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Raising Awareness of PANS and PANDAS 🐼🍳💜 #SEND 18 years of #TeamEnglish📚 Education Leadership 👩🏼‍🏫 TeachFirst 💪🏻 North of England 😎

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Resource update! My PANS/PANDAS page developed with @laurahellfeld.bsky.social now includes a link to Plaito, an AI specialist trained on common questions from parents & health professionals. Plaito was developed by the fab team: @london-pans-clinic.bsky.social autisticrealms.com/navigating-p...
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Navigating PANS/PANDAS & Neurodivergence | Autistic Realms
Our new PANS/PANDAS info-gathering templates help families, schools & clinicians understand the overlap between neurodivergence and PANS/PANDAS.
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Don’t leave these kids waiting. Tomorrow. @zubirahmed.bsky.social @seemamalhotra-mp.bsky.social @catsmithmp.bsky.social @childrenscomm.bsky.social @helenhayes.bsky.social @jessasatomp.bsky.social @clairecoutinho.bsky.social @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social @munirawilson.bsky.social
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
We needed a big room! Coming too? @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social @drrosena.bsky.social @jeevunsandher.bsky.social @chriselmoremp.bsky.social @chriswebbmp.bsky.social @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social @stephenmorganmp.bsky.social @jostevenslabour.bsky.social @skinnock.bsky.social @karinsmythmp.bsky.social
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Tomorrow. Come meet the youth board and support children with neuropsychiatric conditions and acquired SEND. @laylamoran.bsky.social @greenjennyjones.bsky.social @charlotte2153.bsky.social @antoniabance.bsky.social @georgiagould.bsky.social @chriscurtis94.bsky.social @chrisbloore.bsky.social
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
www.panspandasuk.org/post/primary-school-video/ This #NeurodiversityWeek make sure your #SEND team can differentiate between neurodiversity and acute onset neuropsych conditions #PansPandasHour #Edusky #inclusion #neurodiversity
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Explaining PANS and PANDAS in school
This fun video explains PANS and PANDAS to children, helping them understand and support their peers at school.
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
www.panspandasuk.org/post/putting-pans-and-pandas-on-the-map/ How much longer can @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social withhold funding #PansPandasHour? New research is a canary in the coalmine: kids with infection-triggered neuropsych symptoms aren't waiting! @1goodtern.bsky.social
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Putting PANS and PANDAS on the map - PANS PANDAS UK
Presenting a new research project of extreme significance for future recognition and treatment of PANS and PANDAS
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
www.panspandasuk.org/post/putting-pans-and-pandas-on-the-map/ New evidence demands immediate action for kids with #PansPandasHour. How long will @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social ignore the desperate need for funding? @shaunlintern.bsky.social @annegdelaney.bsky.social @gemmasherlock.bsky.social
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Putting PANS and PANDAS on the map - PANS PANDAS UK
Presenting a new research project of extreme significance for future recognition and treatment of PANS and PANDAS
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
www.panspandasuk.org/post/putting-pans-and-pandas-on-the-map/ The EGM shines a light on the lack of funded research into #PansPandasHour. These kids deserve better @thekingsfund.bsky.social @nuffieldtrust.org.uk @healthfoundation.bsky.social @bmj.com @crecuk.bsky.social @childrenscomm.bsky.social
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Putting PANS and PANDAS on the map - PANS PANDAS UK
Presenting a new research project of extreme significance for future recognition and treatment of PANS and PANDAS
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
www.eppi.ioe.ac.uk/cms/Portals/35/Maps/PANS_PANDAS_EGM.html The EGM lares bare just how little funded research there is #PansPandasHour. Children deserve urgent policy +law change. 💔 @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social @zarahsultana.bsky.social @laylamoran.bsky.social @greenjennyjones.bsky.social
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
www.panspandasuk.org/post/putting-pans-and-pandas-on-the-map/ So grateful @exeter.ac.uk @nihrarcs.bsky.social + hospitals across Ldn. Kids with #PansPandasHour deserve care informed by robust research @drrosena.bsky.social @dramirkhangp.bsky.social @drnighatarif.bsky.social #paedsrocks #medsky
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Putting PANS and PANDAS on the map - PANS PANDAS UK
Presenting a new research project of extreme significance for future recognition and treatment of PANS and PANDAS
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Happy #WorldBookDay Eve 📚✨ Children with neuropsych conditions deserve to see themselves in stories. This story needs celebrating! #PansPandasHour www.panspandasuk.org/post/celebrate-world-book-day-with-glitch/ @nosycrow.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @hachettechildrens.bsky.social
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Celebrate World Book Day with Glitch - PANS PANDAS UK
