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Ruth Northway

@ruthnorth.bsky.social
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Retired Professor of Learning Disability Nursing. Fellow of RCN, QNI and LSW. Likes running marathons

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Alison Leary @alisonleary1.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
This us where deprofessionalisation of #nursing has led us. 110 hospitals now rationing continence products to vulnerable patients I despair inews.co.uk/news/patient...
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Hospitals ration hygiene products as NHS trusts face tight budgets
Data from Freedom of Information requests showed that of the 110 trusts which responded half confirmed they do have a cap on continence products
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Dr Lisa O'Leary @lisacoleary.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Presented initial findings from study on respiratory health needs of people with learning disabilities. Funded by Burdett Trust for nursing #seattleclub2024
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RCN Lothian and Borders @rcnlandb.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
❤️MEMBERS❤️ Nursing is a privilege, but it's also a physically and emotionally demanding profession. Explore our collection of resources designed to support you and your colleagues with mental health and wellbeing. ➡️ bit.ly/43lgoP7
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Dr Victoria Shepherd @vickylshepherd.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Recording of our CONSULT training launch webinar now added to the website, alongside details about how to access the e-learning: 🔗https://capacityconsentresearch.com/training Many thanks to the panel @kerryhood.bsky.social @amymrussell.bsky.social @markjayes.bsky.social & others! #Inclusivity
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Steve Hardy @stevehardyldn.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Accessible health communication needed now, campaigners say #accessibility #easyread #LearningDisabilities www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/accessi...
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Accessible health communication needed now, campaigners say
Disability charities have joined forces to call on Wes Streeting to ensure that accessible health information is adequately resourced and prioritised within NHS England.
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Dr Dawn Cavanagh @dawnc05.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
A really important debate is taking place in the Senedd Cymru this Wednesday 4 December 2024 on the Stolen Lives Homes Not Hospitals campaign led by Hefin David MS and supported by Mark Isherwood MS and Sioned Williams MS.
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
An online workshop about the Change NHS Strategy - it's a plan to improve the NHS for everyone. It's important the voices of people with learning disabilities are heard. Open to all members of Learning Disability England interested in contributing to the consultation. Book: tinyurl.com/53yb7skf
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Ruth Northway @ruthnorth.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Final marathon of my 2024 challenge for @kidneycareuk.bsky.social tomorrow 😊 www.justgiving.com/page/ruth-no...
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theadsfoundation.bsky.social @theadsfoundation.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Wonderful news @Earthruns4trees will be celebrating Adam throughout 2025 planting #AdamsForest fund raising for @ReadforGoodUK & raising awareness of #NHS1000 miles Read the full newsletter here: manage.kmail-lists.com/subscription... Please do join in & spread the word Thank you EarthRuns!
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Ruth Northway @ruthnorth.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Happy Friday everyone 😊
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