Consultant Nurse, Older People Mental Health Service @ NSFT. Specialist Dementia Nurse with a passion to improve care pathway.
Spalding ,Lincolnshire, UK
Joined December 2009
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Excellent opportunity to join with our Admiral Nurses Service to support patients and family members affected by dementia across Norfolk & Waveney.
Exciting opportunity for the right person to join our fabulous Admiral Nurse team to support families affected by dementia across Norfolk & Waveney! Find out more here nsft.nhs.uk/apply-now/#!/job… @DementiaUK @NSFTtweets #AdmiralNurse #dementia #dementianursespecialist
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What small changes can you do to make your bathroom #dementia inclusive? 🛏️
Using colour and contrast in the bathroom can make it safer and easier to navigate. 💙
Have you made any of these changes? Let us know in the comments. 👇
Read more tips here: dementiauk.org/information-a…
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It is a pleasure to be invited to do this. Thank you, Leah.
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed a new tool capable of predicting whether those with early signs of dementia will develop Alzheimer's. @DrBenUnderwood1 explains why it’s being called a game changer in the battle against the disease
Very insightful and thoughtful presentation from Prof Chris Whitty about " Health in an ageing society and importance of dementia "
I am excited to attend Alzheimer's Society 2024 conference at London and looking forward to hearing the wonderful speakers and joining in dementia conversation.
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Advance care planning discussions with people with dementia can be challenging for health and social professionals, but there are local and national resources to support people to engage in this vital aspect of care, argue @GiotasDio_AN @KarenDening1 journals.rcni.com/nursing-ol…
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As part of our #NursesDay celebrations, Cath Byford, Deputy CEO and Chief People Officer, will join Interim Chief Nurse Anthony Deery, Lead Nurse Nicky Shaw and Ward Manager John Kasensa in an online discussion about mental health nursing.
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Assessment tools can detect delirium – which can be missed in people with dementia – and various approaches can help manage nursing care, as @staceylou_18 identifies in our latest practice question rcni.com/nursing-older-peopl…
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Zoe, Chair and Caroline, CEO share their thanks with staff, service users, carers and partners in a video which looks back at just some of the highlights of the year and a look forward to 2024, a year in which we will get better together
youtube.com/watch?v=oQSYtFHp…
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Seeking a diagnosis when you suspect #dementia can be difficult for many reasons, however it's a crucial step towards understanding and managing the condition.
If you notice persistent changes in memory, abilities or behavior, consulting a healthcare professional for assessment and support is key
#Christmas23 #DementiaCareSeries
I am absolutely thrilled and humbled to win RCN awards Nursing Older People Award. Huge Thanks to @ZenaAldridge1, Amy Noble, Sue Jones, Paul Collier and all staff involved in developing the Care Home Memory Assessment Service. Well done,NSFT and Norfolk & Waveney ICB .
CONGRATULATIONS to Care Home Memory Assessment Service - winners of the RCN Nursing Awards Nursing Older People category.
Dementia diagnosis and care has improved at @NSFTtweets thanks to an initiative led by nurse consultant Kumar Ponnusamy.
rcni.com/nurse-awards
#RCNawards
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It's just over a month until @NursingLiveUK the new free nursing event, brought to you by RCNi. Join us to hear Nursing Older People consultant editor @ZenaAldridge1 on caring for older people with cognitive impairment and mental health conditions. nursinglive.com
Thanks to my wonderful NSFT and Norfolk & Waveney ICB project team for this initiative to become a successful outcome in improving dementia care.
Congratulations to @ccukumar – a finalist in the Nursing Older People category of the RCN Nursing Awards.
The dementia nurse consultant created a memory assessment service to focus on diagnosis and improving dementia care in care homes.
#RCNawards
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A message from our Interim Medical Director, Dr Govindan Raghuraman, about using the appropriate services during the Industrial Action taking place from 7am Thursday 13 July to 7am Tuesday 18 July and 7am Thursday 20 July to 7am Saturday 22 July.
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A specialist nursing team dedicated to making sure that people living in care homes who have suspected dementia can be assessed and diagnosed quickly has been introduced across Norfolk and Waveney following a groundbreaking pilot.
Read more orlo.uk/5A6yu
ALT Kumar Ponnusamy
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🌟Are you a nurse in an acute hospital in England🌟
I am seeking nurses for my doctorate study exploring your experiences of caring for people with dementia
Please consider completing in an online interview Email or DM any questions
See shorturl.at/zFPR2 for more details
Very pleased with our initiative in improving care homes dementia rate and quality of care .Thanks to Zena Aldridge and the project team for their wonderful contribution. Thanks, Lisa Berry for your support in publishing this article.
Really pleased to publish this valuable, open access article today, with clear implications for improving nursing practice in dementia diagnosis in care homes 👏👍@ZenaAldridge1 @ccukumar @nandwics @NSFTtweets journals.rcni.com/nursing-ol…
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Join @viclyons @RadioAndrewE @drain_diane and @jomonurse during Dying Matters Awareness Week to discuss what dying well might mean for people living with #dementia and their families.
Friday 12th May, live on Twitter.
Listen here: xitter.cf/i/spaces/1mrxmkYXMOLGy
#DyingMatters
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Improving dementia diagnosis rates in care homes using DiADeM tool, with expert comment @ccukumar @NSFTtweets @nandwics Amy Noble @AliSkea1 @CPFT_NHS @ZenaAldridge1 rcni.com/nursing-older-peopl…