Tag Archives: dementia challenge

Our NHS ChangeDay campaign is gathering pace…

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Gill Phillips - Whose Shoes?

It has been a good week, @kenhowarduk. People are listening! @SamanthaJNHS @helenbevan #dementia14 #NHSChangeDay 💜 pic.twitter.com/8ESUY2Xkpm — Gill Phillips (@WhoseShoes) July 5, 2014 Exciting 2 days ahead. Working w fab @KenHowarduk, #dementia myth-buster extraordinaire 🙂 #dementia14 #nhschangeday pic.twitter.com/siFoIVzWMQ — Gill … Continue reading →

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Ken Howard says you CAN live well with dementia. Building on our NHS Change Day campaign pledge!

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Gill Phillips - Whose Shoes?

Ken Howard has important messages to share about living well with dementia and we need to listen. Ken has already shared a wonderful blog, detailing his twelve personal coping strategies. Today he wants to say a big “Thank you” to … Continue reading →

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In the shoes of Chris Roberts … | Living with younger onset dementia…

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Gill Phillips - Whose Shoes?

My favourite group meeting tonight, our local young onset group, nice to share & help #dementia #Alzheimer #shareing — Chris Roberts (@mason4233) January 9, 2014 I enjoy spotting the story that sits behind a tweet. I invited Chris to tell … Continue reading →

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In the shoes of a Dementia Congress delegate seeking clarity …

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Gill Phillips - Whose Shoes?

The purpose of our “In my shoes” series, and indeed the whole Whose Shoes?® concept,  is to provide a diverse mix of viewpoints in order to encourage real conversations about things that really matter. The blog series gives people a … Continue reading →

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In the shoes of Dr Martin Brunet… | GP and GP trainer, Binscombe Medical Centre, Surrey

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Gill Phillips - Whose Shoes?

Last week I had the pleasure and privilege of attending the 8th Annual UK Dementia Congress, held in Nottingham. I was running a bit late but determined to get there in time to hear the debate. It was an issue … Continue reading →

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The story of #dementiachallengers told in tweets

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Gill Phillips - Whose Shoes?

New Health Hashtag: #DementiaChallengers http://t.co/LJUSS0KGCh Thank you @WhoseShoes #hcsm — Symplur Hashtags (@healthhashtags) July 28, 2013 So, #dementiachallengers. We are ‘official’… Thank you to the lovely @ClaireOT, who I met up with at the recent #KentDigiCare event, for telling me … Continue reading →

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In the shoes of … Suzy Webster | Expert by experience – Moving in with Mum – Part 2

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Gill Phillips - Whose Shoes?

A person with dementia may not recognise you but they will recognise your kindness. #dementiachallengers #talkdementia #everyday — Suzy Webster (@suzysopenheart) May 24, 2013 Today I am delighted and honoured to post the third “in my shoes” blog from the lovely … Continue reading →

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“I know how to participate in {dementia} research”

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Gill Phillips - Whose Shoes?

“I” statements are very powerful. I love the 26 “I” statements of Making it Real. I am working in partnership with Think Local, Act Personal (TLAP) and the new electronic Whose Shoes?® – Making It Real is aligned to these … Continue reading →

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More ‘random thoughts’ from @Gills_Mum ;)

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Gill Phillips - Whose Shoes?

I daren’t tell Mum that she is becoming a bit of a celebrity. I think she would be  quite shocked. "We'll see" is the old person's "Whatever." But I like "Whatever" better. 😉 — Gill's Mum (@Gills_Mum) April 26, 2013 … Continue reading →

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Leadership! Breaking down barriers. Engaging people. Building capacity.

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Gill Phillips - Whose Shoes?

There is a lot of talk about leadership. Leadership is important. Everyone should be able to work in a respectful, inclusive & safe environment. Those in senior positions should lead by example. — Kay Sheldon (@KayFSheldon) May 29, 2013 Leadership … Continue reading →

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