#WeNurses - Thursday 24th November 2022 8:30pm (GMT Standard Time)
Nurses identifying and supporting unpaid carers
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Carers Rights Day is an annual event to focus on UnpaidCarers of all ages and:
- ensure carers are aware of their rights
- let carers know where to get help and support
- raise awareness of the needs of carers
“Caring Costs” in so many ways. It could be the cost to unpaid carers’ wellbeing and ability to access health services. Sometimes it’s the financial costs associated with looking after someone – or the effects on carers’ employment options. Taking care of someone may cost carers the quality of their relationships, through not being able to take time out to spend with friends and family or through changes to the relationship with those they care for. And the current cost of living crisis is being felt even more acutely by carers throughout the UK. Carers UK 2022
“ …..I only eat one meal a day now….” Young Adult Carer
Nurses and their colleagues play an invaluable role in identifying, signposting, and supporting unpaid carers whether in the community, hospital ward, outpatient clinic, GP practice……. Many unpaid carers and young carers don’t identify themselves as unpaid carers andare therefore not accessing their right to a Carer Assessment and are unaware of local carer support services.
NHSE is committed to supporting unpaid carers fulfilling the ambitions of the NHS Long TermPlan
NHSLong Term Plan » Our long term commitment to carers
Nurses themselves may also be an unpaid carer juggling their caring responsibilities with their job. 400,000 NHS England employees reported having an unpaid caring role for a relative or friend, and 55.3% said they were satisfied or very satisfied with opportunities for flexible working pattern.
Carers UK 2021
We’ll be exploring the following questions during the tweet chat:
- How do you identify unpaid carers in your workplace?
- What do you do if you identify someone as or supported by an unpaid carer?
- How and when do you involve unpaid carers in the care and discharge of their loved one?
- Does your workplace support staff who are unpaid carers? If so, what does it do?
- How can we continue to raise awareness across the nursing profession of the needs and value of unpaid carers?
We hope you can join us to network and share good practice!
Guest Host
Fiona Rogers – Programme Manager Long Term Conditions and Personalisation and @WeNurses volunteer has led an innovative project with WestYorkshire Heath and Care Partnership recently coproducing and launching a series of short films to raise awareness of young carers. Take a look and share with your colleagues!
YoungCarers :: West Yorkshire Health & Care Partnership (wypartnership.co.uk)
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I think they should be supported more, because their role is very important#WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 20:30
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WELCOME to you and any carers joining us and our guest host @firogers3 this evening via #WeNurses to talk about: "Nurses identifying and supporting unpaid carers" Please say hi if you are joining us this evening :) Remembering to add #WeNurses to all your tweets, please. https://t.co/igemQBRk0X |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 20:31
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If you've not joined a tweetchat before, welcome! Here's how to join in... Click on #WeNurses to see the chat. Add #WeNurses to your tweets to take part. DO take part, we all learn for each others shared views & experiences. https://t.co/oUM78OIVlq |
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@CareHome_Nurse
24 November 2022 20:32
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@WeNurses @firogers3 Hi everyone! #WeNurses |
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@trevorclower
24 November 2022 20:32
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RT @WeNurses: WELCOME to you and any carers joining us and our guest host @firogers3 this evening via #WeNurses to talk about: "Nurses ide… |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 20:33
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Here we go... #WeNurses QUESTION 1 "How do you identify unpaid carers in your workplace?" Adding #WeNurses to your replies, please. https://t.co/CtHhqnfLmO |
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@trevorclower
24 November 2022 20:33
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@WeNurses @firogers3 #WeNurses hello everyone looking forward to some great ideas... |
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@WeMHNurses
24 November 2022 20:33
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RT @WeNurses: WELCOME to you and any carers joining us and our guest host @firogers3 this evening via #WeNurses to talk about: "Nurses ide… |
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@RakheeLb
24 November 2022 20:33
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@WeNurses #WeNurses Day to day language & conversation around family + fluctuating emotions, tearful, tiredness, busy managing two or more houses/families, lateness & disengaged at work. |
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@WeCommNurses
24 November 2022 20:34
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#WeNurses chat on carers starting now.... https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/1595877414659162112 |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 20:34
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@trevorclower @firogers3 Thanks for bringng your thoughts to #WeNurses Trevor :) |
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@CareHome_Nurse
24 November 2022 20:34
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@WeNurses @mhairij1970 @firogers3 So far so good in the Highlands! Not too cold tonight lol! #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 20:35
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@RakheeLb welcome :) so lovely to have you with us on #WeNurses this eve Rekha |
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@firogers3
24 November 2022 20:35
