“I felt like the only person in the world who had ever been in my position. I hope that by being honest, somebody like me won’t have to feel so alone.” What’s it like to be a young trans person with cancer? Read one young person’s story on our website: https://t.co/xSSrQlRjE7
“[it helps to] identify myself as an open and safe person to talk to about aspects of their care, or anything else” In her blog post, social worker Lyn says a rainbow badge helps her when supporting LGTBQIA+ young people with cancer: https://t.co/QuauKFREgI
Barry Carr has dementia and is a lifelong @ManCity fan.
He’s gone viral on TikTok after his grandson @CharlieMooseCMM filmed him supporting the club he loves so much… just heartwarming ♥️
@alzheimerssoc
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Young Lives vs Cancer social worker Lyn shares how wearing a rainbow pin badge has helped when supporting young people and families from LGBTQIA+ communities: https://t.co/QuauKFREgI
Do share and RT - young people with cancer frequently tell us that communication is a key factor in their experience of care - would be so good to hear and learn more from YP 👍👂🏼👀🗣
An excellent podcast. Highlighting the importance of self care for social workers. Also, use of mindfulness with some folks your supporting. I especially liked the body scan technique, to ensure you are in the present.
This will definitely be worth a listen #socialwork Dr Maddock is a fabulous researcher & educator - he has a robust eye on the granularity of mindfulness and self care in and for social work
Thank you @mgoat73 for this great guest. Can’t wait to listen @AlanMaddock1 👏👏👏
What a privilege it was to meet Luke @Bristol2B today at #TeamYoungLives to participate in a small way (just the 5km) in his amazing challenge. What an inspiration 🚴🏼♂️👏🏽
We would welcome hearing from young people with cancer about their experiences of communication with healthcare professionals. We need this survey to reach young people who currently have or had cancer treatment.
https://t.co/k9sEC8SEMK
Great opportunity to meet the fantastic team @emctrust Tues 31st May 6.30pm in zoom. If its your childs first trip. You couldn't meet a friendlier team.
If your child is coming on their first trip come and meet the team in our Zoom Q&A and get your questions answered on Tuesday 31 May at 6:30pm.
Reserve your spot here 👇
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as well as coercion, incidents of physical and psychological harm, and lack of choice and informed consent. More than half of respondents said that concerns they raised about their own or their babies’ health were dismissed, ignored, or disbelieved.
2022 folks, heard interview today a Mum said she was stereotyped, called a 'princess' because she is Asian. Another Mum experienced being told her pain threshold was higher than white mums.
The inquiry's report, titled Systemic Racism, Not Broken Bodies, reveals the devastating impact systemic racism within maternity care is having on Black, Brown, and mixed ethnicity women and birthing people’s safety, dignity, choice, autonomy, and equality.