In light of the recent events in Uvalde, and after seeing a post on Instagram on the subject, I was compelled to write my thoughts about it, because it made me really think. Imagine being an amputee, running for your life, trying to escape from a gunman? What about the blind? What if the blind […]
The Disabled People’s Forum in Bradford has officially relaunched. This is a forum which allows disabled people to have their voices heard. The forum also has a Steering Group, which I am a member of. The forum and Steering Group exist in conjunction with the Equality Together Bradford organisation. This comes after the government released its […]
I learned alot at this year’s Healthcare UK Conference. It started at 10:00 with the Chair’s Welcome and Introduction. Then at 10:20, I learned about The New National Pressure Ulcer Surveillance System. At 11:00, they discussed Supporting Learning with frontline staff in pressure ulcer prevention. By 11:30, I had a Comfort Break and Virtual Networking. […]
TIMERS WOUND ASSESSMENT Tissue Infection Moisture Edge Regeneration Social factors
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Now that I’m a PURSUN Researcher, I’ve been studying pressure ulcers, prevention and cures. During my research, I’ve noticed we’ve discussed pressure points, mattresses, dieting, hygiene and PICOs, but nobody said anything about transferring techniques and equipment. Ever since my journey to fight against pressure ulcers has started, my transferring techniques have changed. While living […]
“Stop the Pressure” is an initiative from NHS Midlands and East, which has been rolled out across the NHS. The campaign used data collected by NHS Safety Thermometer and worked to raise awareness and improve monitoring and management of patients at risk of damage. They found that the number of new pressure ulcers was reduced […]
Inclusive communication is about how to produce publications that include, accurately portray, and are accessible to disabled people. This guidance aims to help you to: communicate using inclusive language and know which words to use and avoid when writing about disability include disabled people in your communications and campaigns and make sure that they’re portrayed […]
The definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010 is absolute (and protects an individual from discrimination) if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on your ability to do general daily activities. The UK’s failure to incorporate the UNCRPD into domestic law, reinforces the regressive medical […]
This article was written in conjunction with the Sheffield SHINE charity and the PURSUN in Leeds to raise awareness about pressure ulcers.