DRYMESTER
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An NHS GM Health awareness campaign highlighting the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and the impact of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
From everyone here at #DRYMESTER, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2026. Thank you for another year of partnership in supporting parents-to-be go alcohol free and raising awareness of #FASD
December 23, 2025 at 9:47 AM
From everyone here at #DRYMESTER, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2026. Thank you for another year of partnership in supporting parents-to-be go alcohol free and raising awareness of #FASD
Support parents-to-be to go alcohol free by making one of our delicious mocktails at your Christmas parties. Give this #mulledwine a try and let us know what you think. Visit our website drymester.org.uk
December 19, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Support parents-to-be to go alcohol free by making one of our delicious mocktails at your Christmas parties. Give this #mulledwine a try and let us know what you think. Visit our website drymester.org.uk
Prevalence research shows that up to 3.6% of babies born in Manchester may be affected by #FASD Help us to ‘Spread the word’ – there’s no safe time or amount of alcohol to drink during pregnancy
drymester.org.uk
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December 16, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Prevalence research shows that up to 3.6% of babies born in Manchester may be affected by #FASD Help us to ‘Spread the word’ – there’s no safe time or amount of alcohol to drink during pregnancy
drymester.org.uk
drymester.org.uk
With Christmas parties and social occasions in full swing, staying alcohol free can be difficult. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be sharing some key information about why going alcohol free when pregnant is the safest approach. #healthypregnancies
December 12, 2025 at 9:37 AM
With Christmas parties and social occasions in full swing, staying alcohol free can be difficult. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be sharing some key information about why going alcohol free when pregnant is the safest approach. #healthypregnancies
We’re delighted that @hywelddauhb.bsky.social have commissioned DRYMESTER on and offline materials. You should be seeing posters and social media posts in the region over the festive period and in the New Year.
#FASDAwareness #Nosafetomenosafeamount #Healthypregnancies
#FASDAwareness #Nosafetomenosafeamount #Healthypregnancies
December 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
We’re delighted that @hywelddauhb.bsky.social have commissioned DRYMESTER on and offline materials. You should be seeing posters and social media posts in the region over the festive period and in the New Year.
#FASDAwareness #Nosafetomenosafeamount #Healthypregnancies
#FASDAwareness #Nosafetomenosafeamount #Healthypregnancies
As Christmas day ebbs closer, support those choosing to go alcohol free and promote healthy pregnancies. Keep an eye out for a delicious mocktail posted on our socials, as well as lots of ways you can show your support.
December 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
As Christmas day ebbs closer, support those choosing to go alcohol free and promote healthy pregnancies. Keep an eye out for a delicious mocktail posted on our socials, as well as lots of ways you can show your support.
We have received wonderful feedback on our new Occupational Therapy podcast. If you're an Occupational Therapist wanting to learn more about the disorder or gain information about further training, listen or watch the podcast now.
drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASD
drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASD
December 5, 2025 at 10:43 AM
We have received wonderful feedback on our new Occupational Therapy podcast. If you're an Occupational Therapist wanting to learn more about the disorder or gain information about further training, listen or watch the podcast now.
drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASD
drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASD
We've released another date (8th Dec) for our very popular 'Introduction to #FASD training course' delivered by @jobuckard. This free, online course is designed for HCPs and carers who want to learn more FASD.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...
This is the final course - don't miss out!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...
This is the final course - don't miss out!
November 19, 2025 at 11:46 AM
We've released another date (8th Dec) for our very popular 'Introduction to #FASD training course' delivered by @jobuckard. This free, online course is designed for HCPs and carers who want to learn more FASD.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...
This is the final course - don't miss out!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...
This is the final course - don't miss out!
Over the Summer, we were approached by @itvx.com who asked for posters for scenes in a maternity department in #CoronationStreet. Those scenes will be airing tonight.
Please tune it and share - it is fantastic coverage and promotion of alcohol free pregnancies.
#FASD
Please tune it and share - it is fantastic coverage and promotion of alcohol free pregnancies.
#FASD
November 10, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Over the Summer, we were approached by @itvx.com who asked for posters for scenes in a maternity department in #CoronationStreet. Those scenes will be airing tonight.
Please tune it and share - it is fantastic coverage and promotion of alcohol free pregnancies.
#FASD
Please tune it and share - it is fantastic coverage and promotion of alcohol free pregnancies.
#FASD
If you want to spread the word about alcohol free pregnancies and raise awareness of FASD, there are many ways you can help.
Sign up and show your support on the DRYMESTER website and download the wealth of resources for friends, family and HCPs.
drymester.org.uk
Sign up and show your support on the DRYMESTER website and download the wealth of resources for friends, family and HCPs.
drymester.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 10:34 AM
If you want to spread the word about alcohol free pregnancies and raise awareness of FASD, there are many ways you can help.
