Please retweet, WARNING, NEVER RE HOME YOUR PETS ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR A PET SELLING SITE... Mark Cuthbert bought over 50 pets online to use as bait for his hunting dogs to rip apart. #Ayr #Scotland He sent his partner to pick the pets up, as people are more likely to trust a

It’s out! Our new state-of-the-science review of MASKS/RESPIRATORS in reducing transmission of respiratory infections. 13 authors (for our disciplines, see posts 3-4). 38000 words. 413 references. One conclusion: these devices work. For detail, read on. 1/ journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/cm…

Never ever ever use a paid for service to deal with debts. They are there to make money from you not to help you bit.ly/3XoAatM use StepChange.org or nationaldebtline.org or your local citizens advice citizensadvice.org.uk

Why vote? Voting is a civil duty. You are not just voting for yourself but for your local area. If you waste a vote then you have no right complaining about what happens next. If you vote then you can because you are part of the voting public.

Calling Forensic OT’s B6 & above with 2+ years’ experience to participate in my research project for MSc advanced OT. In the absence of current guidance, I'm interested in your perceptions of your role in community integration. Do ask any questions &/or retweet #ForensicOT

Look out for older friends either dementia in the heatwave. They are at high risk of an acute admission for dehydration and delirium This is a medical emergency.

Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Clinical Psychologist or Psychiatrist currently practicing in the UK?  Would you be willing to share your experiences in working with individuals experiencing perimenopause/menopause and serious mental illness?

You can change someone’s life with friendship! If you have a few hours to spare each week, you can bring friendship and joy to an older person in our community experiencing chronic loneliness. Join our award-winning charity today > linkvisiting.org/volunteer #SmallCharityWeek

As you mark your ballot today, spare a thought for the disabled people still denied the right to vote in secret because voting is so inaccessible

Public service announcement. If you are wanting to help a #Blind person (which is very kind) please DO NOT grab the person and pull them forward on a moving train. Personal space applies to us too, plus it’s dangerous and assault. Please #JustAskDontGrab if in any doubt.

Please. Get your child vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, whooping cough and more. Babies are now DYING from these preventable infections. If your healthy baby daughter misses out on rubella vax, HER children could be born both blind and deaf.

Still applies.. Sadly.

Domestic abuse is 38% higher when England lose If you are unsafe after the game tonight, call the Domestic Abuse Helpline 📞 0808 2000 247

Researcher wanting a new job? Like doing practical things for real people? Interested in continence care? Come to the lovely@hscwru team. 50% FTE but additional opportunities may become available. Deadline 8 Sept.

Anyone know or have any connections to paralympians who would send a message to a young boy who’s a recent double amputee following sepsis.. he is sport mad & spent his life playing football & hockey. Any help appreciated in getting messages of support to him, thanks

About one hour ago. I had a seizure aura, which developed rapidly. I called upon staff as instructed, knowing what was about to take place. The staff said, and I quote "There's nothing that can be done for a seizure". They promptly left the room, leaving me alone. 1/

These are my final thoughts on the whole Elle Macpherson #breastcancer story

Autumn training starting soon Understanding Dementia Most courses tell you what dementia does to the brain, body and behaviour. Ours focus on the person, and what we can do to lessen the impact of dementia on their well-being. For more details and booking see tinyurl.com/3zpuh8tp

Delighted to be invited by CAOT_ACE to deliver a webinar to OTs across Canada on 10th December. understandingdementia.co.uk

Confused about the efficacy of face masks? Check out Prof Greenhalgh's excellent paper here: journals.asm.org/doi/epub/10.11… The epidemiology (when all the evidence is evaluated) shows that they are effective. #COVIDー19 #Covid_19 #CovidIsAirborne #SARSCoV2