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Alison Petch

@icyprof

Passionate about getting research into practice and practice into research

 Black Isle, Scotland
Joined May 2010
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🚨Use your voice NOW🚨 Millions of individuals, families and communities depend on a system which has long been undervalued and underfunded This must change Add your voice and support NOW: providersunite.co.uk/ #ProvidersUnite #BetterIsPossible #enics #ReverseTheRise
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From our media release ☝️, a question for @RachelReevesMP @Keir_Starmer @UKLabour πŸ‘‡ @kingdom_ha @scottishautism @partnersforinc @WeAreWithYou @anniemauger @Amanda_EildonHA @CG_CarrGomm @nayburhood @alzscot @_ChildrenFirst @ComIntCare @Cyrenians1968 @FourSquareScot @TSA_Scotland
An image with white text which reads: β€œHow can the UK Government claim that those with the broadest shoulders should pay more when this policy will impact not-for-profit organisations supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our society,” followed by a large question mark, bottom right. The message is sitting on top of an orange background surrounded by white illustrated style concentric circles.

ALT An image with white text which reads: β€œHow can the UK Government claim that those with the broadest shoulders should pay more when this policy will impact not-for-profit organisations supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our society,” followed by a large question mark, bottom right. The message is sitting on top of an orange background surrounded by white illustrated style concentric circles.

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It couldn't be clearer what the issue is. Thank you, @r_cackett @ccpscotland As to solutions, well, we are all ears πŸ‘‚ Anyone..?
Coalition of Care & Support Providers (@ccpscotland) profile pictureCoalition of Care & Support Providers@ccpscotland9 Dec 2024
Watch our CEO @r_cackett on The Sunday Show @BBCScotlandNews, discussing eNIC increases.πŸ‘‡ πŸ‘‚@RachelReevesMP @UKLabour @scotgov @ScottishLabour @samcchange @CornerstoneScot @SenseScotland @partnersforinc @quarriers @KeySupports @TheActionGroup_ #MoreThanWarmWords
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My letter in the Times today about the apparent failure of this Govt to date to appreciate the interdependence of social care & #NHS & factor it into its policies.
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‼️ Media release: 80+ Scottish social care leaders sign letter urging @RachelReevesMP to change course on National Insurance. Read the letter & release: tinyurl.com/45srt5mv Our message πŸ‘‡ @r_cackett @KeySupports @turningpointsco @LeuchieHouse @thistlecharity @quarriers
A quote in bold white lettering which says "This policy will not save public services. It will crush them." The lettering is over four decks and sits on top of an orange background, with concentric illustrated circles (representing CCPS's brand) in the top left and right and bottom left corners of the image.

ALT A quote in bold white lettering which says "This policy will not save public services. It will crush them." The lettering is over four decks and sits on top of an orange background, with concentric illustrated circles (representing CCPS's brand) in the top left and right and bottom left corners of the image.

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In light of the recent damaging words of @KemiBadenoch against people with autism and mental health issues, C-Change has released a powerful statement titled, 'We Are Better Than This.' πŸ—£οΈ Let's stand together for inclusion, compassion, and understanding.
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We prefer to work with organisations that share our values. We will therefore be winding down our presence on X, which does not. You can continue to share in our news on LinkedIn and through our newsletter. Do go to tinyurl.com/ms6f4duf and register.
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Do you already have evidence that a particular intervention or service you’ve developed can support older adults’ independence? Then our next #funding call could be for you πŸ‘‡ Register for our webinar on 17th July to find out more and how to apply: eventbrite.co.uk/e/maintaini…
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Great to hear @NIHRresearch and @christopherwhitty, CMO calling for research funders to take the lead on changing culture in ageing-related research today. @DunhillMedical made this commitment 5 years ago and welcomes fellow travellers to DMT Academy and UKARFF.
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β€˜Dr Sam Smith,director of ⁦@cchangescotland⁩ an organisation which supports disabled people to live at home,said: β€œWe closed long-stay hospitals 20-odd years ago with the belief that we knew that people could live in the community." ⁦⁦ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck5k…
'I lived in hospital for 50 years but wasn’t ill'

'I lived in hospital for 50 years but wasn’t ill'

Charles Esler spent more than 50 years living behind locked doors in hospital despite not being acutely unwell.

