With patients with dysphagia, we work closely with our Dietetic colleagues when re-introducing oral intake following a period of being NBM. Two of our SLTs observed a PEG removal last week by a nutrition nurse - this was done at the bedside! #MDTworking #AdultRehabilitationBCHC

Spasticity Management. Our Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist Louise has been out administering botulinum toxin injections in the community. We are working with Healing Touch Rehab to enable the client to achieve her goals #MDTworking

Pre and Post Botulinum Toxin injections for spasticity
✅ Reduced risk of skin breakdown
✅ Reduced pain
✅ Now able to tolerate a splint
✅ Reduced carer burden during top half dressing
✅ Increased tolerance of handling and stretches
#SpasticityManagement #MDTworking

We have been working hard with Corporé , Newlyn Healthcare and THE OT SERVICE LIMITED to get our patients seating right, improve his comfort, and optimize his quality of life. #NeuroPhysio #SpasticityManagement #MDTWorking

I had a rough day today. My observation is that splinters within the MDT become more apparent in stressful situations. This impacts team working. Underlying these problems is an overwhelmed, pressured workforce who have lost their goodwill. #obs #mdtworking #nhscrisis #money #time #resources

@emmahibbs23 just admiring your RRT assessment for a patient on my ward round this am, CFS incorporated as well 👏👏 #therapyrules #MDTworking

Today; held a 92 year old lady’s hand and her husband’s hand as I told her he was dying. He died 2 hours later..3 days before her birthday 😥Then a hug for the daughter whose mother was very unwell preop..she got through the op🙏#compassion #MDTworking (1/2)