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Very proud to be Deputy Divisional Nurse Director for Children, Young People & Neonates @ Lancs Teaching Hospital. Wife, mum and book worm 📚 🐛

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Joined June 2009
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Something every young person should know this A-level results day.
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Keep growing and remain teachable. No-one is right all the time Image: instagram.com/joyfulsmolthin…
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Love is meant to be shared (even if you can’t be with them) 💕 Image: instagram.com/oliviaherrickd…
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Toy/gift drop-off @LancsHospPaeds and at Lostock Hall Food Bank…
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Huge thanks to @TilburyNorth in Wigan for spreading Christmas cheer on the Children’s Ward at @LancsHospitals! 🎁✨ Jack & Conor delivered bags of books, toys, and selection boxes from their amazing team, making this festive season extra special! 🎅 @LancsHospPaeds @LPlayteam
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Kate Smith-Probert retweeted
I had a conversation today about the difference between "kindness" & "niceness" in leadership so I decided to post about it. The article & graphic explain why, as leaders, we should choose kindness over niceness. Kindness is about caring enough to push people toward greatness, even when it’s uncomfortable. It’s a harder path but better in the long run: learningandleadershipconsult…. By @emb928 Graphic: @thejustinmecham via @dangrimes1980
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Proud to announce we've funded new, comfy furniture for our @LancsHospPaeds waiting area! This upgrade will make a big difference for the 40+ children & families visiting each day, giving them a more welcoming and inviting space 🧡 Thank you! 🙌 @LancsHospitals
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Thank you to Camille Gaunt who donated £200 worth of Baker Ross crafts collected by Chorley company, Landfill Projects! 🤩 🙌 Camille is a regular visitor to the children’s ward at @LancsHospPaeds so wanted to give something back. We’re so grateful for this generous gesture! 🧡
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Kate Smith-Probert retweeted
Delighted to introduce our new patient experience lead Jude and our very first youth worker Becs 🙌 Looking forward to seeing how they can support our children and young people, there's going to be lots of fun to share as these 2 go about their work!
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Kate Smith-Probert retweeted
If you're getting your GCSE results today, this is for you. #GCSEResults2024
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Our consultation on the 2024/25 pay award for the NHS in England is open - here's what you need to do: ✅ Make sure your details are up to date on MyRCN ✅ Read what's included in the award ✅ Have your say 🔗 rcn.org.uk/EnglandConsultati…
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Our Amazon Wishlist ✨ is updated regularly to ensure everything listed will make a real & lasting difference to our young patients & their families at @LancsHospPaeds, making a daunting experience that little bit easier. Check out our list here 👉 amzn.to/3okmlbV
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What a team! Thanks so much to our wonderful staff members on Ward 8 @LancsHospPaeds who collectively climbed 351 metres in 30 mins!! 👏👏 Superstars raising money for our children’s fund! 🌟
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🆕#Apprenticeship: Healthcare Assistant @LancsHospitals 📑Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Care Certificate 🏖35 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays) 💰#NHS pension scheme 💳NHS staff discounts ⏰Closes: 28/07/2024 Discover more here: lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.u…
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Kate Smith-Probert retweeted
Thank you so much Valerie! This will help improve the experience for children in hospital. Happy 70th Birthday 🥳
Thank you so much to retired colleague, Valerie Keighly, for her wonderful donation of £1,105 to our Children’s Ward! 🙏🧡 The money was raised by family and friends in lieu of gifts for her 70th Birthday party 🎁 🏥 @LancsHospitals @LancsHospPaeds
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It's Infant Mental Health Awareness Week! Let's speak up for babies and highlight the importance of their mental health. Infant mental health is the social and emotional wellbeing of children in their earliest years. @NWNeonatalODN
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We’d like to give a big thank you to Mark Lakey from Caged3DPrinting for kindly donating fidget toys which he 3D printed for the young patients treated at @LancsHospitals! 🏥🧡👏 Our fundraiser Lucy was delighted to receive the toys to hand out! 🥰 @LancsHospPaeds
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We are all too busy Time is flying by We have no time to do things The only way to make time for things that matter is …to STOP doing things that don’t matter ⏰
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