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Daiga Heisters πŸ’™ @DaigaHeisters

Head of Parkinson's Academy, Neurology Academy. Education is the name of the game. Views expressed are my own.

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Lead author Tanya Simuni will be speaking @TheNeuroAcademy Cutting Edge science for #Parkinsons Clinicians on 19 March in Birmingham michaeljfox.org/news/first-b…

The First Biological Staging System for Parkinson’s: A Research Accelerator for the Field

Taking another major step into the new biological era of Parkinson’s disease (PD), an international team of patient, research and industry leaders has proposed the first iteration of a research...

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It was great having you with us Emma @TheNeuroAcademy #parkinsons MasterClass
Emma Davies@EmmaCDavies97
16 Jan 2024
I had a great time presenting at the Neurology Academy Parkinson’s Advanced Master Class back in November!
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This is such brilliant news Congratulations @FionaLindop from me and all of us @TheNeuroAcademy
Parkinson's UK Excellence Network@ParkinsonsEN
30 Dec 2023
Congratulations to @FionaLindop, our Clinical Lead for Therapy for receiving an MBE in the #NewYearsHonours list for services to physiotherapy. πŸ‘ Read more about Fiona's impact on the Parkinson's community, including her work with the us and @ParkinsonsUK bit.ly/3H1lXtt
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MDT in patient care from the Derby Team at #Parkinsons Advanced MasterClass @TheNeuroAcademy
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Alistair Church discussing the value of Primary Care at #Parkinsons Advanced MasterClass @TheNeuroAcademy
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Jalesh Paniker discussing urinary and sex issues in Parkinson's @TheNeuroAcademy #Parkinsons Advanced MasterClass
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After hearing from the 3 finalists of the between module project at #Parkinsons Advanced MasterClass it's time for the delegates to vote @TheNeuroAcademy
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Finishing the day #Parkinsons Advanced MasterClass with, from the right, Emma Davies introducing the delegates to the UK Parkinson's Disease Clinical Studies Group and on the left Gabriele De Luca discusing Leadership through his own journey @TheNeuroAcademy
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Dr Ed Richfield discussing #Palliative care at #Parkinsons MasterClass @TheNeuroAcademy
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Peter Fletcher welcoming the delegates back to the 2nd module of the Advanced #Parkinsons MasterClass @TheNeuroAcademy Let the learning begin
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Daiga Heisters πŸ’™ retweeted
Neurology Academy@TheNeuroAcademy
24 Nov 2023
First they won our #Parkinson's project award, then were nominated for the @NursingTimes awards - now this! Amazing work by Nick Bryden & Richard Cottrell, another fab nurse/pharmacist collaboration! Congrats! #excellenceawards
Parkinson's UK Excellence Network@ParkinsonsEN
22 Nov 2023
And now for our final award of the evening πŸ₯... The winner of the Excellence award is the @NHSaaa team✨πŸ₯³ recognised as the single, outstanding, winning entry across all 3 award categories. Congratulations to the whole team! Your service embodies #ParkinsonsExcellence πŸŽ‰πŸ‘πŸŒŸ
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Please support @ebegley2 in her research ⬇️
Neurology Academy@TheNeuroAcademy
21 Nov 2023
A new study aiming to understand & optimise treatment choice for #parkinsons needs views from #clinicians - can you support @ebegley2 in her research in this quick survey? tinyurl.com/AstonPrescribing…
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So well deserved. You are the best of people @jonny_acheson #Parkinsons #timecriticalmedication
Jonny Acheson@jonny_acheson
1 Nov 2023
Advocating for #Parkinsons can be tiring, it can be frustrating, it can be all consuming and it can feel like wading through treacle at times so it was lovely to receive this award today. I have no idea who did the nominating but thank you to whoever you are πŸ˜€ Onwards……
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Done @RowanWathes @alzheimerssoc @TheNeuroAcademy
Rowan Wathes@RowanWathes
23 Oct 2023
We need your help! It will only take about 45 seconds. Please consider joining us in urging the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to fund training in Parkinson’s-related dementia for health professionals in England @ParkinsonsEN πŸ‘‰campaign.parkinsons.org.uk/p…
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It's buzzing #nurses #mytribe
Ruth Stross (nee Jones) #protectnurse@ruthstross
25 Oct 2023
Can’t quite believe I’m here for the very first time.. invited by one of the shortlisted nominees alongside my lovely colleague @DaigaHeisters @TheNeuroAcademy #nursing #inspiration
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Looking forward to the @NursingTimes celebration of nursing with @ruthstross and our @ParkinsonsEN friends @katfrench76 and @RowanWathes
Neurology Academy@TheNeuroAcademy
25 Oct 2023
Excited to see some Neurology Academy alumni shortlisted for awards @NursingTimes this evening. The fabulous #nurses on our staff @daigaheisters and @ruthstross will be there to give us the inside scoop. So many brilliant #nurses - congratulations to you all!
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Daiga Heisters πŸ’™ retweeted
Neurology Academy@TheNeuroAcademy
13 Oct 2023
Join @ParkinsonsUK, @alzheimerssoc and Neurology Academy in urging the secretary of state for Health and Social Care to fund training in Parkinson’s-related dementia for health professionals in England. Add your signature now: eu1.hubs.ly/H05LldX0
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Daiga Heisters πŸ’™ retweeted
Neurology Academy@TheNeuroAcademy
4 Oct 2023
"Our delegates are an inspiration to us - and hopefully, through this report, they will be to you, as well." - @DaigaHeisters. Deep dive into our Parkinson's projects: eu1.hubs.ly/H05C0gM0'

Parkinson's Academy: Education with impact | Neurology Academy

The first to be published in this year's Education with impact series is for Parkinson's Academy, our longest running education programme.

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Last speaker of #ParkinsonsMC 45 is Elizabeth Wilson on Palliative Care @TheNeuroAcademy
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1st session of the afternoon #ParkinsonsMC 45 with Christopher Kobylecki discussing treatment in late stage Parkinsons @TheNeuroAcademy
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