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@WeNurses Look forward to hearing how this happens in different settings #WeNurses |
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@CarersCoalition
24 November 2022 20:35
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RT @WeNurses: WELCOME to you and any carers joining us and our guest host @firogers3 this evening via #WeNurses to talk about: "Nurses ide… |
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@WeCYPnurses
24 November 2022 20:35
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RT @WeNurses: Here we go... #WeNurses QUESTION 1 "How do you identify unpaid carers in your workplace?" Adding #WeNurses to your replies… |
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@WeSchoolNurses
24 November 2022 20:35
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RT @WeNurses: Here we go... #WeNurses QUESTION 1 "How do you identify unpaid carers in your workplace?" Adding #WeNurses to your replies… |
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@WeStudentNurse
24 November 2022 20:36
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RT @WeNurses: Here we go... #WeNurses QUESTION 1 "How do you identify unpaid carers in your workplace?" Adding #WeNurses to your replies… |
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@RakheeLb
24 November 2022 20:36
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@WeNurses Evening lovely #WeNurses Thank you :) |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 20:36
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@firogers3 Thanks for supporting us with all your experience this evening Fiona :) #WeNurses |
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@firogers3
24 November 2022 20:37
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@RakheeLb @WeNurses thank you for sharing - there can be many different manifestations #WeNurses |
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@CareHome_Nurse
24 November 2022 20:38
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@WeNurses I think it's difficult as we don't want to pry into people's lives. But looking out for extra calls from a family member while they are at work or being tired on their 1st day back at work as they have had extra to do on their 'Day's off' #WeNurses |
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@firogers3
24 November 2022 20:38
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RT @RakheeLb: @WeNurses #WeNurses Day to day language & conversation around family + fluctuating emotions, tearful, tiredness, busy managin… |
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@trevorclower
24 November 2022 20:38
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@WeNurses @firogers3 #WeNurses Oops I keep forgetting to put the hash tag in... |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 20:38
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@trevorclower @firogers3 we do too from time to time, don't worry :) #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 20:39
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On to... #WeNurses QUESTION 2 "What do you do if you identify someone as or supported by an unpaid carer?" Keeping #WeNurses in your replies so we can all see them please. https://t.co/sTqLtd5zPw |
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@CareHome_Nurse
24 November 2022 20:39
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RT @WeCommNurses: #WeNurses chat on carers starting now.... |
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@mynameisAndyJ
24 November 2022 20:40
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RT @WeNurses: On to... #WeNurses QUESTION 2 "What do you do if you identify someone as or supported by an unpaid carer?" Keeping #WeNurs… |
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@NRCUK
24 November 2022 20:41
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RT @WeNurses: On to... #WeNurses QUESTION 2 "What do you do if you identify someone as or supported by an unpaid carer?" Keeping #WeNurs… |
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@trevorclower
24 November 2022 20:41
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@firogers3 @WeNurses #WeNurses Hello Fiona.. this is a first for me,, a twitter chat.. not sure where I should be looking ... LOL |
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@firogers3
24 November 2022 20:42
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@CareHome_Nurse @WeNurses can be difficult as you say not wanting to pry but having that first conversation can be the one that makes a difference #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 20:42
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Hi @mynameisAndyJ thanks for tuning in and sharing on #WeNurses this evening :) |
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@RakheeLb
24 November 2022 20:42
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@WeNurses #WeNurses depend on circumstance, work setting: Ensure they're supported, listened & valued. Work adjustment, carer’s leave policy, provide extra individualised (supervision) time if needed, a safe and encouraging environment. Be kind and compassionate. |
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@CareHome_Nurse
24 November 2022 20:42
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@WeNurses Include them in conversations if that's appropriate, get to know them and then work out if you need to share information to help both the person and the carer, such as a local carers network or signpost them to appropriate services #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 20:42
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@trevorclower @firogers3 If you click on > #WeNurses < you'll see everyone's tweets Trevor. |
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@RakheeLb
24 November 2022 20:42
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@WeNurses #WeNurses Patient’s Unpaid Carer: explore the emotional impact of caring, discuss what support they might need, advice, direct or signpost to relevant services, carer’s assessment etc |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 20:43
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@firogers3 @caroline_kail @WeNurses Hello and lurking tonight #WeNurses |
