Russell Woolgar
@russwo.bsky.social
Proud semi retired learning disability nurse with an interest in sharing research, good practice and thoughtful information.
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💭 70% of people with psychosis experience distressing intrusive images, yet therapy rarely targets them.
Imagery-focused therapy (tested in the iMAPS-2 trial) could change that, offering new ways to reduce distress and support recovery: buff.ly/jbM0TRo
#Psychosis #MentalHealthResearch #CBTp
Imagery-focused therapy (tested in the iMAPS-2 trial) could change that, offering new ways to reduce distress and support recovery: buff.ly/jbM0TRo
#Psychosis #MentalHealthResearch #CBTp
November 6, 2025 at 7:41 AM
💭 70% of people with psychosis experience distressing intrusive images, yet therapy rarely targets them.
Imagery-focused therapy (tested in the iMAPS-2 trial) could change that, offering new ways to reduce distress and support recovery: buff.ly/jbM0TRo
#Psychosis #MentalHealthResearch #CBTp
Imagery-focused therapy (tested in the iMAPS-2 trial) could change that, offering new ways to reduce distress and support recovery: buff.ly/jbM0TRo
#Psychosis #MentalHealthResearch #CBTp
Reposted by Russell Woolgar
The wealth gap between rich and poor increased by over 50% from 2011 to 2021, to over £11.5 trillion. Find out more about the impacts on our society, economy, democracy and environment, and what we can do about it, from our updated Wealth Gap Risk Register.
Wealth Gap Risk Register 2025
An online resource that collates evidence about the impacts of wealth inequality, the solutions and public attitudes to all of the above
fairnessfoundation.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:14 AM
The wealth gap between rich and poor increased by over 50% from 2011 to 2021, to over £11.5 trillion. Find out more about the impacts on our society, economy, democracy and environment, and what we can do about it, from our updated Wealth Gap Risk Register.
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The average age of onset of dementia in a person with Down’s syndrome is early/mid 50s. The average age of a care home resident in the UK is 86. You can see the challenge. Read our blog about learning disability, dementia and care homes and access the free recommended resource. bit.ly/3HajNuW
Care Homes and Learning Disability - Yes or No? - SquarePeg Training
Karen Watchman blogs about how appropriate care homes may be for people with a learning disability and advancing dementia
squarepegtraining.co.uk
May 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The average age of onset of dementia in a person with Down’s syndrome is early/mid 50s. The average age of a care home resident in the UK is 86. You can see the challenge. Read our blog about learning disability, dementia and care homes and access the free recommended resource. bit.ly/3HajNuW
Reposted by Russell Woolgar
Reposted by Russell Woolgar
The LeDeR report is finally out.
Do note the changes in reporting as they have included stats from 2021-2023. #LearningDisability
www.kcl.ac.uk/research/leder
Do note the changes in reporting as they have included stats from 2021-2023. #LearningDisability
www.kcl.ac.uk/research/leder
Learning from Lives and Deaths – people with a learning disability and autistic people (LeDeR)
The latest annual LeDeR report in collaboration with our academic partners on behalf of NHS England.
www.kcl.ac.uk
September 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The LeDeR report is finally out.
Do note the changes in reporting as they have included stats from 2021-2023. #LearningDisability
www.kcl.ac.uk/research/leder
Do note the changes in reporting as they have included stats from 2021-2023. #LearningDisability
www.kcl.ac.uk/research/leder
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Humanists believe the universe operates according to natural laws, and that we can use science, evidence, and critical thinking to better understand it. #thatshumanism
August 31, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Humanists believe the universe operates according to natural laws, and that we can use science, evidence, and critical thinking to better understand it. #thatshumanism
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The crux of decisions about who requires high-security care: A systematic analysis of referrals to the State Hospital - Lindsey Gilling, Duncan Alcock, Lindsay Thomson, 2025 journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
The crux of decisions about who requires high-security care: A systematic analysis of referrals to the State Hospital - Lindsey Gilling, Duncan Alcock, Lindsay Thomson, 2025
There has been limited study to date into the specific patient factors that influence decisions about an individual's need for high-security psychiatric ca...
journals.sagepub.com
August 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The crux of decisions about who requires high-security care: A systematic analysis of referrals to the State Hospital - Lindsey Gilling, Duncan Alcock, Lindsay Thomson, 2025 journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
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Addressing the health inequalities faced by people with a learning disability and their families through strengthening learning disability nursing @jimgblair.bsky.social
Why we must secure the future of learning disability nurses - Learning Disability Today
This article outlines the unique contribution of learning disability nurses in addressing the health inequalities faced by people with a learning disability and their families.
www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk
August 13, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Addressing the health inequalities faced by people with a learning disability and their families through strengthening learning disability nursing @jimgblair.bsky.social
Talking about suicide in psychosis: does a targeted therapy make a difference? www.nationalelfservice.net/treatment/cb...
Can suicide-focused therapy Talking about suicide in psychosis: does a targeted therapy make a difference? people with psychosis?
People with psychosis face unique risks around suicide, but most treatments aren’t designed with them in mind.
www.nationalelfservice.net
July 29, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Talking about suicide in psychosis: does a targeted therapy make a difference? www.nationalelfservice.net/treatment/cb...
There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Take Big Money Out of Our Politics
British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...
you.38degrees.org.uk
July 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
