Lorna Moulton

@MetroUK So NHS staff like me - a paediatric Physiotherapist who flags up/refers children with issue to Doctors, educates teachers, ensures neurologically challenged conditions are properly managed only got 5%. I know it's only 1% but it feels unfair.

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@The_HCPC Can't like this I'm afraid.

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@Katynurse27 @Shelter How many hours do nurses work a week if full time? I guess we don't do 12 hour shifts....

@2amazingu @Shelter Physios should be on the same basic salary as an RN.

An ex colleague has let me share their wage slip. Just short of 2 years as an RN at Band 5. #NHS #Nursing For anyone wondering GAYE is give as you earn as she donated £10 tax free directly to @Shelter

@MsHelicat Yep an amazing pool which I'm enjoying ploughing up and down....in the rain. Currently enjoying a brief ceasefire from rain! 😃Just a heads up NEVER go to Thailand in August...

@2amazingu Oh no! Great pool where you are though. The one here is a little one

View from the pool where the water is a very pleasant 33°C 🇫🇷😎

The government has announced a flat rate pay increase of £1400 for NHS staff in England, backdated to 1st April. We will now consult members on how they feel about this offer, and we cannot rule out consideration of industrial action as part of that. bit.ly/3zhRZhV

@charliersmith1 That's fantastic news! May I ask if you had a hybrid of therapy and meds or just meds or therapy. My sister refuses meds and feels she can overcome without. I struggle with this option.

Spent most of last year unable to work cos my mental health was so bad. Wasn’t sure I’d ever be well enough to return… Anyway, this week I managed to work 5 days in a row for the 1st time in almost 18 months, which definitely feels like something to celebrate! 😃

@NeighboursTV This makes me so sad, but here in the UK I'll continue to ensure that I'll always be a good neighbour to those around me. Thanks for all the memories! #Neighbours

That's a wrap 💛 #Neighbours

@TxPhysio @clinicalphysio @JonathanTopp2 @thecsp It may be coming from the cohorts themselves or as I've previously said, the more mature graduates wanting to progress up the ladder at a quicker pace, be it a monetary influence or career aspirations.

@2amazingu @clinicalphysio @JonathanTopp2 @thecsp A stigma??? What? And if that is true, where is that coming from? Are we not valuing our band 5s any more?

Particularly concerned about our profession with this ❤️ Seeing lots of therapists progressing from Band 5 to Band 6 really quickly Of course many will do so because they feel ready ⭐️ but are others doing so because they can’t afford Band 5 wage?🙏🏼 @thecsp

@jvmrehab @clinicalphysio @thecsp I tend to agree that B5 experience is invaluable and it's very hard to walk straight into a B6 role unless going solo straight away. If you do two jobs then please don't burn out. All the best. 💪

@2amazingu @clinicalphysio @thecsp No I highly doubt it - and wouldn’t necessarily want to as the B5 experience would be invaluable. If I go down that route after graduating will seek supplemental work evenings and weekends

@jvmrehab @clinicalphysio @thecsp Do you feel you'll walk straight into a B6 job?

@2amazingu @clinicalphysio @thecsp I’m one of these doing physio pre-reg MSc. Would have to take a significant cut to go in to a band 5 role. Current financial commitments & life goals make that a terrible option unless something significantly changes

@clinicalphysio @thecsp I actually think it's a bit of both. There are alot more mature students qualifying now who have other life experience, held down well paid jobs but also have financial commitments.

@2amazingu @thecsp Great question! It shouldn’t be a recipe… there shouldn’t be a specific time period… if people are ready then they are ready! But my question is whether or not band 5’s feel they HAVE to apply for band 6 because of finances, even if they don’t feel ready 🙏🏼

@clinicalphysio @JonathanTopp2 @thecsp Think there's a stigma to being B5 - a junior role

@JonathanTopp2 @thecsp I hear you Jonathan! I was 5 years myself… I’m wondering if more people genuinely feel they can’t afford the time!

@NathanMackBrown My 79 year old Dad and 76 year old step mum haven't. Also my mother in law. They go out and also socialise with groups at weekends. They're careful, adopt hand hygiene and wear masks in shops.

SERIOUS QUESTION: Do you know anyone who is fully vaccinated, boosted, and never got COVID?

@DrBHarrap Agreed. Working with children/young people and adults who are learning to manage the debilitating affects of Long covid. At least children/YP appear to be recovering quicker. 🙏 #paediatricphysiotherapist

Covid is still a horrible disease

@MsHelicat 🙋I haven't but think it's only because I still have immunity from my Covid Christmas???

Am I the only person in Britain who hasn't contracted Covid this week? 🤔🦠