Someone comes into your clinic - they have Down's Syndrome, clinically, what should you be aware of? a thread🧵

Why #MarthasRule matters: 🧵 In September 2023, at one week old, our little baby boy presented with a high temperature but otherwise seemed well. We attended a local ED with the expectation that he’d receive a lumbar puncture and blood cultures.

We’re incredibly excited to announce that we, the College of Paramedics have been awarded the Charter of Incorporation by His Majesty King Charles III 👑 Read more here 👉 bit.ly/49pe79J #CollegeOfParamedics #RoyalCharter

My @StandOutSocksUK have arrived in time for World Down Syndrome day next month! I can’t wait to be rocking these! Thanks Ross and the team 👏🏼 💙 💛 #worlddownsyndromeday

British Paramedicine is 53 yrs old today. This is Prof Douglas Chamberlain who created the role of Paramedic in the UK. 6 Ambulance Men from Brighton were chosen to undergo cardiac & emergency training, they began treating patients on 4 March 1971. The Paramedic was born. 💚

Today is #WorldSleepDay. The challenges that shift-workers face with sleep, and the consequent fatigue, present a very real risk in ambulance services, for staff and the public. So, ambulance colleagues, it's time for me to share these posters again. #FightFatigue #CATNAPS

If we have positive assumptions about people with Down syndrome, we'll give them more opportunities. And maybe these positive assumptions will become reality. #AssumeThatICan #WDSD24 #WorldDownSyndromeDay #EndTheStereotypes

Who can resist attending this❤️? We will have a great day networking and learning together including people at all different stages of their careers- novice to expert! Join us as we want to meet you all🥳 College of Paramedics Irish Paramedicine Education & Research Network Paramedicine Monash University McNally Project for Paramedicine Research OfficialCAHPR

Today is World Down Syndrome Day. #WorldDownSyndromeDay #DownSyndrome #WDSD2024 #EndTheStereotypes

Set to ignite sparks of innovation we are really looking forward to delivering our Research Conference 2024, which will be taking place on Tuesday, May 21st, at the Leonardo Hotel, Hinckley Island, Leicester💪 More info and booking here 👉bit.ly/49pNi4D #ParamedicsUK

Time is brain, but UK 🚑 crews spend longer on scene before taking stroke patients to hospital than in other countries. Why? And what can we do to improve this? Graham McClelland is Speedy special guest for: West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou North West Ambulance Service South Western Ambulance Service (NEW) South Central Ambulance Service Tinyurl.com/speedyapril24

#ParamedicLearners 👇🏻 we have two listening events this week, we’re here to hear your experiences- we will respect anonymity and confidentiality. Join us in a safe space. Please share with your peers

Today 19 year old Lloyd Martin became the youngest known person with Down syndrome to complete a marathon. Thank you for showing us what’s possible, Lloyd. ❤️

Don't miss out! See the full programme for the 2024 College of Paramedics' Research Conference collegeofparamedics.co.uk/COP/Events/Eve… Great networking event as well as an opportunity to find out about the amazing research in Paramedicine in the UK and internationally. Hope to see you there!

When George was born with #DownSyndrome, we asked the consultant Leeds Teaching Hospitals what he would be able to do when he was older. “who knows? Just enjoy your beautiful baby and let’s see.” Good advice. Just look what he has done now 😁 #Nibbies #britishbookawards #ThisIsMe

A brilliant three days hosted by Royal College of Paramedics - starting with the research conference on Tuesday and then 2 days of the general conference. I feel absolutely inspired & very proud to be a paramedic… it was overwhelming to have so many drivers of change in a room together!

So exciting to have some of the preliminary findings from CATNAPS (the NIHR funded research project that I am currently working on) being presented at the College of Paramedics research conference College of Paramedics by Prof Kristy Sanderson uea.ac.uk/groups-and-cen…

💬 Do you understand me? People with a learning disability continue to face health inequalities and barriers to accessing care. But it is important to get help with health when it's needed. Visit our website for health resources: brnw.ch/21wKO9c #LearningDisabilityWeek

What another amazing year I’ve had so far, gaining experience in both paramedic research and teaching!! Let’s keep pushing our profession to make the patient experience even better 💚

🚨 Bookings are now open for our 2025 Annual Research Conference! 📅 Taking place on the 9th of July at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre. To find out more and book your place click here ➡️ bit.ly/4krVkAu