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@firogers3
24 November 2022 20:43
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@WeNurses Would be great to hear if people have heard of a Working Carers Passport? #WeNurses |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 20:43
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RT @firogers3: @WeNurses Would be great to hear if people have heard of a Working Carers Passport? #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 20:44
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@caroline_kail Hi Caroline :) Thanks for joining us this evening. If you click on #WeNurses and add it to your tweets then you'll be chatting and sharing ideas and experiences with us all :) |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 20:44
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@firogers3 @WeNurses And to hear examples how how it helped or could be improved to support carers #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 20:44
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@WendyJNicholson @firogers3 @caroline_kail Hi Wendy, your support for carers of all ages is simply amazing :) #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 20:45
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Up Next... #WeNurses QUESTION 3 "How and when do/could/should you involve unpaid carers in the care and discharge of their loved one?" Keeping #WeNurses in your tweets, please :) https://t.co/lqrRPrekwt |
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@firogers3
24 November 2022 20:45
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@CareHome_Nurse @WeNurses some great support mentioned here Shiona #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 20:45
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Has anyone heard of: Working Carers Passport? Could you tell us more Fiona maybe? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/firogers3/status/1595880804835819521 |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 20:45
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@WeNurses @firogers3 @caroline_kail That’s very kind of you #WeNurses it’s an area I feel passionate about |
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@firogers3
24 November 2022 20:45
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RT @RakheeLb: @WeNurses #WeNurses depend on circumstance, work setting: Ensure they're supported, listened & valued. Work adjustment, carer… |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 20:45
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RT @WeNurses: Has anyone heard of: Working Carers Passport? Could you tell us more Fiona maybe? #WeNurses |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 20:46
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RT @WeNurses: Up Next... #WeNurses QUESTION 3 "How and when do/could/should you involve unpaid carers in the care and discharge of their… |
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@firogers3
24 November 2022 20:46
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@RakheeLb @WeNurses Yes, no one size fits all definitely depends on circumstances and “what matters to you” #WeNurses |
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@WeCommNurses
24 November 2022 20:47
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RT @WeNurses: Has anyone heard of: Working Carers Passport? Could you tell us more Fiona maybe? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/firogers3/status/1595880804835819521 |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 20:47
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@WeNurses This is a really important issue - as carers they should be central to discussions, planning and also the discharge should ensure they are supported #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 20:47
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RT @RakheeLb: @WeNurses #WeNurses depend on circumstance, work setting: Ensure they're supported, listened & valued. Work adjustment, carer… |
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@trevorclower
24 November 2022 20:47
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@WeNurses #WeNurses from the beginning ... Unpaid Carers need to be included & consulted to create both an affective care plan and a good discharge plan too... |
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@caroline_kail
24 November 2022 20:47
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@WeNurses Sometimes unpaid carers are children or partners of a patient. And adults are unaware they could claim an allowance #wenurses #MDXTNA |
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@RakheeLb
24 November 2022 20:47
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@WeNurses #WeNurses Unpaid carers gain new rights as Health & care Act 2022 introduced in July 01. Carers are involved when decisions are made throughout the "health & care pyramid." |
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@J_Critcher
24 November 2022 20:48
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@WeNurses #wenurses struggling with work , time keeping, appear distracted and isolated |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 20:48
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@firogers3 @WeNurses @caroline_kail Always lovely to ‘see’ you #WeNurses and such an important topic - carers are vital |
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@Karen0Leary
24 November 2022 20:48
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@WeNurses We have a #CarerAware training session @RBNHSFT Trust core induction every month & share info about our #StaffCarerNetwork encouraging those who are #carers to join up! #WeNurses |
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@hepworth_becky
24 November 2022 20:48
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@WeNurses Am a bit late to the party…. Apologies. Many parents are unpaid carers for their child with complex needs. #wenurses |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 20:48
