'Solar System' quilt by Ellen Harding Baker of Cedar County, Iowa, US in 1876, used as a teaching aid for her lectures on astronomy in the small towns of her state #WomensArt
'Rehabilitation is often secondary prevention.'
A point well made by @WesStreeting. 👆
Improved access to rehabilitation would support more stroke survivors to recover well, reduce their risk of another stroke, prevent hospital readmission, and reduce future demand on the NHS.
This tiny boxwood peapod (10cm) was carved in 1500 AD, by a North German artist. It opens to reveal little peas, and then those peas open to reveal ten little carved scenes from Genesis.
Now housed at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Berlin.
#drthehistories
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For many NHS staff, the recent racist violence in this country will leave them feeling afraid and unwelcome. To those colleagues, our message is simple: you are welcome and you are valuable members of our community. Reach out for support if you need it.
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"Studies of how quickly doctors interrupt patients find that the median time is 11 seconds. Nobody feels listened to in 11 seconds."
@Richard56 discusses the healing power of being listened to
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Two eminent brain injury professionals have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours announced last Friday. Professor David Menon @Menon_Cambridge was awarded a CBE and Dr Andy Tyerman a BEM - full story here: bit.ly/3z9ngWy#braininjury#honours