LD, Mental Health & Neurodiversity Podiatry SAG

Podiatrists working in partnership to improve the health and wellbeing of people living with a learning disability, mental health condition or neurodiversity.

[LD, Mental Health & Neurodiversity Podiatry SAG @LDMHNPodiatry]

New resource to support carers to provide personal footcare and implement CPR for feet

[Fultz @cAreHomeschaP]

Podiatry Open Badges out now 🎉
Brilliantly developed with @SSSCLearnTech, @NHSFifePodiatry, NHS Tayside Podiatry. Also available for non-SSSC registrants, great preventative, early intervention resources for all 🙏
https://t.co/nNTKvJpsao
@ahpnhst @Carolyncahpo @nic_ahp

[LD, Mental Health & Neurodiversity Podiatry SAG @LDMHNPodiatry]

@RoyColPod resource to share with our colleagues to support out patients with a learning disability

[LD, Mental Health & Neurodiversity Podiatry SAG @LDMHNPodiatry]

Fantastic resource created by our physiotherapy colleagues. Great advice, which we can use to support our podiatry patients who have a learning disability: https://t.co/wlmDsVWogg @ACPPLD

[NES Psychology @NES_Psychology]

Happy Scottish Learning Disability week! We are launching our ‘Essentials of Learning Disability’ resource on 9th May. These e-modules aim to equip learners with tools to improve well-being & quality of life of people with LD across Scotland. Sign up here https://t.co/VgoXMFGYWd

[Prof Elaine Hunter @elaineahpmh]

It's brain awareness week & why not try the @brainhealthscot quiz https://t.co/mxKmB4aykP to get tips and advice. It’s never too early and it’s never too late for brain health 💜
#BrainAwarenessWeek

[Mental Welfare Scot @MentalWelfare]

FREE WEBINAR: the AWI Act
with @NHS_Education & @OPGScotland
20 February, 6pm

-welfare and/or financial guardians
-welfare and/or continuing (financial) Power of Attorney
-find out more about Power of Attorney or Guardianship Orders

Info & registration: https://t.co/eRuP8JoSLa

[LD, Mental Health & Neurodiversity Podiatry SAG @LDMHNPodiatry]

Get involved 👣

[LD, Mental Health & Neurodiversity Podiatry SAG @LDMHNPodiatry]

Excellent opportunity for podiatrists and podiatry students to volunteer at the Special Olympics in Ireland this March. Check out the information below for more information @RoyColPod

[LD, Mental Health & Neurodiversity Podiatry SAG @LDMHNPodiatry]

Excellent first conference for the SAG. Thank you to everyone who attend the workshop, for anyone interested in more information we have upcoming training available.

[TalkingMats @TalkingMats]

Attending the RCPod conference in Liverpool and presenting a workshop with @MellonKaren Saturday 25th November 09.300-10.30. Supporting communication and decision making for individuals with cognitive impairment.
#Podiatry2023
find out more https://t.co/Dv7GrIIhFp

[sharone @1Ogilvie]

Powerful talk on the use use of @TalkingMats as an involvement tool, giving people a voice in healthcare decisions & the impact it has on health& QOL , great collaboration between podiatrists @ &SLTs @NHSFifePodiatry @RCSLT @FifeHSCP thank you @MellonKaren for engaging talk !

[LD, Mental Health & Neurodiversity Podiatry SAG @LDMHNPodiatry]

Another fantastic Alzheimer Scotland Conference held today in Edinburgh. Members of our SAG were in attendance today, supporting the AHP Dementia stall. Check out @AhpDementia for daily tips.

[LD, Mental Health & Neurodiversity Podiatry SAG @LDMHNPodiatry]

If you are looking to increase your knowledge and skills around learning disabilities there are various resources available to you. For example - https://t.co/GUDerfux3T
And - https://t.co/1ts3J6e7pX. @rcop #LDWeek23

[Karen Watchman @karenwatchman]

Dementia is unique to each individual with a learning disability https://t.co/7FRSdUSXEI #LDWeek23

[Mencap @mencap_charity]

Mencap Myth Buster George shared this video with us for Learning Disability Week.

"This Learning Disability Week, let's focus on what we can do, not what we can't do." 💜 @NHS_RobW @CBeebiesHQ

[AHPDementia @AhpDementia]

Using visual cues around the home can help navigate and reinforce use. Some examples can be contrasting colour of toilet seat and grab rails, or even helping to decorate and personalise the walking frame! @alzscot #WithOTuCAN

[LD, Mental Health & Neurodiversity Podiatry SAG @LDMHNPodiatry]

Ensuring informed consent is given prior to any treatment intervention is essential & enshrined in law. For individuals who cannot give informed consent, adults with incapacity (in Scotland) can support care. Check out the link below for further learning @RoyColPod #LDWeek2023

[Mental Welfare Scot @MentalWelfare]

Our second masterclass on AWI and decision-making will be hosted with @NHS_Education, for health, social work & care professionals.
It will take place on Thursday 24 August on MS Teams.
Places are limited - please register here:
https://t.co/Qn3OJQGSJL

[Karen Watchman @karenwatchman]

Have you tried finding information to support couples with learning disability when one partner has dementia? We couldn't find any either so we developed our own. Watch our video at https://t.co/PQMjbU3e1V #LDWeek23

[LD, Mental Health & Neurodiversity Podiatry SAG @LDMHNPodiatry]

Podiatrists play an important role within the learning disability multidisciplinary team, supporting people to be active and engage in activities meaningful to them. Here about Alan's, a SAG members, story - https://t.co/Q9nUgZjSkq @RoyColPod #LDWeek23

[Royal College of Podiatry @RoyColPod]

Please welcome our Learning Disabilities, Mental Health and Neurodiversity Special Advisory Group to Twitter. You can follow them at @LDMHNPodiatry as they celebrate #LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek23

[Learning Disability Today @LDTonline]

NEW. What are the biggest issues facing people with a learning disability?

A survey from @mencap_charity looks at issues such as healthcare and discrimination with the aim of using the results to campaign for change.

https://t.co/DGtzZRAjE2

#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek23