Therapy Service Lead - Geriatric Emergency Medicine. Physiotherapist & MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. Passionate about MDT working to support older people
Joined August 2017
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Sarah Craister π retweeted
Feb 12
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Inpatient Vascular and Surgical Therapy teams at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist.
Closing date 26th February 2026.
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Are you a Senior OT looking for a new & exciting challenge? We have a vacancy for a Clinical Specialist OT to join our Integrated Speciality Medicine Therapy Team. Get in touch to find out more β¦@WAHT_OTβ© β¦@WorcsAcuteNHSβ© jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvβ¦
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15 Dec 2025
Calling all Newly Qualified Band 5 OTβs or established Band 5 OTβs π¨. We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Band 5 rotation scheme in Worcestershire. Get in touch if you want to know more β¦@WAHT_OTβ© β¦@WorcsAcuteNHSβ© jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvβ¦
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Sarah Craister π retweeted
14 Dec 2025
On the second day of BGSβ¦
In August, we co-produced the report βHospital at home for frailtyβ with @UKHaHSoc. Hospital at Home, also referred to as virtual wards, enables people to remain at home while receiving the diagnosis and treatment they need. buff.ly/XU6WI2X
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28 Nov 2025
JOB ALERTπ¨Are you an Occupational Therapist with a specialist interest in Frailty & Older Peoples Medicine? We are looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to cover maternity leave on a 12 month contract. @WorcsAcuteNHSβ©β¦β¦β¦β¦@WAHT_OTβ© jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvβ¦
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28 Nov 2025
JOB ALERT π¨ Are you a Senior Occupational Therapist with a specialist interest in Frailty & Older Peoples Medicine? Take a look at this Therapy Team Lead job opportunity and come and join our Integrated Therapy team
@WorcsAcuteNHS β¦@WAHT_OTβ© jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvβ¦
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Sarah Craister π retweeted
28 Nov 2025
Member Karen Poole represented the CSP in Parliament, giving evidence to inform the 10-year workforce plan for the NHS in England.
We're calling for a plan that fully recognises physiotherapy and rehabilitation as central to achieving the NHSβs goals: csp.org.uk/news/2025-11-27-pβ¦
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Sarah Craister π retweeted
23 Nov 2025
This is a positive trial..Stopping antihypertensives in this nursing home population did no harm. Thus, continuing these meds was of no benefit. Thatβs helpful and should promote #Deprescribing with shared decisions with patients/ families @pash22 thank you
Among older adults with frailty, evidence on the benefits and risks of discontinuing antihypertensive drugs is limited.Β
nejm.org/do/10.1056/NEJMdo00β¦ @lucypgeridoc
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13 Oct 2025
Job Alert π¨ Are you an Occupational Therapist with a specialist interest in Frailty & Older Peoples Medicine? Take a look at this opportunity to join the Geriatric Emergency Medicine Therapy team β¦@WorcsAcuteNHSβ© β¦@WAHT_OTβ© β¦β¦β¦ jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvβ¦
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13 Oct 2025
We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join our fabulous Integrated Therapy Team β¦@WorcsAcuteNHSβ© . Take a look and get in touch if you want to know more β¦@WAHT_OTβ© β¦@WAHT_Physioβ© jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvβ¦
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Sarah Craister π retweeted
9 Sep 2025
9 of 10 key BGS messages on older people's healthcare:
Hospitals are a vital part of care for older people but long stays are harmful. buff.ly/QStP2AE
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Sarah Craister π retweeted
27 Aug 2025
This is a key message to nhs managers and ICBs.
Older people live with complex needs, multimorbidity, often disability & there is large overlap with frailty as a LTC.
To get integrated care & neighbourhood health right, focus on the evidence and key principles within CGA
23 Aug 2025
4 of 10 key BGS messages on older people's healthcare:
Most older people are living with two or more long-term conditions. 67% of people aged over 74 have multimorbidity, which means they live with two or more long-term health conditions. buff.ly/By1N3ID
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30 Jul 2025
Well done Dr Jackson π₯³. You continue to be an inspiration in all you do
30 Jul 2025
Doctor. π©ββοΈ Rower. π£ββοΈ Champion! π
A doctor from Worcestershire Royal Hospital is celebrating a stellar season in her rowing boat, after picking up medals at the @BritishRowing Championships, the British Rowing Masters, and the @HenleyRegatta.
Back on dry land, Dr Catherine Jackson is a Consultant in Geriatric Medicine at our hospitals. But Catherine leads a double life racing (and winning!) at top-level British rowing competitions after taking up the sport at university.
π This season she collected the Fiona Dennis Trophy for winning the aspirational lightweight single sculls event at the Henley Women's Regatta, before winning the Masters B single scull and Masters C double sculls at the British Rowing Masters π₯π₯
Earlier this month she rounded off her excellent season with a silver medal at the senior British Rowing Championships π₯
Congratulations on your amazing season Dr Jackson! π
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Sarah Craister π retweeted
24 Jul 2025
Announcing: the BGS Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) Hub!
A clear, concise, evidence-based set of resources, freely available to all who need them on our website. Dive in today! buff.ly/yZ0Cxzg
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Sarah Craister π retweeted
6 Jun 2025
We welcome the Urgent and Emergency Care Plan from @NHSEngland. Older people are one of the biggest user groups of urgent and emergency care services. We are pleased the plan recognises and addresses many of the issues affecting them. buff.ly/MwwvvfR
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3 Apr 2025
Great webinar with inspiring presentations- thank you for organising @akdufley. Our ideas board is filling up in the office following this π‘
1 Apr 2025
It's an exciting day. We're celebrating Greener AHP week at @WorcsAcuteNHS by holding a webinar today celebrating AHP contributions to sustainability. Get ready to be inspired. Small actions together make big impact @HayterRachael @LouPearsonNHS @WAHT_SLT @WAHT_OT @WAHT_Physio
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Sarah Craister π retweeted
3 Apr 2025
NHS England Β» Harnessing the benefits of physical activity:
#New statement to support physical activity and prevention of Deconditioning from the NHSE. england.nhs.uk/ourwork/publiβ¦
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24 Mar 2025
Had a great morning @worcester_uni talking all things Frailty @UoW_OT. Thanks for inviting me & being such an engaging group @emmaNeurologyOT @SophieJSmith3
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13 Mar 2025
Exciting Frailty ACP job alert π¨. Come and join our wonderful team β¦@WorcsAcuteNHSβ©. We are a very passionate and enthusiastic MDT and would love to hear from you π jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvβ¦
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Sarah Craister π retweeted
25 Feb 2025
See how your local NHS is helping patients get urgent treatment more quickly and in the right place β
The Single Point of Access is a partnership between @WorcsAcuteNHS and @HWHCT_NHS π€
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