A ceremony has been held to welcome two new hospital Chaplains, Yunus Bhayat and Theresa Taylor-Brookes. The event was attended by Leics Lieutenancy, representatives of the Catholic Diocese of Leicester and Federation of Muslim Organisations, and Chief Executive, Richard Mitchell.

“I work to support patients throughout their cancer journey, working to ensure that they receive the best care during their time with us. I also work to support colleagues in delivering the right treatments.”

Layla Valera, Senior Radiographer #BehindTheMasks

Stomach ache bothering you?

Your local pharmacist can provide advice and recommend treatments to help, no appointment needed.

For expert advice, talk to your pharmacist: nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/…

#HelpUsHelpYou

A new school for healthcare support workers opened at Glenfield Hospital last week. The school will provide a dedicated learning environment for support workers, as well as international nurses and midwives, which had previously been delivered at the Old Recreation Hall.

Need medical help? Use 111 online to get assessed and directed to the right place for you, like a consultation with a pharmacist.

More info: nhs.uk/111

Cancer Support Worker, Aisha Patel, says that organising a remembrance service for patients at the Secret Garden has given her “renewed purpose” in her role. She added: 'The event revealed the profound impact we can have in supporting those navigating the complexities of cancer.”

Two doses of the MMR vaccinations can help stop your child becoming seriously unwell with measles.

For more information on how to check your child’s vaccination record, visit nhs.uk/mmr

If you’re looking to start a new and rewarding career in theatres, come along to our open day and find out about the opportunities we have available.

📅Saturday 18 May
🕘 10am-2pm
📍Theatre 8, Leicester General Hospital, LE5 4PW

Book here: tickettailor.com/.../university…

Steps4Health can help you set your own daily activity goals to fit around your schedule and suit your ability level.

Sign up for the Steps4Health web app this #NationalWalkingMonth 👇forms.office.com/e/jqDwdWTtLh

There's still time to book your place ahead of tomorrow's #MarvellousMedicines talk ⬇️

“From Receptionist, to Healthcare Assistant, to Nursing Associate - and now, I am a registered children’s nurse.” Kirsty Hickinbottom said she's ‘relieved and buzzing’ to have reached her ambition. She said: “My advice is, go for it, try things and find out what's best for you.”

'I’m in the second year of my course at De Montfort University. Over the course, we step up to learn about more complex cases. It’s going really well and everyone here at the LRI has been so supportive. I love it here.'

Solmaz Fallah, Student Midwife #BehindTheMasks

Our Meaningful Activities team work with people living with dementia or experiencing delirium when they are in hospital. They go above and beyond to see the person behind the condition and make their stay in hospital more comfortable. #DementiaActionWeek

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Need medical help? Use 111 online to get assessed and directed to the right place for you, like an urgent treatment centre.

More info: nhs.uk/111

Measles cases are rising in England. Make sure your child is up to date with their MMR vaccinations.

For more information visit nhs.uk/mmr

This #InternationalNursesDay we're celebrating husband and wife Robin and Manjula, who became nurses at UHL last year. Having been nurses in India, Robin started working at the Trust in 2006 as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA), and Manjula joined in 2008 as a HCA and Ward Clerk.

Today is #InternationalNursesDay and we're thankful for our richly diverse and talented nursing family. Every day, you go above and beyond to deliver highly-skilled care.

Thank you for your compassion, kindness and commitment to making a difference for our patients.

Our Pleural team at Glenfield are trialling virtual reality headsets, to reduce anxiety and pain during procedures and to help boost colleague wellbeing. Sarah Johnstone, Pleural Diseases Specialist Nurse, said: “We've received positive feedback about the technology.'