Duncan Robertson

Urgent and Emergency Care of the Older Person is 'an excellent and very readable book'. This invaluable resource equips paramedics and prehospital clinicians with the knowledge and confidence needed to care effectively for the older person.

Find out more: bit.ly/UrgentEmergencyCare

What a brilliant thread!

A fantastic comment, which is testament to the quality of the team of chapter authors! Thankyou.

🚨 Bookings are now open for our 2025 Pre-Hospital Maternity and Newborn Conference!

📅 Taking place on the 24th of October at the ICC Newport, expect thought-provoking conversations, hands-on learning, and a fantastic opportunity to network with professionals.

To find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3XprK4T

As we approach #InternationalWomensDay 2025 (on 8 March), @aace.org.uk is pleased to spotlight the important role of the #NHS Muslim Women's Network, a collective that supports and represents #Muslim women across the #NHS, including #ambulance services.

👉 aace.org.uk/news/our-lat...

#IWD2025

Our College of Paramedics badged collection has a book for everyone. Whether you're starting your journey, learning a new area of paramedic practice or simply looking to develop your knowledge, find out more today! 🚑 www.classprofessional.co.uk/books-ebooks...

Recently published title, Urgent and Emergency Care of the Older Person "fills a gap that has existed for some time". A range of specialist authors provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and guidance "with enough detail to provide a good understanding".

Find out more: bit.ly/UrgentEmergencyCare

I'm pleased to announce that Kitoff will be back again this year at WHW Warfest. Anyone can join in. You all know the drill by now. £10 per entry. All proceeds go to Finleys Touch. Get amongst it. Donation link will go live in a few months time. @almurray.bsky.social #kitoff4victory

This was an incredible trio of podcasts. I would thoroughly recommend a listen. The stories are at once inspiring and humbling.

Urgent and Emergency Care of the Older Person promotes adaptive, compassionate care tailored to individual needs.
Topics include:
🔸Ageing theories
🔸Mental health and cognition
🔸Frailty
🔸Falls and major trauma
🔸Person-centred communication
Find out more: bit.ly/UrgentEmergencyCare
@duncr.bsky.social

The latest Keeping Pace, our update for #ambulance service employees and #volunteers, is now available and features:

- our input to the #ChangeNHS consultation
- the new AACE Chief #Paramedic Group
- improving the uniform offer for staff
- and more...

Read it at aace.org.uk/news/aace-pu...

Out of Hospital #CardiacArrest: Addressing #HealthInequalities and Saving Lives.

#SCAS are collaborating with our National Strategic Lead for #OHCA Liam Sagi and and Chief #Paramedic @duncr.bsky.social for an online session on 4 March.

Register - and share - at scas.nhs.uk/your-health-...

Congratulations to all in the College for the work behind the scenes to make this happen!

We're set up at the Emergency & Critical Care Conference!

The authors are ready for the book launch of new title Urgent and Emergency Care of the Older Person, being held in the first break.

Stop by our stand to meet the authors, pick up a copy of the book, and enjoy a biscuit!🍪 #EmCritCare25

🚨 Our Emergency & Critical Care Conference will be kicking off soon!

👋 A warm welcome to everyone joining us!

You can stay up to date with everything that takes place today by using #EmCritCare25

🗣️ The first speaker of the day is Dr Stephen Hearns
#EmCritCare25

Our biscuits are ready for the Emergency and Critical Care Conference next week!

We’re excited to host a special launch event celebrating Urgent and Emergency Care of the Older Person. Stop by our stand to meet the authors, pick up a copy of the book, and enjoy a delicious biscuit!🍪

📢Now available! Urgent and Emergency Care of the Older Person is a comprehensive resource designed to fill the critical gap in prehospital education for older patient care. It promotes adaptive, compassionate care tailored to meet individual patient needs.
bit.ly/UrgEmergCare...

End of Life Care Background: Working as a doctor in Medicine of the Elderly, I’ve looked after a lot of people at the end of their lives. Although it might sound odd, it’s actually one of the best bits …

While we’re on the subject of End of Life Care, this is a blog I wrote a while back, on looking after people who might be dying.

It was written with junior doctors in mind, to help them navigate waters that I had found tricky.

#EOLC
#MedSky

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Merry Christmas, especially those that are working or volunteering as part of #Team999 today.

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AI is leaping into workplaces fast. Leaders and improvers need to test and learn how to blend the science of improvement and AI to enhance performance from now on. #improvementscience hbr.org/2025/01/how-...

Want to find out more about our upcoming title Urgent and Emergency Care of the Older Person?

Head to our website to download our sample pages of Chapter 2: Person-Centred Communication.
bit.ly/UrgentEmergC...

So happy with today's post after getting in from work this evening. It's real!

Thank you @lornadowning.bsky.social. @acpfrailtycarol.bsky.social and I want to thank the team of amazing chapter authors and @classpublishing.bsky.social for getting this to the point of publication! Can't wait for the launch!

You too! Hope all is well.

Time for a change. Hello Bluesky 👋