Sign up and show your support on the DRYMESTER website and download the wealth of resources for friends, family and HCPs.
drymester.org.uk
Sign up and show your support on the DRYMESTER website and download the wealth of resources for friends, family and HCPs.
drymester.org.uk
Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to know more about FASD? In our new OT podcast, Maggie Morton and Joanne Pennell discuss the role of sensory integration and how to make the most of your OT 'toolbox'.
Listen here drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast/
Listen here drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast/
October 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to know more about FASD? In our new OT podcast, Maggie Morton and Joanne Pennell discuss the role of sensory integration and how to make the most of your OT 'toolbox'.
Listen here drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast/
Listen here drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast/
If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, know the expert advice - there's no safe time to drink alcohol and no safe amount of alcohol to have. Help us spread the word about #DRYMESTER
October 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, know the expert advice - there's no safe time to drink alcohol and no safe amount of alcohol to have. Help us spread the word about #DRYMESTER
In social situations, going alcohol free can sometimes feel awkward.
Here are a few phrases to help and to assist in spreading awareness.
#alcoholfreepregnancy#fasdawareness
Here are a few phrases to help and to assist in spreading awareness.
#alcoholfreepregnancy#fasdawareness
October 13, 2025 at 10:48 AM
In social situations, going alcohol free can sometimes feel awkward.
Here are a few phrases to help and to assist in spreading awareness.
#alcoholfreepregnancy#fasdawareness
Here are a few phrases to help and to assist in spreading awareness.
#alcoholfreepregnancy#fasdawareness
Have you listen to our new Occupational Therapy podcast? To learn more about FASD, listen to Sandy Butcher, Joanne Pennell, Maggie Morton and Clare Devanney-Glynn share their expertise.
Listen to the full podcast here www.drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast/
Please share with your colleagues.
Listen to the full podcast here www.drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast/
Please share with your colleagues.
October 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Have you listen to our new Occupational Therapy podcast? To learn more about FASD, listen to Sandy Butcher, Joanne Pennell, Maggie Morton and Clare Devanney-Glynn share their expertise.
Listen to the full podcast here www.drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast/
Please share with your colleagues.
Listen to the full podcast here www.drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast/
Please share with your colleagues.
We have received wonderful feedback on our new Occupational Therapy podcast. If you're an Occupational Therapist wanting to learn more about the disorder or gain information about further training, listen or watch the podcast now.
www.drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASD
www.drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASD
October 3, 2025 at 10:26 AM
We have received wonderful feedback on our new Occupational Therapy podcast. If you're an Occupational Therapist wanting to learn more about the disorder or gain information about further training, listen or watch the podcast now.
www.drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASD
www.drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASD
We've released another date (9th October) for our very popular 'Introduction to #FASD training course' delivered by @jobuckard. This free, online course is designed for HCPs and carers who want to learn more FASD.
Book now to avoid disappointment
shorturl.at/sKTxC
Book now to avoid disappointment
shorturl.at/sKTxC
October 2, 2025 at 1:49 PM
We've released another date (9th October) for our very popular 'Introduction to #FASD training course' delivered by @jobuckard. This free, online course is designed for HCPs and carers who want to learn more FASD.
Book now to avoid disappointment
shorturl.at/sKTxC
Book now to avoid disappointment
shorturl.at/sKTxC
Getting an FASD diagnosis can be a frustrating process. On our Occupational Therapy podcast, the panel share their expertise on the right questions to ask and how to go about seeking the help of OTs to assist in an FASD diagnosis.
Listen now: www.drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASDAwarenessMonth
Listen now: www.drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASDAwarenessMonth
September 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Getting an FASD diagnosis can be a frustrating process. On our Occupational Therapy podcast, the panel share their expertise on the right questions to ask and how to go about seeking the help of OTs to assist in an FASD diagnosis.
Listen now: www.drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASDAwarenessMonth
Listen now: www.drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASDAwarenessMonth
If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, know the expert advice - there's no safe time to drink alcohol and no safe amount of alcohol to have. Help us spread the word about #DRYMESTER
September 24, 2025 at 8:33 AM
If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, know the expert advice - there's no safe time to drink alcohol and no safe amount of alcohol to have. Help us spread the word about #DRYMESTER
Did you know we have a suite of FASD podcasts for GPs, SLTs and OTs? These podcasts can help practitioners or if you are a parent or carer of a child or young adult with FASD. To find out more, watch or listen at your leisure.
Links in the comments
#FASDAwarenessMonth
Links in the comments
#FASDAwarenessMonth
September 22, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Did you know we have a suite of FASD podcasts for GPs, SLTs and OTs? These podcasts can help practitioners or if you are a parent or carer of a child or young adult with FASD. To find out more, watch or listen at your leisure.
Links in the comments
#FASDAwarenessMonth
Links in the comments
#FASDAwarenessMonth
"That's not us failing in anything or being bad parents or carers - we're allowed to say this is tricky."
