Staff on Ward 29 taking part in pressure ulcer identification challenge

Days like this I remember why I became a learning disability nurse. We often underestimate the power of a cuppa - a change to the ward environment, a chat with someone new & a cuppa…the small things that can sometimes make a big difference to how someone feels.

To any friends interested, I’m sure this will be worth a watch Anna Westaway have you seen this advertised?

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THIS!!! we’re in a good position now with an amazing TA at secondary school & teachers who listen. If only primary school had not blamed ‘the parents’ we might not have a daily battle now. Sometimes the damage done lasts 😢 wish we had more of Pastoral Katy in early childhood

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So important that we recognise parents as partners in care. It’s time to stop calling people Mum or Dad etc. parents often take the time to learn out names, we need to show the same respect. Thanks for sharing @Sarahebaker29

A wonderful visit today to Thursday’s voice supported by Cloverleaf Advocacy Barnsley. Thank you for talking to us today about the services at Barnsley Hospital with Patient Experience, Barnsley Hospital our patient engagement team.

Great afternoon at the Community Diagnostic Centre Barnsley Hospital with Louise a mammographer & @sallydavis1 looking at reasonable adjustments for ladies with learning disabilities in Barnsley. If you need support to access breast screening, get in touch [email protected]

Learning Disability Week day 3. Great opportunity to speak to local parents, carers and local services on support available Barnsley Hospital for people with learning disabilities and autistic people #HelloMyNameIsBecky💙

Learning Disability Day#4 another great engagement opportunity. This time getting views of people with learning disabilities on their choice of images for easy read information Barnsley Hospital Who knew those lollipop sticks would one day come in handy!

#LearningDisabilityWeek2023 Day 5. Great finish to Learning Disability week with @sallydavis1 Barnsley Hospital

Fantastic #LearningDisabilityWeek2023 events across Barnsley with the wonderful @sallydavis1 talking about transition, annual health checks, breast screening, health passports, reasonable adjustments and support available at Barnsley Hospital for people with learning disabilities.

What a great opportunity to gain some experience for #SLT2b!

How simple adjustments can make such a big difference

Great day celebrating Neurodiversity week. Thanks to Barnsley Hospital Charity we were able to provide the Autism Reality Experince to over 50 staff across wards and specialities today. Learning about the impact of sensory processing on care delivery. Barnsley Hospital #HelloMyNameIsBecky💙

Identify distress by comparing the person’s current presentation to their baseline - particularly important for somebody with a life limiting diagnosis to help with symptom control

The new care bag at Barnsley Hospital, supporting people with Learning Disabilities and Autistic people.

We are conducting a ‘State of the Nation’ survey to gather the experiences of adults with ADHD (or who suspect they have ADHD). The survey takes about 7-8 minutes to complete, please share if you have a chance ❤️ Link: forms.office.com/e/ruAveZeuXA

Fantastic turnout today. Thank you to all the staff who took time out their day to learn about ways to improve the patient experience for autistic people. Sarah Moppett RN Thanks to Barnsley Hospital Charity for funding the autism reality experience & Patient Experience, Barnsley Hospital for supporting the day