Head of Nursing for Older People's service's.
Passionate about the NHS & improving care for older people.
Views are my own & do not reflect my organisation.
Depression is the most common mental health condition in older age but is often undetected and untreated, which can negatively affect health, well-being and quality of life. @ZenaAldridge1 explores how to identify older people who may have depression https://t.co/gNo9bELvXf
What immediate lessons for mental health from the Nottingham inquiry?
1) We are too reluctant to intervene when signs of risk are becoming clear, citing “least restriction”.
2) We do not accept what families tell us, our fleeting observations counting for more.
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Today, a devastating report from the @theRCN, based on the testimony of over 5000 NHS nurses, has rightly catapulted the national shame that is NHS 'corridor care' into the headlines once more. (1/n)
Memory issues are one of the most recognisable signs of dementia, but for people with young onset #dementia, memory problems may not be obvious in the early stages.
@DementiaUK's film details some of the symptoms to look out for. You can watch it here: https://t.co/n1wHjG9z8c
My beautiful boy has been with us for 2 weeks, after two years of recurrent loss. Forever grateful to @MFTnhs for helping us to keep him & eventually bring him safely into the world with the utmost compassion, kindness and amazing care for us both. 💙🌈
@Dr_DeanS Find yourselves a good dog walker, mine does a hike option for 3-4 hours so my dog is often out of the house for around 5 in total. They also do late notice swaps/come in to give his meals if needed, the main thing is finding someone willing to be flexible. But it's do-able!
On 20 March at 6pm – 8pm, we are holding a free virtual information event to help those affected by dementia, whether patients, family members or carers.
Please email [email protected] or call 01332 866980 option 1 to request an invite.
See you online!
Cubley Carer Champions brought the magic of the movies to their wards with a film afternoon for carers to enjoy during visiting.
Complete with popcorn, soft drinks, and ice cream the event provided a change of environment in which to enjoy a matinee film with their loved ones 🍿
Older people with severe frailty missed out on opportunities to discuss advance care planning because of frailty's gradual and uncertain trajectory and a lack of understanding of frailty among participants, concludes research by Stacey Dodson @GWH_NHS https://t.co/ld2W1pX1Hh
@HighPeakBC hi, who do I contact to report a street cleaner that purposely drove through a huge puddle to soak me this morning on Surrey street in Glossop. Then parked up in the depot laughing about his achievement...
@Derbyshirecc who do I contact about one of your workers in a street cleaner purposely driving through a huge puddle and then parking up to sit and laugh as I was covered in mud and water, at your Surrey Street depot in Glossop?
📢We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to work with older adults on our new Bluebell Ward at Walton Hospital in Chesterfield. Watch the video https://t.co/82DTe74N3t to find out more.
The conference programme at #DementiaSummit 2023 ends with two inspiring seminar sessions. Explore the latest research into dementia prevention & why there is a lack of education creating a barrier for those with Dementia living at home.
Book here: https://t.co/697ztvyw8q
@rdash_nhs hi, I'm wanting to come and learn from your inpatient services that use oxehealth. Is there anyone who would be best to contact to arrange this please?
@hayley_darn Hi Hayley, nice to hear from you 😊 I was going to message you and say always happy to share & learn from other areas. I'll DM you my email as it's changed since I got married!