For those new to long term ventilation who wondering how relationships and intimacy may be impacted, HMViP have a helpful resource which includes HMV user stories and a webinar providing tips and guidance. For more information go to hmvip.co.uk/relationships-an… #HMV #AddingLifeToYears
ALT Our webinar of specialists provide useful guidance and answers to your questions on relationships and intimacy.
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@VerityFord1 is a consultant physiotherapist @thecsp in the @LSCICB ventilation service. In her #2minuteswiththeHMVteam she shares more about the role of physiotherapy in HMV user support.
For more stories go to hmvip.co.uk/world-hmv-day
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On #WorldHMVDay we hear more #2minuteswiththeHMVteam from around the world. This time Ravi, an anaesthetist and intensive care specialist from Singapore tells us about his work with HMV users. #HMV #addinglifetoyears
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Iain is a nurse consultant in ventilation and is based at @FrimleyHealth. To hear about Iain's journey and specialism, you can view his #2minuteswiththeHMVteam and our other videos here youtu.be/ZX-31ziRZT4 or our website hmvip.co.uk/world-hmv-day
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Ever wondered about the role of a speech and language therapist in providing support for #HMV users? On #WorldHMVDay we start our #2minuteswiththeHMVteam campaign by hearing from Natalie who works in the @northeastHMV @NewcastleNMAHPs #addinglifetoyears
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Today is #WorldHMVDay! Join us in celebrating #2minuteswiththeHMVteam to learn about the specialist roles involved in the care of patients receiving #HMV
Head to hmvip.co.uk/world-hmv-day for some amazing videos and stories from the MDT around the UK and beyond!
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Join us in celebrating #WorldHMVDay, and raising awareness of the role of HMV in #addinglifetoyears for those who need breathing support at home. Today we'll be sharing clips from our 2026 campaign #2minuteswiththeHMVteam.Pls like and share our stories hmvip.co.uk/world-hmv-day
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Join us in celebrating #WorldHMVDay, and raising awareness of the role of HMV in #addinglifetoyears for those who need breathing support at home. Today we'll be sharing clips from our 2026 campaign #2minuteswiththeHMVteam.Pls like and share our stories hmvip.co.uk/world-hmv-day
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Tomorrow is #WorldHMVDay! We hope you'll join us in celebrating #2minuteswiththeHMVteam to learn more about specialist roles. As a starter we hear from #HMViP Chair and Nurse Consultant, Alison Armstrong. youtu.be/z3KOatcAecU
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Just a week to go until #WorldHMVDay on 20th May. Join us in celebrating awareness of the role of HMV in #addinglifetoyears. This year we're focusing on the work of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) who support HMV users. Join us next Wednesday and look out for our MDT videos.
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For anyone starting to plan a holiday who might be anxious about travelling with your home mechanical ventilation equipment, check out the information on our website, with reassuring tips from users who are regular travellers.
hmvip.co.uk/travelling-with-… #HMV #addinglifetoyears
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From Partnership to Action: A busy but productive week in Italy 🇮🇹 —conversations, collaboration, and real momentum, from tackling loneliness to advancing innovation for healthy ageing. More to come.
#AgeingIsLiving #AddingLifeToYears
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HMViP has been looking at how HMV impacts relationships. Today we share the story of Lynda & husband Ian, and why not compromising being a wife or a husband is important. Follow this link to watch their story hmvip.co.uk/patient-story-ia…
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The @asthmalunguk ventilation support group was treated to a talk from Matt Hampson, founder of @Hambofoundation last month. To see Matt's determination to #getbusyliving following his rugby accident and to help others, go to hmvip.co.uk/patient-story-ma… #addinglifetoyears
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If you haven't already signed up for next Monday's @asthmalunguk ventilation support group meeting at 3pm, it's not too late to book a place to join us and our guest @Hambofoundation.
To register asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-…
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Every older person deserves to be at the center of decisions affecting their health and well-being.
This International Day of Older Persons, join the movement to accelerate impact halfway through the UN Decade of Healthy Aging
🔗: paho.org/en/decade-healthy-a…
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Clinical Research Collaboration and supported by @EuroRespSoc has launched an important new survey which aims to shape future patient care. If you are an HMV or CPAP user and want to find out how you can take part go to hmvip.co.uk/patient-survey-2…. #addinglifetoyears #Respiratory
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It's #FriendshipDay! 💜
Feeling socially connected is an important part of being human, and improves our health & well-being – no matter what our age.
Take the time to reach out to an older person around you. A simple gesture could make a big difference! #AddingLifeToYears
ALT Two older friends wearing similar outfits, on a day out outdoors. Text: 'International Day of Friendship'
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Ahead of the @asthmalunguk Ventilation Support Meeting on 4 August, Cath from @PathfindersNMA shares some tips. To see the full film go to hmvip.co.uk/travelling-with-…. To register for the event hmvip.co.uk
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The next A&LUK Ventilation Support meeting is on 4th August. If you're planning to travel now, or in the future, this topic will be one not to miss! @AlisonArmstron will be talking HMV travel checklists and planning.
To sign up go to hmvip.co.uk
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15 Jun 2025
Last week, 9 🇭🇺🇮🇹🇲🇹🇵🇹🇸🇰🇸🇪🇹🇷🇬🇧🇺🇿 Member States joined 1st Advisory Committee meeting to co-develop @WHO_Europe's #AgeingIsLiving Strategy (2026–2030)
💬In today’s climate, we can’t afford to let healthy ageing slip from our priorities – Dr @natasha_azzmus
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