OT specialising in neuro-sciences / Functional Neurological Disorder. The National Hospital For Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queens Square, London

London, England
Joined May 2018
Looking for a part-time role in a dynamic and fun MDT? The Spasticity and CP Service, NHNN, Queens Square, have a vacancy as a 0.4 WTE Band 7 for 12 months. uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/cur… Please do message me if you would like to find out more, closing date 22nd Dec.
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We recognise that FND is a disorder of Brain Processing, with biopsychosocial components - treatable by various tools including psychological, physio, OT, SLT, and medical - we summarise theoretical models of psychological processes to target with psychological therapy tools
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Hello everyone! I am recruiting participants for my doctoral research, focusing on Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and pain. This survey is open to anyone with FND and aged 18+. Scan the QR code or click the link to take part psychologygalway.qualtrics.c… RTs appreciated!
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Exiting news: we are pleased to announce we are hosting a PRPP assessment course to assess occupational performance @kawrightkelly @willchegwidden @OtNeur @CNicholsonOT @NicoleCWalmsley @RCOT_NP uclhcharitycourses.com/cours…
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An animation summarising our trial results in plain English has been released youtu.be/pRgVoL9nFgo?si=Ij4z…
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Perceptual motor speech analysis is an essential #diagnostic and clinical decision-making tool. This series of LIVE webinars are designed to help #SLTs brush-up on their #perceptual #motor #speech #assessment & #treatment 🧠🗣️ Available to book here: uclhcharitycourses.com/categ…
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In a phase 3 RCT, Glen Nielsen and colleagues assessed the clinical effectiveness of a specialist physiotherapy intervention for functional motor disorder: thelancet.com/journals/laneu… @GNielsen_Physio @jonstoneneuro
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A few people asked for the link for our FND self help video series to support the physical management for both healthcare professionals and people with FND @uclh @BrainAppeal
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So proud to present a poster on functional paraplegia and anaesthesia with @RoryHigginsPT at #FNDS2024. Great conversations with colleagues from 🇨🇦 🇳🇱 🇪🇸 🇨🇭 🇹🇷 🇬🇧 🇮🇹- is early intervention key? Thanks to @GNielsen_Physio and Tiago Teodoro for their support.
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FNDS24 - Mechanisms to therapy, brilliant morning exploring assessment and treatment for functional seizures this morning. Great thought provoking talks #FND #FNDS2024 @FNDSociety
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Really excited to share our new article in @Eye_Journal on treating functional visual loss, a culmination of lots of work with @jonstoneneuro. We try to bring together a practical approach for the general ophthalmologist summarised in this🧵nature.com/articles/s41433-0… @UKNOSoc
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Delighted to launch our new website ukfndnetwork.org – The UK FND Network brings together FND voluntary sector organisations and representatives of professional organisations to improve services for FND in the UK 1/7 #FND #NHS
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Read all about our approach @uclh to #neurorehabilitation for people with #GBS #GuillianBarréSyndrome hot off the press in @ACNRjournal 👇 acnr.co.uk/download/27067/?t…
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If you can’t make it to Verona in person, don’t miss the opportunity to check out the whole program virtually!
🗣 Time is running out ⌛, so don't forget to register for the 5th International Conference on Functional Neurological Disorder: Mechanisms to Therapy, which will take place in June in Verona, Italy 🇮🇹✨ Register✍️ here: fndsociety.org/biennial-meet… We hope to see you there! 👐
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Well won’t you look at this… A BRAND NEW band 6 #SLT rotational post with #QueenSquareSpeechies 😃 Come explore every corner of #stroke #neurology #neurosurgery #neurorehabilitation @NHNN_therapies Applications close 7th May so fluff up those feathers & get your skates on 🤩
Replying to @NHNN_therapies
@NHNN_therapies is looking for a fab band 6 #SLT to join our rotation in a brand new post! Advert can be found at: jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadv…
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Sharing new research in @NeurologyCP led by occupational therapists #KatieMcCombs, #JulieMacLean & @JessRanfordOT. Sensory Processing Difficulties & Occupational Therapy Outcomes for Functional Neurological Disorder. @MGH_RI @FNDSociety @FNDHope @FNDAction neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CP…
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⁦@FNDSociety⁩ international congress in Verona- one more week to take advantage of early bird rate- 2/3 of tickets already sold- advise registering sooner rather than later. Virtual also available but Verona…
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Amazing work @NHNN_therapies team!!
So proud of our collective work in getting this piece of work out there. We are very lucky to work in a facial palsy MDT where we can provide pre and post operative support to our patients. #facialpalsy #facialtherapy #MDT #PatientCare #bestpractice thieme-connect.com/products/…
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EXCITING ONE YEAR FND AND COGNITVE BAND 7 OT PILOT! We are recruiting to a fixed term role to pilot a Band 7 OT specialising in these unique and interesting areas of practice. Looking for an OT with an interest in working in neuro but using a psychological formulation approach.
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