As Ireland’s population ages, it’s never been more important to create homes and communities that are inclusive, accessible, and future-proofed 🏠 Whether you're a housing provider or developer, local authority planner or older person exploring options, policy-maker or

🆕 ICU survivors are being failed. 7 in 10 get no rehab screening. Almost half are never referred for follow-up. Physios are ready to deliver rehab. But the system is failing them - and their patients. It’s time to fix the gaps in care. #righttorehab ow.ly/w9Cn50W85Jj

🏥➡️💪 1 in 3 older adults lose independence after hospital discharge. But exercise might be the key to recovery. Hot off The Lancet Healthy Longevity press: A meta-analysis with BIG implications. 📝thelancet.com/journals/lanhl… The Lancet

📢 UK MSK physios – I need your help! I’m running a survey to understand awareness of menopause-related MSK symptoms. 🎓 Free CPD certificate for participants! Please take part & share to help spread the word! 👉 app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/liverpool/me… #Physio #MSK #Menopause #CPD #MSKPhysio

Falls-related injuries in older people. From Public Health Agency of Canada. #falls

“What does healthy ageing mean to you?” We want to hear from IPTOP members & physios working with older people around the world ahead of #WorldPTDay - reply and tag us in your posts!

3 of 10 key BGS messages on older people's healthcare: Proactive identification and management of frailty improves outcomes for patients and families, and reduces related health and social care costs. buff.ly/By1N3ID

Blood tests are only the tip of the iceberg with ‘menowashing’.Women are being exploited by influencers & ‘specialists’. So much misinformation on benefits/treatments/supplements.After 20 yrs as a menopause specialist I find consultations more complex & challenging than

'We were heartened to see moral injury recognised in the 10-year plan' say Naja Felter and Alistair Thomson in their blog. But for the 10 Year Health Plan to have impact, they argue, compassionate leadership must be at the heart of the health service. kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

Calling all physios! Is working in major trauma your future? Are you looking for a new challenge? Maybe a change of scene that could look like living in Edinburgh? If so, Scottish Trauma Ntwk have the post for you. For more info and to apply, click here👇 apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?…

#Dementia Caring for today, planning for tomorrow conference Queen's University Belfast 🎓 Public Health Agency #physiotherapy

Date for the diary 👇👇👇👇👇 CAHPR Webinar Series brings you The Power of Us: Coproduction in Action Date: November 6th Time: 12.30 - 13.30 Sign up link below eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-power-of…

Tickets flying out the door for RAFT Ireland Make sure to avail of the early bird discount, limited 🎟available! Mater Hospital Trauma Cork University Hospital Major Trauma Centre Trauma Care Ireland NMTRG Belfast Trust eventbrite.ie/e/raft-ireland…

Seven out of ten carers for people with dementia say that caring has negatively impacted their lives. It has impacted on their mental health and made them feel more socially isolated. Caring for someone with dementia is rewarding, but it can also be mentally exhausting and

Mick & Christine’s story is impt because in NI, there are approx 22,700 people living with dementia &by 2040 that figure is expected to increase to 43,000 (based on NISRA stats). That projected increase in dementia sufferers here is > than the rest of UK bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Dementia is the biggest health crisis of our time and affects not only those living with it, but also their loved ones and carers. Our Lived Experience Survey captures the voices of people affected by dementia, made up of those living with the condition, unpaid carers, and loved

Another day of CPD & learning Parkinson's UK Northern Ireland as I continue to develop my community #rehabilitation service for people living with long term conditions in NI #physio #RehabMatters #AHPs #RightToRehab Golf In Society

We know the #PowerOfSport and how valuable it can be, in particular golf which truly is a game for everyone. It was amazing to see everyone in action recently at the European Championship for Golfers with Disability event and congratulations to the winners!

First Contact physios in the Southern and Western Trusts co-created an animation with service users to promote physical activity in GP surgeries. Their work will be presented at the AHP Research and Innovation Conference at Ulster University this week. #worldptday 📌Watch it here.

Delighted to attend the allied health professions celebration tonight at Scottish Parliament & AHPF Scotland shared 3 priorities 1. Embed AHP Leadership Across Health & Social Care 2. Expand Routes into the Professions 3. Ensure Timely & Equitable Access to AHP Services