Welcome to PANS PANDAS' news blog. This post is titled: Celebrate World Book Day with Glitch
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Happy #WorldBookDay Eve from #PansPandasHour side! So encouraging to see representation for kids with neuropsych conditions emerging — stories matter, + seeing yourself on the page can make all the difference @waterstones.bsky.social www.panspandasuk.org/post/celebrate-world-book-day-with-glitch/
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Celebrate World Book Day with Glitch - PANS PANDAS UK
Welcome to PANS PANDAS' news blog. This post is titled: Celebrate World Book Day with Glitch
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Happy #WBD26 #WorldBookDay Eve! So excited to see this wonderful new character from @tamingolivia.bsky.social. Representation Matters for kids with neuropsychiatric disorders! panspandasuk.org/post/celebra... @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social
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Celebrate World Book Day with Glitch - PANS PANDAS UK
Welcome to PANS PANDAS' news blog. This post is titled: Celebrate World Book Day with Glitch
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Shining a huge light on this brilliant #PansPandasHour resource 🌟Made by teens-for teens! Clear, powerful, exactly what kids need — a real step forward in raising awareness 👏 panspandasuk.org/post/teen-to... @fionacoley.bsky.social @positivitea-eps.bsky.social @maxpurpose.bsky.social
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Teen to Teen: a new resource for young people - PANS PANDAS UK
Welcome to PANS PANDAS' news blog. This post is titled: Teen to Teen: a new resource for young people
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
It should never be up to poorly kids with rare disorders to fight for recognition. The courage of the #PansPandasHour Youth Board is nothing short of inspiring 💛 What an incredible, much-needed resource panspandasuk.org/post/teen-to... @wellcometrust.bsky.social @mhsforliverpoolcyp.bsky.social
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Teen to Teen: a new resource for young people - PANS PANDAS UK
Welcome to PANS PANDAS' news blog. This post is titled: Teen to Teen: a new resource for young people
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
It shouldn’t be up to children +charities to advocate for #PansPandasHour — but when they do, they smash it 💪 An incredible resource! panspandasuk.org/post/teen-to... @salhogg.bsky.social @joshmacalistermp.bsky.social @georgiagould.bsky.social @crecuk.bsky.social @childrenscomm.bsky.social
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Teen to Teen: a new resource for young people - PANS PANDAS UK
Welcome to PANS PANDAS' news blog. This post is titled: Teen to Teen: a new resource for young people
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
The @panspandasuk.bsky.social Youth Board just keep smashing it! This resource needs to be kept to hand in all #CAMHS clinics🫶 panspandasuk.org/post/teen-to... @amyhodkinrnld.bsky.social @anniecoxy.bsky.social @iankellehermd.bsky.social @jenna66.bsky.social @louisabradshaw.bsky.social
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Teen to Teen: a new resource for young people - PANS PANDAS UK
Welcome to PANS PANDAS' news blog. This post is titled: Teen to Teen: a new resource for young people
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Excited to see @tamingolivia.bsky.social partnering with PPUK to champion representation for #PansPandasHour children. Stories matter — and so does being seen. www.panspandasuk.org/post/celebrate-world-book-day-with-glitch/ @francescasimon.bsky.social @anthonyhorowitz.com @nqcliteracy.bsky.social
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Celebrate World Book Day with Glitch - PANS PANDAS UK
Welcome to PANS PANDAS' news blog. This post is titled: Celebrate World Book Day with Glitch
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
So excited for #WBD26 with Glitch. Representation is important for underrepresented communities like #PansPandasHour kids. This collab is powerful! Please share! @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social www.panspandasuk.org/post/celebrate-world-book-day-with-glitch/
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Celebrate World Book Day with Glitch - PANS PANDAS UK
Welcome to PANS PANDAS' news blog. This post is titled: Celebrate World Book Day with Glitch
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
📚 Representation matters — especially for kids with #PansPandasHour. So important, so needed. Please get behind this brilliant work 💛 panspandasuk.org/post/introdu... @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social @routledgebooks.bsky.social @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social @crecuk.bsky.social @literacy-trust.bsky.social
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Introducing Glitch - PANS PANDAS UK
Meet Glitch, a powerful panda who lives with PANS. Glitch was designed by our Youth Board to support conversations around PANS and PANDAS
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Fantastic to see Taming Olivia's new collab! 📚 So powerful for children with #PansPandasHour to see themselves represented. Please support @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social @matthaig.bsky.social @cressidacowell.bsky.social panspandasuk.org/post/introdu...
