Deputy Associate Director of Nursing & Therapies for BCYP at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay
Joined August 2011
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Rachel Lomax retweeted
ℹ️From April 6, parents of premature and sick babies will finally have the right to neonatal care leave and pay, giving them more time to be where they’re needed most.
💙Neonatal healthcare professionals see firsthand how vital this time is. They support parents through some of the hardest days of their lives—now, this new entitlement will help ease the financial and emotional pressure they face.
Please help Bliss ensure every family knows what they’re entitled to.
Learn more and share this with parents on your unit. ⬇️
org.pulse.ly/fvowk8u7om
#NeonatalCareLeave #NICU #NeonatalNurse #NeonatalCare #PrematureBaby #SickBaby
Rachel Lomax retweeted
#thebearisback 🙌🏼
From 1st March we've reintroduced "Connie" our team bear who will accompany our sickest patients on their journey with us 🏥👶🏻🚑🐻🏥.
Connie will join every baby on an uplift transfer to hopefully bring a little comfort 💜 & is provided by charitable funds. – at Warrington, England
Rachel Lomax retweeted
Thinking of coming to the BAPM Spring Conference? Take note of these important booking deadlines:
🎫 Live ticket deadline: 24 March
🖥️ Virtual ticket deadline: 27 March
🏥 Trust and group booking deadline: 7 March
Book here> buff.ly/4js6HYI
Rachel Lomax retweeted
On Parent Mental Health Day 2025, we wanted to signpost parents to the Canopie app canopie.app.link/yX1F7057XMb which has a number of resources to support neonatal parental wellbeing whilst on the unit and beyond. Content developed alongside neonatal families.
Today marks Parent Mental Health Day 2025 and we want to recognise how important it is to care for your own mental health as a parent.
We know it is not always easy when your baby is in hospital. It’s ok if things feel overwhelming right now. Take it one day at a time.
You might like to try some coping strategies to help you feel more in control of this difficult time. Effective coping strategies might include:
📝 Journaling
🦘 Focusing on kangaroo care with your baby (skin-to-skin)
👩🏼🤝🧑🏿 Sharing how you’re feeling with family, a trusted friend, or the staff caring for your little one
At Bliss, we understand that being a parent to a sick or premature baby can be overwhelming and it’s ok not to be ok. We’re here for you this #ParentMentalHealthDay.
What are you doing to support your mental health today? Let us know in the comments below. 👇🏾
#ParentMentalHealthDay2025 #MentalHealth #OkNotToBeOk
Rachel Lomax retweeted
The New Year is the perfect time for a new challenge!
Our Neonatal Career Framework makes it possible to explore all the different career branches neonatal nursing has to offer.
Find out more about neonatal nurse careers here: buff.ly/4fK4LIa
#NeonatalCareerFramework
Rachel Lomax retweeted
Fevers & high temperatures are one of the most common reasons that children & young people come to our A&E 🏥 Did you know we have guidance to help you decide whether a trip to A&E is the right option? You can find more symptoms on our website at: alderhey.nhs.uk/conditions/s…
Rachel Lomax retweeted
Have you completed our four interactive Lifesaver videos? You can use those skills to help save lives in your community!
Register as a volunteer Goodsam cardiac arrest responder to be alerted to future emergencies in your neighbourhood.
Learn more: lifesaver.org.uk
ALT Image of the GoodSAM app on a smartphone.
Rachel Lomax retweeted
The new NHS England Elective Recovery Plan has committed to equitable delivery of elective services for children alongside adults.
However, this cannot be achieved without adequate workforce planning and funding for paediatrics.
Our response: rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/news…
A really interesting talk from @DarbyColm about seated lumbar punctures in our neonatal population #NNAANNPConf24
Next up Dr Chakkarapani talking about the effects brain injury on neonates and their families and the introduction of CoolCuddle #NNAANNPConf24
Rachel Lomax retweeted
Are you planning to submit an abstract for the NNA conference? Watch this 'How to...' recording by @DrKatie_G linked to below for some top tips 👇 #Abstract #NNAConf24
❗Abstract submissions for the NNA Conference close today...❗
Click here to fill in our submission form 👉 buff.ly/3xNSBOc
Or get some tips from 'How to write an abstract', our helpful video guide 👉 buff.ly/4cms0G7
#NNAConference2024
A recording will be in the ANNP section of the NNA website for everyone who was unable to attend 😊
There's still time to book a slot for today's ANNP special interest group webinar!
Click here to secure your place: buff.ly/3S87bHk
#ANNP #NeonatalNursing
Rachel Lomax retweeted
There's still time to book a slot for today's ANNP special interest group webinar!
Click here to secure your place: buff.ly/3S87bHk
#ANNP #NeonatalNursing
Rachel Lomax retweeted
Calling neonatal nurses in England and Wales ❗
The UCL Neonatal nursing retention study is still open!
Fill it out via the link below and make sure your voice is heard 👇
buff.ly/3SFGVnV
@DrKathyChant @YokoNishimura5 @DrKatie_G @uclh
#WeAreNeonatalNurses
Rachel Lomax retweeted
If you're a parent or teacher grappling with the thorny questions of how to help your child or pupil navigate the difficult world of social media and smartphones, give yourself an hour to watch this really insightful, supportive discussion globalcompassioncoalition.or…
Rachel Lomax retweeted
It's 100 days until the start of the NNA ANNP Conference & NNA Annual Conference!
We're so excited to be bringing together neonatal nurses from all over the country to hear from our brilliant speakers and take part in our workshops.
Find out more: buff.ly/3yJR9wv
Rachel Lomax retweeted
Do you need uniform for September 2024?
Our School Uniform pop up shop is back for 2024.
10am to 3pm
Monday 22 July - Friday 26 July
Monday 29 July - Thursday 1 August
Civic Centre, Leyland, PR25 1DH
All families are welcome. All stock is FREE!
ALT School Uniform Pop-Up Shop
Such an important story. We really must listen and do better
I've written a personal piece for the special Patient led issue of @bmj_latest It was very hard to write, it's not exactly how I want it to be but it's there. Seeing the image drawn for it made me cry.
Navigating breastfeeding through cancer treatment bmj.com/content/386/bmj.q128…
Rachel Lomax retweeted
A wonderful day with our very special guests to officially open our new base. Big thank you to Alife, Nathaniel and their families for being our guests of honour - you made the day extra special 🚑
Our Chairman and @Kimberley_S_J joined the incredible team from Connect North West today to open their new base in Warrington, which was secured with the help of @NHSProperty
The ribbon was cut by special guest Alfie who used the service when he was just days old!
