A friend on another forum shared this. I think as clinicians (and actually just as humans) it is important to think about this.

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My friends daughters hamster has been missing and feared dead for almost 2 weeks now. Last night she forgot to wash up the paint tray after a day of decorating. We now think the hamster may still be alive…

Are you even a student nurse if you haven’t cried in the sluice ? Well today I achieved that. I had a really tough day and felt like my confidence was knocked. I just wish I didn’t take things to heart so much 😔.

Ew the nurse I saw today was like “so are you sexually active?” and then looked up at me, laughed, and was like “I’m guessing no huh? considering…” Considering WHAT exactly. Disabled people have s*x and I can guarantee you it’s more creative & fun than any she’s ever had.

Prepping for a session on introduction to Anaesthesia tomorrow with my ODP students. Beginners guide to anaesthetic drugs. #ODPed #FOAMed #MedTwitter

Did you know there is a correct order in which you should collect blood using the coloured blood bottles? From top to bottom of this list. This is because of the type of additives in the tube.

If you have time please RT and read this amazing guide produced by George House Trust on what appropriate language to use when discussing HIV. We have come along way over the past 40yrs and language matters. #40YearsOfHIV

Do you work with #pregnant women who speak other languages? DM us your name & postal address & we'll send you these free QR stickers. Pop them on pregnancy notes for direct access to our translated #maternityrights info sheets 👉👉 bit.ly/3nmfSP0.

NEW: The number of new HIV diagnoses in heterosexual people is higher than in gay and bisexual men for the first time in a decade. Straight people are also far more likely to be diagnosed late and less likely to get tested #HIVTestingWeek ☝️ independent.co.uk/life-style/hea…

Highlighting the important role that Learning Disability Nurses play at the Forum in Norwich today as part of Learning Disability Week. #ChooseLDNursing

And a huge shout out to our students School of Health Sciences who came along, joined in, networked and were fabulous ambassadors for UEA @molliebattersby Tia Norton Emily Frangiskou Alicia Rhys Chloe Soanes ✨ Kelly Arnold liv Andrea Burrows NSFTDietetics 👏

The world's most valuable skill: Communicating effectively. Messing this up could ruin your career. Here are 7 communication frameworks to help you sail through those difficult conversations:

I LOVE this video, this is such an important topic that I think should be discussed more and normalised. Supporting an individual with a Learning/Intellectual Disability to explore nightlife is so key for social development and self-exploration. #TikTok vm.tiktok.com/ZMN5UpAcV/?k=1

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