Free lunchtime webinars run by Down's Syndrome Scotland for health professionals on topics related to #DownSyndrome

First is 30th April with yours truly talking about acute presentations. Relevant for primary care, EM, acute med & Paeds

RCEMLearning Royal College of Emergency Medicine RCGP APEM RCPCH

Thank you Anne Rabbitte TD Department of Health HSE Ireland Bernard Gloster Down Syndrome IRL Gina Grant & the 3 amazing families for telling their tragic stories at today’s meeting re Diagnostic Overshadowing.Pls watch our video to be aware. Irish College of GPs Arthritis Ireland Ellen Leacy iCAN Ireland

#Health inequalities for people with #learningdisabilities in BJHM review article with Andrew Lee Elizabeth Herrieven 💙

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This seems short sighted, pennywise and poundfoolish. I haven't seen the financial arguments and justification, but I have heard that lots of staff have found this invaluable. We recommended tailored pathway for support as part retaining staff in Jan 24. rcem.ac.uk/wp-content/upl…

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This might be a thing if people want it.

Medtwitter/paeds twitter question:

Is there any resources or notable publications explaining if/how to amend BLS for those with different body shapes??

ALSG
ERC - European Resuscitation Council
ADC
West Midlands Paediatrics

For #WorldAutismAwarenessDay , a thread from a few years back on how sleep can differ in autistic young people, and how strategies can be put in place to try to improve sleep

It's World Autism Awareness Day!
The sensory stimulation and unpredictability of the ED cause huge barriers to accessing health care for autistic patients.

To prevent inadequate care for Autistic patients, research how to accommodate them in the ED: rcemlearning.co.uk/foamed/autism-…

Great to see Sally Phillips and Gillian from Down's Syndrome Association putting the record straight on @BBCbreakfast re neck instablitiy and gyms. Natty too was asked for a physio check before being allowed to join our local gymnastics club. Utterly pointless. Time for the guidance to be updated.

'Being singled out for being different has a big psychological effect on our children'

Actor Sally Phillips spoke to #BBCBreakfast after her son Olly, who has Down's Syndrome, was prevented from entering a trampoline park without a letter from a GP

bbc.co.uk/news/topics/c7…

Join us in London for our hypnosis study day. Discover how hypnosis enhances patient care and clinician wellbeing, accredited for 6-CPD points. Book now for practical techniques and insights into its applications in emergency medicine- bit.ly/3vnkT0M

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PädiaTeach „Parents of children with complex needs already spend a significant amount of time attending appointments, they do not want to be sat in your emergency department and will only be there because they feel something is wrong with their child.“

UPDATE: Sepsis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children worldwide, and it is still the most common cause of avoidable deaths in children in the UK.

Read our #blog here: rcemlearning.co.uk/foamed/recogni…

Doctor to medical staff: “Who’s next?”
Medical staff:
“The wheelchair.”
(Points at me)

You know things do not bode well at a medical appointment when you’re introduced as
“the wheelchair.”

No need for this at all 🤦‍♀️

Neurodivergent & Neurodiversity are often used in the same context, but are different. Neurodiversity refers to everyone & how we all differ in our own way. Neurodivergency refers to those whose mind diverges from what is typical, eg Autism, ADHD.

#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek