Mel Hicks (@hicks_mel) profile picture

Learning Disability Nurse 😊

Joined February 2024
Mel Hicks retweeted
Happy #NursingSupportWorkersDay! Today we shine a light on the diversity of nursing support workers as individuals, and the importance of inclusivity for those who work in health care and the people they care for. Join the celebrations 👉 bit.ly/3gdE0Cu
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I am a researcher looking for autistic adults (18+) to take part in a project. It involves completing computer tasks/questionnaires face to face (cannot be done online). Message or email the address below for more information. Based in Lancashire but can travel! Please share :)
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Mel Hicks retweeted
Findings from @nuffieldtrust show people with a learning disability in England die 20 years earlier than those without. This is a damning indictment of health inequalities being allowed to flourish. Urgent investment in disability nursing is needed now. 🔗bit.ly/43dK9Dl
NEW REPORT. Today we have published a new report looking at five key areas that could be improved for people with a learning disability in England: ⚖️ Overweight 🔬Cancer checks 🧠 Mental health 🩺 Annual health checks 👩‍⚕️Finding health problems early on 1/11
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This promises to be a landmark in developing the evidence base for #diabetes interventions in #learningdisabilty Privileged to be a principal investigator @HPFT_NHS and thanks @NCHCresearch for your support, as always. If interested, please click on the link below or message me
The My Diabetes and Me Study is looking for adults with a learning disability who have type 2 diabetes to take part in new research.

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