Operations Manager in IPC (Ex Vascular Nurse & Darzi Fellow), All views expressed are my own
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So good to see staff coming forward and enthusiastic for their vaccine ππ·
Our staff flu vaccination hubs are open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, at our main hospital sites. Andrea Licorish, emergency team assistant, attended our Charing Cross hub and shares why others should come along for their jab too.
Find out more. β‘οΈ intranet.imperial.nhs.uk/Intβ¦
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Trisha Bourke π retweeted
Today we officially launched this yearβs staff flu vaccination programme.
Getting vaccinated now gives your immunity time to build before winter arrives and services come under greater pressure.
The staff #TeamHaem Flu Vaccination campaign is now up and running for 2026 in Garry Weston Centre, HH site πͺ@ImperialPeople @majhoye @SinjuThomas3 @MrKevinLao @JoyAntonetteP @TrishaBourke @Murphy523858
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Always rely on team Haem to be champions - well done to all πππ
The staff #TeamHaem Flu Vaccination campaign is now up and running for 2026 in Garry Weston Centre, HH site πͺ@ImperialPeople @majhoye @SinjuThomas3 @MrKevinLao @JoyAntonetteP @TrishaBourke @Murphy523858
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Trisha Bourke π retweeted
Flu jabs will be available across our sites from 1 October. Help us match your vaccination record correctly by checking your name, address and personal details are the same in your Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and NHS record.
Prepare for your vaccine. β‘οΈ intranet.imperial.nhs.uk/pagβ¦
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Help protect colleagues and patients this winter by becoming a flu peer vaccinator. Our campaign starts on 1 October, with full and refresher training available. Vaccination shifts will also be offered through Staff Bank.
Find out more. β‘οΈintranet.imperial.nhs.uk/pagβ¦
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An absolute privilege to attend the inaugural professorial lecture for @BicknellColin
A fantastic career that has been a privilege to watch and work alongside, with many more fantastic years and achievements to come
You really make me miss it π’ @ImperialPeople @ImperialVasc
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Trisha Bourke π retweeted
The 2025/26 Flu campaign @ImperialNHS has been a successful campaign. It was great to celebrate the efforts of our top peer vaccinators including @majhoye from #TeamHaem and all those who have worked tirelessly to support initiative @TrishaBourke @Shonamaxwell8 @SigsworthJanice
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Great to see our peer vaccinators at yesterdays event. We got to reflect on this winters campaign, and most importantly recognise the fantastic efforts of colleagues across the organisation in meeting our target @ImperialPeople
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Trisha Bourke π retweeted
New infection prevention and control training modules launch on LEARN today, 19 January, reflecting national changes to streamline learning for clinical staff.
Find out more about the updated training. β‘οΈ intranet.imperial.nhs.uk/pagβ¦
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Trisha Bourke π retweeted
Weβve met our staff flu vaccination target, with over five per cent more frontline staff getting protected this season compared to last. π
Our drop-in flu clinics are now closed but you can still get a vaccine through our team of peer vaccinators or at a local GP or pharmacy.
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Great effort @ImperialPeople
πβ€οΈ *Couple goals with a side of flu protection!*
Huge shout out to this resident doctor power duo. Not only are celebrating their 5th anniversary at whilst at work on a long day shift but also rolled up their sleeves for their flu vaccination. Our amazing #imperialpeople
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Trisha Bourke π retweeted
An unprecedented flu wave with βno peak in sightβ comes as the NHS prepares for the added pressure of strike action.
england.nhs.uk/2025/12/nhs-rβ¦
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The @UKHSA has confirmed this yearβs flu vaccine is effective, even against the new variant that is emerging.
Discover all the ways you can get protected before social mixing increases in December. β‘οΈ intranet.imperial.nhs.uk/Intβ¦
Flu has arrived early this year, with cases three times higher than this time last year.
Vaccination is your best defence against becoming seriously unwell this winter. Find out where you can get your flu jab: england.nhs.uk/london/our-woβ¦
ALT London's Big Week 22-30 November. Flu cases are rising. Get your flu jab.
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Trisha Bourke π retweeted
It takes two weeks for the flu vaccine to provide maximum protection so, to avoid the increased risk of infection from increased social mixing during December, you need to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Find out how to stay protected. β‘οΈ intranet.imperial.nhs.uk/Intβ¦
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A hugely important piece of work - well done to all involved @Colinbicknell
Find out about the @NIHRresearch funded @EarnestTrial from chief investigator Colin Bicknell, consultant vascular surgeon at @ImperialNHS and professor of vascular surgery at @imperialcollege. π
St Mary's Hospital is one of the 25 participating sites for this Β£2.8m study.
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Trisha Bourke π retweeted
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains one of the biggest threats facing global society today.
Discover how @FlemingCentre and experts across our hospitals are coming together to keep antibiotics working for the next 100 years β‘οΈ intranet.imperial.nhs.uk/pubβ¦
#WorldAMRAwarenessWeek
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Trisha Bourke π retweeted
Flu levels are already higher than expected this season and we need more staff to get protected now to prevent further pressure on our hospitals.
Get your jab or become a peer vaccinator (with prizes up to Β£150!). β‘οΈ intranet.imperial.nhs.uk/Intβ¦
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This year is shaping up to be one of the busiest years on record for our hospitals β driven by high numbers of patients attending A&E or waiting for planned care.
Read our plan to ensure we continue to provide safe, high-quality care this winter. β‘οΈ intranet.imperial.nhs.uk/pagβ¦
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Trisha Bourke π retweeted
Flu has arrived early β with cases alreadyβ―three times higher than this time last year.
The NHS is urging people eligible for a flu jab to get protected before the worst of winter hits.
Read more β‘οΈβ― england.nhs.uk/2025/11/nhs-iβ¦
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Be winter ready! βοΈ
Make sure youβre up to date with your flu vaccination and mask fit-testing. Weβre also looking for more peer vaccinators β with vouchers worth up to Β£150 available!
Find out how to get involved and stay protected. β‘οΈ intranet.imperial.nhs.uk/Intβ¦
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