentalCare #PatientCare

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💙 #TimetoTalkDay – the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. Take an opportunity to come together to talk, listen, change lives, and feel comfortable discussing #MentalHealth with friends, families, and in the workplace. How to participate ➡️ tinyurl.com/2b3z5vcz #TimeToTalk #MentalHealth

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🏳️‍🌈 This week, we kicked off with our #LGBTHistoryMonth celebrations! Thank you to everyone who helped raise the Pride flag at King's College Hospital, the Princess Royal University Hospital and Orpington Hospital! #TeamKings #LGBTHM2025

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🎗️This #WorldCancerDay, we're highlighting stories from our #BreastScreening awareness videos. Staff and patients in south-east London shared their experiences with mammograms and the importance of early detection. Learn more ➡️ tinyurl.com/288p5z34 #TeamKings #BreastCancer

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🏳️‍🌈 This #LGBTHistoryMonth, we are celebrating diversity and inclusion through our staff #RainbowBadge Pledges. Our first pledge features John Hodson, Junior Charge Nurse at King's, who is committed to creating a safe hospital space for everyone. More ➡️ tinyurl.com/mwub5fhx #MyRainbowBadgePledge

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Our February 2025 #ProfilePic is here! This month’s profile picture is Zoe Mizeraki, an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in the Medical Ambulatory Care Unit at King's College Hospital. Find out more about Zoe ➡️ www.kch.nhs.uk/news/newprofilepicture-for-february-2025

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If you decided to take on #DryJanuary2025, well done! The month is nearly complete. If you didn't start on January 1, it's never too late to make a change. Prof Debbie Shawcross has shared her top tips for a healthy liver all year round: tinyurl.com/3x23ffvw

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Happy Lunar New Year to all our patients, colleagues and volunteers celebrating today. We wish you all good health, happiness and prosperity during the year of the Snake. 🐍 #YearOfTheSnake #LunarNewYear

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We recently introduced changes to visiting arrangements in our hospitals due to a rise in cases of flu and norovirus. However, we can confirm that visiting arrangements have now returned to normal. ➡️ tinyurl.com/34x769bj

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Today is #HolocaustMemorialDay, with people all over the world encouraged to remember the victims of the Holocaust. This year marks 80 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. Join the national moment to #LightTheDarkness by lighting a candle at 8pm.

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📸 Successful Parliamentary Liver Health Awareness Day! #TeamKings joined @britishlivertrust.bsky.social to raise awareness about #LiverDisease. Over 100 MPs and peers received #LiverScans and discussed prevention and early detection. More ➡️ tinyurl.com/5n86etbb #LiverHealth #LoveYourLiverMonth

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📋 Patient care is our top priority. If you had an overnight hospital stay during November 2024, you could be invited to take part in the #NHS Adult #Inpatient Survey and give your feedback to help us improve the care we provide. Info ➡️ bit.ly/3ufL2hG #PatientExperience #HealthCare #CareQuality

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🎉 Exciting news from our Acute Specialty #Medicine team! The team kicked off the #NewYear by celebrating the kindness and compassion of our brilliant staff. Read about the winners of the Cup of Kindness and Team of the Month #Award ➡️ tinyurl.com/48kv8n7k #NHS #Kindness #Health #Care #TeamKings

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💙 This #WellnessWednesday, meet Eljona, one of our brilliant #Volunteers! As a volunteer #hairdresser, Eljona visits patients on our wards to assess their needs and tailor her approach to support those with mobility challenges. “The impact is indescribable,” she shares. ➡️ bit.ly/3ChqKbs #TeamKings

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📸 Meet Ritz, a Practice Development #Nurse in #Neurosciences at King’s College Hospital. Ritz oversees staff inductions, promotes good nursing practices, organises courses, mentors staff, and supports Trust training. Read about Ritz's work and #NewYearsResolution➡️ tinyurl.com/2pws48sd #TeamKings

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💬 "At King's, we offer expert holistic care and individualised treatment to patients with advanced liver disease and chronic liver failure." Debbie Shawcross, professor of hepatology and chronic liver failure at King’s gives advice on how to #LoveYourLiver ➡️ tinyurl.com/bdtyk4ns #TeamKings #DryJan

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📋 The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey was sent out to those who are eligible and will be closing on 7 February. If you were invited, please don’t miss the opportunity share your experiences of cancer care. ➡️ tinyurl.com/yn9mh34y #CancerServices #NHS #PatientExperience

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💬 "Making lifestyle changes through diet, reducing alcohol consumption and exercise can help the liver." For #LoveYourLiverMonth, King’s liver specialist Dr Deepak Joshi shares simple steps to boost your liver health. More on Support King's website ➡️ tinyurl.com/4449auzv #TeamKings #LiverHealth

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🎉 Empowering futures at King's! After completing her DFN Project SEARCH internship at King's, Erica Moyle thrives as a #HealthcareAssistant at the Princess Royal University Hospital. Discover her inspiring journey ➡️ tinyurl.com/bdfmtjck #TeamKings #Internship #HCA #NHS #InclusionMatters

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Keyoumars Ashkan MBE, Prof of #Neurosurgery at King’s, spoke to BBC Radio London about neurosurgery, including #KeyholeSurgery, #RadiationTherapy, #BrainSurgery, #AI and more. 🔊 Listen on #BBC Sounds from 1.42.27 ➡️ tinyurl.com/zhhm2duy #TeamKings

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💙 Need an uplifting story this cold Monday? One of our young patients has made a remarkable recovery following the removal of a tumour on his spine. Find out more @mirror.co.uk ➡️ tinyurl.com/7h536wd8 #TeamKings #DLGNT #Tumour #NHS

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🎉 Our #FirstPost on @bsky.app! Follow us for updates, stories, and news from our hospitals. Stay connected and informed. #TeamKings #BlueSky #NHS

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