Sarah Craister 💙

Therapy Service Lead - Geriatric Emergency Medicine. Physiotherapist & MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. Passionate about MDT working to support older people

[Sarah Craister 💙 @SarahCraister]

@WAHT_Physio @WorcsAcuteNHS

[OT Worcs Acute @WAHT_OT]

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner to work within our Acute and General Medicine Team based at the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch.

Closing date is 27th April 2026.

https://t.co/r9Bz03RKVy

[OT Worcs Acute @WAHT_OT]

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Inpatient Vascular and Surgical Therapy teams at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist.

Closing date 26th February 2026.

https://t.co/2J17IvtJec

[Sarah Craister 💙 @SarahCraister]

Are you a Senior OT looking for a new & exciting challenge? We have a vacancy for a Clinical Specialist OT to join our Integrated Speciality Medicine Therapy Team. Get in touch to find out more ⁦@WAHT_OT⁩ ⁦@WorcsAcuteNHS⁩ https://t.co/16abfGPTUj

[Sarah Craister 💙 @SarahCraister]

Calling all Newly Qualified Band 5 OT’s or established Band 5 OT’s 🚨. We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Band 5 rotation scheme in Worcestershire. Get in touch if you want to know more ⁦@WAHT_OT⁩ ⁦@WorcsAcuteNHS⁩ https://t.co/jpYGLwkIkV

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

On the second day of BGS…
In August, we co-produced the report “Hospital at home for frailty” with @UKHaHSoc. Hospital at Home, also referred to as virtual wards, enables people to remain at home while receiving the diagnosis and treatment they need. https://t.co/CCvG4CGBVf

[Sarah Craister 💙 @SarahCraister]

JOB ALERT🚨Are you an Occupational Therapist with a specialist interest in Frailty & Older Peoples Medicine? We are looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to cover maternity leave on a 12 month contract. @WorcsAcuteNHS⁩⁦⁦⁦⁦@WAHT_OT⁩ https://t.co/DK1aySrwJW

[Sarah Craister 💙 @SarahCraister]

JOB ALERT 🚨 Are you a Senior Occupational Therapist with a specialist interest in Frailty & Older Peoples Medicine? Take a look at this Therapy Team Lead job opportunity and come and join our Integrated Therapy team
@WorcsAcuteNHS ⁦@WAHT_OT⁩ https://t.co/938hwpCcYE

[Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) @thecsp]

Member Karen Poole represented the CSP in Parliament, giving evidence to inform the 10-year workforce plan for the NHS in England.

We're calling for a plan that fully recognises physiotherapy and rehabilitation as central to achieving the NHS’s goals: https://t.co/1va4JbMc9V

[Lucy Pollock @lucypgeridoc]

This is a positive trial..Stopping antihypertensives in this nursing home population did no harm. Thus, continuing these meds was of no benefit. That’s helpful and should promote #Deprescribing with shared decisions with patients/ families @pash22 thank you

[Sarah Craister 💙 @SarahCraister]

Job Alert 🚨 Are you an Occupational Therapist with a specialist interest in Frailty & Older Peoples Medicine? Take a look at this opportunity to join the Geriatric Emergency Medicine Therapy team ⁦@WorcsAcuteNHS⁩ ⁦@WAHT_OT⁩ ⁦⁦⁦ https://t.co/iYXFR5aBDL

[Sarah Craister 💙 @SarahCraister]

We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join our fabulous Integrated Therapy Team ⁦@WorcsAcuteNHS⁩ . Take a look and get in touch if you want to know more ⁦@WAHT_OT⁩ ⁦@WAHT_Physio⁩ https://t.co/4BO276sEoh

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

9 of 10 key BGS messages on older people's healthcare:

Hospitals are a vital part of care for older people but long stays are harmful. https://t.co/srcLcVUGqb

[James Adams @jaa_adams]

This is a key message to nhs managers and ICBs.

Older people live with complex needs, multimorbidity, often disability & there is large overlap with frailty as a LTC.

To get integrated care & neighbourhood health right, focus on the evidence and key principles within CGA

[Sarah Craister 💙 @SarahCraister]

Well done Dr Jackson 🥳. You continue to be an inspiration in all you do

[Worcestershire Acute NHS @WorcsAcuteNHS]

Doctor. 👩‍⚕️ Rower. 🚣‍♀️ Champion! 🏆

A doctor from Worcestershire Royal Hospital is celebrating a stellar season in her rowing boat, after picking up medals at the @BritishRowing Championships, the British Rowing Masters, and the @HenleyRegatta.

Back on dry land, Dr Catherine Jackson is a Consultant in Geriatric Medicine at our hospitals. But Catherine leads a double life racing (and winning!) at top-level British rowing competitions after taking up the sport at university.

🏆 This season she collected the Fiona Dennis Trophy for winning the aspirational lightweight single sculls event at the Henley Women's Regatta, before winning the Masters B single scull and Masters C double sculls at the British Rowing Masters 🥇🥇

Earlier this month she rounded off her excellent season with a silver medal at the senior British Rowing Championships 🥈

Congratulations on your amazing season Dr Jackson! 👏

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

Announcing: the BGS Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) Hub!

A clear, concise, evidence-based set of resources, freely available to all who need them on our website. Dive in today! https://t.co/UWyhFNkJV2

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

We welcome the Urgent and Emergency Care Plan from @NHSEngland. Older people are one of the biggest user groups of urgent and emergency care services. We are pleased the plan recognises and addresses many of the issues affecting them. https://t.co/gxQ10cZ1BK

[Sarah Craister 💙 @SarahCraister]

@WAHT_SLT @akdufley

[Carmel Richardson @carmel_mcnamee]

I am undertaking a QI project on dysphagia screening in Critical Care and keen to understand the views of other SLTs/current practices.
I would be really grateful if SLTs working in critical care could complete this questionnaire by 21/5/25. Thank you!😀
https://t.co/fNhmTuQDMU

[Sarah Craister 💙 @SarahCraister]

Great webinar with inspiring presentations- thank you for organising @akdufley. Our ideas board is filling up in the office following this 💡

[Amanda Dufley @akdufley]

It's an exciting day. We're celebrating Greener AHP week at @WorcsAcuteNHS by holding a webinar today celebrating AHP contributions to sustainability. Get ready to be inspired. Small actions together make big impact @HayterRachael @LouPearsonNHS @WAHT_SLT @WAHT_OT @WAHT_Physio

[Amit Arora @betterageing]

NHS England » Harnessing the benefits of physical activity:
#New statement to support physical activity and prevention of Deconditioning from the NHSE. https://t.co/pmrVVHyyjH

[Sarah Craister 💙 @SarahCraister]

Had a great morning @worcester_uni talking all things Frailty @UoW_OT. Thanks for inviting me & being such an engaging group @emmaNeurologyOT @SophieJSmith3