1 May 2019
Celebrations have taken place at UHCW to mark the first ever cohort of Nursing Associates successfully reaching the end of their training.
The seven trailblazers were giving the opportunity to reflect on two years of hard work and sacrifice.
Amy Billington spoke on behalf of the Nursing Associates: "This has been a truly amazing experience for all of us. We can honestly say we underestimated what a challenge it would be but we have had some wonderful highlights including visiting the Nursing Times HQ, attending the 2018 OSCAs ceremony and for me personally being nominated for Trainee Nursing Associate of the Year."
Each of the magnificent seven reflected on their own training. This included working in the Myton Hospice, support received from colleagues, being thrown in the deep end in A&E, working in community teams and having the opportunity to develop their careers.
Amy concluded by saying: "By far the biggest highlight for all of us was making the most incredible friends for life."
Chief Nursing Officer Nina Morgan paid tribute to the Nursing Associates: "We are incredibly proud of all of you. Its an understatement to say it wasn't easy and you have all come a long way.
"As a Trust we have embraced the TNA course and have made sure we can utilise your wonderful skills to help improve patient care."
The TNAs were also given some wonderful feedback from colleagues, with themes including their professionalism, knowledge and caring nature.
Karen Mogan, who has mentored the TNAs, was presented with her own memento of the past two years to ensure she never forgets them. We are pretty sure she won't.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BLOOD TESTING DUE TO COVID-19
If you are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, e.g. fever, loss of taste or continuous new cough, please DO NOT attend for a blood test.
Earlier this year, the Government revised the guidance on Shielding for CEV patients. All those who have been identified as CEV have been advised to follow the same guidance as everyone else, whilst potentially thinking about extra precautions you could take to reduce your chance of catching COVID-19.
Taking into account this guidance, and the evidence that most patients have now resumed having their blood tests at their usual preferred location, UHCW will no longer be providing the Shielding phlebotomy service from Monday 13 December 2021. You will need to make arrangements to get your blood tests done, as you did prior to the pandemic at locations across Coventry and Warwickshire at www.uhcw.nhs.uk/bloodtests If your specialist has requested a blood test which is due to be taken prior to Monday 13th December, you can expect it to take place at a ‘Pop-up’ clinic, as before. Any blood tests required after this date will need to be a booked appointment.
You can keep up to date with the latest advice from the Government and from UHCW on the following website: www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19
Click on the map for information about phlebotomy clinics in Coventry. You can book an appointment online at the locations in red.
Please book an appointment before attending for a blood test. Click on the ‘Book Online’ button above. Booking an appointment helps patients, their carers and family members to plan their hospital visit better, helping to reduce clinic waiting times and enabling patients to be seen much more quickly.
Location: Outpatients Department, on the ground floor. Opening hours: 8am-4.45pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).
Children under 16 years old will need to book online here.
Please book an appointment before attending for a blood test, click on the ‘Book Online’ button above. Patients from Rugby and the surrounding areas are able to access the Friends Blood Taking Unit at the Hospital of St Cross.
Referrals for blood tests can be from GP's, practice nurses or from hospital consultants. Patients are also able to leave other samples, such as urine, which have been collected at home, at the hospital's Pathology Reception.
Location: Near Brookfield House, just off North Road - map here. Opening hours: The blood taking clinic sessions for adults and children are listed below:
Monday -Friday 7am-4:45pm Appointment only
Wednesday Evening 5pm-7pm Suspended due to COVID
Saturday Morning 7am-10pm Suspended due to COVID
April 2020 NEW - This Clinic is now by appointment. Please book an appointment before attending for a blood test. Click on the ‘Book Online’ button above.
Address: Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry CV1 4FS Location: Access is via the main doors, the Phlebotomy team are in Area A. Opening hours: Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). 8am–4.45pm
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Specialist Tests - There are a small number of specialist tests where blood needs to be taken on a hospital site as the sample must be transferred to the laboratory rapidly for the test to be undertaken. Click here for a list of these specialist tests and to find out more.