Rachael Collins

@ot_acp @bevmcr @CathMcCoy @bowker_helen Nope. Case studies have been sent repeatedly. Meetings have been had and examples given to learn from other organisations who have been through the process to no avail. Sadly I can no longer promote the path I have taken to others as they can not apply for the roles!!

Any of our lovely followers have any update on where RCOT are up to with our prescribing battle? I have taken the eye of the ball and wondering if we have made any progress? 🙏🏽🙏🏽 @bevmcr @53brantingham @CathMcCoy @bowker_helen

For all you Stroke tweeps wondering how to follow the Stroke guidelines to deimplement Bobath for task specific practice. Check out this great free lecture (and many more great resources) with @stroke_ed. An early start in the UK but well worth it. strokeed.com/event/strokeed…

@nas_vascular What can we stop doing or delegate but remain safe and ethical

Hi all, I need some help! I’m collecting ‘paradoxes’ or ‘competing demands’ we face when undertaking change….what are the real issues preventing transformation? Examples so far; 1. How can we ‘spend to save’ when we have no money in the first place? 2. How can we do more with no additional resource? 3. How are we long term focused but short term invested? 4. How can we be commercially driven and socially responsible? 5. How can we see more patients without creating capacity 6. How can we plan a better future when we’re always firefighting? Any examples gratefully received! @HelenBevan @wyliedpod

@janeemolloy Not yet boss ☺️, next phase and as part of overall outcome gathering is the plan . Thanks for the prompt though 😁

Well there you go #UKSF23 is over for another year. Thankyou for the opportunity to show the work completed on this project by everyone involved. Now to write the results into a paper 🙈.

Our paper on early mobilisation in ICH: - Early mobilisation not associated with odds of death by 30 days in our cohort - Mobilisation within 24 h independently associated with lower mean systolic BP and lower variability in diastolic BP over 24–72 h sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

@communitystrok1 @smcd_physio @GMNISDN @BuryCO_NHS @NCAlliance_NHS You have one of the best there! Taught me a lot about neuro rehab back in the day did STU. Enjoy guys x

Exciting news for Bury Community Stroke and Neurorehab Team - @smcd_physio is now the joint team lead with me, keeping the momentum going to be the best, most evidence based, innovative service we can be. Onwards and upwards! @GMNISDN @BuryCO_NHS @NCAlliance_NHS #teamwork #MDT

@ChowardClaire @NCAlliance_NHS @NCASCOChildrens @HASU_SRFT @MCCN_UK @SalfordSRU At last!!!! 12 years in the making and we finally have you!! Welcome home

Thank you to the orthoptic team at @NCAlliance_NHS @NCASCOChildrens for my lovely last day gifts and send off. It seems fitting that I start my new journey as part of the stroke team on #WorldStrokeDay @HASU_SRFT @MCCN_UK @SalfordSRU

@MalabikaDr @theRCOT Like music to my ears!

Upward progression for AHPs is limited compared to non AHP professions. NMP knowledge is a great adjunct to OT knowledge and skills. It’s usefulness is demonstrated by other AHP professions who use it. Let us take those examples and advocate for OTs. @theRCOT

@ot_acp @sheenae84 @smfletcher10 Nope. small pieces of work are taking place within RCOT to try to establish a case of need for NMP rights for OTs but certainly no changes to legislation. The focus always returns to the idea of PGDs which is not the answer. We need more people to approach RCOT.

@sheenae84 I’m not sure to be honest as on my holidays at the moment!!! Will check with Paul as haven’t heard any updates. @smfletcher10 @53brantingham have you guys heard anything recently?

@ot_acp are there any updates on OTs and prescribing as part of the ACP training? just wondered if you might be aware of anything?

Just when I thought we were seeing some improvements the cooker became a distraction. She showed no awareness that this might be hazardous ⚠️ @RCOT_NP @StrokeImperial @MauraScanlonPsy @Simzy_x @willchegwidden #apraxia #strokerehabilitation

@CathMcCoy @NCAlliance_NHS @SalfordCO_NHS ????? Is this a regular thing? Never seen it before x

Picked up some lovely fresh fruit at the farmers market at work today...great having this for staff, patients and visitors 🍓🍒😋🍉🍎 @NCAlliance_NHS @SalfordCO_NHS

@nickypennington @UoS_HealthSoc @bboag @SamGrogan @Salford_Schools @CatherineCrough @SalfordNurSoc Excellent group of nursing students in Salford stroke unit at the moment Nic!

@salfordCSNRT Absolutely! Fantastic nurse, enjoyed all my years working with you Jo. Enjoy every well earned minute of retirement. X x

Celebrating Jo O’Meara’s retirement. 40 years in the NHS with the last 4 years in @salfordCSNRT A truly fantastic nurse, colleague and friend who will be greatly missed. Enjoy the quiet life #retirement #40yearsinthenhs #happyretirement #nhsnurses #quietlife

Fantastic conversation with passionate and inspiring reps from @ot_acp today. OTs working as Advanced Clinical Practitioners making a massive difference in a range of clinical settings. But if they were able to prescribe the impact would be even greater.

@ASwain5 @SteveGFord @ot_acp Hi Amanda, this was a meeting we arranged independently with RCOT as a newly formed group of ACP OTs in the north west. We mentioned NMP for all OTs in the right role at the right time for the patient and not just ACPs. Consultant level practice was included in this.

@JennyAnnphysio @GMNISDN @stockport_CNRS @Calee1981 @HASU_SRFT Well done Jen!! And of course good luck, exciting times x

@GMNISDN @stockport_CNRS @Calee1981 @HASU_SRFT Excited to be joining the team!

Delighted to announce the appointment of new Clinical Leads: Community #neurorehab: Chris Hyde, @stockport_CNRS Community #stroke: @Calee1981, HMR CST Inpatient rehab: @JennyAnnphysio, @HASU_SRFT Excited to welcome them to the team to strengthen our clinical leadership!

#UKSF21 is the UK’s largest multidisciplinary #Stroke conference and starts on Tuesday 30th November. Registration is still open so why not find out more at stroke.org.uk/professionals/… #StrokeCare #StrokeResearch @TheStrokeAssoc @british_stroke

@lorraineazam @TracyWa85424040 @GMNISDN @smfletcher10 It is us leading the group 😊

@TracyWa85424040 @GMNISDN @53brantingham and @smfletcher10 one for you as ACPs with an OT background

Fully support and I will share in the @GMNISDN there are ACP OT working in #stroke @lorraineazam

@RowenaPadamsey @SeanOSu37 @RCOT_Gen @theRCOT It’s a huge issue and stops many aspiring OT’s from applying and being able to apply for these roles regardless of career frameworks. Sadly, challenging the need for NMP for most of these roles is not the answer either. We need more of a national collective on this!

@53brantingham @SeanOSu37 @RCOT_Gen @theRCOT Thanks for responding Rachael! That was my understanding re NMP and has subsequently ruled OT’s out of applying for ACP roles locally 😥 Sounds like a brilliant opportunity to promote the role of the OT in stroke care :)

Working in primary care. Recently started my MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner course. Are there any aspiring ACP OT's out there willing to network please? Would also love to hear from existing ACP OT’s! @RCOT_Gen @theRCOT