Sally Knocker

Passionate about more being with and less doing for people. Meaningful Care Matters & Plan with Care Consultant but own views here. Positivity is my key thread.

[Sally Knocker @sallyknocker]

Very proud to be part of this series @piponthecommons and love the feel of this being a conversation between two friends. 😊

[Pippa Kelly @piponthecommons]

So enjoyed talking to @sallyknocker before lockdown for today's #WellIKnowNow #dementia podcast. I learnt an awful lot too & had a few laughs along the way. Here she is: https://t.co/jui38Pz6Fr @derekfi77174766 @juliagapowell @Annagoge @Dochayter @awad_gina @AdmiralDeb

[Meaningful Care Matters @MeaningfulCareM]

#Pride month highlights the struggles #LGBTQ people face. At Meaningful Care Matters, being #FreeToBeMe is key. Watch Sally Knocker @sallyknocker discuss feeling safe as she ages in this film made for @skillsforcare. #Pride2025 #Pride https://t.co/ec52MBSaTT

[Meaningful Care Matters @MeaningfulCareM]

Cooksville Care Centre @KinderaLiving transformed their space! Inspired by the Butterfly Approach @MeaningfulCareMatters, they created a warm, inviting area for connection. Amazing job, Team Cooksville!
#FreeToBeMe #ButterflyApproach #PersonCentredCare #LongTermCare

[Meaningful Care Matters @MeaningfulCareM]

“Try to imagine a house that’s not a home. Try to imagine a Christmas all alone.” The words of the song by Mud are particularly poignant. In this blog by @sallyknocker we reflect on feelings of loss and #loneliness at #Christmas @EndLonelinessUK
https://t.co/a4WnLNitcR

[Sally Knocker @sallyknocker]

Fabulous festive offer from the lovely @trainingcarers - hope you have a great one Ian! 🎄💕

[BIGIAN.co.uk Keynote speaker/Host @trainingcarers]

Let’s CELEBRATE everyone living and working in care and get everyone singing with ONE voice this Christmas with https://t.co/lvFmivuFT9

If you can’t get to a Christmas concert…

We’ll bring an interactive Christmas concert to YOU!!!
#dementia

And it’s completely FREE!

[Dr Catrin Hedd Jones @CatrinHedd]

"being part of the school programme felt like I was invited back to humanity" John as part of the dementia wellbeing service #Bristol #ukdc2024

[Anna Park @Annagoge]

Looking forward to an uplifting day at #UKDC2024 #Dementia Congress. Here with the fabulous @stepchgdesign @NAPAlivinglife

[Sally Knocker @sallyknocker]

Thanks to the fabulous @JDementiaCare team for another amazing #UKDC2024 programme - great to be back!

[Sally Knocker @sallyknocker]

Need to leave this horrible platform soon. Sad to lose the contacts with friends I’ve made here and grateful for the lovely posts I’ve enjoyed with you over 10+ years. There is just way too much Musk fueled hatefulness here. 😔@Justacarehomeg1 @Annagoge @piponthecommons

[Jeri Ryan @JeriLRyan]

SO EXCITED to cast my vote for @KamalaHarris & @Tim_Walz and Democrats up and down the ballot!
We are NOT GOING BACK! ✊🏼💙🇺🇸🗳️🇺🇸💙✊🏼
#HarrisWalz2024 #Vote #VoteBlue

[Meaningful Care Matters @MeaningfulCareM]

We are often asked ‘What is a Butterfly Home?’ Nancy Cunningham, MCM Consultant Trainer shares a poem which gets to the essence of what you might expect to find in a Butterfly household.
#NationalPoetryDay

[Eimhear Ó Dálaigh @OEimhear]

100% this 👇👇👇👇👇👇

[Sally Knocker @sallyknocker]

A little under-stated?! 🤣
That’s what I call solidarity! ❤️

[Eimhear Ó Dálaigh @OEimhear]

I’m off to a big gay wedding, what do you think of the outfit? Before the haters go mad saying it’s too much, I cleared it with the Grooms. #LoveIsLove #GayWedding

[Sally Knocker @sallyknocker]

The Queen of the delivery of the one lines . ❤️#MaggieSmith

[Nara Hodge @Nara_Hodge]

The one and only. Absolutely iconic.
Rest in peace, Dame #MaggieSmith

[All On The Board @allontheboard]

Rest in Peace Dame Maggie Smith. You will be forever loved and never forgotten.
Thank you for adding your magic touch to every performance you gave the world.
Sending love to your family, friends and fans all over the world.

#MaggieSmith

[Sally Knocker @sallyknocker]

Well done @geoffreydcox & team!

[Meaningful Care Matters @MeaningfulCareM]

Congratulations to the Sefton Hall team Southern Healthcare #Dawlish for achieving an outstanding Level 1 accreditation in the #DragonflyApproach.
As one team member said, “It comes from the top. When I was feeling very sad, the manager rang me & suggested a walk with the dog.”

[Meaningful Care Matters @MeaningfulCareM]

Are you looking for two days learning to change a care culture? We are very proud of the success of our two-day course ‘See it-Hear it-Feel it’ which gives team members a chance to really understand what life is like for people who live in a #carehome or attend a #dayservice.

[Meaningful Care Matters @MeaningfulCareM]

The Old Rectory team have achieved an outstanding Level 1 accreditation in the #ButterflyApproach.
Here, Kerry Dempsey, the Manager shares with Nancy Cunningham, MCM auditor, how they identified and got rid of controlling words and actions in the home. https://t.co/EWWq2hUTdl

[Meaningful Care Matters @MeaningfulCareM]

With the #ButterflyApproach we talk a lot about reducing controlling care. What are common mistakes people make when relating to someone in a wheelchair? #disability #freedom #rights #dementia
@N_Wilson94 shares her insights with @sallyknocker
https://t.co/ygEdv9LJ8Y

[Meaningful Care Matters @MeaningfulCareM]

Sometimes it is the little things which can bring so much joy. Emma, living at #RoyalRose @JarletteHealthServices #LTC discovers a new friend in this joyful little clip.
#WorldAlzheimersMonth

[Alzheimers NZ @AlzheimersNZ]

🎬 Human Forever 🎬 The Aotearoa New Zealand movie premiere supported by Doc Edge, Dementia NZ, Alzheimers NZ, and Home4All 💜 Book now 👉 https://t.co/O6rcuHL2Xq #WorldAlzheimersMonth #AlzheimersNZ #Dementia #MateWareware