Rob Brown

Social Worker and Me first communication champion.

[Rob Brown @RBMefirst]

@Jem8239 @CYPMefirst @jo__reid @maura_neilson @_Common_Room @JWRTalks @RENphysio @LeanneWallker All the best Jessie.

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Seeing this reminded me to look at my other PDSA. How are you going with yours? #CYPMefirst

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@JWRTalks @CYPMefirst @jo__reid Thanks guys. It was a pleasure working with the team and such a great resource as MeFirst. I love my Chilly bottle. Best wishes #CYPMeFirst

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Wow, what a stimulating chat. Lots of great suggestions about a tricky area. Goodnight all. See you next time #CYPMefirst

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@LucyAlexandria @jo__reid @pieceofcakeshe1 @CYPMefirst Fantastic Lucy. It should remain your choice. #CYPMefirst

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@Louise90999815 @RENphysio @StarlightMcKenz @CYPMefirst How is that received by both the parent and CYP? #CYPMefirst

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@pieceofcakeshe1 @StarlightMcKenz Yes sometimes it is the parent who trains up the healthcare professional about a CYP's particular needs. #CYPMefirst

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@LucyAlexandria @AmyFrounks @CYPMefirst @StarlightMcKenz I'm assuming she wasn't fighting your mum? Parents need to be part of the journey whilst stepping back. #CYPMefirst

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@StarlightMcKenz Yes. A very difficult situation. How to prepare him for adult health services? #CYPMefirst

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@StarlightMcKenz @LucyAlexandria Parents will need to feel confident in the health care professional and the process before they are comfortable about agreeing to their CYP being seen alone #CYPMefirst

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@hormone_doc @CYPMefirst @jo__reid Sadly I think you're right Helen. #CYPMefirst

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@pieceofcakeshe1 @jo__reid @CYPMefirst Yes it should be a choice for the CYP. #CYPMefirst

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Do we have any other parents with us tonight? How do you feel about your CYP being seen alone? #CYPMefirst

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@LucyAlexandria @jo__reid @AmyFrounks I agree Lucy. Speaking as a parent, I wanted to know everything and be involved in everything :) #CYPMefirst

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@AmyFrounks @LucyAlexandria @jo__reid Were you frightened/nervous at first?

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Perhaps parents need to be reassured that seeing a CYP alone will help them engage with their health care. #CYPMefirst

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@AmyFrounks @LucyAlexandria @jo__reid How old were you when you started being seen alone Amy? #CYPMefirst

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Any tips on how to introduce this for parents and CYP? #CPYMefirst

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@jo__reid @CYPMefirst Technically transition starts in early teen years - 12-13. But that journey would be easier if CYP are used to being offered the opportunity of being seen alone #CYPMefirst

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@jo__reid @LucyAlexandria The routine of a CYP being seen alone needs to be just that - routine #cypmefirst