Team Catton

Tweeting to raise awareness of Motor Neurone Disease and support for MND Scotland. Plus the occasional tweet about other things!

[MND Education @mndeducation]

We're pleased to announce that we have now rebranded our guides for HSCPs, "MND: a guide for care workers" and "Multidisciplinary team working in #MND"

Download the guides from https://t.co/tR5gyGiqjH or order hard copies from the Care Admin Team at [email protected]

[MND Education @mndeducation]

We have developed a new online course!

Introduction to MND is designed for any professional who is new to #MND care

It covers what the condition is, its symptoms and how they impact people and their families

It takes 3 hrs and you can complete it at your own time for free

https://t.co/QM2vIkVi1M

[Team Catton @g_catton]

Today is #NationalSockDay and it is my 704th day of wearing a different pair of socks everyday as I continue my mission to #SockItToMND in my memory and celebration of my amazing Mum #MND

[BBC Breakfast @BBCBreakfast]

'It allows me to feel like I am still participating in society'

Sheriff Alastair Carmichael, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2024, told #BBCBreakfast about being the first person in the world to preside over criminal cases using text-to-speech technology after MND took away his natural voice

https://t.co/vFLjohfFin

[Team Catton @g_catton]

Sheriff with MND finds new voice in court with app - BBC News https://t.co/SKQzPqJibF

[NHS Grampian @NHSGrampian]

📸 Aberdeen hosted The UK Stroke Forum 2025 last week. Pictured are some of our colleagues from the Fraserburgh Stroke Rehabilitation Unit and Occupational Therapists who were in attendance.

#UKSF25

[NHS Grampian @NHSGrampian]

In support of #WorldStrokeDay (29th Oct) the Fraserburgh Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (at Fraserburgh Hospital) have developed this information board. It features education leaflets & resources signposting people who have been affected by a stroke to @TheStrokeAssoc & @chsscotland.

[HCPC @The_HCPC]

Occupational therapists play a crucial role across health and social care, supporting people to recover, adapt, and participate in daily life.

On #WorldOTDay, we’re celebrating the 48,603 OTs on our Register whose knowledge, skill and care make a lasting difference every day. 👏

[Team Catton @g_catton]

@MNDScotland Thank you for sharing 💙

[MND Scotland @MNDScotland]

In this blog, Gemma Catton shares her connection to MND, her mother’s journey with the disease, and the importance of MND researchers engaging with individuals living with and affected by the disease during MND Scotland’s LEARN events across Scotland: https://t.co/NaeD5Letwy

[NHS Grampian @NHSGrampian]

#ICYMI A plaque has been unveiled at a north-east hospital to honour Margaret Barr Fulton MBE, the UK’s first qualified occupational therapist.

Read more: https://t.co/Cvr7qgRJHC

📽️ Video kindly courtesy of @STVNews.

@theRCOT @SNGMHLD

[MND Scotland @MNDScotland]

🔥 A massive WELL DONE and THANK YOU to everyone who took part in our incredible Firewalk challenge this week at Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen Football Club! You have all managed to raise over £10,300, with donations still coming through! 🔥

https://t.co/ksRUgKOEZ1

[MND Scotland @MNDScotland]

Thank you to everyone who participated in the MND Scotland Fun Run in Fife on Saturday! With 75 participants and 6 volunteers, we managed to avoid the rain and had a fantastic day! 🥳 Thanks to all of you, a total of £6,890 has been raised so far 💙

[MND Association @mndassoc]

Revised resources for care workers 💙📑

We’re delighted to share our updated guide: Caring for a person with MND.

✅ Specialist advice & support
✅ Practical toolkit for emergencies, communication & personal care
✅ Developed with MND experts

#MND

[MND Association @mndassoc]

We’ve updated our guide & infographic on Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) working for MND.

💡 MDT working is recommended by NICE & proven to improve quality of life and outcomes for people with MND.

📄 Explore the benefits, toolkit & expert insights here: https://t.co/5o79jIXYYl

[MND Education @mndeducation]

Our new guide for care workers is now out!

Reviewed with MND experts, it offers specialist & practical advice to assist people with #MND, including on handling emergencies, safeguarding and personal care

Visit https://t.co/v66Gl0IR0r to view the guide and leave us feedback!

[Remap @RemapUK]

🌞 #SummerOfPossibility is here — and with your help, we can make it shine even brighter for disabled people across the UK.

Our volunteers design bespoke solutions that unlock independence and open up new opportunities.

Just look at Thomas, jumping waves for the first time. 🌊

[NHS Grampian @NHSGrampian]

#GlobalMNDAwarenesDay 🧦 Fraserburgh Specialist OT Gemma has worn a different pair of socks every day since 2024 to #SockItToMND - raising funds for @mndscotland and honouring her amazing mum’s memory. What a beautiful tribute. 💙

[Team Catton @g_catton]

@Dearkens @MNDScotland Thank you so much Lesley 🥰

[Team Catton @g_catton]

I hoped to reach #GlobalMNDAwarenessDay 2024 and here I am in 2025 still going strong with my mission to #SockItToMND That’s 538 pairs of socks and £1683 raised for @MNDScotland so far through #SockItToMND in memory and celebration of my amazing Mum 💙

[MND Association @mndassoc]

Today we come together and raise awareness of motor neurone disease (MND).

Our thread has all the facts.

#GlobalMNDAwarenessDay