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RT @RakheeLb: @WeNurses #WeNurses depend on circumstance, work setting: Ensure they're supported, listened & valued. Work adjustment, carer… |
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@Blind_spottt
24 November 2022 20:49
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@WeNurses At @WYpartnership we have a #WorkingCarerPassport - a live document to help employees balance working and caring (which also helps to retain staff). Here's our guidance for managers: https://www.wypartnership.co.uk/application/files/4916/5331/5616/West_Yorkshire_working_carers_passport_2022.pdf #WeNurses |
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@CareHome_Nurse
24 November 2022 20:49
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@WeNurses From the start! Open and honest communication is so important. They have probably looked after their loved one for a while and might now feel side lined. We might think it's a great break for them but think how they might feel? #WeNurses |
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@caroline_kail
24 November 2022 20:49
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@WeNurses If the unpaid carer is the NOK and the patient wishes them to be involved in their care. We can make arrangements for this. #WeNurses #MDXTNA |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 20:49
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@RakheeLb @WeNurses Valued is key - have you any examples or top tips to share please #WeNurses |
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@mynameisAndyJ
24 November 2022 20:49
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RT @WeNurses: Up Next... #WeNurses QUESTION 3 "How and when do/could/should you involve unpaid carers in the care and discharge of their… |
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@J_Critcher
24 November 2022 20:49
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@WeNurses @firogers3 #wenurses good evening apologies bit late |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 20:50
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Penultimately... #WeNurses QUESTION 4 "Does your workplace support staff who are unpaid carers? If so, what does/should it do?" With #WeNurses in your tweets so we can all see them please :) https://t.co/SCrkF6PK9A |
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@NRCUK
24 November 2022 20:50
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@WeNurses From the moment the patient is introduced to you. But, the "system" is so far behind involving the patient in their own care, so how likely still are their carers (Blaming GDPR) to be recognised, noted and valued in terms of the patients quality of care or outcome? #wenurses |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 20:50
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@trevorclower @firogers3 @WeNurses Hello Trevor would love to hear your experience and thoughts #WeNurses |
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@firogers3
24 November 2022 20:51
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@WeNurses A Working Carers Passport is completed with an employee and their employer inc providing an opportunity for conversation and understanding of needs and prevents retelling story. It can be recorded on ESR too. I will share a link @WYpartnership work #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 20:51
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@J_Critcher @Karen0Leary @hepworth_becky @NRCUK @RBNHSFT welcome all to #WeNurses :) are you all following each other???? |
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@Laracapybara
24 November 2022 20:51
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@WeNurses Be observant in case there are any safeguarding issues that might be present in the relationship. #WeNurses |
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@firogers3
24 November 2022 20:51
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@J_Critcher @WeNurses Hi Julie thanks for joining #WeNurses |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 20:51
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@CareHome_Nurse @WeNurses Sounds like you have experience in supporting others in the workplace well #WeNurses |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 20:51
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RT @firogers3: @WeNurses Look forward to hearing how this happens in different settings #WeNurses |
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@trevorclower
24 November 2022 20:51
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@CareHome_Nurse @WeNurses #WeNurses Inclusion is sort by most unpaid carers and the Patient is happier too when they have a carer who they trust is fully informed and included ... |
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@Blind_spottt
24 November 2022 20:51
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@WeNurses Good practical help and information here on carers rights around hospital discharge https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/practical-support/coming-out-of-hospital #WeNurses |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 20:51
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RT @WeNurses: Here we go... #WeNurses QUESTION 1 "How do you identify unpaid carers in your workplace?" Adding #WeNurses to your replies… |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 20:52
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RT @trevorclower: @WeNurses @firogers3 #WeNurses hello everyone looking forward to some great ideas... |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 20:52
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RT @WeNurses: WELCOME to you and any carers joining us and our guest host @firogers3 this evening via #WeNurses to talk about: "Nurses ide… |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 20:52
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Who is doing, using this... Seems like a whole tweetchat of its own? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/firogers3/status/1595882718285660160 |
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@RakheeLb
24 November 2022 20:52
