Regional Chief Allied Health Professional for NHS England. National Portfolio CAHPO Mental Health. She/Her. 🌈 Views my own. Retweets not endorsements.

Joined December 2016
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The second series of AHPs4PH podcasts is here! First episode, Judith John (All Wales AHP Public Health & Prevention Lead) sharing her insights into the new 'AHP UK Public Health Strategic Framework 2025 - 2030' which was launched yesterday. @WeAHPs open.spotify.com/episode/4Xx…
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I will be retiring in May from @HPFT_NHS and we are recruiting to my post. This is a great opportunity to be a Chief AHP in a trust that values its AHPs. jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadv…
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Avoid passing on viruses like flu, COVID-19 and norovirus to others this winter.   Try to avoid contact with people while you have symptoms . Find out more at nhs.uk/staywell
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Millions of people are set to receive faster diagnoses and treatment thanks to a major new NHS plan. This ambitious blueprint will give patients more control of their own care. england.nhs.uk/publication/r…
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Congratulations to our Orthopaedic Therapy Team & their MDT who are highlighted in the National Hip Fracture Database by @RCP_FFFAP for their work to increase numbers of patients mobilised soon after undergoing hip fracture surgery (out of bed project) ➡️ rcp.ac.uk/improving-care/res…
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📢 #AHPs don’t forget to sign-up to receive the @NHSEngland Chief AHP Officer bulletin   💻Sign up here 👉england.nhs.uk/email-bulleti…   👀Read our December edition🎄 chiefalliedhealthprofessions… @WeAHPs
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When you call people out you diminish and humiliate them, and they are not only less receptive to the message, they are often upset and annoyed at the messenger. When you call people in, it enables them to (re)connect with their purpose and encourages them towards being better.
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Our latest #MELODIC paper is out in @nature Mental Health! This realist review shows that music therapy must meet the needs of people with dementia and be embedded within the persons care to reduce distress and improve wellbeing 🤲 doi.org/10.1038/s44220-024-0… @dr_ming_hung_hsu
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Dogs & cats are petrified. Wild animals are petrified. Captive animals in zoos (as if that isn’t bad enough) are petrified! The sparkle is gorgeous - the noise is deadly. #banfireworks that bang and make the world a better place. @BornFreeFDN @bellalack @rickygervais Agreed? RT
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We have to ban the private sale of fireworks
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Brilliant day at HCTs first AHP conference! Buckets of inspiration and lots of connections made supporting our valuable AHPs as they navigate their career journeys 💥
We wish all of our Allied Health Professional HCT colleagues a fun and knowledgeable day at our AHP Conference today. 👍 This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow AHPs and learn how you can further develop your specialised skills for our communities. 💙
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📢 NHS Staff Survey 2024 is here 📝Aligned to the #PeoplePromise, it gives you the opportunity to share, in confidence, your personal experiences at work 📝It only takes 15 minutes to complete, so look out for the invite from your employer to make your voice heard @WeAHPs
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12 Nov 2024
Really enjoyable day with our senior system, regional and national AHP colleagues #AHP60 continuing our # CAHPO Quality & Safety Leadership Development - today focusing on systems thinking as senior leaders.
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📌#AHPs in England - Don’t forget to sign up for the official @NHSEngland Chief AHP Officer Bulletin   Interested in receiving latest guidance & updates on national policy & delivery priorities relating to #AHPs? Sign up here 👉 england.nhs.uk/email-bulleti…

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21 Oct 2024
Have your say and share the ideas you have for change. Help us shape the future of the NHS. ➡️ change.nhs.uk
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15 Oct 2024
Some tips on how we can move our organisations towards Net Zero ⬇️ Very informative talk by @bolajilewis. #HWEAHPs #AHPsDay2024 @ahpfaculty @eoeahps @WeAHPs @NHSEastEngland #GreenerAHP
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15 Oct 2024
Sharing information on preventing head injuries from falls, risk assessment and strategies at today’s @EPUTNHS #AHPsDay 2024 celebration, thanks @Gandhi @AlexGreenNHS @SuzanneRastrick @RachelWField @JustineMusiime
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15 Oct 2024
Quality improvements in #EPUT older adult community mental health teams with #AHPs incorporating virtual reality headsets, innovative practices ongoing @EPUTNHS thanks Michelle for sharing @AlexGreenNHS @SuzanneRastrick @RachelWField
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@RachelWField thank you so much for your personalised video to the 150 people at our @rdash_nhs #AHPCinf24 today - such an important focus on quality and safety in, linked with recent inquiry, the recent Darzi review & the importance of anti-racist actions. #PartnershipWorking
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An absolute pleasure hanging out with these inspirational AHPs at the #HWEAHPs #AHPsDay conference. Thanks @bolajilewis for leading on the #GreenerAHP agenda for the @NHSEastEngland region. @DeborahKonu, I will not start now.🫶 @ahpfaculty @WeAHPs #EDI #Antiracism #AHPsDeliver
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