Retinoblastoma week awareness

It's Dementia Action Week 🪻
This years focus brings the UK together to take action on improving dementia diagnosis rates
Find out more about getting a diagnosis, support or guidance alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/d…

Orthoptists … take a look at this to enhance your knowledge
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It's May.

So let's start this month by quoting a bit of Sir Michael Marmot to all of you folks who are trying to tackle 'inequalities'

'People are not poor because they make poor choices.

Poverty leads to poor 'choices' or more precisely, no choices'

#WednesdayWisdom

Primary Vision Screening of 4-5 year olds enables amblyopia to be identified and treated during the critical years of visual development…such a valuable service. Impacts on addressing health inequalities, falls prevention in later life
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Linda Hindle OBE
Department of Health and Social Care

Brilliant presentation from SLT in East Cheshire. So many ideas that Orthoptists can use ⁦BIOS⁩ ⁦Greener NHS⁩ ⁦Jacqueline Gordon⁩

Just one difference you can make in Ben g a Greener AHP. Great work Sajida

🧩The #NHS became the world’s first national health system to commit to becoming carbon net zero in 2020

🧩I’m proud that our second #GreenerAHP week in England starts tomorrow on #EarthDay2024 & runs between 22 - 26 April

🧩All details here👉 england.nhs.uk/ahp/greener-ah…

WeAHPs 💙

Orthoptists get ready to check out the Greener AHP presentations and let us know how your department undertakes sustainable Orthoptics
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judithgray
Julie Dowdney (She / her)
Krishan Parmar
Kelly MacKenzie 💙

Are you 👀 for a new job as a Specialist Orthoptist in London. Then look no further
✅Clinical buddy support
✅ Multiple sub-specialities opportunities
✅ CPD
✅Friendly team
Finds us on nhsjobs.com Moorfields Eye Hospital
@followBIOS Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

⚠️Don't forget to apply before 6 May for the new Student Leadership Programme 2024-25, every WeAHPs 💙. In fact apply today! It's a wonderful opportunity to develop leadership skills and get mentor support! #AHP

Link in tweet below ⬇️

Research tells us exercise can help you manage common MS symptoms, like fatigue, muscle spasms or balance.

So we've worked with neurophysiotherapist Rachel and Pilates instructor Beth to create a series of videos tailored to MS symptoms.

Find out more: mssoc.uk/3vVN1bI

Check out this smorgasbord of events for #GreenerAHP week, curated and colour-coded by the legendary Jacqueline Gordon WeAHPs 💙 Suzanne Rastrick

Free tickets: networks.sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/events?s=Green…

This #ARCseminar series on health inequalities looks great #AHPs

Allied health professionals play an important role in delivering a Net Zero NHS.

During Greener AHPs week, 22-26 April, there's a series of events highlighting how.

Sign up for tickets now: buff.ly/41ro4Pp #GreenerAHP

🧩The 2 week countdown to our second annual #GreenerAHP Week is underway!
 
🧩 Fab full schedule can be found here 👉 england.nhs.uk/ahp/greener-ah…

🧩How are you joining in?

WeAHPs 💙 Linda Hindle OBE 
Jacqueline Gordon @Sholmes_SLT Jessie Frost Centre for Sustainable Healthcare

Calling all AHPs! 🌱 Have you signed up for the #GreenerAHP Week events yet?

They're all about about integrating sustainability into your daily practice, from reducing waste to promoting active travel. Join @weAHPs @suzanneRastrick & more!👇

england.nhs.uk/ahp/greener-ah…