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@WeNurses #WeNurses A space for safe discussion, clear policy to educate and empower unpaid carer’s rights, transparency, flexible or adjustment to work approach(es). Good communication skills + compassionate so, so important. |
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@Karen0Leary
24 November 2022 20:52
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@WeNurses Encouring staff to have a #wellbeing conversation with their manager to discuss what supports might be helpful for them. #WeNurses |
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@J_Critcher
24 November 2022 20:52
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@WeNurses #wenurses identify a trusted colleague , encourage staff member to share if they feel able.I have offered staff flexibility with working hours to enable them to care |
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@CareHome_Nurse
24 November 2022 20:53
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@WeNurses I think workplaces need to inform staff of their policies from day 1 of employment and regularly remind them, using Carers Day is ideal to promote inclusive policies. Employers are more understanding about childcare issues than when you care for an elderly relative. #WeNurses |
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@mynameisAndyJ
24 November 2022 20:53
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@WeNurses A3 All carers paid or unpaid should be involved from day 1 - they should be central to discussions, planning and also the discharge should ensure they are supported this sadly when missed issues occur ie malnourished to readmitted #WeNurses |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 20:53
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@trevorclower @WeNurses Sounds like you have a lot of experience Trevor #wenurses |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 20:53
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Are there any "go to" resources or training to exploring safeguarding with carers @firogers3 @kennygibsonnhs ? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/Laracapybara/status/1595882783473537025 |
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@trevorclower
24 November 2022 20:53
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@WendyJNicholson @firogers3 @WeNurses #WeNurses hello Wendy.... I am trying to keep up with it all ... LOL |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 20:53
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RT @J_Critcher: @WeNurses #wenurses identify a trusted colleague , encourage staff member to share if they feel able.I have offered staff f… |
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@firogers3
24 November 2022 20:54
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@WeNurses Always keen to share. My colleague @Mummillionx has been leading on this and we’re happy to connect. Please do if want more information #WeNurses |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 20:54
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RT @WeNurses: On to... #WeNurses QUESTION 2 "What do you do if you identify someone as or supported by an unpaid carer?" Keeping #WeNurs… |
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@CareHome_Nurse
24 November 2022 20:54
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@WendyJNicholson @WeNurses I am a Care Home Nurse, but my dad has mixed dementia and I support him to remain as independent as he can at home, frequently taking him to appointment's, shopping etc #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 20:54
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@trevorclower @WendyJNicholson @firogers3 And doing great at it Trevor! #WeNurses |
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@RakheeLb
24 November 2022 20:55
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@CareHome_Nurse @WeNurses #WeNurses So important and being part of the induction phase. |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 20:55
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@WeNurses It’s important to think about their needs as well as the needs of the person they are for #WeNurses |
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@hepworth_becky
24 November 2022 20:55
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@WendyJNicholson @WeNurses Parents often are a crucial part of a child’s care package. Often unpaid and expected. Essential they are an integral part of discharge plans. #wenurses |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 20:56
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And, finally #WeNurses And importantly... QUESTION 5 "How can we continue to raise awareness across the nursing profession of the needs and value of unpaid carers?" https://t.co/Zi5Y94f5x9 |
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@mynameisAndyJ
24 November 2022 20:56
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RT @WeNurses: @J_Critcher @Karen0Leary @hepworth_becky @NRCUK @RBNHSFT welcome all to #WeNurses :) are you all following each other???? |
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@J_Critcher
24 November 2022 20:56
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@RakheeLb @WeNurses Thank you for sharing this #wenurses |
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@trevorclower
24 November 2022 20:56
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@NRCUK @WeNurses #WeNurses Unpaid Carers need to know their rights set in the care act Nick... alas the law of the land it s not always adhered too |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 20:57
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@CareHome_Nurse @WeNurses Shiona sounds like you have a lot of experience to share - what would you say is the support needed for carers #WeNurses |
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@firogers3
24 November 2022 20:57
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@WeNurses @kennygibsonnhs Really good point and will post some links and important to consider with young carers and adult carers too #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 20:57
