Sarah Atkinson

Proud , passionate Learning Disability Nurse for 25 years.

[Sarah Atkinson @sarahatkinson97]

Supporting Ashfield Day Service Christmas Carol concert this morning, they loved our festive jumpers instead of uniforms. Breaking down barriers to health care @pics_primary

[Sarah Atkinson @sarahatkinson97]

Queens Nurse! Thankyou @TheQNI #QNISawards sadly not there in person. Flying the flag for @RNLD's. #proud @pics_primary @WintDave -thank you for the support.

[Sarah Atkinson @sarahatkinson97]

@ciaraspinkpod @Channel4News Just seen you on the news @ciaraspinkpod @ciarale01 ...well done, well said 👏 👏

[Sarah Atkinson @sarahatkinson97]

Thank you @PortlandCollege for having us at you Health event today, and giving me a platform to talk about the role of the learning disability nurse in G.P surgeries and a chance to promote Annual Health Checks.@pics_primary

[Sarah Atkinson @sarahatkinson97]

Thank you for sharing and promoting this resource @nottsnursehist

[Nottinghamshire Nursing History Group @nottsnursehist]

Did you watch this news from Nottingham yesterday?

No, not the election debate but an innovation led by nurses.

[Sarah Atkinson @sarahatkinson97]

@swift_hied56589 and myself on the telly box today @NottsTV talking about the COPD Action Plan for people with a learning disability.
@pics_primary @NottsHealthcare @Notts_ICS

[Nottinghamshire Healthcare @NottsHealthcare]

Hiedi Swift, our Respiratory Nurse Specialist will be on @Notts_TV tonight at 5.30pm, with Sarah Atkinson, Learning Disability Nurse Practitioner, @pics_primary. They'll be talking about the 1st COPD action plan in the UK, they designed for patients with a learning disability.

[Sarah Atkinson @sarahatkinson97]

#LearningDisabilityWeek day 5.
Today I met with opticians from @VisionExpress Mansfield to promote #Doyouseeme? They are committed to supporting patients with a learning disability and making reasonable adjustments.
@pics_primary

[Sarah Atkinson @sarahatkinson97]

#LearningDisabilityWeek day 5 It has been a busy week, here are a few more pledges from the caring roadshow @trevorclower and from @pics_primary , @Notts_ICS and @NottsCC staff and service users. #doyouseeme? Yes we see you ❤

[Sarah Atkinson @sarahatkinson97]

#LearningDisabilityWeek day 5.
Here we are supporting @trevorclower with the caring roadshow in Mansfield. Supporting our carers who support people with a learning disability is so important.
@pics_primary #weseeyou ❤

[Sarah Atkinson @sarahatkinson97]

#LearningDisabilityWeek day 4 Busy day, 6 annual health checks completed in individuals homes who cannot access their G.P surgeries. #reasonableadjustments Lovely when people remember me,relationships being built & barriers broken down #Doyouseeme? ❤ I see you ❤@pics_primary

[Sarah Atkinson @sarahatkinson97]

#LearningDisabilityWeek Day 3
Thank you to @pics_primary for giving me a platform at both Staff conferences today to promote #doyouseeme? And to all the staff who responded so positively #weseeyou PICS staff see you ❤ @IanGriffiths01 @wendy_berridge

[Sarah Atkinson @sarahatkinson97]

@LeeStokesOU @ciaraspinkpod @NottsHealthcare We could not have done it without you @LeeStokeOU and the SALT team, and our lovely patients feedback.Thank you

[Sarah Atkinson @sarahatkinson97]

#LearningDisabilityWeek day 2. Primary and Accute care working together. We are at Kingsmill Hospital today with their fabulous Learning Disability Nurse Jo promoting health ,well being and patient and carer support. @pics_primary @SFHFT

[Sarah Atkinson @sarahatkinson97]

It officially launched today on #LearningDisabilityWeek and available for people who need it #doyouseeme? Yes we did see you, and we made a change to our practice! @pics_primary @swift_hied56589

[Nottinghamshire Healthcare @NottsHealthcare]

It’s #LearningDisabilityWeek and we are delighted to launch the first Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) action plan in the UK, alongside @pics_primary, designed for patients with a learning disability. https://t.co/eXI6ZLRCJH

[Sarah Atkinson @sarahatkinson97]

We collaborated with people with a learning disability and COPD diagnosis to ensure the plan was fit for purpose, their feed back was invaluable, and inspired and motivated us throughout .

[Sarah Atkinson @sarahatkinson97]

Proud to share & launch
"My COPD Action Plan' on #LearningDisabilityWeek. Joint project by @swift_hied56589 & myself to create an accessible resource to help people understand & manage their own condition & treatment. @pics_primary @NottsHealthcare @Notts_ICS @asthmalunguk

[Sarah Atkinson @sarahatkinson97]

Love seeing the #DomesticAbuse card being out there. I bet @NUH_Ldlt have been instrumental i sharing the little (but mighty) resource ❤ this mDe my day @RachelRachelj21 @pics_primary

[rachel johnson🌹 @RachelRachelj21]

@sarahatkinson97
I was at @nottmhospitals today and look what I spotted 👀 👍

[Sarah Atkinson @sarahatkinson97]

Promoting the work we do with people with learning disabilities today at Orchard Medical Practice's patients event..even managed 2 Annual Health Checks too!
@pics_primary

[Sarah Atkinson @sarahatkinson97]

Honoured to have been asked by @WintDave to join The Oaklands tonight in celebrating their award of East Midlands care Home of the Year 2024..well deserved for the high quality holistic care they deliver 👏
@pics_primary