Frances Ritchie

OT with special interests in dementia, older adult mental health,QI methodology, sensory integration principles and stress and distress. All views my own.

[Frances Ritchie @FRichie45]

@iain19831 @NHSGrampian @ahpmhldnhsg @NES_hcsw @NHSG_PEFs Congratulations Laura!⭐️

[AHPDementia @AhpDementia]

Physios provide walking aids to help you stay independent.some people hate the idea of a walking stick,& instead "take an arm".This can reduce independence&increase risk of injury to both people if a fall occurs.a stick & exs can help.if in doubt,get assessed. #withPHYSIOyouCAN

[Frances Ritchie @FRichie45]

@GillianDouglas2 Congratulations Gillian! 🎉🎉🎉You’ll do a wonderful job! Does this mean you have to move hospitals?

[Frances Ritchie @FRichie45]

Can vouch for the team! Great team. Vacancy arisen because post holder went to full time in inpatient. Lovely, welcoming and dynamic team! ❤️

[Angela Pointon @angp_ot]

Come and join a lovely, dynamic team in Older Adults Mental Health!! 0.5 wte Band 6. https://t.co/T1jzxpFGAI

[Prof Elaine Hunter @elaineahpmh]

I’ve been a bit quiet on Twitter over the past week : I’ve had some “self care” time & reconnecting with friends & family 💜🌈

[AHPDementia @AhpDementia]

A swallowing assessment can identify modifications to food & drink to make mealtimes easier & safer. Little extra things like ensuring good position or looking at what else is going on at mealtimes can also make a big difference. #WithSLTuCan

[AHPDementia @AhpDementia]

Q4. I am scared I, or the person I care for may fall or get lost if they go outside alone. How can I prevent this?
A. You can't, but sometimes we must support people to take positive risks to maintain quality of life.The risk enablement toolkit may help.
https://t.co/Hc5L0I5eLH

[Frances Ritchie @FRichie45]

Dementia awareness week So true! #DAW @SNGMHLD @AhpDementia @WellsJulia1 @ionaahpmh @yvonne_swainson @thursophysio @angp_ot

[Frances Ritchie @FRichie45]

@WardDavan Sue Barton @LeighKDonald1 Great Teamwork!🤗

[Ionaahpmh @ionaahpmh]

@kellymo07398200 @yvonne_swainson @thursophysio @FRichie45 @emmaingram101 @susanahpd @irvine_lyn @janeahpmh

[Dawn Duncan 💙 @dawnduncanrose]

Please share 👇🏻exciting new team for Moray @DrGrays_Elgin @HSCMoray

[Frances Ritchie @FRichie45]

This looks excellent!

[Ionaahpmh @ionaahpmh]

Great opportunity to learn about , #brainhealth, #earlyinyervention, @ahpmhldnhsg,

[Gillian Douglas @GillianDouglas2]

Happy Mental Health Nurses Day to all of you doing such a great job. I’m privileged to support you in your work and wish you all a great day 🥳🤩🙏

[Frances Ritchie @FRichie45]

So true for all AHP’s. ❤️@HelenCronin20 @yvonne_swainson @ionaahpmh @JackieBerryOT @thursophysio @angp_ot Stephen Mitchell @mummy_pig p❤️

[Ailsa Dow @DowAilsa]

I think I can say for certain we all relate to this as #occupationaltherapists 💚

[Paul Reaper @Reaps11]

😃😃❤️❤️ Thank you @NHSGrampian

[Gillian Douglas @GillianDouglas2]

Today marks the start of the 2021 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The theme this year is based on John 15: 1-17 🙏 #wpcu2021

[See Me @seemescotland]

If you have a friend who is struggling, or has been a bit quiet for a while, check in with them this weekend. Ask 'are you okay?' and ask more than once if you need to. It's a tough time for people right now, and we all need to be there for one another.

[Frances Ritchie @FRichie45]

@woodymumster So sorry for your loss! 😢

[Frances Ritchie @FRichie45]

@drlynnetaylor @mummy_pig Yellow foe me Lizzy!

[Frances Ritchie @FRichie45]

@yvonne_swainson @thursophysio @TunnelTraining @ahpmhldnhsg Santa’s toes will be toasty! Really cheery. Thanks for sharing!🎄

[Frances Ritchie @FRichie45]

@FionaDouglas9 @AHSCPhysio @SOARS_WGH Congratulations Fiona!👏