Lorna Rouse
@lorna-rouse2.bsky.social
Researcher interested in healthcare for people with learning disabilities, chronic illness and qualitative research.
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For #WorldDiabetesDay, we’re sharing Giban’s journey.
With support, he began cooking balanced meals, being more active and taking control of his diabetes.
He no longer needs insulin and feels healthier, happier and more connected.
With support, he began cooking balanced meals, being more active and taking control of his diabetes.
He no longer needs insulin and feels healthier, happier and more connected.
November 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM
For #WorldDiabetesDay, we’re sharing Giban’s journey.
With support, he began cooking balanced meals, being more active and taking control of his diabetes.
He no longer needs insulin and feels healthier, happier and more connected.
With support, he began cooking balanced meals, being more active and taking control of his diabetes.
He no longer needs insulin and feels healthier, happier and more connected.
Reposted by Lorna Rouse
Family, friends and caregivers play a vital role in supporting people living with #diabetes:
✅ Listen with empathy
✅ Learn about their challenges
✅ Show up for them
A strong, caring network can help prevent isolation and encourage self-care 👉 bit.ly/4hUOjY0 #WorldDiabetesDay
✅ Listen with empathy
✅ Learn about their challenges
✅ Show up for them
A strong, caring network can help prevent isolation and encourage self-care 👉 bit.ly/4hUOjY0 #WorldDiabetesDay
November 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Family, friends and caregivers play a vital role in supporting people living with #diabetes:
✅ Listen with empathy
✅ Learn about their challenges
✅ Show up for them
A strong, caring network can help prevent isolation and encourage self-care 👉 bit.ly/4hUOjY0 #WorldDiabetesDay
✅ Listen with empathy
✅ Learn about their challenges
✅ Show up for them
A strong, caring network can help prevent isolation and encourage self-care 👉 bit.ly/4hUOjY0 #WorldDiabetesDay
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🚨Please share! We have just advertised four 3-year #PhD studentships in public health #funded by the Health Protection Research Unit in Blood Borne and Sexually Transmitted Infection - closing date 5 December 2025 #hpru #hprubbsti #nihr bbsti.hpru.nihr.ac.uk/research/opp...
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bbsti.hpru.nihr.ac.uk
November 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🚨Please share! We have just advertised four 3-year #PhD studentships in public health #funded by the Health Protection Research Unit in Blood Borne and Sexually Transmitted Infection - closing date 5 December 2025 #hpru #hprubbsti #nihr bbsti.hpru.nihr.ac.uk/research/opp...
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🧺 Why is there a washing line in our office?
Our latest blog shares the story behind the washing line, our Co-production team’s creative way of tracking the many different stages of The DAPPLE Project.
www.dappleproject.com/post/35-why-...
Our latest blog shares the story behind the washing line, our Co-production team’s creative way of tracking the many different stages of The DAPPLE Project.
www.dappleproject.com/post/35-why-...
35. Why We Have a Washing Line in Our Office
When I returned to our Kingston University office on Monday after a week away on Annual Leave, I was greeted by a washing line. And no, that’s not the strangest thing we have here – the flying pig st...
www.dappleproject.com
October 17, 2025 at 9:24 AM
🧺 Why is there a washing line in our office?
Our latest blog shares the story behind the washing line, our Co-production team’s creative way of tracking the many different stages of The DAPPLE Project.
www.dappleproject.com/post/35-why-...
Our latest blog shares the story behind the washing line, our Co-production team’s creative way of tracking the many different stages of The DAPPLE Project.
www.dappleproject.com/post/35-why-...
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Tickets are now available for Being Seen, Being Heardthe Learning Disability England annual conferences!
Two events in March 2026 – in-person and online – bringing together members and allies working towards Good Lives.
Find out more and book tickets here: tinyurl.com/mvrzyuzf
Two events in March 2026 – in-person and online – bringing together members and allies working towards Good Lives.
Find out more and book tickets here: tinyurl.com/mvrzyuzf
October 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Tickets are now available for Being Seen, Being Heardthe Learning Disability England annual conferences!
Two events in March 2026 – in-person and online – bringing together members and allies working towards Good Lives.
Find out more and book tickets here: tinyurl.com/mvrzyuzf
Two events in March 2026 – in-person and online – bringing together members and allies working towards Good Lives.
Find out more and book tickets here: tinyurl.com/mvrzyuzf
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The new Skills for Care report shows progress — but big challenges remain.
Some social care providers face staff turnover of 42% and high vacancy rates.
Good Lives reminds us: consistent, trusted support is essential.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/yc3892mc
Some social care providers face staff turnover of 42% and high vacancy rates.
Good Lives reminds us: consistent, trusted support is essential.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/yc3892mc
October 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The new Skills for Care report shows progress — but big challenges remain.
Some social care providers face staff turnover of 42% and high vacancy rates.
Good Lives reminds us: consistent, trusted support is essential.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/yc3892mc
Some social care providers face staff turnover of 42% and high vacancy rates.
Good Lives reminds us: consistent, trusted support is essential.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/yc3892mc
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Do you use a phone, laptop, or tablet? Researchers from the Digital Lifeline Project want to hear from adults with a learning disability about how they use digital technology - you could also win up to £100 in a prize draw!
tinyurl.com/3w6anftd
tinyurl.com/3w6anftd
November 5, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Do you use a phone, laptop, or tablet? Researchers from the Digital Lifeline Project want to hear from adults with a learning disability about how they use digital technology - you could also win up to £100 in a prize draw!
tinyurl.com/3w6anftd
tinyurl.com/3w6anftd
The Open University
oro.open.ac.uk
November 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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People with learning disabilities ‘progress faster’ to severe diabetes
Patients with learning disabilities are likely to progress faster to severe type 2 diabetes and are at greater risk of dying from it than other parts of the population, warn researchers.
www.nursingtimes.net/diabetes/peo...
Patients with learning disabilities are likely to progress faster to severe type 2 diabetes and are at greater risk of dying from it than other parts of the population, warn researchers.
www.nursingtimes.net/diabetes/peo...
People with learning disabilities ‘progress faster’ to severe diabetes
Patients with learning disabilities are likely to progress faster to severe type 2 diabetes and are also at greater risk of dying from it.
www.nursingtimes.net
September 3, 2025 at 2:28 PM
People with learning disabilities ‘progress faster’ to severe diabetes
Patients with learning disabilities are likely to progress faster to severe type 2 diabetes and are at greater risk of dying from it than other parts of the population, warn researchers.
www.nursingtimes.net/diabetes/peo...
Patients with learning disabilities are likely to progress faster to severe type 2 diabetes and are at greater risk of dying from it than other parts of the population, warn researchers.
www.nursingtimes.net/diabetes/peo...