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Introducing Glitch - PANS PANDAS UK
Meet Glitch, a powerful panda who lives with PANS. Glitch was designed by our Youth Board to support conversations around PANS and PANDAS
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Overnight behavioural or neuropsychiatric changes in a child? Think #PansPandasHour Don’t wait—and look back in horror at missed cases. UK guidelines drop Oct 26 @drrosena.bsky.social @jeevunsandher.bsky.social @drnighatarif.bsky.social @dramirkhangp.bsky.social @drpunamkrishan.bsky.social
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Journalists: behind the medical jargon there’s a powerful story here about missed signs, inadequate support, and families grieving for the children they still hold in their arms. #PansPandasHour @loosewomen.bsky.social @thismorningitv.bsky.social @channel4news.bsky.social @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
#PansPandasHour There’s a powerful story here about missed signs, inadequate support-families grieving for the children they still hold in their arms open.substack.com/pub/settingf... @branwenjeffreys.bsky.social @claudiahammond.bsky.social @annacollinson.bsky.social @vicderbyshire.bsky.social
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I Know What Suicidal Ideation Looks Like in a 5 Year Old
After nearly two decades of working with children, I thought I was prepared for the curveballs of parenthood.
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Fab to see this conversation Tina Emery OBE. Policymakers cannot continue overlooking #PansPandasHour in education + health strategy. When early diagnosis is critical, awareness isn’t optional — it’s a responsibility panspandasuk.org/post/podcast... @drrosena.bsky.social @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social
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Podcast: PANS and PANDAS in the classroom - PANS PANDAS UK
Podcast episode feat PANS PANDAS UK: Why understanding PANS and PANDAS is so important within education settings.
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Fab to see this pod with Tina Emery OBE. #Edusky shouldn’t have to rely on chance encounters #PansPandasHour— this knowledge should be part of core CPD. panspandasuk.org/post/podcast... @mrsbrew.bsky.social @obarnes.bsky.social @sashasmith.bsky.social @sarahlarsen74.bsky.social
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Podcast: PANS and PANDAS in the classroom - PANS PANDAS UK
Podcast episode feat PANS PANDAS UK: Why understanding PANS and PANDAS is so important within education settings.
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
It’s not fair to send ITTs into the classroom sans #PansPandasHour training. Include this new pod with Tina Emery OBE in your provision. panspandasuk.org/post/podcast... @education.ox.ac.uk @jonesedu.bsky.social @educatingholmes.bsky.social @russell-spink.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social
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Podcast: PANS and PANDAS in the classroom - PANS PANDAS UK
Podcast episode feat PANS PANDAS UK: Why understanding PANS and PANDAS is so important within education settings.
