Are you a UK-based clinician working with people who've had a TIA or minor stroke in the past year? Help us improve psychological care by taking part in the OPTIMISE study online survey. It only takes a few minutes! forms.office.com/e/RWuWQgbwYW Eirini Kontou 💙 NIHR ARC East Midlands The Institute of Mental Health

Survivors have suffered for too long, this report must be a catalyst for change

Dear #Rehablegends This is why we worked so hard ⬇️ NCEPOD Raising the visibility of the lack of #Rehab services for all patients We will make it better 💪 and this report allows us all to petition harder and improve our services #RehabMatters #RightToRehab Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Grounding techniques like this one can help us when we’re feeling out of touch with our body and surroundings. They can help us reconnect to the present moment.

Thank you so much to all who have participated in or shared this study! I'm six interviews in with more booked, but would love to hear from more #ICU #CriticalCare nurses or ACCPs at all levels. BACCN 💙 Critical Care Support Network CC3N

ICUsteps Active Post intensive care recovery ICUsteps Active has emerged as a beacon of support, offering an online physiotherapy programme tailored for individuals. We’re now recruiting for our next cohort of patients see icusteps.org/professionals/… #MyRehabGoal

guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/current-vacanc… Lovely ICU Occupational Therapy Job between Harefield and Brompton. Take a 👀

Wonder why it is so often overlooked?

In creating this new educative infographic, I drew on a breadth of #OccupationalTherapy sources. The pyramid hierarchy concept isn't new, but a clear presentation and explanation makes this more accessible for fellow clinicians working on #Cognition.

Clinical tip on #delirium: it fluctuates - e.g. lucid one hour, confused or sleepy the next. This cruel "rollercoaster" exhausts families & fools healthcare professionals. Let's not be misled by moments of clarity. Review the notes for changes over the last 24-48 hours.

We are continuing to recruit people who have had therapy for swallowing problems (Dysphagia), to try out our digital platform for rehabilitation and provide us with feedback. 👉Get in touch TODAY 👍👍👍

Comprehensive approach to managing delirium in critically ill patients 🧠 Credit: criticalcaretime.com 🎧 Check out their amazing podcasts on ICU care! #ICURehab #ICU #ICUDelirium

Our exercise classes are FREE & UNLIMITED They're on zoom so can be accessed from anywhere Book a FREE induction with our trainer Jo to deicuss your needs & any limitations so that we can get you started at the level that's safe for you Email [email protected] for more information

10 Ways to fuel your #wellbeing tank. (image: BelievePerform) #wellness #mentalhealth

Our Weekly Family & Friends Drop-in every Tuesday @ 8pm on zoom offers much needed emotional support to Family & Friends who have (or have had) someone in ICU in a friendly judgement free environment Email [email protected] if you'd like more details #ICUFamilySupport

PICS has been impacting the lives of ICU survivors for decades, long before the term was coined to describe the collective residual health issues. My ICU event was in 2009 and there is no area of my life that has not been touched by #PICS. PICS changed my life beyond recognition.

A feeling of loneliness or isolation is commonly reported in people experiencing #delirium. Don't leave them feeling like this. Speak kindly, explain what is happening, involve family.

“I needed to be told the date every time. Repetition ≠ patronising.” #delirium

“Nobody used the word delirium. I thought I’d lost my mind.” — Delirium survivor ➡️ Always provide clear information, including telling the patient they have delirium, during the episode. Then explain & de-brief afterwards.

🚨Calling all UK based Critical Care OTs we need you 🫵 Lets build a clear picture of our national OT critical care workforce and address our variations unmet needs (one needed per unit 🙏🏻)🚨