To learn more, listen to our full Occupational Therapy podcast here www.drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASDAwarenessMonth
To learn more, listen to our full Occupational Therapy podcast here www.drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASDAwarenessMonth
September 17, 2025 at 11:17 AM
"That's not us failing in anything or being bad parents or carers - we're allowed to say this is tricky."
To learn more, listen to our full Occupational Therapy podcast here www.drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASDAwarenessMonth
To learn more, listen to our full Occupational Therapy podcast here www.drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASDAwarenessMonth
Have you listened yet?
In our Occupational Therapy podcast, we discuss the impact FASD, as a brain-based disorder, has on the proprioceptive sense and interoception, as well as its impact on fine and motor skills.
Listen to the full podcast here drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASDAwarenessMonth
In our Occupational Therapy podcast, we discuss the impact FASD, as a brain-based disorder, has on the proprioceptive sense and interoception, as well as its impact on fine and motor skills.
Listen to the full podcast here drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASDAwarenessMonth
September 15, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Have you listened yet?
In our Occupational Therapy podcast, we discuss the impact FASD, as a brain-based disorder, has on the proprioceptive sense and interoception, as well as its impact on fine and motor skills.
Listen to the full podcast here drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASDAwarenessMonth
In our Occupational Therapy podcast, we discuss the impact FASD, as a brain-based disorder, has on the proprioceptive sense and interoception, as well as its impact on fine and motor skills.
Listen to the full podcast here drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASDAwarenessMonth
Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to know more about FASD?
In our new OT podcast, Maggie Morton and Joanne Pennell discuss the role of sensory integration and how to make the most of your OT 'toolbox'.
Listen here: www.drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast/
#FASDAwarenessMonth
In our new OT podcast, Maggie Morton and Joanne Pennell discuss the role of sensory integration and how to make the most of your OT 'toolbox'.
Listen here: www.drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast/
#FASDAwarenessMonth
September 11, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to know more about FASD?
In our new OT podcast, Maggie Morton and Joanne Pennell discuss the role of sensory integration and how to make the most of your OT 'toolbox'.
Listen here: www.drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast/
#FASDAwarenessMonth
In our new OT podcast, Maggie Morton and Joanne Pennell discuss the role of sensory integration and how to make the most of your OT 'toolbox'.
Listen here: www.drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast/
#FASDAwarenessMonth
It was a great turnout today for Greater Manchester FASD Network in Exchange Square, Manchester, UK to celebrate #FasdAwarenessDay2025
Such a great opportunity to raise awareness of the disorder and spread the prevention message about alcohol free pregnancies.
Such a great opportunity to raise awareness of the disorder and spread the prevention message about alcohol free pregnancies.
September 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
It was a great turnout today for Greater Manchester FASD Network in Exchange Square, Manchester, UK to celebrate #FasdAwarenessDay2025
Such a great opportunity to raise awareness of the disorder and spread the prevention message about alcohol free pregnancies.
Such a great opportunity to raise awareness of the disorder and spread the prevention message about alcohol free pregnancies.
What is #FASD?
If you have heard the term but not what it means, we have lots of information and resources on our website. drymester.org.uk
For families, parents-to-be, healthcare professionals and for everyone to show their support.
#fasdawarenessmonth
If you have heard the term but not what it means, we have lots of information and resources on our website. drymester.org.uk
For families, parents-to-be, healthcare professionals and for everyone to show their support.
#fasdawarenessmonth
September 3, 2025 at 8:21 AM
What is #FASD?
If you have heard the term but not what it means, we have lots of information and resources on our website. drymester.org.uk
For families, parents-to-be, healthcare professionals and for everyone to show their support.
#fasdawarenessmonth
If you have heard the term but not what it means, we have lots of information and resources on our website. drymester.org.uk
For families, parents-to-be, healthcare professionals and for everyone to show their support.
#fasdawarenessmonth
Are you an Occupational Therapist wanting to know more about FASD?
We're delighted to launch our brand-new podcast, FASD: A Guide for Occupational Therapists.
Professionals, parents or carers, listen or watch now for valuable insights.
drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASDAwarenessMonth
We're delighted to launch our brand-new podcast, FASD: A Guide for Occupational Therapists.
Professionals, parents or carers, listen or watch now for valuable insights.
drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASDAwarenessMonth
September 1, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Are you an Occupational Therapist wanting to know more about FASD?
We're delighted to launch our brand-new podcast, FASD: A Guide for Occupational Therapists.
Professionals, parents or carers, listen or watch now for valuable insights.
drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASDAwarenessMonth
We're delighted to launch our brand-new podcast, FASD: A Guide for Occupational Therapists.
Professionals, parents or carers, listen or watch now for valuable insights.
drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASDAwarenessMonth