@bsummerhayes

Head of Nursing at Bedfordshire FT NHS Hospitals. Passionate about wellbeing & excellent patient/carer experience. Care experienced adult.

 Hitchin, England
Joined May 2012
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Bev Summerhayes retweeted
NHS
@NHSukJun 21
Father's Day can be difficult if you are experiencing grief. There is no timetable for grief or how you should feel at a particular time of year. Whether you want to talk, get advice, or just understand what you’re feeling, support is available. ➡️ nhs.uk/mental-health/feeling…
Illustration of a blue floral arrangement in a glass vase on a yellow background. Text reads: 'Father's Day can be difficult if you're experiencing grief or loss. Be kind to yourself today.' The NHS logo is int he top right corner.

ALT Illustration of a blue floral arrangement in a glass vase on a yellow background. Text reads: 'Father's Day can be difficult if you're experiencing grief or loss. Be kind to yourself today.' The NHS logo is int he top right corner.

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Ronni Nicole #KPSS
@RonniNicole1Jun 16
"People thought my husband was perfect. If only they’d known what he was doing to me at night Two years before Gisèle Pelicot’s 2024 court case shocked the world, my own husband was imprisoned for drugging and raping me" Telegraph archive.today/q8h6n
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We are currently experiencing exceptionally high demand, following an increase in admissions due to respiratory illnesses. Ward visiting may be restricted in some areas. Please check with the ward before attending and do not visit if you are unwell.
External Luton and Dunstable University Hospital

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Kidney donation gives someone a second chance at a normal life. You can find out more about becoming a living kidney donor by clicking the link in the comments below 👇 #KidneyDonation #LivingDonation #OrganDonation #NHS
Two hands passing a large pink heart symbolizing kidney donation and giving someone a second chance at a normal life, with NHS and Yes I Donate logos.

ALT Two hands passing a large pink heart symbolizing kidney donation and giving someone a second chance at a normal life, with NHS and Yes I Donate logos.

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Looking for free training ideas/opportunities to learn how to support individuals with ADHD & ASD better in the workplace. #NHS #bespokesupport #thrivenotsurvive @LeesLizzie @PaulaMc007 @AcosiaNyanin @GraCarr @FNightingaleF @theRCN @Autism @ADHDUKcharity
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Duncan Burton@Duncan_CNO29 Sep 2025
The deadline for the survey has been extended. Registered nurses, midwives and nursing associates, and nursing and midwifery students across England, you now have until 13 October to share your views and help shape our new professional strategy. ⬇️ engage.england.nhs.uk/survey…
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Are you a student that’s not enjoying your clinical placement? @lizcharalambou provides tips on how to settle in and learn from a challenging opportunity. rcni.com/nursing-standard/st…
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How to advocate for yourself if you are living with #Diabetes and #menopause 1. Do not assume all your symptoms are due to your #diabetes & think about #perimenopause/ menopause 2. Your weight should NOT be a barrier to HRT treatment. Systemic #HRT is first line management for menopause symptoms as per NICE guidance 3. Think about asking about low dose vaginal oestrogen for prevention and treatment of Genitourinary syndrome of menopause early Ref: Supporting women with diabetes experiencing menopause: A workshop to co-design research recommendations for improving understanding of and support for women with diabetes experiencing menopause. Steven Parks, Nia Otake John. July 2025 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/… NICE Menopause guidance: nice.org.uk/guidance/ng23
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Important chance to shape research priorities for children with allergies- closing on 31st July @iHealthVisiting @SAPHNAteam
James Lind Alliance@LindAlliance3 Jun 2025
For children with food allergies, what are the most important questions for research to answer? The Food Allergy in Children PSP needs your help to find out. Have your say to help shape the direction of future research in this area: btcsurvey.bristol.ac.uk/redc…
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teamCNO 💙@teamCNO_18 Jun 2025
If you are involved in Enhanced Therapeutic Observations and Care, join our latest webinar where we will spotlight the importance of ETOC policies and how to implement them effectively. #ETOCP Register by Sunday 22 June, 5pm. ➡️events.england.nhs.uk/events…
NHS logo Enhanced Therapeutic Observations and Care (ETOC) webinar series: Policy and governance Monday 23 June, 11am - 12pm

ALT NHS logo Enhanced Therapeutic Observations and Care (ETOC) webinar series: Policy and governance Monday 23 June, 11am - 12pm

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Applications open for Cohort 8 of our Digital Health Leadership Programme! In advance of a September 2025 start, the recruitment window is now open until Tuesday 24 June. We are recruiting 60 people to participate in this year’s cohort. Find out more: digital-transformation.hee.n…
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Bev Summerhayes retweeted
NHS
@NHSuk9 Jun 2025
The NHS Healthy Living programme fits around busy lives and helps people feel confident in managing type 2 diabetes wherever they are. Sign up today for free NHS support with type 2 diabetes. ➡️ healthyliving.nhs.uk #DiabetesWeek
Text on image reads: Get support with type 2 diabetes. The NHS logo is in the top right corner. The Healthy Living logo is in the bottom right corner.

