The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust

Yesterday was a milestone moment for our New QEH programme as the Trust Board approved the Strategic Outline Case (SOC), which explains why a new hospital is needed and how it will be delivered, bringing the reality of a new hospital one step closer. https://lnkd.in/ew_qZNGj

Have Your Say! We want to hear from you! Join us for our Patient Experience Community Engagement Event and share your thoughts on how we can enhance care at QEH. Your voice matters, and together we can make a difference! 💬✨ 🗓 When: Tuesday 17 December 🕐 Time: 1pm to 4.30pm 📍 Where: West Winch Village Hall (PE33 0JY) ✍️ Register here: https://ow.ly/tns450U4iiz This is also an opportunity for us to share with you some of the great work being completed to improve patient experience. Don’t miss this chance to influence positive change in our community! Let’s work together for a better tomorrow. 🙌 #PatientExperience #CommunityEngagement #TeamQEH

HELP US TO HELP YOU 🏠 Treat yourself from the comfort of your own home for 🏠 • Colds • Sore throats • Hangovers • Minor bumps • Minor scratches 💊 Top tip: Keep your medicine cabinet stocked up with things like paracetamol and plasters

Protection from previous COVID-19 vaccines fades, and the virus changes over time. Make sure you’re ready for winter by getting vaccinated, even if you’ve had COVID-19 or have been vaccinated before. Book now on the NHS App or website and stay safe this winter: https://lnkd.in/e9sNWerm #COVID19 #Flu #Vaccination

Ready to make a difference? The Queen Elizabeth Hospital invites you to self-nominate as a Governor! 🏥✨ Why Become a Governor? • Influence Change: Ensure your community's voice is heard. • Make an Impact: Hold leadership accountable and improve care. • Gain Experience: Develop valuable skills in the NHS. 🗓️ Nominations close Thursday 5 December Anyone aged 16+ can apply! For info, email Sarah at sarah.renwick@qehkl.nhs.uk or call 01553 613142. Let’s build a healthier future together! 💪🌍 https://lnkd.in/ent-CDa6 #QEH #PublicGovernor #MakeADifference

We have Language Line interpreter services available for our non-English speaking patients and those that communicate with British Sign Language. If you find yourself receiving care at The QEH and are struggling to communicate with our staff, please ask them to contact Legal Services to book an interpreter for you.

The Integrated Virtual Ward service for West Norfolk, provided jointly by us and Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust (NCH&C), has provided over 250 patients with care from the comfort of their own homes. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/ecH4H5BG

If you’re eligible to book your flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines to reduce your risk of serious illness this winter, the NHS will contact you. Get winter strong, stay #WarmandWell 💪

While you're doing some early Christmas shopping, if you can gift a present to our: 🧒 Rudham Children’s Ward 👦 Paediatric Day Surgery Wishlist 👶 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 🚑 Emergency Department 🛏️ Peddars Way End of Life Unit Via this link: https://lnkd.in/epcwV5ks We would be ever so grateful, and our patients would too 🎄 Thank you 🎁

This week's Team of the Week is our Frailty Same Day Emergency Care team. The team have demonstrated real commitment to the care of our frail population, focusing on high quality comprehensive assessments from medical, nursing and therapy staff in a timely and holistic manner. The team came together and used their shared experience and passion for delivering high quality care to some of our locality’s most vulnerable patients – they have been inspirational.