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Heidi Feld

@FeldHeidi

Speech and Language Therapist

Joined July 2012
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Tackling a taboo subject, we are thrilled that @DrEmHenderson, @dr_mdsmith and the team at the @BristolUni are collaborating with the @RUHbath to develop a toolkit for the management of bladder symptoms amongst people with Parkinson’s. 🧵
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We're here at the @GeriSoc Movement Disorders meeting in Leeds today. We have lots of resources and information to share so do come and say hello if you're here!👋 #BGSConf
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Sobering data. Significant return on investment for all ICS and most importantly an ability to prevent, treat and rehabilitate this recoverable condition 🧠 Making stroke a priority makes sense as end to end evidence based pathway already in policy @NHSEngland @TheStrokeAssoc
The Lancet (@TheLancet) profile pictureThe Lancet
@TheLancet14 Mar 2024
Neurological conditions now leading cause of ill health and disability globally, affecting 3.4 billion people worldwide, suggests GBD study in @TheLancetNeuro 🔗 buff.ly/43kfZyo
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Still time to apply for this important fully funded role working within the national stroke programme for NHSE on a secondment for up to 2/7. Fantastic opportunity to help shape stroke care of the future, spread best practice nationally and develop sustainable workforce models 👇
British & Irish Association of Stroke Physicians (@BIASPstroke) profile pictureBritish & Irish Association of Stroke Physicians@BIASPstroke1 Mar 2024
NHS England are currently looking for a National Specialty Advisor for Stroke to work closely with the Prevention and Long Term Conditions programme. Applications close on 13th March. Follow the link for the full job description: buff.ly/49znzaA
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They are also recruiting for a #Parkinsons Advance Practitioner Physiotherapist (Band 7). More details about the role and how to apply 👉 careers.royaldevon.nhs.uk/me… @PDNSA @ParkinsonsEN
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Job opportunities 📢🚨 @RoyalDevonNHS are currently hiring for two #Parkinsons roles: Firstly, they're recruiting for a Parkinson's specialist nurse (Band 6) to join the team. Find out more and apply here 👉 careers.royaldevon.nhs.uk/me… @PDNSA
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Great to be the launch of today’s important @economistimpact #ValueOfAction report - we’re highlighting the urgency of tackling the economic challenge of Parkinson’s by improving care - and we’ll be letting MPs know how they can help.
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The Speech and Language Therapy #Parkinsons Clinical Excellence Network now has its own page on our website🎉 Find out more about the network, run in collaboration with @RCSLT & how you can join. Stay tuned for details on their first virtual meeting 👉 bit.ly/3TdAhpT
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📢Expressions of interest for Excellence Network service improvement projects for 2024 are now OPEN! Apply for small grants up to £12,000 and large grants up to £60,000! Find out everything you need to know here: parkinsons.org.uk/profession…
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Hot off the press in the Lancet emea01.safelinks.protection.…
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There's under a month to go until HCUK return with their important, national conference outlining a practical guide to effective non-medical prescribing in care of the older person. 18 Jan, online. Get an exclusive 20% discount when you register here 👉 bit.ly/35pzCv9
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We’ve arrived at the @HSJptsafety awards, shortlisted for our #Parkinsons #timecritical medication work with @ParkinsonsEN. Good work @AddisonClare @tincybinu9 @JeanAlmond2 and Grace.
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Parkinson’s medication is time-critical, which means it MUST be taken on time, otherwise people can be left unable to move, talk or swallow. Join us today and write to the Minister responsible for patient safety and demand we #GetItOnTime 👉🏼 prksn.uk/44UrlZ2
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Very exciting opportunity from @ParkinsonsEN for psychiatry registrars. Mental health professionals are vital members of the #Parkinson's multidisciplinary team. Please do share with anyone who might be interested! @ParkinsonsUK
Parkinson's UK Excellence Network (@ParkinsonsEN) profile pictureParkinson's UK Excellence Network@ParkinsonsEN4 Sep 2023
Big news! 📢@ParkinsonsUK via the Parkinson’s Excellence Network, is offering a fully funded Advanced Clinical Training Fellowship in Parkinson's and mental health 🎉 Applications are open to psychiatry specialist trainees until Friday 29 September 👉bit.ly/3r2q3NB
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Really interesting tour of the @MSPBrainBank at @imperialcollege this morning, which is jointly funded by @ParkinsonsUK and @mssocietyuk. The UK is world-leading in terms of brain banks. And we won't find a cure without them.
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"I am still buzzing with enthusiasm and ideas. The programme and exhibition hall were simultaneously dizzying and inspiring." Read Associate Director of the Excellence Network, @RowanWathes' key takeaways and highlights from @WorldPDCongress 👉 bit.ly/3OBPYoi
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This looks interesting… aptus-slt.com/post/apple-spe…

Speech Therapy Apps for Adults: Dysarthria and Aphasia | Aptus

Speech therapy apps for adults with dysarthria, aphasia and cognitive-communication difficulties after a stroke, brain injury or Parkinson’s, by an SLP.

aptusspeechtherapy.com
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Fantastic opportunity for a physiotherapist
Fiona Lindop MBE (@FionaLindop) profile pictureFiona Lindop MBE@FionaLindop10 May 2023
Exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Parkinson’s MDT in a new role, pump primed by @ParkinsonsEN. You would be developing a rapid response service as part of our Center of Excellence jobs.uhdb.nhs.uk/job/v515449…
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I think the title of this article says it all. Don't you agree @PDNSA @ParkinsonsEN. Thinking of a career in Parkinson's, check out NHS Jobs for some of the latest vacancies. ‘The best job ever’: Parkinson’s nurses on why they chose their career path nursingtimes.net/news/leader…
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“For half the global workforce, menopause is a natural part of life. It also happens to overlap with the period in which people are most likely to be qualified to advance into top leadership positions”. We need to create psychological safety and talk about #Menopause
Harvard Business Review (@HarvardBiz) profile pictureHarvard Business Review
@HarvardBiz21 Dec 2022
Normalize the open discussion of menopause. hbr.org/2022/12/research-wor…
Research: Workplace Stigma Around Menopause Is Real

Research: Workplace Stigma Around Menopause Is Real

For half the global population, menopause is a natural part of life. It also happens to overlap exactly with the age at which employees are most likely to be qualified to advance into top leadership...

hbr.org
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