Russell Woolgar
@russwo.bsky.social
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Proud semi retired learning disability nurse with an interest in sharing research, good practice and thoughtful information.
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Irene Tuffrey-Wijne
@tuffrey-wijne.com
· Sep 12
30. Order your FREE printed end of life care planning toolkit!
We are taking a short break from our usual DAPPLE updates this week. That’s because we’ve got some exciting news to share…The Print & Deliver service is LIVE!Everyone should get the chance to talk ab...
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Russell Woolgar
@russwo.bsky.social
· Aug 29
#dsr #cetr #mentalhealthactreform #learningdisability #autism #coproduction #inclusion #systemleadership #personcentredcare | Kelly Coulter
WOW 900 people have signed up for this exciting up and coming event on 22nd October 2025 on MS teams.
As multi agency, proactive tools, the Dynamic Support Register and Care (Education) and Treatment...
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Russell Woolgar
@russwo.bsky.social
· Aug 23
Hi everyone
UKLDCNN would like to invite you to an online celebration of RNLD day on the 3rd Nov from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Programme will be released in mid September but we are planning an exciting… | ...
Hi everyone
UKLDCNN would like to invite you to an online celebration of RNLD day on the 3rd Nov from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Programme will be released in mid September but we are planning an exciting cel...
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David Cochrane
@dlgcochrane.bsky.social
· Aug 20
The crux of decisions about who requires high-security care: A systematic analysis of referrals to the State Hospital - Lindsey Gilling, Duncan Alcock, Lindsay Thomson, 2025
There has been limited study to date into the specific patient factors that influence decisions about an individual's need for high-security psychiatric ca...
journals.sagepub.com
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Steve Hardy
@stevehardyldn.bsky.social
· Aug 13
Why we must secure the future of learning disability nurses - Learning Disability Today
This article outlines the unique contribution of learning disability nurses in addressing the health inequalities faced by people with a learning disability and their families.
www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk
Russell Woolgar
@russwo.bsky.social
· Aug 11
Collaborative Risk Assessment and Management across the secure mental health pathway in England - the CORAS study | RADiANT (ReseArch in DevelopmentAl NeuropsychiaTry)
Collaborative Risk Assessment and Management across the secure mental health pathway in England - the CORAS study
For more information please email [email protected]
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Russell Woolgar
@russwo.bsky.social
· Aug 11
Why I Stopped Believing in "Personality Disorder" — Beam Consultancy
In 1988, Louis Appleby wrote “Personality Disorder: The Patients Psychiatrists Dislike.” It’s difficult to read it without concluding that many psychiatrists label the people they dislike — rather t...
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Russell Woolgar
@russwo.bsky.social
· Aug 10
Evaluating C(E)TRs/CTRs - the CECiLiA Study | Peter Langdon posted on the topic | LinkedIn
Evaluating C(E)TRs/CTRs - the CECiLiA Study
We need children and adults with learning disabilities and autistic children and adults who have been invited to take part in a C(E)TR/CTR in the last 12-m...
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Russell Woolgar
@russwo.bsky.social
· Aug 9
RNLD Study - Adult Social Care Nursing
Study context The team are currently working on a project titled: Exploring Learning Disability Nurses’ Perspectives on NMC Registration: Implications for Students and Individuals Living with a Learni...
adult-social-care-nursing.salford.ac.uk
Russell Woolgar
@russwo.bsky.social
· Jul 29
Can suicide-focused therapy Talking about suicide in psychosis: does a targeted therapy make a difference? people with psychosis?
People with psychosis face unique risks around suicide, but most treatments aren’t designed with them in mind.
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Russell Woolgar
@russwo.bsky.social
· Jul 26
Take Big Money Out of Our Politics
British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...
you.38degrees.org.uk
Russell Woolgar
@russwo.bsky.social
· Jul 9
Pharmacists’ Perspectives on Deprescribing Psychotropic Medicines in People with Intellectual Disabilities
Psychotropic medicines are sometimes inappropriately prescribed for individuals with intellectual disabilities without a clinical diagnosis of a mental illness, increasing risks of side effects and...
www.tandfonline.com
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The Mental Elf
@thementalelf.bsky.social
· Jun 30
Russell Woolgar
@russwo.bsky.social
· Jun 30
Evidence-based safe staffing levels on mental health wards: there's no such thing - National Elf Service
A systematic review shows relationships between staffing and incidents of violence on wards is complex suggesting an urgent need for better evidence.
www.nationalelfservice.net
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John Pring, DNS
@johnpring.bsky.social
· Jun 15
Disabled students set to protest over cuts in support
Scores of disabled students are to demonstrate next week in protest at their university’s “discriminatory” decision to secretly introduce cuts to their support. They say the University of Derby has…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com