Benjamin Gage

Social Worker/Former Opera Singer

[Think Ahead @ThinkAheadMH]

❓ What’s it like training with us to be a #MentalHealth social worker? Watch Ben’s year one update to find out! 👇

We’re following Ben, Izzy and Tracey through their #ThinkAheadProgramme training.

🔗 Full video: https://t.co/9DJMfKMH8I

@FinbarLewis
@Go_CheshireWest

[Think Ahead @ThinkAheadMH]

Meet Ben, @FinbarLewis, one of three trainees we're following throughout his experience on the #ThinkAheadProgramme.

In his blog, he shares how he got on in his first placement in #Chester with @Go_CheshireWest.

🔗🎥: https://t.co/bIUCplNCNO

#MentalHealth #SocialWorkTwitter

[Barbara Lewis @LimonAttire]

Latest feedback -😇 "Thank you so much for being there & making a challenging time easier
Mom is 88 & was having a hard time showering
The NeverNaked set has helped us tremendously We’ve been able to adjust to this new experience together in a way that maintains her privacy"

[Think Ahead @ThinkAheadMH]

🗣 "It's like I waited until 33 to find the job I was made for."
Meet Ben @FinbarLewis👋, one of the trainees we're following on the #ThinkAheadProgramme.

Read how he got on in his first placement in #Chester with @Go_CheshireWest : https://t.co/ZFt4ENL61x ⬅️
#SocialWorkTwitter

[Barbara Lewis @LimonAttire]

Met this friendly little chap at ⁦@DunhamMasseyNT⁩ yesterday. This chatty little #robin sat for ages ‘talking’ to my little granddaughter. #nature #wellbeing #spring #walking

[Barbara Lewis @LimonAttire]

Adaptive interaction - a way of connecting with people inthe late stages of dementia when words might not be as useful. The work of Maggie Ellis and Arlene Estelle keeps people connected #dementia #communication
https://t.co/JLxVHY1prP

[Barbara Lewis @LimonAttire]

Very pleased to have been considered an 'inspiration' by masters students at the London College of Fashion today during their final presentations about developing a wardrobe for dementia @rfleetwoodsmith @LCFLondon

[Benjamin Gage @FinbarLewis]

The full video of me waffling about training as a Social Worker. The interview seemed much longer, but they had to edit out the bits where I lost track and unhelpfully swore in the middle of a take… https://t.co/iif4r19kPL

[Think Ahead @ThinkAheadMH]

Ready to turn your career 180 degrees?

Like Ben: from opera singer 🎤 to #MentalHealth social worker in training, he's one of three 2022 trainees we're following all the way through our #ThinkAheadProgramme.

📽️ See Izzy and Tracey's stories: https://t.co/OrDIRb3wKI
#PaidToTrain

[Benjamin Gage @FinbarLewis]

@RadPowerBikes @Bennyh1618 I’m having exactly the same issue. I’ve paid for it, most of the accessories have arrived, and today 9weeks later they told me they don’t have a timeframe. And then only after I called for an update. Then say that they will ‘try’ to cancel my order if I want…

[The Opera Story @TheOperaStory]

Remember to vote for #newopera Beauty and the Seven Beats in the @FEDORA_Platform : help us get to the next stage in the Fedora Opera Prize 2021! https://t.co/zJ4uZ9U4F7

[Barbara Lewis @LimonAttire]

"I purchased 1 of your Shower Drapron 18mths ago for my Mom. She loved it! She was 92yo when she passed away this past year from Alzheimer's. What a Wonderful product! My Aunt is thrilled with the one I just received. Thank you for providing product" #modesty #dignity #mnd #carer

[Robert Hugill @RobertHugill]

Congratulations to @TheOperaStory, their Beauty & the seven Beasts, music by @VahanSalorian @Lewis_C_Murphy @alexwoolfmusic Lucie Treacher, Sasha Scott, @JudeObermuller @jamesgarnercomp is on shortlist for 2021 @FEDORA_Platform Opera Prize. My article:
https://t.co/3Y8WoBbLal

[Benjamin Gage @FinbarLewis]

Jolly excited to be involved in this project, and equally excited that we've been shortlisted for the Fedora Opera Prize! It's a really interesting project and @TheOperaStory has continued working hard throughout these strange times, so all votes appreciated!

[The Opera Story @TheOperaStory]

The FEDORA Prizes 2021 Shortlist is out and our new commission "Beauty and the Seven Beasts" has been selected!
Check out the online shortlist announcement: https://t.co/MhjfNMPGNl
VOTE for us here:
https://t.co/audIgWvmCp
Fedora Platform #FEDORAPrizes2021 #votenow

[The Opera Story @TheOperaStory]

The FEDORA Prizes 2021 Shortlist is out and our new commission "Beauty and the Seven Beasts" has been selected!
Check out the online shortlist announcement: https://t.co/MhjfNMPGNl
VOTE for us here:
https://t.co/audIgWvmCp
Fedora Platform #FEDORAPrizes2021 #votenow

[Barbara Lewis @LimonAttire]

Sharing my story of how I used music to communicate withand care for my Mum.(I first wrote this piece in 2017)
#PCWWeek20 #WorldAlzMonth #musicfordementia #dementia #music https://t.co/GXIXhVkQ2w

[Benjamin Gage @FinbarLewis]

It's the last day of The Opera Story's funding for Episodes! This brilliant and highly original company is trying to pay everyone involved in this project, without being contractually obligated to do so, which is quite a thing in these strange times...

https://t.co/GUhnAx6SH6

[Barbara Lewis @LimonAttire]

What is the link between nuns' bathing habits and dignity for people living with later stages of dementia and others who need help showering/bathing? Find out here -https://t.co/2GYF3bRCsI @alzscot @AlzScotDRC @alzheimerssoc @DementiaUK @mndassoc @age_uk #dignity #assistedbathing

[The Opera Story @TheOperaStory]

Episode 11 - Life is Sweet/Life is Shit

How have you coped with being cooped up?
Words by #davidparry
Music by @jamesgarnercomp
Directed by #jameshurley
Piano - @BerrakDyerPiano
Mezzo - @bethmoxon
Baritone - @EdDanon

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[The Opera Story @TheOperaStory]

Episode 10 - Love and Light

Special collaboration with East London Cabaret Superstar @oberonwhite
See what happens when the camera doesn't actually turn off...
Words by @louisrem
Music by @VahanSalorian
Ensemble: @BerrakDyerPiano @alex_lomeiko @Cigleris @PeterisCello