Christopher Tuckett MCSP

Physio & Director of AHPs. Interests are quality & safety improvement, rehab & physical activity promotion. Views my own.

[@physioupdate @physioupdate]

3,000 graduates, 20 jobs, 300,000 patients waiting: The Health Plan’s ‘elephant in the room’
A pugnacious article by Katie Knapton, chair of Physio First. 'Start talking about what physiotherapy actually does'.
See: https://t.co/0KsgTqFbh3
@physiokatiek @RobYeldham @HealthPhysio

[@physioupdate @physioupdate]

Junk food companies that use ‘kids’ idols’ to promote their products are ‘avoiding advertising regulation’
Read PhysioUpdate's free-to-access report on results of an investigation conducted by The BMJ.
See: https://t.co/Ou925oLhuc
@HealthPhysio @physiokatiek @Nickworthphysio

[Strength For Life @Strength4_Life]

🚨⚠️ 50% of the physical decline associated with ageing is actually disuse atrophy resulting from inactivity

Halt the decline!! Lift weights 🏋️‍♂️💪

https://t.co/hJqjoJZMct

[Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) @thecsp]

'The NHS wouldn’t tell a surgeon to stop an operation halfway through.

'A pharmacist wouldn’t hand out 40% of a course of antibiotics.

'So why is it OK for patients to be denied a full course of rehabilitation?'

@SHazzard

#RightToRehab

https://t.co/gNy3zr7mVz

[@physioupdate @physioupdate]

Taking part in physical activity plus organised sports may help to ward off mental ill health in childhood
With mental ill health among youngsters rising sharply, read PhysioUpdate's report on a study published in BJSM.
See: https://t.co/eyELskO42C
@HealthPhysio @Nickworthphysio

[NELFT Clinical Effectiveness Team @NELFT_effective]

We delivered our first International Educated Allied Health Professionals Support Tools Training co-facilitated with our Practice Development AHP. The session led to great discussion and learning for development. #educate @CathrineLund4 @HealthPhysio @KatieFrancisRab @NELFT

[@physioupdate @physioupdate]

In a UK-first, NHS Lothian links up with Flok Health to give patients access to AI physiotherapy.
Find out more by reading PhysioUpdate's latest free-to-access news article.
See: https://t.co/7bLNOzgtcL
@flokhealth @NHS_Lothian @lesleyahpd @HealthPhysio @Nickworthphysio

[Christopher Tuckett MCSP @HealthPhysio]

@AlisonWilcox20 Hi Alison, happy new year to you too. And yes, of course. Will do. 😊 Hope you're well. x

[Christopher Tuckett MCSP @HealthPhysio]

💡 #AHPs and Safety II.

A framework for AHPs to utilise when discussing quality and safety.

#NHS #PatientSafety #AHP

https://t.co/WDcgaUMsT0

[Olu Oludare @LayoOludare]

I am honoured to be part of this important publication, highlighting the vital role and challenges of AHP support workers. Their voices matter.@KatieFrancisRab @HealthPhysio @chris_richards2 @gvhawtin @LorraineAHP @ClaireFordham5

[@physioupdate @physioupdate]

'Webside manner' is now just as important as 'bedside manner' for AHPs and nurses, says physio
Katherine Cook praises the impact that a telehealth skills package has had on AHP students on Uni of Winchester degree courses.
@lesleyahpd @Nickworthphysio @HealthPhysio @RobYeldham

[Christopher Tuckett MCSP @HealthPhysio]

Wouldn't normally do this.... but wanted to share this example of waste that is so frustratingly familiar to #NHS patients. 🤦🏼‍♂️

Why book #flu vaccine appointments with a practice nurse if you don't have any vaccines......?🤷🏻‍♂️

And pharmacist stated there's a nationwide shortage.

[@physioupdate @physioupdate]

With festive season looming, you might be looking for something to read or even thinking of buying presents. Our readers can obtain a 20% discount on Elsevier books, eg Essential Skills for Physiotherapists. See: https://t.co/hXT5yLDjCy…
@dclancyphysio @DrStuP @HealthPhysio

[@physioupdate @physioupdate]

'Every NHS leader should read The Handbook of Physician Mental Health', says physio Chris Tuckett
Chris's book review: 'Invaluable resource for any healthcare professional feeling the mental strain of working in our healthcare system'. See: https://t.co/A1p67exiMi
@HealthPhysio

[@physioupdate @physioupdate]

Investing in potential: the unmet gaps in physiotherapy apprenticeships
Olubukola Ireo, a physio/AHP apprentice and advanced clinical practice lead, sets out her views. PhysioUpdate article. See: https://t.co/avR4wY9gCd
@olubukolaireo @HealthPhysio @RobYeldham @skillsforhealth

[NELFT Lets Engage @NELFTLetsEngage]

Congratulations to our first cohort of AHP degree apprenticeship graduates who have their graduation event today
#teamNELFT #AHPs 🎓

[Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) @thecsp]

🎶“I put the music on, and we have a dance. It’s why I do what I do every day.” 🎶

This #AHPSupportWorkerWeek, we’re celebrating the joy, care, and connection physio support workers bring to their roles every day. 💛

💡 Explore resources for support workers and managers on the CSP Associate Hub: https://t.co/1CZogwBqld

[@physioupdate @physioupdate]

Chukwuemeka Nnuji finds 'something valuable for everyone' in Essential Skills for Physiotherapists. 'I would recommend it to any physio.' PhysioUpdate Elsevier book review. See: https://t.co/j9TszkUi5z
@DrStuP @dclancyphysio @ElsevierConnect @HealthPhysio @Nickworthphysio

[Christopher Tuckett MCSP @HealthPhysio]

Fascinating piece by @WhichUK

We know air pollution is linked to chronic inflammation and a host of serious health conditions.

"The cruise ships at Southampton emitted nearly 9X more pollutants than all of the city’s 93,000 cars while in port"
https://t.co/bpfGhvK88O

[Christopher Tuckett MCSP @HealthPhysio]

#PatientSafety #Falls

https://t.co/rYkITXItUC