Sally-Ann Cooper

Researcher and advocate for health improvement and inclusion for people with learning disabilities

[Sally-Ann Cooper @Prof_SACooper]

@regalexa @NICEcomms @WeLDnurses Enjoyed that. Bye for now

[Sally-Ann Cooper @Prof_SACooper]

@samabdulla @NICEcomms @WeLDnurses leadership role to liaison. Poblem includes repeat prescription in primary care. Needs LD service advice

[Sally-Ann Cooper @Prof_SACooper]

@samabdulla @NICEcomms @WeLDnurses maybe more than liaison - LD service being more proactive. we r talking about repeat prescriptions ..

[Sally-Ann Cooper @Prof_SACooper]

@regalexa @NICEcomms @WeLDnurses yes, I think LD service has to be involved - too complex to expect primary care to cope without support

[Sally-Ann Cooper @Prof_SACooper]

@Prof_SACooper there could be a greater role for LDNs in delivery @WeLDNs

[Sally-Ann Cooper @Prof_SACooper]

As reasonable adjustments go, this is very basic. If it is not happening in your area -why not? @WeLDNs https://t.co/mHCh15p38b

[WeLDNurses 💙 @WeLDnurses]

Q4 What examples are there of #pwld & mental health issues accessing psychological therapies based on their levels of understanding? #weldns

[Sally-Ann Cooper @Prof_SACooper]

@JackSkinner81 @NICEcomms @CommunityLd yes, other professionals too

[Sally-Ann Cooper @Prof_SACooper]

@WeLDNs this is important. Commissioners need to ensure there r enough staff for this role https://t.co/W4G2dBdnun

[WeLDNurses 💙 @WeLDnurses]

Q3 @nicecomms advises that #pwld with mental health issues should have a coordinator. Who should do this, and what might they do? #weldns

[Sally-Ann Cooper @Prof_SACooper]

#WeLDN GP practicesneed ownership, to attend to all the ongoing actions longer term - but needs LDN input due to LDN skill set https://t.co/J4yGVqQ5Wb

[Verity Chester @VerityChester]

@Prof_SACooper @samabdulla @WeLDnurses definitely, get it on the agenda, improving consciousness and awareness #WeLDNs

[Sally-Ann Cooper @Prof_SACooper]

@WeLDNs.
Definitely agree with this! https://t.co/ll3NkmQJD6

[Sally-Ann Cooper @Prof_SACooper]

@WeLDNs the Gp practices probably needs help from LDNs for their more complex patients https://t.co/a2HQ7Q2Y58

[WeLDNurses 💙 @WeLDnurses]

Q2 Who do you think has the relevant expertise to conduct this mental health assessment? #weldns

[Sally-Ann Cooper @Prof_SACooper]

@WeLDNs it's a start , key seems to be to get uptake rate higher, and to introduce more standardised health checks into practice https://t.co/lh7jVioJY4

[Sally-Ann Cooper @Prof_SACooper]

Good point @ross_6479. And we need to help get support worker on board too https://t.co/TY9ompCcIc

[ross 💙 @ross_6479_RNLD]

@WeLDnurses I think that this is a great idea so long as those carrying out the review think about how they review it #weldns

[Sally-Ann Cooper @Prof_SACooper]

@VerityChester @NICEcomms @WeLDnurses in the long term it might save GP time. Health checks are cost effective as well as effective

[Sally-Ann Cooper @Prof_SACooper]

It needs to actually include mental health https://t.co/1QDrUTuari

[WeLDNurses 💙 @WeLDnurses]

Q1 The guidance advises all people with a learning disability must have an annual mental health check. What should that entail? #weldns

[Sally-Ann Cooper @Prof_SACooper]

@NICEcomms @regalexa @ianrogers1957 #WeLDNs do you think the quality standards will help your local service improve?

[Sally-Ann Cooper @Prof_SACooper]

@NICEcomms looking forward to it!