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Kate Shaw

@k8-para.bsky.social

Paramedic in the Midlands. University of Wolverhampton graduate. Particular interest in Palliative and EoLC. All views are my own. (She/her) πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

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πŸŽ‰ Proud to say I’ve passed the ECEPC (European Certificate in Essential Palliative Care). It’s deepened my passion for palliative and end of life care and my goal of becoming a Palliative Care Paramedic. Huge thanks to Princess Alice Hospice and @loroshospice.bsky.social.

So BlueSky… what’s next?

20.12.2025 09:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Proposed changes at Ashgate Hospice

We’re deeply saddened that Ashgate Hospice has been left with no choice but to cut beds and services due to funding challenges.

Hospice UK will continue to work with government to push for a sustainable funding model so hospices can continue their vital care.

ashgatehospice.org.uk/proposed-cha...

21.10.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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LGBT+ History Month: Claim our past, celebrate our present, and create our future. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

This #LGBT+HistoryMonth, Mitchell Coe, UNISON's National LGBT+ Officer, shares how branches can mark the month. UNISON EMAS is committed to supporting LGBT+ workers! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ #UNISONEMAS #UNISON #LGBT+

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03.02.2025 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ””| The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives have highlighted the shocking levels of physical and verbal abuse directed at UK ambulance staff.
Read more: unsn.uk/ambulanceviolence

07.01.2025 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Please share for anyone who might not find Christmas an easy time of year

24.12.2024 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Paramedics providing end-of-life care: an online survey of practice and experiences - BMC Palliative Care Background Global demand for care during the last year of life (end-of-life) is rising and with shortfalls in community healthcare services, paramedics are increasingly called on to deliver this. Desp...

Challenges faced by paramedics in England when managing EoLC include β€˜unavailability of patient’s own just in case medicines’. WAST carrying JIC meds on all ambulances is β€˜one solution to the medicines challenges faced by paramedics in our survey’

bmcpalliatcare.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

22.12.2024 10:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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End-of-life care dying wishes are granted by paramedics Bride Jess was ready to cancel the wedding - but the help allowed people to say goodbye to her dad.

So proud of #TeamWAST colleagues who provide our Wish Ambulance to end of life patients by volunteering their own time offering special moments to those with terminal illness and their families. Read more about the brilliant work they do here:

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

11.12.2024 10:43 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance Β πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ πŸ•―οΈ Trade unionism is all about solidarity, with no one left to face trouble alone. We are stronger together.Β 

Join our networks and find support. https://buff.ly/2KrS6LW

20.11.2024 08:54 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Dear followers,
If you can help... LIKE and REPOST.
Many thanks!

#PalliativeCare #HAPM #HPM #HAPC #Hospice

17.11.2024 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 185    πŸ” 149    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 5
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This year we mark Transgender Awareness Week in UNISON's Year of LGBT+ workers. πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈπŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

We pledge to bring about change in our workplaces and communities #TransgenderAwarenessWeek

Join our networks and find support https://buff.ly/2KrS6LW

15.11.2024 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Paramedics should be supported to make complex clinical decisions specific to #palliative care contexts with confidence and navigate holistic care pathways that prioritise referral functions available to other community-based clinicians. #hpm #hapc buff.ly/3YRr2NF

15.11.2024 22:13 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1