Ruth Northway
ruthnorth.bsky.social
Ruth Northway
@ruthnorth.bsky.social
Retired Professor of Learning Disability Nursing. Fellow of RCN, QNI and LSW. Likes running marathons
Reposted by Ruth Northway
This us where deprofessionalisation of #nursing has led us.
110 hospitals now rationing continence products to vulnerable patients
I despair

inews.co.uk/news/patient...
Hospitals ration hygiene products as NHS trusts face tight budgets
Data from Freedom of Information requests showed that of the 110 trusts which responded half confirmed they do have a cap on continence products
inews.co.uk
December 15, 2024 at 12:26 PM
Reposted by Ruth Northway
Presented initial findings from study on respiratory health needs of people with learning disabilities. Funded by Burdett Trust for nursing #seattleclub2024
December 12, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Reposted by Ruth Northway
❤️MEMBERS❤️

Nursing is a privilege, but it's also a physically and emotionally demanding profession.

Explore our collection of resources designed to support you and your colleagues with mental health and wellbeing.

➡️ bit.ly/43lgoP7
December 12, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Reposted by Ruth Northway
Recording of our CONSULT training launch webinar now added to the website, alongside details about how to access the e-learning:

🔗https://capacityconsentresearch.com/training

Many thanks to the panel @kerryhood.bsky.social @amymrussell.bsky.social @markjayes.bsky.social & others!

#Inclusivity
📢Now live📢 CONSULT e-learning on trials involving adults with impaired capacity to consent - 4 core modules, case studies, links to resources, free to access, download a certificate on completion

🔗https://www.capacityconsentresearch.com/training

@kerryhood.bsky.social @ukctunetwork.bsky.social
December 5, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Reposted by Ruth Northway
A really important debate is taking place in the Senedd Cymru this Wednesday 4 December 2024 on the Stolen Lives Homes Not Hospitals campaign led by Hefin David MS and supported by Mark Isherwood MS and Sioned Williams MS.
December 3, 2024 at 9:09 AM
Reposted by Ruth Northway
An online workshop about the Change NHS Strategy - it's a plan to improve the NHS for everyone.

It's important the voices of people with learning disabilities are heard.

Open to all members of Learning Disability England interested in contributing to the consultation.

Book: tinyurl.com/53yb7skf
December 3, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Final marathon of my 2024 challenge for @kidneycareuk.bsky.social tomorrow 😊 www.justgiving.com/page/ruth-no...
November 30, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Reposted by Ruth Northway
Wonderful news @Earthruns4trees will be celebrating Adam throughout 2025 planting #AdamsForest fund raising for @ReadforGoodUK & raising awareness of #NHS1000 miles Read the full newsletter here: manage.kmail-lists.com/subscription...

Please do join in & spread the word Thank you EarthRuns!
November 30, 2024 at 9:23 AM
Happy Friday everyone 😊
November 29, 2024 at 4:02 PM