Rachael Bailey

Physiotherapist • GBS survivor • lived trache & ICU experience • she/her

[Rachael Bailey @physiorachajb]

How it started: How it’s going:

[Oren Gottfried, MD @OGdukeneurosurg]

Guillain-Barré syndrome review

[Rachael Bailey @physiorachajb]

Today marks 10 years since I was diagnosed with GBS, to celebrate I’ll be running the Kew Gardens 10K & raising money for The Brain Charity ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://t.co/VwwIS5py33

[Rachael Bailey @physiorachajb]

@simonr555 Onto something different at the same trust, moving over to Guys cancer service

[Rachael Bailey @physiorachajb]

Today was my last day on Mark Ward stroke & neurology - what an absolutely fantastic ward & MDT, I have loved every minute. The people on this ward are a credit to @GSTTnhs - doing magical things for their patients & making it a lovely environment to work in

[Rachael Bailey @physiorachajb]

@simonr555 @GSTTnhs Thanks Si 🥰

[Rachael Bailey @physiorachajb]

@ClairMcBain1 Well I certainly wouldn’t be where I am without you! Eternally grateful for your care in crit care x

[Rachael Bailey @physiorachajb]

Back again talking about myself & what led me to become a physio, have a wee watch if you’re feeling nosy

https://t.co/WhwChU5vCg

[Rachael Bailey @physiorachajb]

@physioGregNUH @eleanormdoug @Clairej65351490 @beth_the_physio @bcuphysiosoc Congratulations Greg, those student are so lucky to have you

[Neuro Rehab Guy @neurorehabguy]

Years ago, had a patient w/ severe TBI from train accident: nonverbal, global extensor synergy spasticity, unable to sit indep 1 year post

Lead PT approached her traditionally-hierarchical approach “No way we are working on standing b4 she can sit indep”

She made hardly any…

[Rachael Bailey @physiorachajb]

@Jessica05338329 Thank you for sharing, that’s such a beautiful example of the impact physio’s can have. All the best to you & your family x

[Rachael Bailey @physiorachajb]

Physiotherapy is so much more than back pain & massage, we are a diverse profession of which all facets deserve to be appreciated

People are ignorant to the help physios provide until it’s their hour of need, please stop devaluing us - this profession is incredible

[Rachael Bailey @physiorachajb]

@emilyydes Good luck!! There’s usually a prioritisation Q- focus on justifying your order; assessing a deteriorating resp patient (A-E Ax); MSK/neuro Ax/Rx + Qs on Trust values/professionalism. Try be yourself & think about why YOU want the job - not the other way around :)

[Rachael Bailey @physiorachajb]

@physioGregNUH It was really good! Prime location by Westminster - plus the King drove past & gave us a wave, how was yours?

[Rachael Bailey @physiorachajb]

@ShaunLintern @thecsp Physio’s have always been on ICU & we do much more than prone - we provide early mobility in ICU, we perform airway clearance on the sickest patients & assist with ventilation weaning & much more - thank you for your support but please educate yourself properly

[Rachael Bailey @physiorachajb]

@EMelkuhn @londonahps @Moosie67Laura @TomasInce “Never stand still” I’m sure you’re doing incredible things

[Rachael Bailey @physiorachajb]

@ClairMcBain1 @TheACPRC Super star 👏🏼 congratulations lovely lady!!

[Rachael Bailey @physiorachajb]

Another Christmas away from home but it’s all good when you get to help poorly kids - & spend the day with this gorgeous pair 🎅🏼✨🎄

[Rachael Bailey @physiorachajb]

Shout out to the wonderful @EMelkuhn & her super talented Mum & Sister for hand making these gorgeous Christmas scrubs for the whole PICU/LTV physio team - who knew spreading cheer & clearing phlegm could look so good 🎅🏼🎄🎁

[Dr. Nicole LePera @Theholisticpsyc]

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