Shona Scatchard
shonascatchard.bsky.social
Shona Scatchard
@shonascatchard.bsky.social
Support Worker for Community Integrated Care in Caithness.
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🤝We’re proud to have contributed to The Care Workers' Charity roundtables for their newly launched report on the Future of Adult Social Care. 📝

Together, we’re working towards a brighter future for social care workers. 🌟

Read the full report 👉 buff.ly/lnb3p6t
March 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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“I thought it would be impossible to make such a complete recovery, but I have.”

After a bad psychotic episode, Robyn thought it would be impossible to make a full recovery. But thanks to her mix of meds, CBT and the crisis team she is now back doing her degree ➡️ bit.ly/4h1e7zs
February 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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👏Blackbrook Royals JRFLC raise over £2,000 for our North West services! 👏

The team covered 446 miles in 1 day, and as their charity partner, we are incredibly grateful for the their support! The funds raised will directly support our local services, bringing opportunities those who need it most.
February 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Today, we’re at the @learningdiseng.bsky.social Conference, joining colleagues to talk about the impact of working together for good lives for people with learning disabilities.

We’re hosting a pop up session showcasing our accessible activity platform #WhatToDo in Room Q3 at 1.30pm-2pm. Join us!
March 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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If you’re finding this stretch of the year tough, you’re definitely not alone. But in the wise words of Samwise Gamgee, “it’ll be Spring soon” 🌱
February 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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This is yet another example of people with mental health problems not getting the support they need.

www.theguardian.com/society/2025/feb/11/mental-health-patients-delayed-discharge-costs-nhs-71m-pounds
Mental health patients with nowhere to go cost NHS £71m in England, report finds
Accommodation shortages caused 109,000 days of delayed discharge in 2023-24, says National Housing Federation
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Amandajayne Swann, Support Worker in Nottingham, is making an impact as part of The Care Workers’ Advisory Board and Champions Project. She recently travelled to London to raise care workers’ voices and tackle key policy issues in Adult Social Care.👏

Thank you for your dedication, Amandajayne! ⭐
February 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Last week, 3 people we support had an unforgettable experience when they met Ilia Gruev, player for @leedsunited.com ! 🙌💙

Ilia gifted signed shirts, shared stories from his Leeds career, and even invited them as VIP guests to their FA Cup match! ⚽️🎟️
February 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Our @comintcare.bsky.social LDSL team have returned to training, and the big smiles say it all!😁🏉

Everyone is thrilled to be back with their teammates, ready for another year of fun, friendship & unforgettable memories💙💛

It's great to have you all back - bring on the season🙌
February 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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We are proud to share that we have received a special handwritten note directly from Sir David Attenborough, after our nature initiative in partnership with @wwf.org.uk @rspbengland.bsky.social @nationaltrust.bsky.social received an award at the Great British Care Awards ! 🌍

📰Read the full story👇
We receive recognition from Sir David Attenborough - Community Integrated Care
Community Integrated Care was proud to receive a handwritten letter from Sir David Attenborough, after winning a prestigious award for engaging thousands of people who access social care.
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February 4, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Today is #TimeToTalkDay, a reminder that conversations can make a real difference 🗣️👂

We're committed to fostering a supportive environment where mental health is prioritised.💬

Let’s continue opening up, and supporting one another - today and every day. 🫶

#MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma
February 6, 2025 at 10:14 AM