Combining social enterprise with health innovation for new models of MSK community health. CEO of Good Boost, MSK Clinical Champion, Versus Arthritis
London
Joined October 2015
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NEW EPI: We meet 5 of the big-money winners of a UK government #healthyageing #design competition.
Think #fun #fitness #biotech #innovation #collaboration.
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Enjoyed putting this together with help from @muirgray and @CommunityMSK @Good_Boost! So much more to tell!
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We're over the moon to be awarded 🎉 Laureate of the 2021 @fitforlifefdn Awards!🎉
This award will allow us to scale up our programme & continue to develop our innovative and impactful approach to improving #MSK health
Read more here! ➡fitforlife.foundation/laurea…
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Looking for a different way to be more active?🏃♀️💛
Good news! We have received funding from @InnovateUK to develop an app that provides virtual group exercise classes & allows people to connect with others who have similar experiences.
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Tune in at 3pm today to see @CommunityMSK present at the #SportTech showcase on the final day of #ActiveLondon! 🏃
Hear how new innovations in SportTech are helping to address inequalities in participation, and ensuring that tech is a force for good!
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Today, we tell the world that it’s not just aches and pains.
Today, we raise awareness.
Today, we #sendstrength to everyone affected by arthritis.
This #WorldArthritisDay leave a message of strength and support for others & retweet to remind our community that no one is alone ❤️.
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"You've never heard so much laughter at an exercise class." 🏊💛
Tune into @msft4startupsEU #AIforGood podcast featuring our CEO Ben Wilkins @CommunityMSK.
⏩to 19:00 to hear about how we're creating organic self-support groups for people with MSK.
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"Our competitors for self-rehabilitation are Netflix, Facebook, a pint down the pub ..." 🍻
Catch our CEO @communityMSK on the first brilliant MSKR Stream from #TherapyLive from 13:00, talking about how we must break down barriers to help people self-manage their MSK conditions.
You can now catch our first MSKR Stream discussion from #TherapyLive as an @TPMPodcast!
Listen to ‘Rehabilitation: Understanding, Funding and Delivering’ now wherever you download podcasts!
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We’re very proud to say we have a new exercise-at-home app for people with MSK conditions on its way, thanks to funding from @InnovateUK. Check out our website for more info ➡ goodboost.org/land
Social enterprise @Good_Boost and Oxford Brookes secured funding from @InnovateUK to support people at home who have had their physiotherapy or joint surgery appointments affected by the pandemic 📰 bit.ly/news-coronavirusrecov…
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We are delighted to announce that we are one of the organisations selected for the 2019 @SportTechHub. Looking forward to the @LondonSport conference today for the announcement. @CommunityMSK #socialenterprise #techforgood #sporttech
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.@NickPearsonRuns 'Language is important, blame, personal responsibility is not addressing the issue, we need to work harder to help people to believe that they can [exercise], not that they should' #mskactivity
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Our MSK Champions are busy learning and sharing how they plan to deliver the best service for people with arthritis Dave reveals more about the programme and his motivations for getting involved. #mskchampionsversusarthritis
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Our very own Ecem Karlidag-Dennis has written a fantastic piece on @OomphWellness, and the brilliant work they're doing to tackle #loneliness and isolation among #elderly people in the #UK. Inspiring stuff: socimp.ac/oomph
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Good article on NHS £££ by David Smith @thesundaytimes but no mention of value , doing low value things more efficiently is not a good use of resources
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Fantastic to see our Outstanding clients who feature in the latest @carehomepro issue - @WCS_Care, @Anchor_Trust & Orchard Care Homes. You can read it online at carehomeprofessional.com/e-m…
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We did a thing. Yesterday CIC and three teams: Tumble Alert, Blossom & StreamCare presented at the @NCFCareForum - we have had some mind blowing conversations and feedback. A REVOLUTION has begun. Hold tight, it's gonna be exciting. @OomphWellness @CareWorkersFund
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If you’re finding exercise or movement on land too painful try getting in the pool and enjoy the effects of buoyancy! bbc.com/news/health-43469300
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The Care Innovation Challenge Final is today! We want to wish the very best for the six teams presenting today at the Department of Health @DHSCgovuk. @OomphWellness @CareWorkersFund @CommunityMSK
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Want to know all about the new developments @Swim_England Join Elaine McNish on 17th March to hear about The Aquatic Journey- Integrating Health and Leisure a new national pilot atacp.csp.org.uk/network-eve…