Flight Paramedic, Practice Educator; Member of the College of Paramedics, Business Owner. Own views and expressions. Together We Can!
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Joined October 2018
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Michael Butler retweeted
Our patients and their safety are our biggest priority and we would never jeopardise that, and it makes me so sad seeing articles that make it seem like we are putting our patients health at risk for 'a bigger pay check'. Please don't believe everything you read. 😓 (2/2)
Michael Butler retweeted
Seeing so many media articles implying the strikes are the cause for the extremely long wait times and pressures in hospitals/the ambulance service at the moment when the sad reality is that this is how our services are. Every day. Without strikes. (1/2)
Michael Butler retweeted
Private Seán Rooney is now on the way home.
Your duty is done a chara, you have earned your rest.
With the @UNIFIL_ flag removed,
the body of Private Seán Rooney is carried by his comrades to the @defenceforces plane which will repatriate him from Lebanon to Ireland @rtenews
Michael Butler retweeted
Ireland shows Europe’s best face.
Innovative and inclusive.
Loyal to your history and traditions.
Open to the future and the world.
In 50 years of 🇪🇺 membership, Ireland has made Europe a better place. xitter.gq/i/broadcasts/1YqGoABbm…
Michael Butler retweeted
59% of paramedics are male & are 3x at risk of attempt/complete suicide than other male health professionals & general population. Specifically discussing men's mental health in the ambulance service can save lives #ForOurMen
Michael Butler retweeted
Feeling sorry for all the comedians who perfected @trussliz impressions and now will be lucky to get 3 gigs out of it.
Michael Butler retweeted
Applegreen Filling Station, Cresslough
NIFRS are currently supporting colleagues from Donegal Fire Service to a declared Major Incident at Applegreen Filling Station, Cresslough, County Donegal. NIFRS have dispatched the Specialist Rescue Team along with Specialist Officers
Michael Butler retweeted
Our biggest ever strike ballot is now open. We’re encouraging eligible members across the UK to vote ‘yes’ to strike action and fight for safe staffing.
Read more: bit.ly/3V1bGTU #FairPayForNursing
Michael Butler retweeted
Gainjet Ire are looking for an exp Ops Officer / Flight Dispatcher in Shannon Airport.The ideal candidate would be familiar with Leon Ops, experience with flight dispatch & planning, sales & rostering. Send your CV to [email protected] #jobs #shannonairport #gainjetireland – at Clare, Ireland
Michael Butler retweeted
3weeks ago I had an out of hospital cardiac arrest. Tom and Jess were the paramedics @NWAmbulance who literally saved my life, and today I had the pleasure of meeting them and thanking them for everything they did for me, and a huge thankyou to @StockportICU and @ED_SteppingHill
Michael Butler retweeted
4. Solomon's Paradox:
We're better at solving other people's problems than our own, because detachment yields objectivity. But Kross et al (2014) found viewing oneself in the 3rd person yields the same detachment, so when trying to help yourself, imagine you're helping a friend.
Michael Butler retweeted
Looking for a #NewYear resolution? Make it to learn how to save a life.
When a person is in cardiac arrest it is vital they receive prompt help.
Anyone can do this. You don't need to have had formal training, but getting trained can increase confidence to step in.
Michael Butler retweeted
Just a bit of information about both vaccines if you're unsure whether you're eligible or not! 😊 and you can find more info from the NHS website here:
(Flu Vaccine) nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinatio…
(Covid Booster) nhs.uk/conditions/coronaviru… xitter.gq/PaedsNurseTash/status/…
Michael Butler retweeted
A thread 1/n
In terms of delays for ambulances, think it's clear now Amb Services and their staff across UK are now absorbing the pressure and risk due to hospitals not coping with demand.
I feel risk is now increasing exponentially.
Michael Butler retweeted
Awake for 18+ hours = same effect as being x2 over legal alcohol limit for driving
When staff transition from day to night shifts circadian rhythms also turned upside down
Employing organisations need to help & support staff to reduce risk of error & fatigue and improve morale
Michael Butler retweeted
John Sheahan and @finbarfurey perform a very moving rendition of 'Ar Éirinn Ní Neosfainn Cé Hí' in tribute to their friend, Paddy Moloney .
#LateLate https://xitter.gq/t.co/HrNVcWG2UN Via @RTELateLateShow