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RT @RakheeLb: @WeNurses #WeNurses Unpaid carers gain new rights as Health & care Act 2022 introduced in July 01. Carers are involved when d… |
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@caroline_kail
24 November 2022 20:58
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@WeNurses I wish I knew if my employer did support staff that are unpaid carers as I provide care for my husband and have to arrange shifts around appointments he may have. #WeNurses #MDXTNA |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 20:58
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@hepworth_becky @WeNurses What do you think are the gaps Becky #WeNurses and what could be strengthened |
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@RakheeLb
24 November 2022 20:58
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@WeNurses #WeNurses Trust/org should have a strategy for unpaid carers, delivery plan, evidence-based programmes to raise awareness - activities to support, make them more visible, valued/supported, space to vent, explore positive ways to deal with their circumstances. |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 20:58
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@trevorclower @firogers3 @WeNurses ?? you are doing fab #WeNurses |
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@NRCUK
24 November 2022 20:58
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@WeNurses Going to check in with @Mummillionx to learn more about "Working Carers Passports" #WeNurses |
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@RakheeLb
24 November 2022 20:58
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@WeNurses #WeNurses safe space |
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@CareHome_Nurse
24 November 2022 20:58
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@WeNurses These carers support many people to live independently at home, you might never meet them but if you do its normally due to a breakdown in circumstances. Listen to them as they know your patient better than anyone especially if there is a cognitive impairment #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 20:59
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RT @WendyJNicholson: @hepworth_becky @WeNurses What do you think are the gaps Becky #WeNurses and what could be strengthened |
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@mynameisAndyJ
24 November 2022 20:59
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@WeNurses #WeNurses A4 sadly it’s not consistent the #NHS should have clear guidance inc policy for all trusts to follow and be open about it. Good employers get better response and staff recruitment if it’s consistent https://twitter.com/wenurses/status/1595882447669006339 |
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@firogers3
24 November 2022 20:59
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@WeNurses Carers should be involved throughout ALL the stages of the care of their loved one #WeNurses How can we support that to happen? |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 20:59
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RT @WeNurses: And, finally #WeNurses And importantly... QUESTION 5 "How can we continue to raise awareness across the nursing professio… |
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@trevorclower
24 November 2022 20:59
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@firogers3 @WeNurses @WYpartnership #WeNurses I feel working Unpaid Carers need to be recognized and not feel stigmatized in the workplace .. why keep it a secret, its much like the same leeway offered during pregnancy ... having to leave now ad then quickly and sometimes arriving a little late.. |
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@firogers3
24 November 2022 21:00
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@Karen0Leary @WeNurses @RBNHSFT Definitely! #WeNurses |
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@Karen0Leary
24 November 2022 21:00
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@WeNurses Yes! Core induction #CarerAware training for all new starters; monthly #StaffCarerNetwork meeting as well as flexible working policies and newly launched @CarersUK eLearning training for staff & managers. #WeNurses |
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@CareHome_Nurse
24 November 2022 21:00
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@WendyJNicholson @WeNurses From my experiences employers are more understanding when you have a childcare issue.... there needs to be parity for those that support adults in a similar caring role #WeNurses |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 21:00
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@CareHome_Nurse @WeNurses Such wise words #WeNurses listening is key |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 21:00
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RT @RakheeLb: @WeNurses #WeNurses Trust/org should have a strategy for unpaid carers, delivery plan, evidence-based programmes to raise awa… |
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@NRCUK
24 November 2022 21:00
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@trevorclower @WeNurses nor is common sense and or any kind of semi intelligence when applying policies to getting patients home these days, not just those with carers that know and offer so much knowledge to aid it would appear #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 21:01
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RT @mynameisAndyJ: @WeNurses #WeNurses A4 sadly it’s not consistent the #NHS should have clear guidance inc policy for all trusts to follo… |
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@firogers3
24 November 2022 21:01
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@RakheeLb @WeNurses How can we support that to happen in all settings? #WeNurses |
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@Blind_spottt
24 November 2022 21:01
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@WeNurses #WeNurses In West Yorkshire we have some good resources to raise awareness of young carers and co-created with @firogers3 . One-minute guides and our video series which can be used in training sessions: https://youtu.be/109uoYMhxIg https://t.co/LxmFbetQRY |
