She/Her | Works at Manchester Care Organisation and MFT
Manchester, England
Joined November 2010
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Helen retweeted
#BlackHistoryMonth Know your genotype? Get screened for free! BAME communities can go to @MFTnhs drop-in sessions at Manchester Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Ctr. 🧬 See image for more info! Thanks to all at MSCTC: @mcrlco, @MarilynMSCTC, @HelenGeach & Leads @nandinikori16, @DrJDG69
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VOXELOTOR WITHDRAWN FROM NHS. We are deeply shocked and extremely disappointed by Pfizer’s sudden decision to withdraw Voxelotor (OXBRYTA®) from the NHS in the UK, and across the world. We were given no warning. Read our full statement here buff.ly/3N2Ec4E
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Black women are more likely to experience pelvic floor issues like fibroids and prolapse. Join us for “Pelvic Floor: What is it?” to learn how to protect your #pelvichealth on 7/9/24 at 10:30 am, Gorton Hub.
Email [email protected] to secure your place! #ProlapsePrevention
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And finally we have @luzziehughes, INT Lead for Cheetham and Crumpsall, who presents on A Showman's Life and how we address the support needs of the Showman community. Watch the full film here 👇
manchesterlco.org/a-showmans…
#WeAreCommunity
#TeamLCO
@CheetCrumpINT
ALT Cheetham and Crumpsall INT presentation
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Join our #Diabetes Type I & II focus groups & interviews on 4th & 5th May 2024. Earn £25 for focus groups & £30 for 1-1 interviews.
Caribbean & African participants only.
Register here forms.office.com/e/zPcubQAnv…
🌐 Email: [email protected]
@DiabetesUK
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Supporting @Fivexmore on their initiative of Black Maternal Health Week! In the UK Black women continue to have poorer and preventable health outcomes regarding pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Advocate for change. #BMHAUK24
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Roald Dahl lost his daughter to Measles before a vaccine was available. This is what he wrote:
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This week at #LegUpClub we welcomed @central_falls team who gave advice and info to our members, and we enjoyed an abridged performance of 'Dominoes and Dahlias (+Oware)' to celebrate #AgeWithoutLimits day. Well done to all involved 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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🌍 Happy World Social Work Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate the dedication and impact of our incredible social work staff. Together, we're working towards a shared future for transformative change. Thank you for all you do! 👏🎉
#WorldSocialWorkDay
#WSWD2024
@BASW_UK
#WeAreCommunity
ALT Happy World Social Work Day
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MEASLES | Cases are rising in the UK. Katie Hopgood, Public Health Consultant in Gloucestershire, explains we we all need to be aware of measles and how to check your vaccine status.
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We’re delighted that @imperialcollege is leading our latest project to understand inequalities in the care of sickle cell disease patients across England, by comparing their care with other rare conditions. Here is the link to their new project blog page: blogs.imperial.ac.uk/uk-sick…
ALT Photo of a researcher working in a laboratory.
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Join the South Manchester teams at Let's Talk Type 2 #Diabetes at the Benchill Community Centre 💪
📅 Saturday 10th February
🕙 12pm - 2pm
A free event with food tasters & info from local healthcare professionals 🙌
Sign up here 👉tickettailor.com/events/mlco…
@HealthySouthMCR
ALT Join the South Manchester teams at Let's Talk Type 2 Diabetes at the Benchill Community Centre, Sat 10th Feb 12pm - 2pm.
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This week is Greater Manchester Hate Crime Awareness Week.
Every one of us deserves to live free from fear, hostility, and intimidation.
Let's make #GreaterManchester a community where we watch out for each other and stand together against hate 💙
#WeStandTogether
ALT This week is Greater Manchester Hate Crime Awareness Week.
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When assessing babies with darker skin, not all babies look the same – at Brierfield, England
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#Measles is highly infectious & can be passed on even before a rash appears. Make sure you are protected from becoming seriously unwell from measles by making sure you or your child are up to date with the MMR (measles, mumps & rubella) vacs.
More info ➡️
nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinatio…
ALT Make sure you are protected from becoming seriously unwell from measles by making sure you or your child are up to date with the MMR (measles, mumps & rubella) vaccinations.
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This week is cervical cancer prevention week and our local ice cream parlour ‘The Ice Shack’ on Rutherford Square will promoting awareness of cervical screening to help people make informed decisions about their health @JosTrust @mcrlco 🧁🫶
ALT Friday 26th Jan - Sunday 28th Jan, cervical screening awareness event at The Ice Shack in withington. pick up easy read cervical screening guides, see and touch cervical screening tools. Grab a free cupcake.
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We are welcoming you back to Leg Up Club today after the festive break. 11.45am to 1.30pm at JNR8 Youth & Community Centre, 82 Cromwell Avenue, Whalley Range, M16 0BG. Pop along for some FREE soup & crusty bread and enjoy our warm space and good conversation @WhalleyRangeorg
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In April this year, we held a successful Screening Conference, and we are pleased to share the highlights of the discussion alongside important updates and information from our contributing speakers.
View the playlist of videos on our YouTube channel > youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
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The @DHSCgovuk has launched a campaign to improve #sicklecell care across the NHS. They aim to increase awareness of the key signs of a sickle cell crisis, particularly among emergency care staff, plus those living with the condition and their carers. e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/heal…
