LPT Department of Clinical Neuropsychology (@lptneuropsych) 's Twitter Profile
LPT Department of Clinical Neuropsychology

@lptneuropsych

The Department of Clinical Neuropsychology, based at the Leicester General Hospital

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

#ClinicalPsychology
#Neuropsychology

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linkhttps://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/service/clinical-neuropsychology/ calendar_today05-01-2021 08:43:02

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Mental Health Foundation (@mentalhealth) 's Twitter Profile Photo

(1 of 4) Happy Disability Pride Month! πŸ’œ - a time to spread awareness about disabilities and celebrating the diversity of the disabled community. Here are 3 facts about Disability Pride Month ⬇️

(1 of 4) Happy Disability Pride Month! πŸ’œ - a time to spread awareness about disabilities and celebrating the diversity of the disabled community.

Here are 3 facts about Disability Pride Month ⬇️
The Lancet (@thelancet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Current projections estimate 153 million people will be living with dementia by 2050. Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors starting in childhood, suggests new report from a standing Lancet Commission: buff.ly/46nvoPR

Current projections estimate 153 million people will be living with dementia by 2050. 

Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors starting in childhood, suggests new report from a standing Lancet Commission: buff.ly/46nvoPR
Child Brain Injury Trust (@cbituk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

πŸ‘AND RETWEET to spread awareness of childhood ABI! Henry's brother Oscar suffered a bleed on the brain. We know that it can be difficult having a sibling with an ABI, which is why we are there to help empower children & families to rebuild their lives following a brain injury.

LPT Department of Clinical Neuropsychology (@lptneuropsych) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Fingers crossed for our very own Maria Dale and the Guide Team who have been nominated as 2024 finalists for Excellence in Research in the LPT Celebrating Excellence Awards πŸ‘πŸŒŸ

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (@lptnhs) 's Twitter Profile Photo

… and the winner is Joanne Applewhite πŸŽ‰ Joanne works as a medical secretary in the neuropsychology service and was nominated for her commitment to working with patients to ensure they are able to access the care they need. #LPTstars

… and the winner is Joanne Applewhite πŸŽ‰

Joanne works as a medical secretary in the neuropsychology service and was nominated for her commitment to working with patients to ensure they are able to access the care they need.

#LPTstars
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… and the winner is: Maria Dale and the GUIDE-HD Team πŸŽ‰ The team developed an innovative guided self-help programme to support people with Huntington's Disease (HD). They involved patients in the work, which has been shared in articles and international conferences. #LPTstars

… and the winner is: Maria Dale and the GUIDE-HD Team  πŸŽ‰
The team developed an innovative guided self-help programme to support people with Huntington's Disease (HD). They involved patients in the work, which has been shared in articles and international conferences.
#LPTstars
Leicester NRU (@leicesternru) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Some of our team presented a patient's story at the Midlands Specialised Rehabilitation Network meeting and were voted as winners! A massive thank you to our patient for letting us share his inspiring rehabilitation journey. uhltherapy LPT Department of Clinical Neuropsychology Brain Injury Unit 🧠

Some of our team presented a patient's story at the Midlands Specialised Rehabilitation Network meeting and were voted as winners! 

A massive thank you to our patient for letting us share his inspiring rehabilitation journey.

<a href="/uhltherapy/">uhltherapy</a> <a href="/LPTNeuropsych/">LPT Department of Clinical Neuropsychology</a> <a href="/UHLBIU/">Brain Injury Unit 🧠</a>
Epilepsy Society (@epilepsysociety) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A study into the genetics of rare epilepsies including Dravet Syndrome has been published in bit.ly/42KbIpv The aim is to identify genetic markers that can guide personalised treatment plans, improve early diagnosis, and help predict long-term outcomes.

A study into the genetics of rare epilepsies including Dravet Syndrome has been published in bit.ly/42KbIpv The aim is to identify genetic markers that can guide personalised treatment plans, improve early diagnosis, and help predict long-term outcomes.
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Anxiety as a medical problem affects around 1 in 4 people in the UK. Some people with #epilepsy have a higher risk of anxiety. Read our information πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3EjPZut #anxiety #MentalHealth

Anxiety as a medical problem affects around 1 in 4 people in the UK. Some people with #epilepsy have a higher risk of anxiety.

Read our information πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3EjPZut

#anxiety #MentalHealth
INS (@insneuro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New NavNeuro episode! Ep 165: A discussion covering updates to the WAIS-5: Altered composite structure, new subtests, remote testing, digital methods, and more. Dr. Raiford shares insights from over 20 years leading Wechsler test development. Listen now: buff.ly/CGK5rBw

New <a href="/NavNeuro/">NavNeuro</a> episode! Ep 165: A discussion covering updates to the WAIS-5: Altered composite structure, new subtests, remote testing, digital methods, and more. Dr. Raiford shares insights from over 20 years leading Wechsler test development. Listen now: buff.ly/CGK5rBw
Headway - the brain injury association (@headwayuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Created specifically for brain injury survivors, Understanding MY brain injury is a training course that will explore the hidden effects of brain injury and the rehabilitation journey. πŸ“† Sign up for free before 13th August 2025: buff.ly/xi6YBFF

Created specifically for brain injury survivors, Understanding MY brain injury is a training course that will explore the hidden effects of brain injury and the rehabilitation journey.

πŸ“† Sign up for free before 13th August 2025: buff.ly/xi6YBFF
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This #NationalEpilepsyWeek we're focusing on seizures & today we're talking about focal seizures. Have you or someone you know experienced them? Share your experiences in the comments & let's raise awareness together! πŸ’œ #UnderstandMyEpilepsy #Epilepsy #Seizures #Focalseizure

This #NationalEpilepsyWeek we're focusing on seizures &amp; today we're talking about focal seizures. Have you or someone you know experienced them? Share your experiences in the comments &amp; let's raise awareness together! πŸ’œ
#UnderstandMyEpilepsy #Epilepsy #Seizures #Focalseizure
National MS Society (@mssociety) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Having a parent with MS can feel overwhelming. You're not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. Join our teen support program to connect with others who get it. Share what you're going through, and find tools that help: ntlms.org/TeenSupport

Having a parent with MS can feel overwhelming. You're not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

Join our teen support program to connect with others who get it. Share what you're going through, and find tools that help: ntlms.org/TeenSupport
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1/2 It's #ArmedForcesWeek, and did you know that there's a telephone helpline just for the armed forces community in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland? This includes veterans, reservists, serving personnel, families and the wider armed forces community.

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It's #ArmedForcesWeek, and did you know that there's a telephone helpline just for 
 the armed forces community in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland? This includes veterans, reservists, serving personnel, families and the wider armed forces community.
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