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‘Having dyslexia meant I had to work extra hard to become a nurse. I am just proud of myself for getting what I needed to become a student nurse.’ Katie is a first year student studying Child Nursing and is the first in her family to go to university. Despite navigating some challenges along the way, following results day she has big dreams for her future NHS career. ‘One day I’d like to work in either paediatric or neo-natal intensive care. The nurses I have worked with in these settings are so inspiring. Their knowledge and skills are amazing.’ Thank you, Katie, for sharing your story this World Dyslexia Awareness Day. Whatever your skills, qualifications or interests, there is a career for you in the NHS and we are recruiting now. https://lnkd.in/g4_Ncnf

'We want to ensure that patients, irrespective of background, receive equitable care.'    Sarah is a Lead Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust who co-led a groundbreaking pilot project to improve post-mastectomy care in the NHS.    Her focus? Enhancing the diversity of soft breast prosthetics, known as 'softies’.    A softie is a lightweight fabric prosthesis given to women after mastectomy, which offers comfort and support. Sarah’s initiative broadens the range of skin tones available for softies, ensuring inclusivity for women of all backgrounds. Supported by the The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, Sarah collaborated with Nubian Skin, a lingerie and hosiery company, to co-create a line of more inclusive softie covers. They've not only helped boost the confidence of more women after surgery, but they've also helped women feel comfortable during the healing process.    Thanks to Sarah’s initiative, patients and trusts across the NHS can now access the diverse range of softies through Nubian Skin.     This #BlackHistoryMonth and #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we're celebrating colleagues like Sarah who are actively contributing to a more inclusive environment in the NHS.

From next year, children and young people with special education needs and disabilities in residential special schools and colleges will be offered free NHS eyesight, hearing and dental checks. These will help identify issues quickly and get them the right care. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eHnMtjTp

Bringing patient scans to life. The neurosurgery team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is introducing cutting-edge, mixed reality technology to improve training and patient care. The tech allows clinicians and patients to view and interact with 3D hologram images of patient scans. This can be used to help patients understand their condition or provide immersive training for staff. Arthur is the Consultant Neurosurgeon pictured wearing the headset, who explains, ‘The potential for improving patient care and training is huge. We hope our work can help the NHS remain at the forefront of this emerging technology.’ Fantastic work team!

Have you heard about the the Patient Entrepreneur Programme?    Seb is a patient entrepreneur who developed a website to support people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), following his own diagnosis fifteen years ago.    His innovation, IBD Relief, aims to help those affected by IBD to live better and more comfortably — this includes people who have IBD, their families, their friends, healthcare professionals and researchers.    Now, all patients can develop an innovative idea like Seb’s as part of the Patient Entrepreneur Programme, a programme that empowers patients with the skills to develop ideas for the benefit of patients, staff and the wider NHS.    Through lived experience, patients have a unique insight into the healthcare system. If you have an idea, innovation or creation that you believe would improve healthcare, visit https://lnkd.in/eNNidmdm to learn more. Applications close on 29 October at 6pm.

We’ll be live streaming our next #NHSBoard meeting today at 3:45pm. You can find the agenda, board papers and link to watch the public session on our website. https://lnkd.in/e8BbB_gs

Hundreds of newborns are now being tested for over 200 rare genetic conditions in a world-leading NHS study. It aims to screen up to 100,000 babies across England. The Generation Study, led by Genomics England and NHS England, uses whole genome sequencing to detect conditions like Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) early. This could help families, like Lucy and her son Joshua, access treatment sooner and improve lives. Joshua is nine years old and has Early Juvenile MLD, one of the 200 conditions being tested for in the study. His mum Lucy said, ‘It took two years for us to get a diagnosis because his condition was so rare. With earlier diagnosis, Josh could have benefitted from transformational gene therapy on the NHS, which would have been life-changing.’ I hope that this study will help other families and children access the treatment they need sooner.’ The study will also support broader research, improving testing and exploring how genome data could help predict, diagnose, and treat illnesses in the future. Read more about this groundbreaking study here: https://lnkd.in/e_iVYB9C #Genomics #Screening #MetachromaticLeukodystrophy #MLD

Black history is NHS history – some of the first employees of the NHS were part of the Windrush generation and their descendants continue to make a difference to this day.    The Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks just weeks before the foundation of the NHS, 76 years ago.    This #BlackHistoryMonth, we are celebrating our amazing staff from across the NHS, including Carol, a Matron at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust who shares her mother's journey from the Caribbean to the NHS.     Find out about the impact the NHS has had on Carol and her family. ⬇️ 

Shana Tova — a happy and healthy new year — to all our Jewish colleagues celebrating #RoshHashanah this week! 🍎🍯💙

This #BlackHistoryMonth, meet Karel, a Medical Photographer who is making healthcare imagery more inclusive. Working at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, Karel is part of a team working on the 'Reframe - Diversifying Images' project. The project addresses a crucial gap in healthcare imagery – the shortage of clinical photographs showcasing medical conditions on darker skin tones. These photos will be part of a national image library, available to clinicians, educators and the general public. The aim is to reduce healthcare inequalities, so medical professionals can identify skin conditions faster and more accurately for patients, especially those with darker skin. Swipe through to see Karel’s work in progress. #HealthcareInequalities