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Benjamin Gage @FinbarLewis

Social Worker/Former Opera Singer

Joined November 2010
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  • Followers 29
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Benjamin Gage retweeted
Think Ahead@ThinkAheadMH
26 Jan 2024
❓ What’s it like training with us to be a #MentalHealth social worker? Watch Ben’s year one update to find out! 👇 We’re following Ben, Izzy and Tracey through their #ThinkAheadProgramme training. 🔗 Full video: thinkahead.org/news-item/yea… @FinbarLewis @Go_CheshireWest
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Benjamin Gage retweeted
Think Ahead@ThinkAheadMH
25 May 2023
Meet Ben, @FinbarLewis, one of three trainees we're following throughout his experience on the #ThinkAheadProgramme. In his blog, he shares how he got on in his first placement in #Chester with @Go_CheshireWest. 🔗🎥: thinkahead.org/story/meet-be… #MentalHealth #SocialWorkTwitter
Cut out photo of trainee mental health social worker Ben with his quote: "It's fantastic to actually be in a position to offer support and help to people."

ALT Cut out photo of trainee mental health social worker Ben with his quote: "It's fantastic to actually be in a position to offer support and help to people."
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Benjamin Gage retweeted
Barbara Lewis@LimonAttire
17 Apr 2023
Latest feedback -😇 "Thank you so much for being there & making a challenging time easier Mom is 88 & was having a hard time showering The NeverNaked set has helped us tremendously We’ve been able to adjust to this new experience together in a way that maintains her privacy"
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Benjamin Gage retweeted
Think Ahead@ThinkAheadMH
5 Apr 2023
🗣 "It's like I waited until 33 to find the job I was made for." Meet Ben @FinbarLewis👋, one of the trainees we're following on the #ThinkAheadProgramme. Read how he got on in his first placement in #Chester with @Go_CheshireWest : bit.ly/3Z6Rq46 ⬅️ #SocialWorkTwitter
Photo of Ben, Think Ahead trainee mental health social worker, at his desk in the office.

ALT Photo of Ben, Think Ahead trainee mental health social worker, at his desk in the office.

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Benjamin Gage retweeted
Barbara Lewis@LimonAttire
9 Mar 2023
Met this friendly little chap at ⁦@DunhamMasseyNT⁩ yesterday. This chatty little #robin sat for ages ‘talking’ to my little granddaughter. #nature #wellbeing #spring #walking
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Benjamin Gage retweeted
Barbara Lewis@LimonAttire
17 Feb 2023
Adaptive interaction - a way of connecting with people inthe late stages of dementia when words might not be as useful. The work of Maggie Ellis and Arlene Estelle keeps people connected #dementia #communication beingpatient.com/adaptive-in…

When Speech Is Gone: A Method for Nonverbal Communication in Dementia

In late-stage dementia, people lose the ability to speak. Mirroring a person's actions may help people connect, even without words.

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Benjamin Gage retweeted
Barbara Lewis@LimonAttire
30 Nov 2022
Very pleased to have been considered an 'inspiration' by masters students at the London College of Fashion today during their final presentations about developing a wardrobe for dementia @rfleetwoodsmith @LCFLondon
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The full video of me waffling about training as a Social Worker. The interview seemed much longer, but they had to edit out the bits where I lost track and unhelpfully swore in the middle of a take… youtube.com/watch?v=elMF3W01…

Three people, three journeys: Meet Ben

This is Ben. He used to be an opera singer and is now training to ...

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Benjamin Gage retweeted
Think Ahead@ThinkAheadMH
15 Nov 2022
Ready to turn your career 180 degrees? Like Ben: from opera singer 🎤 to #MentalHealth social worker in training, he's one of three 2022 trainees we're following all the way through our #ThinkAheadProgramme. 📽️ See Izzy and Tracey's stories: bit.ly/3txH28g #PaidToTrain
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Benjamin Gage retweeted
The Opera Story@TheOperaStory
15 Feb 2021
Remember to vote for #newopera Beauty and the Seven Beats in the @FEDORA_Platform : help us get to the next stage in the Fedora Opera Prize 2021! fedora-platform.com/discover…

