Rachael Bailey

How it started: How it’s going:

Guillain-Barré syndrome review

Today marks 10 years since I was diagnosed with GBS, to celebrate I’ll be running the Kew Gardens 10K & raising money for The Brain Charity ⬇️⬇️⬇️ justgiving.com/page/rachajbai…

@simonr555 Onto something different at the same trust, moving over to Guys cancer service

@physiorachajb Are you moving trusts or just on to something new at the same place?

Today was my last day on Mark Ward stroke & neurology - what an absolutely fantastic ward & MDT, I have loved every minute. The people on this ward are a credit to @GSTTnhs - doing magical things for their patients & making it a lovely environment to work in

@simonr555 @GSTTnhs Thanks Si 🥰

@physiorachajb @GSTTnhs Good luck on your next role! Not that you need it. You’re bloody brilliant!

@ClairMcBain1 Well I certainly wouldn’t be where I am without you! Eternally grateful for your care in crit care x

Your story is inspiring @physiorachajb you’ve done great things sharing your story and becoming a physio after this! Those pictures bring back memories! X

Back again talking about myself & what led me to become a physio, have a wee watch if you’re feeling nosy facebook.com/LADbible/video…

@physioGregNUH @eleanormdoug @Clairej65351490 @beth_the_physio @bcuphysiosoc Congratulations Greg, those student are so lucky to have you

About 18 years ago, I told @eleanormdoug I wanted her job. The split between practitioner and lecturer looked ideal. Today, this dream came true. Thanks @Clairej65351490 @beth_the_physio for an excellent first day @bcuphysiosoc

Years ago, had a patient w/ severe TBI from train accident: nonverbal, global extensor synergy spasticity, unable to sit indep 1 year post Lead PT approached her traditionally-hierarchical approach “No way we are working on standing b4 she can sit indep” She made hardly any…

@Jessica05338329 Thank you for sharing, that’s such a beautiful example of the impact physio’s can have. All the best to you & your family x

@physiorachajb My Dad is terminally ill and had almost given up with the shock and grief. It was a brilliant young physio who told him to be getting out of bed and walking. He gave him exercises to do. This had such a monumental change on Dad's psychological frame of mind. I will never forget

Physiotherapy is so much more than back pain & massage, we are a diverse profession of which all facets deserve to be appreciated People are ignorant to the help physios provide until it’s their hour of need, please stop devaluing us - this profession is incredible

@emilyydes Good luck!! There’s usually a prioritisation Q- focus on justifying your order; assessing a deteriorating resp patient (A-E Ax); MSK/neuro Ax/Rx + Qs on Trust values/professionalism. Try be yourself & think about why YOU want the job - not the other way around :)

Anyone got any tips for Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapy interviews? 😬😬

@physioGregNUH It was really good! Prime location by Westminster - plus the King drove past & gave us a wave, how was yours?

@physiorachajb How was your day dude?! Looks very proactive.

@ShaunLintern @thecsp Physio’s have always been on ICU & we do much more than prone - we provide early mobility in ICU, we perform airway clearance on the sickest patients & assist with ventilation weaning & much more - thank you for your support but please educate yourself properly

4k @thecsp physiotherapists are striking today. They were there during Covid drafted onto ICU wards to prone patients. They ensure people recover faster and get back to their life sooner. They keep patients out of hospital. People like me don't write nearly enough about them.

@EMelkuhn @londonahps @Moosie67Laura @TomasInce “Never stand still” I’m sure you’re doing incredible things

@physiorachajb @londonahps @Moosie67Laura @TomasInce And I miss PICU too (but I am learning new stuff at speed)

I'm official! @londonahps @Moosie67Laura @TomasInce

@ClairMcBain1 @TheACPRC Super star 👏🏼 congratulations lovely lady!!

Over the moon to be the next @TheACPRC critical care champion and represent an area that I love to work in! #rehabiscritical #respisbest #excited

Another Christmas away from home but it’s all good when you get to help poorly kids - & spend the day with this gorgeous pair 🎅🏼✨🎄

Shout out to the wonderful @EMelkuhn & her super talented Mum & Sister for hand making these gorgeous Christmas scrubs for the whole PICU/LTV physio team - who knew spreading cheer & clearing phlegm could look so good 🎅🏼🎄🎁

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