Brent Lead Clinical Psychologist OPHA * NHS *Ageing *Cognitive Difference * Mental Health * Minoritised Experience **Meaning is what 'we' make it.**
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For #NationalWritingDay are you confident that the people we support have easy access to pen and paper? Whether it’s writing a list, a poem, a message to a friend or an important story from your life to share, this gives us a sense of independence and control.
Great feeling to launch the 1st Gujarati speaking Cognitive Stimulation Group in Brent Memory Service! Thank you to all involved from cultural consultants to people who attended the launch. CST is a @NICEComms approved dementia intervention for people with mild-mod dementia 🧠🪷
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Have a look at our reflections on what it means to WORK WITH RISK in older adults community mental health. Article published by the @BPSOfficial in the latest FPOP bulletin @NaviStoried @CNWLNHS
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Great work from @ajfradera - Does the presence of chronic pain affect scores on cognitive screening tests/brief cognitive measures for dementia? A systematic review and meta-analysis tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
Imagine a place and community where you are finally safe to be who you are. A place that educated the professionals who support you as you age more. A place that connected you to other generations or people with dementia. I'm heart broken to see you go. And leave such a gap 💔
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#Diversealz on Thursday: Dementia narratives. #Ebook Living with Dementia – Voices of Asia, edited by @emilyong67, where people living with dementia and carers tell their stories. Link to e-book or recording here: dementiahub.sg/resource/livi… 8pmGMT/3pmET #anthology
If you are passionate about people getting fair access to diagnosis and support and are also interested in using neuropsychology meaningfully... We currently have a 12 month post in our Memory Service. Supporting the lovely people of Brent :) healthjobsuk.com/job/v605076…
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If you're watching @BBCPanorama and are worried about your memory... first go to your GP. If you already have a diagnosis, your best chance of seeing if you're eligable to participate in a drug trial or other important research, is to register with joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac…
An intense discussion/debate on the term functional. It's good to pause and rethink what we mean and understand. This mind-body split is appealing but reduces people to one or the other. And who is that really for?
I think there is a significant misunderstanding of what functional neurological disorder means 🚨
This needs more discussion as it affects patients
1. FND does not mean ‘psychiatric’ or a predominant ‘psychological formulation ‘ in the traditional sense- Far from it.
2. Response to psychotherapy does not define FND or functional
There is no doubt that patients are affected when functional is used to create a mind-body split and when they are told to have ‘psychotherapy’ - in that sense I agree with you. And I can also see why you assert this.
“The term functional neurological disorder conveys a condition in which the primary pathophysiological
processes are alterations in functioning of brain networks rather than abnormalities of brain structures.” ( Hallett et al,2022)
But in clinical practice both can and often coexist.
Thoughts?
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Professionalism is a myth and we need authentic spaces in our profession where our authentic selves/ways of being are not policed*. This is possibly especially true for neurodivergent therapists who may have increased or traumatic experiences of being told to behave differently.
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Myself and @DrAmyPearson are supervising some students who are interested in autistic masking. Anyone 18+ can take part (autistic/non-autistic, any gender), BUT if you are an autistic woman there is also the option to take part in an interview. QR/link below for more info! 1/2
Never too early, never too late. Is the theme of this year's Alzheimer's Month. A throwback to The @CADBrent @CNWLNHS Brent Awareness Event a couple of weeks ago. To honour this message! cnwl.nhs.uk/news/brent-and-d….
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For more information, here is a blog post written for @TarakiHQ which explains a bit more: taraki.co.uk/the-table/sikh-…
This looks like an important study capturing the experiences of Sikh communities and supporting those living with dementia
Hi Psychology Twitter. We are recruiting an assistant psychologist for Brent Memory Service (FT and permanent). If you feel this role is suited to you please apply 🩵 cnwlpeople.co.uk/#!/job/v557…
👏🏽 Yes! You can't be 'Trauma Informed' if you don't acknowledge this every single time.
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The 'best medicine' according to the actual evidence- base is:
- a more equal society with a proper welfare state
- dignity and respect for everyone not based on tax paying status
- a properly funded nhs , housing, social services etc that people want to work for with choices x