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Fantastic to see @PANSPANDASUK speaking with Tina Emery Too many educators are unaware of the signs of conditions like #PansPandasHour, where early diagnosis is crucial panspandasuk.org/post/podcast... @tomrees.bsky.social @georgiagould.bsky.social @branwenjeffreys.bsky.social @mrp-ict.bsky.social
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Podcast: PANS and PANDAS in the classroom - PANS PANDAS UK
Podcast episode feat PANS PANDAS UK: Why understanding PANS and PANDAS is so important within education settings.
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
#paedsrocks #PansPandasHour www.panspandasuk.org/post/latest-uk-guideline-news/ @helenebedford.bsky.social @andyweatherall.bsky.social @niamhtaohealth.bsky.social @grz1.bsky.social @i-am-spottacus.bsky.social @iainduncan.bsky.social @dr-emmacoombe.bsky.social @mishapankhania.bsky.social
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
www.panspandasuk.org/post/nhs-england-welcomes-work-of-pans-pandas-steering-group/ Keep Sharing @suzievc.bsky.social @bjwh.bsky.social @traceyellershaw.bsky.social @leejenks.bsky.social @uhmb-ld.bsky.social @kd-alotty-potty.bsky.social @janeeball.bsky.social @uocumbrianursing.bsky.social
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
#PANS doesn’t wait for clinicians to catch on to latest #NHS guidance for #PansPandasHour. Swift treatment = better outcomes. Childhood shouldn’t be lost to delayed care.@robinhyd.bsky.social @gracemacaulay.bsky.social @ingridwolfe.bsky.social @cabeysekera.bsky.social @jamesrnld.bsky.social
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
#PansPandasHour Guidelines coming Oct 26. Will clinicians reflect on the children who were dismissed along the way? Uncomfortable questions. @wesstreeting.bsky.social @karinsmythmp.bsky.social @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social @zubirahmed.bsky.social @childrenscomm.bsky.social @chriswebbmp.bsky.social
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
#MedTwitter podcasting community — this is one to watch. #PansPandasHour guidelines land in October. @dangoyal.bsky.social @ben-plumley.bsky.social @avrahamcoopermd.bsky.social @ludwiglinmd.bsky.social @fwmaternity.bsky.social @drjanegilmour.bsky.social @claudiahammond.bsky.social
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
#PansPandasHour Sudden-onset SEND requires nuanced and timely school support. This must start at training level—please include accredited CPD in #ITT programmes. @suecowley.bsky.social @moderncassie.bsky.social @vicgoddard.bsky.social @johncaudwell.bsky.social @vivienneporritt.bsky.social
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
#PansPandasHour Kids with sudden-onset #SEND need nuanced, timely support. Please consider including accredited #CPD within #ITT training packages www.panspandasuk.org/post/primary-school-video/ @dremmapowell.bsky.social @bramwell-l.bsky.social @russell-spink.bsky.social @jonesedu.bsky.social
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Explaining PANS and PANDAS in school
This fun video explains PANS and PANDAS to children, helping them understand and support their peers at school.