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@hepworth_becky
24 November 2022 21:01
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@WendyJNicholson @WeNurses I think there is a presumption that parents are willing to take on the most complex tasks, in order to get child home. We need to be careful to ask and make sure they feel supported. #advocacy #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 21:01
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RT @WendyJNicholson: @CareHome_Nurse @WeNurses Such wise words #WeNurses listening is key |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 21:02
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@WeNurses Being embedded in public health I have to shout mention access wellbeing support and to flu vaccinations etc #WeNurses |
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@RakheeLb
24 November 2022 21:02
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@trevorclower @firogers3 @WeNurses @WYpartnership #WeNurses thank you for sharing, Trevor. Organisations are becoming more mindful of the employees' rights. nonetheless, I fully support your statement. |
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@firogers3
24 November 2022 21:02
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RT @WendyJNicholson: @CareHome_Nurse @WeNurses Such wise words #WeNurses listening is key |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 21:02
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Interesting, have other working carers found this, or would you be more flexible with staff over childcare than saying when caring for a loved one? #wenurses https://twitter.com/CareHome_Nurse/status/1595885055662264320 |
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@firogers3
24 November 2022 21:02
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RT @mynameisAndyJ: @WeNurses #WeNurses A4 sadly it’s not consistent the #NHS should have clear guidance inc policy for all trusts to follo… |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 21:03
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@hepworth_becky @WeNurses Definitely and to ensure they are supported in their care and decision making #WeNurses |
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@J_Critcher
24 November 2022 21:03
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@WeNurses #wenurses we need to demonstrate care and compassion to colleagues,provide regular catch ups, if possible flexibility with hours to support/ enable staff to undertake/carry out caring responsibilities |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 21:03
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We are very pleased that @WendyJNicholson is a rubbish lurker :) #WeNurses |
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@CareHome_Nurse
24 November 2022 21:03
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@WeNurses Forgot to add in Scotland Carers are entitled to a carers assessment! #WeNurses |
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@Karen0Leary
24 November 2022 21:03
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@WeNurses We need to keep the conversations going to raise awareness, improve identification and provide support for #unpaidcarers. #WeNurses |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 21:04
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@WeNurses Whoops ??#wenurses sit on hands next time ?? |
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@firogers3
24 November 2022 21:04
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@WendyJNicholson @WeNurses A systemwide coproduced approach with carers at the heart #WeNurses |
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@firogers3
24 November 2022 21:05
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@NRCUK @WeNurses @Mummillionx Yes do… she’s fab! #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 21:05
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RT @CareHome_Nurse: @WeNurses Forgot to add in Scotland Carers are entitled to a carers assessment! #WeNurses |
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@WendyJNicholson
24 November 2022 21:05
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@hepworth_becky @WeNurses Crucial to supporting children and families #wenurses |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 21:05
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RT @J_Critcher: @WeNurses #wenurses we need to demonstrate care and compassion to colleagues,provide regular catch ups, if possible flexibi… |
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@firogers3
24 November 2022 21:05
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RT @trevorclower: @firogers3 @WeNurses @WYpartnership #WeNurses I feel working Unpaid Carers need to be recognized and not feel stigmatized… |
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@janet_baldwin
24 November 2022 21:06
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@WeNurses I think this could be difficult as they could keep it secret by not telling anyone only outside visible signs being stress #WeNurses |
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@firogers3
24 November 2022 21:07
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@J_Critcher @WeNurses Some great ideas there Julie based on compassion and care #WeNurses |
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@firogers3
24 November 2022 21:07
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RT @J_Critcher: @WeNurses #wenurses we need to demonstrate care and compassion to colleagues,provide regular catch ups, if possible flexibi… |
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@WeNurses
24 November 2022 21:07
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Well, that was a fast 30 mins and we seem to have learned a lot with @firogers3 and we think we'll be exploring "Working Carers Passports" with @Mummillionx soon hopefully :) Time for a quick thank you to Fiona for helping us today bring carers and working carers to #WeNurses https://t.co/UWqRjyn3xM |
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