Speech and language therapist Ellie Davis has been redeployed into our district nursing team during the pandemic - she says a big thank you to everyone who's taken part in #ClapForCarers #ClapForNHS #ThankYouBDCFT

My email to the team about #blacklivesmatter. Had some fantastic responses from them and it’s encouraged a lot of discussion. Don’t be afraid to have some difficult conversations...those are ones that lead to the biggest changes in the end I find!

Over the last few weeks, the Black Lives Matter movement has really got us thinking and re-evaluating everything we do here at Dr Zigs. 💚 How can we be part of the change that needs to happen? 💛 One thing that we… instagram.com/p/CCB7ooJAKg2/…

"This weekend be vigilant, be careful". An important message from John Wright for people in the Bradford District as Covid-19 is still circulating.

Government: End reassessments for those with irreversible disabilities or progressive conditions. - Sign the Petition! chng.it/PhZQvLH5 via Change.org UK

*New opportunity available* Role: Duty / Initial Assessment Team Clinician (Learning Disabilities) Job reference: 453-A-20-2694268 Apply here: bdct.healthjobsuk.com/vacancy/269426… #BDCFT #NHSJobs #NHS

Great involvement from @BDCFT_SLT's Kirsty Weir . Thanks Kirsty for continuing to raise awareness of communication needs at all levels

An essential and varied role in the DutyTeam, and an opportunity to work closely with the wider MDT.

A lovely clear visual to help us understand the latest restrictions! @BDCFT_SLT

They say a picture speaks a thousand words.....

Very proud to be a part of this team 🥰

Service user feedback via FFT+ survey about BDCFT NHS LD Transition Team They knew how to best support my daughter & the complete family too Great service The care was above & beyond my expectations from the LD service

Because this is SUCH an important message my social bubble buddy and mum: #MamaKhan has agreed to help me spread this vital message She is here to translate my words into Urdu and reassure communities about the Covid vaccines Please RT to spread the word

UPCOMING WEBINAR!! "Risk feeding for paediatric SLT's". Please join us 9.00am-12.30pm on Thursday 11th March 2021 for an information packed morning. The webinar is free but please register using this link zoom.us/webinar/regist…

A short thread /3 Last few days the news has been full of #Socialcare but little talk of younger or disabled people, community & a positive vision for change. Members have a clear vision for change captured in this graphic by Dr Pen Mendonca as part of contribution to #socialcarefuture

Shame on the BBC for ignoring the country's hearing impaired community for not enabling us all to see the BSL ìntrepreter when interviewing Rose Aling-Ellis on the Platinum Party at the Palace ! Totally unacceptable !

I recently interviewed a group of people with #LearningDisabilities for a new book. They all voted on ‘distress’ or ‘signs of distress’ to replace ‘challenging behaviour’ or ‘behaviour that challenges’ They said the reason I self injure or hit someone is because I’m distressed

*New opportunity available* Role: Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Job reference: 453-23- 5130977 Apply here: bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacanc… #BDCFT #NHSJobs #NHS

Inequalities Action: Vicky’s story⚡️ Vicky is working with families and people with learning disabilities in Bradford District and Craven to make sure they receive important cancer screening. Learn more here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=TL7NLF… #ReducingInequalitiesBDC

"Britain will always be your home." A message to NHS and care staff, from Health and Social Care Secretary @WesStreeting.