Amber Thornton

May 15, 2024 | croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk | Amber Thornton

The week-long festivities were a testament to the hard work and compassion of our nurses and midwives at the Trust. To kick off the week, we welcomed everyone to our 'Quality Street' display in the PGMC dining area, showcasing innovative nursing projects and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives. Throughout the week, our teams embarked on trolley dashes handing out small parcels with goodies as a token of appreciation both within the hospital and out in the community.

May 10, 2024 | croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk | Amber Thornton

During a routine visit to a patient's home, Latoya found herself in an unexpected situation when the patient suddenly stopped breathing. Without hesitation, she performed life-saving resuscitation while waiting for the ambulance to arrive. Thanks to her prompt action, the patient's life was saved. Latoya's bravery and skilled response earned her the public's vote for the prestigious Star of the Year award.

May 10, 2024 | croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk | Amber Thornton

During a routine visit to a patient's home, Latoya found herself in an unexpected situation when the patient suddenly stopped breathing. Without hesitation, she performed life-saving resuscitation while waiting for the ambulance to arrive. Thanks to her prompt action, the patient's life was saved. Latoya's bravery and skilled response earned her the public's vote for the prestigious Star of the Year award.

Mar 11, 2024 | croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk | Amber Thornton

There are over 5.3 million adults in England who still smoke, and smoking remains the single largest preventable cause of death in England, and up to 2 in 3 smokers will die as a result of long-term smoking. Almost every minute of every day someone is admitted to hospital in England with a smoking-related disease and in 2022-23, there were an estimated 400,000 hospital admissions in England due to smoking and 1 in 4 hospital patients is a smoker.

Feb 28, 2024 | croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk | Amber Thornton

A Remarkable AchievementAchieving the National and Capital Nurse Quality Mark is a testament to the team’s fantastic efforts in providing exceptional care and encouraging professional development. Their dedication to their roles has not gone unnoticed, and this recognition has only revved the team's engines for further success. The Preceptorship team has now set their sights on achieving the Gold Standard within the National Preceptorship Framework.