

Jess Thorne
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@_velocityphysio
Chartered Physiotherapist & Non Medical Prescriber 👩🏼⚕️ A&E NHS Physiotherapist and Private MSK Physiotherapist *all views are my own*





Updated NICE guideline recommends occupational therapists, or other trained professionals to undertake hazard assessments to prevent falls in older people and people 50+ at higher risk, aiming to reduce hospital admissions. Learn more: nice.org.uk/news/articles/…








#NHS performance data shows emergency department attendances in England reached 2.3 million in December 2024. 54,207 patients in December waited longer than 12 hours from a decision to admit – we know many of those will have received care in temporary environments, such as corridors or chairs. This is unacceptable and must end. It’s slowing down patient flow through the hospital and impacting waiting times.




We are on @MetroUK front page and in other media channels today because we have made it clear that the NHS temporary escalation spaces (TES) guide is "normalisation of what is an unacceptable and dangerous situation" @RCEMpresident. 👇 Links below. Our healthcare workers and their patients deserve better. Share the news stories to show that you think so, too! 🔗 RCEM Position Statement: tinyurl.com/rcemTES 🔗 RCEM News: tinyurl.com/rcemNews1612 🔗 TES guide: england.nhs.uk/long-read/prin… 🔗 Metro news story: metro.co.uk/2024/12/16/med…

Called out NHSE’s narrative that it’s possible to provide safe care in corridors. Used strong language putting our statement together, reflecting @RCollEM members’ and colleagues’ strength of feeling on this matter. Degree to which corridor care is normalised is dumbfounding




