Every Second Counts"
1 in 4 will get a stroke New awareness campaign launched today @HSELive & @roinnslainte If you suspect stroke Act FAST & dial 999/112.Stroke treatments are TIME DEPENDENT but only 50% patients attend hospital within 3 hours Watch out for our new adverts.
📢 Introducing Parents Notify is an online form to let the NCSE know that
you are seeking a place for your child in a Special Class or
Special School for September 2026!
Visit our website for more information: https://t.co/wAx5TlqVO5
Stroke unit care saves lives and reduces disability ...1 in 3 acute stroke patients do not get stroke unit care in Ireland - we identified the beds needed in the National Stroke Strategy .. .v little progress unfortunately
https://t.co/IZBMHAsziu
One morning recently, driving to work, I heard a couple from Longford on Today FM with @davetodayfm taking part in a quiz. Dave had been in Wexford the day before and visited some hidden gems whilst there. He asked the couple had Longford any similar spots worth checking out.
HR & Payroll Self Service is now live and available to all staff in HSE North East.
To learn more about the tool and how you can get the most out of it go to the NiSRP Support Site
https://t.co/9IInmcvGhx
"We’ve helped patients do their Leaving Cert exams in hospital."
Dr Naomi Algeo, #OccupationalTherapist and researcher at @stjamesdublin, shares what it's like supporting young #cancer patients navigating education during treatment.
Read her full story: https://t.co/gsSmgmP2E8
📣 In March I will be running a two part online course for Occupational Therapists all about Fatigue Management (6 hours total). Fatigue is a common reason for occupational disruption and impacts clients in a variety of settings, negatively impacting valued roles and QOL. Link ⬇️
Therapists involved in assessment of decision making capacity may be interested in this recent publication by @RuthUsher10 and @StapletonTadhg providing some useful consensus on how to approach DMC assessment in their practice. @TrinityMed1@UCC_OSOT
https://t.co/jPXxnasiHx
‼️ We are hosting an online “Ask Me Anything” for Irish OTs, Physios and others interested in E-Stim/NMES/FES in stroke TOMORROW (Fri) at 2pm
Join me, Amy Bean from Saebo and Marcin Uszynski from Axon Rehab as we discuss your questions
Email [email protected] for log-in details
In 2050 I in 4 of us will be over 65 ...I in 4 of us will get stroke or dementia ...1 in 10 will break a hip ....how v disappointing programme of government has no specific mention of implementation of national stroke or dementia strategy...Nothing specific on ageing healthily or adding life to years ....in my opinion no real evidence of understanding the priorities or challenges we face.
AOTI along with our colleagues in the HSCPA are calling for the introduction of minimum safe staffing levels for health and social care professional (HSCP) services. When you talk to election candidates ask for #SafeStaffingNow You can find more info here: https://t.co/hduJA3x0Cm
Delighted to have the opportunity to attend this intro NDT course, and all the better to have it in @MaterPhysio on 30th nov - 1st Dec
Open to both Physios and OT’s with an interest in stroke/neurology.
Still a limited number of spaces available - if interested get in touch
Prof Aine Carroll wrapping up #iPASTAR2024 with 'how do we keep integrated stroke care shiny and sexy and on the agenda?' Obvious: Keep the patient perspective at the heart of the conversation and harness all possible alliances!! What a day !
We often hear of PPI contributors having a direct impact on doctoral scholar research projects (and their whole PhD journey!) Today at #iPASTAR2024 this was evident. Congratulations to the whole #iPASTAR team, such a huge collaborative effort to improve stroke care pathways👏🏻