Most people think of patient facing roles being only Doctors and Nurses. However, there’s a whole other group called Allied Health Professionals (AHPs). There’s 14 groups that work side by side with us to provide the best care for patients.

This year #LDweek23 is about busting myths. Meet Lyndon and Lyndsey who recently got married. They wanted us to share this photo to show that people with a learning disability can get married 💕#MencapMythbusters Mencap Aspire Living @HerefordMencap

"This Learning Disability Week, let's focus on what we can do, not what we can't do." #LDweek2023

'It’s as if the government has forgotten NHS England needs occupational therapists and other allied healthcare professionals to function.' – @RCOT_Karin Read our full response to the long-awaited NHS England Long Term Workforce Plan: loom.ly/Hzqy4So

Brian Webster Cert HSC, BSc, PG Cert, RN, tDN It should be possible to reward clinical expertise without going into management.

@nutritionlizA Prof Alison Leary 💙#ProtectNurse Sadly, the reality is that not all Trusts recognise the value of high-banded hands on nurses, or the positions are very few.

We should be able to recognise autism in non-distressed, happy autistic children. They should not have to wait until they are burnt out and broken before they can be diagnosed.

Congratulations to the North Worcestershire Community Learning Disability Team who have been shortlisted for two awards at this year’s Nursing Times Awards! Read: hacw.nhs.uk/news/learning-…

This map helps you find a #changingplacestoilet when you need one.

Rare SLT job opportunity to join our wonderful SLT team and CLDT in Herefordshire jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba… please share!

Occupations are essential to living. They give our lives meaning, purpose and structure. 💚 This #OTWeek23, help us show people everywhere what occupations, in the context of occupational therapy, are and why they are so important! Get involved: loom.ly/pDQ9cIw

2 vacancies for band 5/6 Learning Disability Occupancy Therapists available in the north and south of Worcestershire! Come and join our teams! jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba… 💚 💚

Band 6 Learning Disability Occupational Therapist-1 year fixed term contract for maternity cover in south Worcestershire💚💚💚 jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba…

North East & Cumbria Learning Disability Network have co-produced easy read information for women who are going to have a baby or wanting to have a baby necldnetwork.co.uk/work-programme…

theguardian.com/society/2023/d… Royal College of Occupational Therapists Guardian news is there is a reason you have not mentioned #OccupationalTherapy? Experts for over 120 years in using therapeutic activity. This profession exists, has the skill set & the evidence base!!! Poor reporting, poor gov strategising.

#Oliverscampaign Sickening! The 24 year old who has severe learning disabilities was swung around a room by his waist Another carer saw Nazareth wrap a tea towel around his knuckles & punch Benjamin on his jaw bbc.com/news/uk-englan…

We are short by 330 OTs per million people in higher income countries WFOT . This is why community rehabilitation is a priority area for growth Royal College of Occupational Therapists . We must address equitably this unmet need.

Constipation for people with a learning disability can be harmful if it’s not treated. To avoid preventable deaths, make sure people with a learning disability who have symptoms of constipation are seen by their GP team. #LearningDisability #FamilyCarers #Constipation #TalkPoo

Not that I needed more evidence to support the wonders of #music, but isn’t this fascinating? 🎶👇🏼 I took up piano lessons a year ago and can definitely say that it is a really good cognitive workout! 🎹

Excellent post! Well said Rebecca!