💙 'Hearing other people's stories, it strikes me how different they all are. 'But at the same time, there's this common feeling of loss which unites you.' Nellie and John explain why sharing your story matters. 1/2

🎉 It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay! 💙 Help us end the judgement about mental illness. 🔀 Share this post so that people know where to get support.

Listening and validating their feelings is one of the most valuable ways to support someone. #WorldMentalHealthDay 💡 letstalk.mentalhealth

We all know how important it is to look after our physical health – but what about our #mentalhealth? If you're feeling worried or out of sorts, you're not alone 💜 This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we're sharing what you can do to look after yourself: bit.ly/3zw5Dkk

Our Jingle Bell Jog is back! 🎅🏻 🏃🏼‍♂️ 💫 Join us on 1st Dec at @UCLan Sports Arena for a 1-mile festive fun run in support of our Children’s Fund at Chorley & Royal Preston! 🥰 All ages & abilities welcome! Sign up here 👉 lthcharity.org.uk/support-us/fun…

What's on in November across Carers Link Lancashire? *Not an exhaustive list, check out our website and other social media posts for more!*

It’s true that it is possible to have more than one type of dementia. At least 1 in 10 people with dementia is diagnosed as having mixed dementia, a condition in which a person has more than one type of dementia. Read more mixed dementia: spkl.io/6011fuxhJ

"My career has been enriched by the challenges and rewards of working in geriatric care, and I encourage anyone passionate about making a lasting impact to consider this path." Read our BGS blog by Vimal Sriram for #OTWeek24. #ChooseGeriatrics #OTWeek bit.ly/3YVSzh1

By working proactively with people where they are, we will empower them to manage their changing needs and reduce pressure on the NHS and the wider health and care system. 💚 Together we can build a better understanding of occupational therapy: loom.ly/h-9_cVE #OTWeek24

When #HCPCregistered professionals describe what motivates them, 'helping people' comes up time and again. We're celebrating #OTWeek24 with words from occupational therapists themselves. Read the full story: hcpc-uk.org/registrants/in…

"It was working in dementia care where I first discovered a passion for working with older adults; and I'm proud to support the BGS’s #ChooseGeriatrics campaign." Read our BGS blog written by Dr Jen Sutton for #OccupationalTherapyWeek. #OTWeek24 #OTWeek bgs.org.uk/blog/the-power…

Occupational Therapists at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals harnessing the power of occupation in everything they do!

Celebrating #OTWeek2024 Chorley & Royal Preston lots of interest in our wonderful profession and career pathways Claire Granato Hazel Pennington Debbie Sarah Morrison RN 🙌 Suhailah Mohamed Royal College of Occupational Therapists LSC_ICB_AHPWorkforceteam

We welcome your feedback ANYTIME! If you would like to comment about our services, compliment our staff or provisions, or have any suggestions on how we could improve what we do, then please let us know! Head to carerslinklancashire.co.uk/comments-compl…

Over time, many people with #dementia experience physical #frailty. But there are ways that you can help a person with frailty to live as well as possible. Watch our video to learn more. What advice would you add? 👇

Today our CEO, Sarah Woolnough spoke at the NHSE Midlands regional prevention conference. Sarah spoke about the importance of the prevention agenda in reducing health inequalities. Read more about tackling health inequalities and the NHS here: kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

Christmas can be a lonely time for many people and criminals can exploit this to build trust and manipulate people.   This Christmas, we’re encouraging everyone to #TakeFive if someone asks for your money or information.   Find out more in our latest blog:

1 in 4 people say they don’t have someone they would talk to if they thought someone was trying to scam them. This Christmas, we’re supporting Take Five and encouraging people to Stop, Challenge and Protect if someone asks for money or information. takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/news/blog-lone…

An amazing Band 6 Occupational Therapy rotational post-Neurosciences, Neuro-rehab, Critical Care, Surgery/Vascular, Major Trauma and Acute Medicine lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/join-our-workf…

I just nominated LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS CHARITY movementforgood.com/index.php?cn=1…