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‘Organ donation is a gift – one that doesn’t discriminate.’ In 2018, while climbing Pen Y Fan in Wales, Sonsare experienced severe breathlessness and chest pain. He was later diagnosed with interstitial lung disease. This condition leads to damage in the lungs, making it hard to breathe. Sonsare was just 33 years old when he was referred to his local palliative care team and Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals in August 2022. He was ‘devasted’ with this news. In August 2023, Sonsare received a phone call that changed his life! A donor had been found for a double lung transplant. He was successfully treated in Harefield Hospital only 2 days after being put on the transplant list. Looking back, he says ‘This miracle has saved my life and given me the ability to watch my son grow up. I often wonder what my donor was like – words cannot express my deepest gratitude to her and her family.’ You can ‘transform someone’s future’ – just like Sonsare’s donor did for him. Register your decision to become an organ donor today. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/dUxiuSs 📸: Jannah Claire Photography

Regular breast screening is one of the best ways to spot cancer early, when it is too small to feel or see.  As a Mammographer, Isabella performs breast screenings every day, so she knows just how important it is to attend when invited.  Breast screening can help catch cancer early which can increase the likelihood of successful treatment.  So, when you’re invited, save the date – it could save your life.   Find out more. https://lnkd.in/ei29kpEY 

NHS patients waited an average of just 17 days for tests and checks in January – 43 days less than at the height of the pandemic, new data shows today. Find out more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eDgDrw-t

23-year-old Joshua has not only saved his dad David’s life once - but has now done it twice! David had been suffering from chronic kidney disease, a result of chemotherapy he received around ten years ago for Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Despite being in Australia at the time, when Joshua got the call, he didn’t hesitate to return home and start prepping to donate his kidney. David had been suffering from chronic kidney disease, a condition where the kidneys do not work as well as they should. Despite being in Australia at the time, when Joshua got the call, he didn’t hesitate to return home and start prepping to donate his kidney. This was the second time that a donation from Joshua had saved David’s life as he had previously donated bone-marrow as part of David’s treatment for cancer. This meant the pair had matching immune systems, and this meant Joshua’s kidney was a perfect match. Joshua said: ‘The main thing was that I knew I wanted to help my dad. The nursing and surgery team at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust talked through every aspect of what was about to happen. You can tell that the nurses, doctors and everyone in the hospital really care about their patients.’ Now, the pair are recovering well at home following the operation in January and looking forward to the future! You can make a difference by registering your decision to become an organ donor. You could save lives. For more information on how to become a living donor, visit https://lnkd.in/d6Qn4gqm #WorldKidneyDay

Thousands of NHS patients in England with multiple sclerosis (MS) are set to benefit from a life-changing ‘take at home’ tablet. The NHS becomes the first healthcare system in Europe to roll it out widely to patients with active MS. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e8XbRhza

Ever caught your own heart? Clive has.       Clive was the first person in the UK to have a new, world-leading heart procedure to fix a hole in his heart.        This new technique – completed by his doctor, Eric at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust – offered a minimally invasive alternative.      Heart specialists like Eric were among the first in the world to develop this new technique for closing holes in people's hearts, using a specialist stent.      The team here used 3D printing to create an exact replica of Clive’s heart. This helped to not only see if the surgery was possible, but was also used as an accurate model to practice on.       The NHS is constantly innovating, be it through technology or staff developing new techniques that lead to better patient care.       Become part of a team that is at the forefront of healthcare. https://lnkd.in/dSVEJsH       #HealthcareScienceWeek #HCSWeek2025 

‘My knowledge has grown so much since I started working in healthcare science and I’m excited to see what else I learn throughout my training.’ This Healthcare Science Week, meet Jude, a trainee clinical scientist, currently working in radiotherapy physics at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Sharing more about her role, Jude said ‘My work helps to improve the quality of life for those living with cancer and the people that support them, when they need it most. As we learn more about the body’s response to radiotherapy and the technology available to treat cancer, we improve and change the treatment methods. Working as a clinical scientist in radiotherapy means being at the forefront of using these changes. This could be how much treatment a patient gets, how long it lasts, or how their treatment is planned.’ Jude gets to combine a love of physics with scientific skills to improve the care of patients every day. If you’d like to explore a rewarding career in healthcare science, visit https://lnkd.in/dSVEJsH #HCSWeek2025

Meet Tina, a former NHS midwife who recently celebrated her 100th birthday and had a remarkable career, supporting women to deliver over 2,000 babies! In 1958, Tina travelled from Trinidad to join the NHS and trained as a nurse. However, Tina’s main passion was a career in midwifery. In the 60’s, Tina trained at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust as a midwife, starting as a community midwife before being promoted to the position of Sister. Tina spent the rest of her career at Basildon and Thurrock NHS Foundation Trust, where she was an essential member of her community, delivering thousands of babies. She also trained hundreds of aspiring midwives into their roles. With more than 350 rewarding careers in the NHS, discover a lifelong role in the NHS, just like Tina did. Visit www.healthcareers.nhs.uk #IWD2025 #NHS #WeAreTheNHS

Happy International Women's Day to all the incredible women in the NHS. 💙 The NHS is a workplace where women thrive and find a home. For generations, you have inspired your friends, family, patients and the public with your dedication, skill and strength. Find your NHS home today. https://lnkd.in/g4_Ncnf

Meet the security officers who recently helped deliver a baby in the car park of Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust! When mum-to-be Odia went into active labour in the car park outside University Hospital Lewisham, she knew she wouldn’t make it to the birth centre in time. Thankfully, Security Officer Ade was in the right place at the right time during his morning rounds. He immediately called for back-up from his colleague Mohammed, and within minutes Odia had delivered her baby daughter with the help of Ade and her partner Obi. Looking back, Ade said: ‘Being part of this amazing birth story as a security officer was both intense and emotional. I felt an immense sense of pride in being able to help at such a crucial moment. ‘This was a reminder that security colleagues play a much broader role in ensuring the wellbeing of people; not just through protection, but also by offering care and compassion when it matters most.’ While Mohammed provided blankets and assessed the situation, ensuring both mother and baby were stable, Ade called for medical colleagues who then took the family inside for medical checks. Mum Odia said: ‘I want to thank Ade, Mohammed and the NHS workers who rushed to provide additional support when Ade radioed for help. Brilliant service from everyone involved.’ Bravo to the entire team at University Hospital Lewisham. And congratulations to Odia and Obi on the birth of their baby daughter Ocean! Everyday NHS colleagues go above and beyond to care for patients. Feeling inspired to help people, just like Ade and Mohammed? Discover your perfect role with the NHS at www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/