ALT Text on image reads: Get support with type 2 diabetes. The NHS logo is in the top right corner. The Healthy Living logo is in the bottom right corner.

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An exciting FNF programme opportunity for Band 5-6 #nurses and #midwives! Develop leadership skills, build your identity, and join a UK wide network through our Emerging Clinical Leaders programme. Find out more and book your place at tinyurl.com/yc339a7w
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Mark Manson
@Markmanson23 May 2025
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So incredibly proud of this wonderful midwife, fabulous leader and brilliant sister 💫🙌🏽🫶🏽🙌🏽🫶🏽🙌🏽🫶🏽🙌🏽💫 @joan_myers @FNightingaleF @AcosiaNyanin @D_DancerMidwife
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust@enherts20 May 2025
We're so proud of our brilliant lead midwife for multiple births Dionne Thompson, who was recently selected as one of 12 nurses and midwives from across the country to walk in the symbolic procession behind the Florence Nightingale Lamp! 🌟  enherts-tr.nhs.uk/news/trust…
Dionne (left) photographed alongside her sister Bev (centre) who is also a Florence Nightingale Scholar, and Joan Myres OBE (right), who is a Queen's Nurse.

ALT Dionne (left) photographed alongside her sister Bev (centre) who is also a Florence Nightingale Scholar, and Joan Myres OBE (right), who is a Queen's Nurse.

A photograph taken of the procession ceremony.

ALT A photograph taken of the procession ceremony.

A photograph of attendees to the Florence Nightingale Service outside Westminster Abbey.

ALT A photograph of attendees to the Florence Nightingale Service outside Westminster Abbey.

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The closing date for applications for the next Mary Seacole Programme is 18 May. The programme is aimed at #nurses and #midwives from a Black, Asian or Ethnic Minority background at band 7 or 8a (or equivalent). Find out more and apply now. tinyurl.com/h8fmcbhd
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Bev Summerhayes retweeted
The BMJ
@bmj_latest20 Apr 2025
Students from less affluent backgrounds are less likely to apply and to receive offers to study medicine. Only by embedding widening participation in policy and practice can we build a more inclusive profession bmj.com/content/389/bmj.r695…

Widening access to medical school

Working class students continue to face barriers to entry As the UK government plans to double places at medical school by 2031,1 tackling persistent inequalities in access to medicine is critical to...

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Love this image! It sends out an important message…. #Autism #Autistic #SEND
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Myth busted! 🚨 Having a health condition doesn’t automatically rule you out of organ donation. Every potential donor is assessed individually, and your decision could help save lives. 💗 Take two minutes to confirm your choice today. orlo.uk/jCBAz
An NHS-branded graphic debunking the myth that having a medical condition prevents organ donation. The image has two sections: a pink speech bubble labelled "MYTH" with the statement, "I have a medical condition so I can't donate." Below, a white speech bubble labelled "FACT" explains that having a medical condition does not necessarily prevent organ and tissue donation, as donation decisions are made at the time of death. The graphic encourages people to confirm their decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register. The NHS logo appears in the top right corner, and the "Yes I Donate" organ donation logo is at the bottom.

ALT An NHS-branded graphic debunking the myth that having a medical condition prevents organ donation. The image has two sections: a pink speech bubble labelled "MYTH" with the statement, "I have a medical condition so I can't donate." Below, a white speech bubble labelled "FACT" explains that having a medical condition does not necessarily prevent organ and tissue donation, as donation decisions are made at the time of death. The graphic encourages people to confirm their decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register. The NHS logo appears in the top right corner, and the "Yes I Donate" organ donation logo is at the bottom.

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Privileged to see the leadership journey of Miss Jasmine Leonce. A beacon of care and compassion. 🫶🏽 Feeling inspired to build services that listen to the patient voice, tackle health inequalities & championing global majority leadership equity #legacysavinglives #SheerahNetwork
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