Rick Watson MCSP FCMI

Head of Therapies | AHP Lead | Physiotherapist | Honorary Fellow | Independent Prescriber. All views my own

[Bedford Hospital (Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT) @bedfordhospital]

When she was 11 years old, Helen decided she wanted to become a Physiotherapist.

Helen achieved her goal by joining Bedford Hospital as a Respiratory Medical Physiotherapist in 1993!

#AHPDay

[Bedford Hospital (Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT) @bedfordhospital]

We begin #AHPDay by introducing you to Chloe, an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) who has been working at the L&D since 2015. Chloe began her journey as a Theatre Support Worker, went to university and then qualified as an ODP back in 2017!

[Luton and Dunstable University Hospital @LandDHospital]

Today we celebrate the contributions of Allied Health Professionals on the third annual #AHPsDay.

Join us in acknowledging and celebrating our #AHPworkforce as we shine a spotlight on some of our wonderful AHPs at the Trust throughout the day!

[Bedford Hospital (Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT) @bedfordhospital]

Today we celebrate the contributions of Allied Health Professionals on the third annual #AHPsDay.

Join us in acknowledging and celebrating our #AHPworkforce as we shine a spotlight on some of our wonderful AHPs at the Trust throughout the day!

[Jess OT @WellnessJessOT]

We made this cheeky poster for #AHPsDay after experiencing a lot of misconception about what OTs do! #OccupationalTherapy

[Suzanne Rastrick @SuzanneRastrick]

🚨On Thursday we celebrate both #AHPsDay & #CAHPOAwards2021🥳

🌟We will be livestreaming the awards👉https://t.co/e2fYxwms6F
Please share your content from the ceremony, so don’t forget to tag us in 😉

🌟I also hope to see you at my morning address too👉https://t.co/Zss60d1Z3M

[Rick Watson MCSP FCMI @RickWatsonPT]

Looking forward to joining the BLMK AHP conference for #AHPsDay @BLMKPartnership @bedfordhospital Packed agenda showcasing all the great work AHPs do!

[Rick Watson MCSP FCMI @RickWatsonPT]

Happy AHP Day to all our amazing AHPs @bedfordhospital #AHPsDay. So proud to work with such amazing people!

[NHS East of England @NHSEastEngland]

"Going into theatre is very daunting & a scary experience for patients so being able to make them calmer in the moment to get them through the experience is very rewarding.”

Samantha, operating department practitioner (ODP) @bedfordhospital

https://t.co/9GlfOlK7Hw

#AHPday

[Bedford Hospital (Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT) @bedfordhospital]

Happy World Physiotherapy Day to our wonderful Physiotherapy teams at both Bedford and Luton!

Thank you for all the fantastic work that you do in keeping our patients well, mobile and independent.

#WorldPTDay

[Dietitians Bedford @BedfordRDs]

Our team of dietitians, dietetic assistants and nutrition nurse work together with patients to ensure patients receive optimal nutritional care, whatever the route of feeding #NHWeek2021 #NHWeek

[Dietitians Bedford @BedfordRDs]

Protected mealtimes are in place at Bedford Hospital to give patients time to eat and drink and release ward staff in order to help those that require it #NHWeek

[Dietitians Bedford @BedfordRDs]

This week we are celebrating Nutrition and Hydration Week. Come along to our stand at Bedford Hospital outside the Swannery to learn about eating well and keeping hydrated whilst at work #nhweek2021 @NHWeek

[NHS Employers @NHSEmployers]

The Chief Allied Health Professions Officer's Awards 2021 are now open for nominations. Celebrating and recognising personal contributions towards delivery of exceptional care for patients.

#CAHPOAwards

https://t.co/9kAa9g85DU

[Rick Watson MCSP FCMI @RickWatsonPT]

@BedfordRDs Fantastic piece of work @bedfordhospital @BedfordRDs @WeAHPs ❤️

[Dietitians Bedford @BedfordRDs]

Brilliant in house CPD by our expert dietitian in ME/CFS #longcovid

[NHS England Workforce, Training and Education @NHSE_WTE]

AHP Faculties were introduced to improve the coordination of workforce activity across ICS', focused on supply, education and training to secure the pipeline and growth of the AHP workforce.

Find out more - https://t.co/LBqT3jl5ue

@paula_breeze
@SuzanneRastrick
#AHPFaculties

[Luton and Dunstable University Hospital @LandDHospital]

Today we have been celebrating #NursesDay!

With thanks to @BHN_Charity and @bedhosp_charity, we gave out hampers, cakes and samosas.

This was a small token to thank our nursing colleagues for the amazing care they provide on a daily basis.

[Rishi Navsaria @RishiNavsaria]

FCP course @UniofHerts application now live. Link https://t.co/BEmdWWMinm
Applications will close 24th May. All places HEE fully funded with registration as FCP with centre of advancing practice on completion of course. @CSP_FCP @JeremyLewisPT @KMiddletonCSP @CSPLondon

[Bedford Hospital (Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT) @bedfordhospital]

In Bedfordshire, our NHS colleagues all have wonderful differences that make us unique but one thing we have in common is that we have had the Covid-19 vaccination.

Join the millions already vaccinated by accepting the vaccine when it is offered to you!

https://t.co/ZuowcHtSFS