Independent social work consultant, business owner, dementia specialist, expert by experience, passionate about personalising care choices for older people
Worthing West Sussex
Joined September 2011
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We talk about death, but what about listening? You may feel uncomfortable but listening to someone who wants to talk about their grief, or death and dying is incredibly important.
This page has some great tips for active listening and talking: loom.ly/7an3vUI
Chris Moon-Willems retweeted
Have you heard our podcast yet from #worthingmentalhealthweek?
Follow the link to hear Dementia professionals discuss how their services have adapted during #lockdown bit.ly/34yZphv
@CoolTownCrier @ZeroMilly @CarersWSussex @alzheimerssoc @withoutstigma
Chris Moon-Willems retweeted
Thanks Marvin!
@piersmorgan must admit wasn’t really a fan , but over this pandemic and other stories you have been the voice we needed at a higher level been absolutely brilliant made a fan outta me 👍
Chris Moon-Willems retweeted
4. Recognise children around the country are this morning innocently questioning ‘why?’
9 out of 30 children in any given classroom are today asking ‘why?’
‘Why does our future not matter?’
#maketheuturn
Chris Moon-Willems retweeted
3. And when you head to the fridge to grab the milk, stop and recognise that parents of at least 200,000 children across the country this morning are waking up to empty shelving
#maketheuturn
Chris Moon-Willems retweeted
An Open Letter to all MPs in Parliament...
#maketheUturn
Please retweet and tag your local MPs
NHS-funded nursing care rate announced for 2020 to 2021 gov.uk/government/news/nhs-f…
Chris Moon-Willems retweeted
Coronavirus: 'I'm the nurse who switches off the ventilator' bbc.co.uk/news/health-523451…
Chris Moon-Willems retweeted
Struggling with self isolation in care homes? Lots of things to entertain residents and staff @CareEngland Keep an eye on @CareEngland messages for tips and ideas as well as daily corona policy alert.
#AskDrH I am over 70 have COPD had unprovoked PEs & Pneumonia last yr. Do I need to self isolate & not go out?
Chris Moon-Willems retweeted
Just a daily reminder of key numbers for those that need support today and everyday.
Support when you need it most:
💙 Alzheimer's Society's Dementia Connect support line: 0333 150 3456
💙 @DementiaUK: 0800 888 6678
💙 @CarersUK: 0808 808 7777
💙 @samaritans: 116 123
💙 @TheSilverLineUK: 0800 4 70 80 90
Chris Moon-Willems retweeted
Don't forget, @DementiaUK's helpline, staffed by dementia specialist Admiral Nurses, is open seven days a week, Monday to Friday from 9am to 9pm, and 9am to 5pm at the weekend. You can call on 0800 888 6678.
#dementia #carers
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We know this is a worrying time for families looking after someone with #dementia. Here's advice from our Helpline Admiral Nurses for people with dementia and their families, regarding the #coronavirus: dementiauk.org/dementia-uk-c…. For more info call our Helpline on 0800 888 6678.
BBC News - General election 2019: Cross-party solution 'possible' for social care bbc.co.uk/news/election-2019… do hope the political will is found for urgent cross-party talks. The situation is at crisis point and people's lives are at risk due to the current inertia.