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I'm a wheelchair user & launched PA Pool in 2007. Since then it's helped thousands of PA's find work & PA Users recruit all over the UK. We're a not-for-profit.

UK
Joined November 2009
If you have been diagnosed with SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK) or care for someone who has, please take a few moments to complete their brief survey. Your responses will be kept confidential. bit.ly/4e2o5Rc #SMA #MentalHealth #DisabilityAwareness
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Have questions about PA Pool? Check out our FAQs for answers to the most common queries. If you can't find what you need, don't hesitate to reach out! bit.ly/446d6Bl PA Pool is a not for profit organisation. #CareJobs #Carework #Carers #PersonalCareAssistants
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The Age UK digital awareness campaign is gathering pace. Find out more via the link and sign the petition - also available as a printed download> bit.ly/4bHqkYc #AgeUK #Tech #DisabilityAwareness
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A decade after the Care Act came into law, Independent Living tell us that only 2/3 of local councils are confident that they will be able to meet their statutory obligations next year> bit.ly/44RmmKf #IndependentLiving #CareAct #ItsNotJustCare #DisabilityAwareness
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PA Pool is a website where Nursing and Healthcare Students can find short term jobs and gain paid experience in healthcare. Register for free at > bit.ly/3Uh8lBL PA Pool is a not for profit organisation. #HealthcareStudents #MedicalStudents #NursingStudents #Nurses
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Here, Katy Etherington, founder and Director of PA Pool explains how and why PA Pool started and the general ethos of the business> bit.ly/3V5WdUD 💜 #PAPool #SupportiveHomeCare #ItsNotJustCare #Disability #Carers #NotForProfit #NonProfit
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We're so pleased for Muscular Dystrophy UK winning not only a Gold at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year, but Best in Show too, with their Forest Bathing Garden > bit.ly/4aB3NuW #DisabilityAwareness #MuscularDystrophy #ChelseaFlowerShow
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It has been reported that some disabled people across the UK face long delays waiting for a wheelchair from the NHS. The Guardian like to hear more about your experience. Visit the website to complete the survey> bit.ly/3wz8Pu5 #TheGuardian #WheelchairUser #Disability
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#JayHoward was the first disabled contestant to appear on Married at First Sight (MAFS). The TV show changed her life, and she’s helping improve awareness of people with limb differences> bit.ly/3ymVOnY #DisabilityAwareness #MAFS
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Discover our member top tips to maximise your PA Pool membership! Get the most out of your care work and support individuals with disabilities. Check it out here > bit.ly/4aR3IE1 #CareJobs #Carers CareWork #PAPool
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In healthcare education, hands-on experience is key to unlocking a student's full potential. PA Pool is a revolutionary online platform bridging the gap between aspiring healthcare professionals and those in need> bit.ly/3VOIoe5 #HealthcareEducation #StudentNurse #Care
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