Tag Archives: Think Local Act Personal

In the shoes of … | Shahana Ramsden, during her first few days in her new role at NHS England…

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Gill Phillips - Whose Shoes?

It is with great pleasure that I post another ‘in my shoes’ guest blog today. Congratulations to Olivia Butterworth, Head of Public Voice, and colleagues at NHS England for recruiting ‘a little gem.’ I am delighted to post Shahana Ramsden’s … Continue reading →

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In the shoes of Gill Bailey…|Trainer and consultant in person-centred practices with Helen Sanderson Associates

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Gill Phillips - Whose Shoes?

I am always pleased to hear about the progress of one-page profiles and other person-centred practices. I like the simplicity of the idea of recording information about the real person, and what is important to them, and using it to … 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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Tough times in Europe but a message of hope

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Gill Phillips - Whose Shoes?

Last week we were very honoured to attend and run a workshop at the 23rd Alzheimer Europe Conference ‘Living well in a dementia-friendly society’, Malta 10-12 October 2013. I attended with Shahana Ramsden. We have written this blogpost together and … Continue reading →

Posted in co-production, community engagement, dementia, Guest blog, health, in my shoes, personalisation, safeguarding, TLAP - Making It Real, well-being | Tagged Alzheimer's, carers, choice, choice and control, community, conference, dementiachallengers, European, Malta, person-centred, personalisation, Quality of life, relationships, social care, Think Local Act Personal, vascular dementia | 16 Comments

“Making patient experience everybody’s business”

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Gill Phillips - Whose Shoes?

Last week I published Delia’s ‘Patient Experience’ blog – which I have since dubbed ‘Tales from a hospital bed’. It instantly became one of the most popular guest blogs in our ‘in my shoes’ series. I would strongly recommend that … Continue reading →

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Whose Shoes? – Are you serious about transformation in health and social care?

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Gill Phillips - Whose Shoes?

I promised to tell you a bit more about our Whose Shoes? extravaganza here in Coventry on 2 August. First of all I would like to apologise to anyone who would have liked to come and wondered why they didn’t … Continue reading →

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Whose Shoes? is all about values – putting the person in the centre… and MAKING IT REAL!

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Gill Phillips - Whose Shoes?

The last few weeks have been busy. I have been running Whose Shoes? workshops demonstrating the new electronic tool, firstly at the fab #KentDigiCare event which I wrote about here and then at an interesting collaborative event at Loughborough University, … 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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“No more throw away people”

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Gill Phillips - Whose Shoes?

Well, it has been quite a week. And it is only Thursday morning 😉 On Monday, I had a long conversation with someone living with young onset dementia. It is amazing how living with a terminal illness sharpens the issues. I … Continue reading →