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Contribution not attribution, and a willingness to get involved in the oil and grease of research & improvement. Sue Kay outlines what makes @DunhillMedical unique amongst research funders #investorsinhealthyageing @ImpAdultCare @JonGlasby
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Dr Sue Parker presents Professor Ilaria Bellantuono with her DMT Academy Senior Leader Award. #investorsinhealthyageing
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Dr Jenni Burton - Rising Star! DMT Excellence Award winner 2024. Congratulations Jenni!
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Alison Petch retweeted
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Jon Glasby@JonGlasby10 Apr 2024
New roles, all over the UK! Secondments particularly welcome Please share & have a look at locations (Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Dumfries, Walsall, E. Sussex, Bury, Pembrokeshire, North Wales, Neath Port Talbot, Carers NI, Mencap NI, NI Centre for Independent Living, and many more)
IMPACT (@ImpAdultCare) profile pictureIMPACT@ImpAdultCare9 Apr 2024
We have 22 exciting new vacancies across IMPACT’s 2024/25 #Demonstrator and #Facilitator projects – join us and play a pivotal part in improving #AdultSocialCare Find out more on the roles below and apply here: impact.bham.ac.uk/our-people… Closes midnight, Sunday 5th May [1/2]
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Coming Home: Not a pipe dream ⁦@cchangescotland⁩ ⁦@ALLIANCEScot⁩ ⁦@samcchange⁩ healthandcare.scot/mobile_de…

Coming Home: Not a pipe dream

Despite commitments from the Scottish government in 2022

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George Rook@george_rook23 Mar 2024
My latest blog about living with dementia. Pls RT if you like it. Or not. georgerook51.wordpress.com/2…
I AM NOT DEAD

I AM NOTΒ DEAD

Um, how can I start this? How can I persuade you to read on? Try this. I AM NOT DEAD. You see, I am writing this, so I cannot be dead. I AM NOT DEAD. I have had a diagnosis of alzheimer’s and vascu…

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🌏For world social work day, we are re-sharing a short blog by @samcchange ❀️To every Frank across the globe, Thank you. πŸ‘‡Read it here: c-change.org.uk/with-thanks-… #WSWD2024 #BetterIsPossible #LifeChangingWork #SupportingGoodLives #HumanRightsDefenders #socialwork
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"𝑩𝒖𝒕 π‘­π’“π’‚π’π’Œ π’Œπ’π’π’˜π’”. π‘―π’Šπ’” π’šπ’†π’‚π’“π’” 𝒐𝒇 π’‘π’“π’‚π’„π’•π’Šπ’„π’†, π’˜π’Šπ’”π’…π’π’Ž 𝒂𝒏𝒅 π’ƒπ’†π’π’Šπ’†π’‡ 𝒂𝒓𝒆 π’†π’π’π’–π’ˆπ’‰ 𝒕𝒐 π’Œπ’π’π’˜ 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕, π’˜π’Šπ’•π’‰ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π’“π’Šπ’ˆπ’‰π’• 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕, π’π’Šπ’—π’†π’” 𝒄𝒂𝒏 π’„π’‰π’‚π’π’ˆπ’†."
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Great coverage for our friends in Northern Ireland @meaapni @ImpAdultCare @macmillancancer @socfinuk > It's what it's all about: keeping people living well for longer where they want to be and influencing systemic change... bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-i…
Community health team 'keeping me alive and at home'

Community health team 'keeping me alive and at home'

Rosemary Fee says she is treated like a real person and not someone "who can't think for herself".

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Great opportunity to join the team πŸ‘‡ @ResearchRes @AMRC
Vivensa Foundation (@VivensaF) profile pictureVivensa Foundation@VivensaF28 Nov 2023
Are you about to complete your PhD - or have recently completed it and are looking for an opportunity to use your skills to support other researchers? Why not check out this opportunity to join our team: tinyurl.com/yh8bfyn5
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