To mark opening of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) Belfast office of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), @BMcG93367517 presented Health Minister with signed copy of James Stewart’s book, ‘Dreams Passerine’ poetry book by Brain Injury Matters & to played recording of James reading one of his poems, ‘Robin’. 😊

1st meeting of NI social work &social care PhD support network. A student led initiative providingan opportunity tomeet fellow PhD students who are furthering the evidence base in the profession. Dr Susan Hughes Jess Cushnan Bronagh Hamill Northern Ireland Social Care Council SSESW at Queen's @UlsterSW Dr Amanda Shields

If you're a social work or social care PhD student, past, present or are considering doing a PhD and you want to join this new support network, please DM me for more information.

Lizzy Tanner Dr Susan Hughes Jess Cushnan Bronagh Hamill Northern Ireland Social Care Council SSESW at Queen's @UlsterSW Dr Amanda Shields Very proud of you all! Turning research based evidence into policy and practice and informing employers and leaders of important future planning for social work will have legacy impact! 👏👏

Our Policy and Campaign Manager, Deena Nimick, represented CILNI at the Carers NI IMPACT Network Roundtable on 2nd October. The event brought together voices from across the sector to discuss critical issues in NI. Thanks to Carers NI for hosting!

Powerful interview on Good Morning Ulster from Dr Jonnie McCrea on Road Safety Week. Says "Its in everbodys hands to preserve their own lives and the lives of other people" Listen here

People with Disabilities in Northern Ireland, let’s hold onto #Hope & celebrate this-a passed motion towards meaningful inclusion! DannyDonnelly1…We won’t let it become a toothless, meaningless motion…because we will work together, thank you! #WeAreStrongerTogether 💪💜✊

I’m moving on from Brain Injury Matters to the role of lecturer in Physiotherapy Life & Health Sciences Ulster University. 👨🏻‍🎓 My final gig with these amazing people is ’The Rhythm of Two Hearts’ Lyric Theatre Belfast tomorrow! 🎭 You’ll never forget it!! 🎟️ @ lyrictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-r… 💃🏻👩🏻‍🎨🎭🎨🖌🖼🏊🏻‍♀️🚴🏼‍♀️👨🏻‍🎨🕺🏻

We've published a new report today showing the devastating impact that unpaid caring is having on carer's finances and employment opportunities. carersuk.org/press-releases… 🧵(1 of 6)

Check out my new Policy Brief, published following the ARK Policy Roundtable event on self directed support and adult social care in Northern Ireland. Thank you ARK, Ulster Applied Social and Policy Sciences and SSESW at Queen's for your support with this work!

Important learning alert 🚨 Thank you as always Susan for your work in the area of self directed support and supporting improvement in adult social care Emckay David Wylie John Hand Janine gordon Grace Reihill 👇

📣to ALL social work &social care in NI. Staying Connected Dragon’s Den is back! Got an improvement idea you want to pitch to the Dragons? Applications are open and you could be this years winner. 🗣️ to your SW QI rep for details or contact me for more info. It could be you🫵🎖️

Thank you very much Northern Ireland Social Care Council for this award and for a lovely day at the PiP Awards. I’m so very grateful for the support of the council and its vibrant Research Community who encouraged and guided me throughout my doctorate.

Have you been affected by Self Directed Support cuts? Inclusion Scotland want to hear your experiences. Please take part and share with anyone who might be affected. Complete the survey online: bit.ly/SDS-Survey-IS #SDSCuts #DisabledVoicesMatter