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Paula McGowan OBE

@oliverscampaign.bsky.social

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•Hon University Fellow- Fac Health •Founder The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training •Patient Safety •Hoping for a Social Media Platform where everyone can live together peacefully #Oliverscampaign

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Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · Aug 8

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I am angry @NHSE_WTE have always been clear: people with a learning disability & autistic individuals delivering Oliver’s Training should be paid Band 5 rates
Yet many charities with contracts to deliver it are paying minimum wage
Not On My Watch
Please retweet

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Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · 17h

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I agree

Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · 17h

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It is disgraceful

Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · 1d

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When so-called professionals see humour when investigating the avoidable death of a vulnerable teenager, then talking about getting together for a celebration supper to mark the submission of Oliver’s LeDeR
Something is very, very wrong @AliveLeder
UNFORGIVABLE

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Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · 2d

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Another totally avoidable death, again in a little girl with Down syndrome
Another life wasted

www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...

HSE apologises over death of girl with Strep A infection

The HSE has apologised to the family of a five-year-old girl who died as a result of medical misadventure at Sligo University Hospital more than two years ago.

www.rte.ie

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Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · 2d

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Thankyou x

Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · 2d

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A bit of advice for medics when writing up a patient's notes Don't write something you wouldn't say to your patient's face
STOP with the mother blame
If you wouldn't write it about your loved ones, don't write it about your patient
Keep to the facts
#medSky

a man with long hair and a beard has the words blame her on his face

ALT: a man with long hair and a beard has the words blame her on his face

media.tenor.com

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Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · 6d

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Thank you x

Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · 6d

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Thank you x

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Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · 6d

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Thank you x

Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · 6d

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Thank you x

Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · 6d

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Thank you x

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Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · 7d

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What a beautiful dog.

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Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · 7d

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My heart has doubled in size. 💕
We are overjoyed to welcome our beautiful granddaughters, Olivia and Sophia, into the world. Two perfect little blessings, who have already filled our lives with so much love.
Welcome to the world, our darling girls. 💖💖

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Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · 8d

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I am sick of this;
Focus on getting England back on track
Stop the carry on with Farage & blaming everything else on the Conservative Party

FOCUS on NHS & Social Care, Illegal immigration, Defence, Education, the economy, SEND, housing

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Nigel Farage doesn't believe in Britain, Starmer tells Labour conference

The PM vows to fight Reform UK's "politics of grievance" in a speech to Labour's annual conference.

www.bbc.com

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Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · 9d

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Thank you

Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · 11d

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Oliver’s light continues to shine. 💙
His legacy is now saving lives: mandatory training on learning disability & autism for all health & social care staff. I am so proud that my son’s story is creating safer, kinder care.
👉 www.gov.uk/government/c...

Mandatory training on learning disability and autism

Standards for training on learning disability and autism for registered health and social care providers and their staff.

www.gov.uk

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Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · 16d

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I also saw a female resident screaming in distress over male carers doing intimate personal care, due to chronic staff shortages.
The home was warned if it did not make improvements it could lose its registration & close

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Families accuse care home of 'neglect' and 'cruelty' after secret filming

A BBC Disclosure reporter saw vulnerable elderly people left sitting alone for hours in urine-soaked clothes.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · 27d

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Today I have the joy of celebrating my 60th birthday with my twin sister Carol. Sharing life’s journey with her has been the greatest gift. There’s no bond quite like the one between twins, and I feel truly blessed.

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Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · 28d

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Another busy day for me This morning I am presenting Oliver's story & the importance of reasonable adjustments to @bspduk British Society of Paediatric Dentistry
I am then heading to @DHSCgovuk
To update @SKinnock
On Oliver’s Training

fitwise.eventsair.com/bspd-2025/sc...

Scientific Programme - BSPD Annual Conference 2025 - Royal College of Music

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Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · Sep 6

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Please keep asking & sharing
👉 Has your local hospital or care provider delivered The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training yet?

Together, we can make sure Oliver’s legacy brings a lasting change.
#InclusiveCare

www.gov.uk/government/p...

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Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · Sep 1

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Today my thoughts are with every child starting or returning to school especially those who find it overwhelming
I’m also thinking of the forgotten #SEND children still without a school place abandoned & failed time & again by government This injustice must end

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Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · Aug 27

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I was utterly horrified reading this story.
⚠️ A warning to my followers: the details are deeply distressing and may be very triggering.

It's like reading something from a horror book

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Mum's anger after Leeds funeral director keeps baby's body at home

Zoe Ward tells the BBC of her experience with a funeral director who has since been barred from wards.

www.bbc.com

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Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · Aug 26

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You are welcome

Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · Aug 26

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It's really strange, I am sitting by myself watching TV, and I keep getting random wafts of Oliver’s aftershave.

Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · Aug 23

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When Oliver went into hospital I could never have imagined that a lack of training would cost him his life
That is why I campaign for better understanding of learning disability & autism
Behind every statistic is a person who deserves to live thrive & be valued

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