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
#PansPandasHour are NHS recognised. LAs have been notified. Schools still aren’t prepared. This rising #SEND issue needs to be shared #SENCO @funkypedagogy.bsky.social @vianclark.bsky.social @leoracruddas.bsky.social @eddorrell.bsky.social @mouhssinismail.bsky.social @greenshawtrust.bsky.social
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
#PansPandasHour can strike children overnight. Schools must be ready to support this medically complex condition from day one. Please flag #CPD #SENCO @marycurnockcook.bsky.social @garethconyard.bsky.social @rachelhargreaves.bsky.social @marydaviesslp.bsky.social @debharper.bsky.social
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
#PansPandasHour because diagnosing and treating my child is no longer optional @uocumbrianursing.bsky.social @arcnenc.bsky.social @stevegilbertobe.bsky.social @profcandacecurrie.bsky.social @sharonwhiteobe.bsky.social @jemg.bsky.social @drandrewrowland.bsky.social @rachaelliebmann.bsky.social
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Please continue to share latest #NHS positioning on #PansPandasHour with @uhmb-ld.bsky.social colleagues. Spotting this early saves childhoods @hannahjohnson2411.bsky.social @leejenks.bsky.social @suzievc.bsky.social @traceyellershaw.bsky.social @bjwh.bsky.social @cumbriamed.bsky.social
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Sometimes watching + waiting amounts to medical negligence With #PansPandasHour speed saves childhoods. Are your trusts aware of latest NHS positionings? @drnickschindler.bsky.social @masudhusain.bsky.social @runningmadprof.bsky.social @alisonoppetit.bsky.social @oligoclonalband.medsky.social
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
#PansPandasHour strikes children overnight -you won't see it coming. #Edusky consider #cpd @panspandasuk.bsky.social youtu.be/ToUBNkUux00?... @mrspearce.bsky.social @janescottgall.bsky.social @verandathought.bsky.social @dawatson.bsky.social @wolvesteach.bsky.social @juliacoles.bsky.social
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Learning about PANS and PANDAS: for children (7-11)
YouTube video by PANS PANDAS UK
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Dismissing kids with acute onset neuropsych symptoms is medical negligence. @farmerswife677.bsky.social @anniecoxy.bsky.social @drnickw.bsky.social @ninipd.bsky.social @lukefowkesgoodwin.bsky.social @eimanmunro.bsky.social @fionaduffy.bsky.social @donnacarlyle.bsky.social #PansPandasHour
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Ignoring children with acute onset neuropsych symptoms post infection isn't neutral, it's medical negligence. www.panspandasuk.org/post/nhs-england-welcomes-work-of-pans-pandas-steering-group/ @amepearson.bsky.social @knockaboutwok.bsky.social @ettabea.bsky.social @anaesthetistsb.bsky.social
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
#Controversial: My kid isn’t pineapple on pizza! If this is you go-to for children presenting with acute onset neuropsych symptoms, review latest #NHS statement @petacs.bsky.social @maloufabritius.bsky.social @priscolara.bsky.social @drracheledwards.bsky.social @emergmeddr.bsky.social
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
I hear this is absolutely SMASHING view counts. #MedTwitter #paedsrock #PansPandasHour @daltmann.bsky.social @drsamray.bsky.social @annacamporesi.bsky.social @mariekeemonts.bsky.social @neurrito.bsky.social @s0phiemartin.bsky.social @drdavidcanty.bsky.social @rebekahdiamond.bsky.social
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
www.panspandasuk.org/post/nhs-england-welcomes-work-of-pans-pandas-steering-group/ #PansPandasHour @drbarrett.bsky.social @helloimisra.bsky.social @ckampoureli.bsky.social @docbotch.bsky.social @drcolindunkley.bsky.social @chrispaget1.bsky.social @picpod.bsky.social @drsofia.bsky.social
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
#SEND is sometimes driven by medical need. Trainee teachers of the future will need to be #PansPandasAware. Accredited CPD is a necessity. @education.ox.ac.uk @edpodesta.bsky.social @edfinch.bsky.social @drwilkinsonsci.bsky.social @samtwiselton.bsky.social @kirstysimkin.bsky.social
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
#SEND includes need driven by medical conditions. If you school isn't #PansPandasHour aware they risk falling short of their statutory duty @pdlouisep.bsky.social @vivienneporritt.bsky.social @robgasson.bsky.social @positive-y-mind.bsky.social @richarddare.bsky.social @mjogalvin1.bsky.social
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
#PansPandasHour Change is due Oct 2026. If you think you can dismiss- take a look at the stakeholders www.panspandasuk.org/post/further-information-guideline-development @nhskentandmedway.bsky.social @wy-icb-research.bsky.social @bnssgresearch.bsky.social @wy-icb-research.bsky.social
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
With the new DfE #SEND focus, ALL teachers will need upskilling in #PansPandasHour. Run—don’t walk—to the next free accredited CPD session! #EduSky @tomrees.bsky.social @georgiagould.bsky.social @mmulholland.bsky.social @sherannhillman.bsky.social @robgasson.bsky.social @davidbuckle.bsky.social
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