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Paula McGowan OBE

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Paula McGowan OBE

@PaulaMc007

•Hon University Fellow- Fac Health •Founder The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training •Patient Safety Trying to survive Cancer #Melanoma

Anywhere the wind blows

olivermcgowan.org

Joined September 2017

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Paula McGowan OBE
@PaulaMc007
Apr 20
#Oliverscampaign This powerful animation has been designed & produced with autistic people & people with a learning disability It is aimed at helping health & care staff to understand the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training ⏬️ hee.nhs.uk/?fbclid=IwdGRj…
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Paula McGowan OBE
@PaulaMc007
Sep 1, 2024
#Oliverscampaign A huge shoutout to @clarksshoes for going above and beyond making reasonable adjustments for your #autistic customers. Your staff at Longwell Green, Bristol, are a shining example of excellent customer care
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Paula McGowan OBE
@PaulaMc007
Nov 23, 2024
#Oliverscampaign Am I being naughty? I have a bottle of champagne My cancer has returned I will start treatment again next week My taste will be affected Should I drink the champagne whilst I can enjoy it or save it for that special occasion What would you do?
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Paula McGowan OBE
@PaulaMc007
Sep 6, 2024
#Oliverscampiagn I am on my way to my oncology appointment to get my scan results Wish me luck #cancer #melanoma
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Paula McGowan OBE
@PaulaMc007
Sep 12, 2022
#Oliverscampaign #cancertherapy #birthdaygirl It’s my birthday today Guess how I am celebrating, yes the Big Blue Chair again Now onto my 17th treatment
Paula McGowan OBE
@PaulaMc007
Nov 10, 2024
#Oliverscampaign It is the anniversary of Oliver’s death tomorrow. I am standing on the edge of the water, thinking how time has stood still, the pain of losing Oliver hadn't eased, then look what appeared
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Paula McGowan OBE
@PaulaMc007
Jul 30, 2023
#Oliverscampaign Another person who hasn't lost a child has told me we will get over Oliver dying Same person writes about her son being at university is like a bereavement I am very concerned that if I respond my words won't be controlled My yearning for Oliver has never waned
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Paula McGowan OBE
@PaulaMc007
Mar 10, 2024
#Oliverscampaign Mothers Day is incredibly hard when one of your children has died
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Paula McGowan OBE
@PaulaMc007
Jun 11, 2021
#Oliverscampaign @TRMcGow I am incredibly humbled, honoured & feel a little unworthy. This OBE is for Oliver & other learning disabled and or autistic people whose voices are not always heard. My boy had to lose his life for me to do this work and this is what keeps me focused
Bristol Biz
@BristolBizz
Jun 11, 2021
Oliver McGowan's mum awarded OBE in Queen's Birthday Honours dlvr.it/S1YLv5
Paula McGowan OBE
@PaulaMc007
Nov 6, 2022
#Oliverscampaign Six years ago about right now, we had to turn Oliver’s life support machine off, we were told he would die quickly but his body was so healthy he lived on, breathing for himself until 11 November when his body could fight no more
Paula McGowan OBE
@PaulaMc007
Sep 26, 2024
#Oliverscampaign Just had my surgery to remove my cancer. The hospital staff were so kind and understanding regarding my PTSD around Hospital Theatres and Oliver's death. I'm a bit sore, a little woozy, but glad to be home.
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Paula McGowan OBE
@PaulaMc007
Oct 2, 2025
#Oliverscampaign My heart has doubled in size. 💕 We are overjoyed to welcome our beautiful granddaughters, Olivia and Sophia, into the world. Two perfect little blessings, who have already filled our lives with so much love. Welcome to the world, our darling girls. 💖💖
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Paula McGowan OBE
@PaulaMc007
Apr 2, 2023
#Oliverscampaign #AutismAcceptance #Autism No words required, the picture says it all
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Paula McGowan OBE
@PaulaMc007
May 4, 2022
#Oliverscampaign Well it’s finally happened, what a wonderful experience I have had today. Best of all I had Prince William present my #OBE