FEDORA Platform@FEDORA_Platform
13 Feb 2021
34 bold artistic opera and dance projects from 20 countries gathering over 200 artists, and you get to decide which ones will reach the next phase of the competition! Cast your vote until February 26th! loom.ly/RjGM1qU #FEDORAPrizes2021​ @GENERALI @vancleefarpels @kearney
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Benjamin Gage retweeted
Barbara Lewis@LimonAttire
11 Feb 2021
"I purchased 1 of your Shower Drapron 18mths ago for my Mom. She loved it! She was 92yo when she passed away this past year from Alzheimer's. What a Wonderful product! My Aunt is thrilled with the one I just received. Thank you for providing product" #modesty #dignity #mnd #carer
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Benjamin Gage retweeted
Robert Hugill@RobertHugill
8 Feb 2021
Congratulations to @TheOperaStory, their Beauty & the seven Beasts, music by @VahanSalorian @Lewis_C_Murphy @alexwoolfmusic Lucie Treacher, Sasha Scott, @JudeObermuller @jamesgarnercomp is on shortlist for 2021 @FEDORA_Platform Opera Prize. My article: planethugill.com/2021/02/the…

The Opera Story's Beauty and the seven Beasts on this year's Fedora Opera Prize shortlist

The Opera Story's Beauty and the seven Beasts project is on the shortlist for the 2021 Fedora Opera Prize

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Jolly excited to be involved in this project, and equally excited that we've been shortlisted for the Fedora Opera Prize! It's a really interesting project and @TheOperaStory has continued working hard throughout these strange times, so all votes appreciated!
The Opera Story@TheOperaStory
1 Feb 2021
The FEDORA Prizes 2021 Shortlist is out and our new commission "Beauty and the Seven Beasts" has been selected! Check out the online shortlist announcement: ow.ly/iuOM50Dnbft VOTE for us here: ow.ly/MllI50Dnbfv Fedora Platform #FEDORAPrizes2021 #votenow
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Benjamin Gage retweeted
The Opera Story@TheOperaStory
1 Feb 2021
The FEDORA Prizes 2021 Shortlist is out and our new commission "Beauty and the Seven Beasts" has been selected! Check out the online shortlist announcement: ow.ly/iuOM50Dnbft VOTE for us here: ow.ly/MllI50Dnbfv Fedora Platform #FEDORAPrizes2021 #votenow
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Benjamin Gage retweeted
Barbara Lewis@LimonAttire
2 Sep 2020
Sharing my story of how I used music to communicate withand care for my Mum.(I first wrote this piece in 2017) #PCWWeek20 #WorldAlzMonth #musicfordementia #dementia #music limonattire.com/blogs/news/c…
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It's the last day of The Opera Story's funding for Episodes! This brilliant and highly original company is trying to pay everyone involved in this project, without being contractually obligated to do so, which is quite a thing in these strange times... crowdfunder.co.uk/episodes
Benjamin Gage retweeted
Barbara Lewis@LimonAttire
18 Aug 2020
What is the link between nuns' bathing habits and dignity for people living with later stages of dementia and others who need help showering/bathing? Find out here -limonattire.com/blogs/news/w… @alzscot @AlzScotDRC @alzheimerssoc @DementiaUK @mndassoc @age_uk #dignity #assistedbathing
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Benjamin Gage retweeted
The Opera Story@TheOperaStory
6 Aug 2020
Episode 11 - Life is Sweet/Life is Shit How have you coped with being cooped up? Words by #davidparry Music by @jamesgarnercomp Directed by #jameshurley Piano - @BerrakDyerPiano Mezzo - @bethmoxon Baritone - @EdDanon Part1/2
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Benjamin Gage retweeted
The Opera Story@TheOperaStory
27 Jul 2020
Episode 10 - Love and Light Special collaboration with East London Cabaret Superstar @oberonwhite See what happens when the camera doesn't actually turn off... Words by @louisrem Music by @VahanSalorian Ensemble: @BerrakDyerPiano @alex_lomeiko @Cigleris @PeterisCello
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Benjamin Gage retweeted
The Opera Story@TheOperaStory
16 Jul 2020
Episode 9 - Nature: Water & Air A stunning tribute to our beautiful planet! Words @jlwpoetry Music @DaniHoward6 Mezzo @AitkenKatherine Baritone #benjaminlewis Violin @alex_lomeiko Cello @PeterisCello Flute @ImogenRoyce Clarinet @Cigleris Visuals @MichaelMatti
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