If anyone is looking for a new opportunity, we are currently recruiting for a band 6 physio (22.5hrs) to join our stroke ESD team. Happy to help if anyone has any questions โบ๏ธ
https://t.co/9jMCM7Hf6E
Community ESD/Stroke teams! Our team is looking to streamline our initial combined OT/PT assessment form as our current one is 12 pages๐คฏWould any other teams be willing to share what they use? @ACPIN_UK#strokephysio
Thread: I really encourage all HCPC registrants to respond to the current consultation on new Standards of Conduct, Performance & Ethics and new Social Media Guidance. There are some really problematic proposals in my view (1)
๐ข Calling stroke professionals!
The National Clinical Guideline for Stroke has been updated for the first time since 2016 to reflect developments, innovations and changes in thinking. To read the guideline, please visit: https://t.co/sEgliPgI7K
@RCPhysicians@RCPI_news
@BeckRayner@ACPIN_UK We also use the Neuro Trac Rehab and have had good feedback from patients. Can use it for FES or TENs and there is the option to set up your own programme as well.
Had a great day today with @vestibular_PTs learning about anatomy & subjective/objective assessment of our dizzy patients! ๐ฅด๐ซ Looking forward to tomorrow! @ACPIN_SW@ACPIN_UK
Great first day teaching the introductory vestibular course with enthusiastic therapists discussing all things vestibular! Thank you to @ACPIN_UK for hosting. #vestibular#Dizzy#vestibularrehab
This is how you REALLY examine your breasts.
Let me show you -
What to look for
Where to feel
How to feel
What a cancer might feel like
I NEVER checked mine - I didnโt think I would get #breastcancer. I was wrong.
Please share this with anyone who needs to learn
๐จAtrial Fibrillation is a cause of 1 in 5 strokes, but an estimated half a million people are living with AF and don't know it.
This #StrokePreventionDay, check your pulse.
Find out how at: https://t.co/b6Xhk6rnr2
๐#IsYourRhythmRegular ?
Misleading information on #itvnews this evening stating average band 5 nursing pay is ยฃ32,000. Our nurses have not taken the decision to strike lightly. We all want better working conditions for our staff and improved patient safety. #nursesstrike#csp4fairpay
#physios I have a work experience student coming to join me in community stroke next week. Aside from spending time with patients has anyone got any ideas of how to impart my love for neuro physio on them? What would you have wanted to know during work experience?
British Sign Language (BSL) users can now make 999 calls by video thanks to a new app. ๐ฑ
Watch @Ldn_Ambulance paramedic Richard explain how it works. โฌ๏ธ
It's #GlobalMNDAwarenessDay - a day to raise awareness of motor neurone disease around the world.
โข 6 people will be diagnosed today
โข 6 people will die today
โข It has NO cure
Please retweet our graphic highlighting the key facts. More people need to know ๐ thank you! #MND
The RUH is taking a leading role in a groundbreaking new research programme aimed at helping stroke patients to recover the ability to swallow again.
We are the first trial site in the country to go live with the study and one of only two sites taking part in the South West. ๐งต๐